Old Stihl 028

[doc874]

So it's like an Isolating Clutch on the 031s? Interesting, I've seen old 028s made in W.G. with and w/o brakes but never one of these clutches on one.

Maybe Andy ( Lakeside ) will have some idea about rarity and age on this 028. How about it Andy, ever come across this? Hey Thall, you and witchy are welcome to put in some info; if available. Thanks.

 

[Lakeside53]

I've never seen one on an 028, and there are a boat load of 028's in the PNW...

 

[Drysumpjet]

My first Stihl was an old German 028 with a metal fuel tank and an "Interruptive Clutch". It would totally disengage whenever the chain brake was activated.

Mine had trouble "re-engaging" due to the special re-engagement spring washer had lost it's "spring",,,probably due to clutch heat. I understand this spring washer is NLA. If yours is OK, I would take care in not letting the clutch slip too much, utilizing sharp chains on shorter bars could help.

Also note the "Super" piston/cylinder will not bolt-on due to the larger piston skirt interferes with the crankcase. It appears that the crankcase can be opened up to fit.

 

[wdchuck]

Here's some pics of my 028WB, sorry for the filth, it's in between simonizes during cutting season. All metal saw, the white parts anyway. The bar's about had it, anyone have a lead-in on a 16" for 62DL .325x.063, let me know.

 

[ropensaddle]

I actually like stihl then before hippies engineered their switches and caps
I can just here them, cool man

 

[doc874]

Here's some pics of my 028WB, sorry for the filth, it's in between simonizes during cutting season. All metal saw, the white parts anyway. The bar's about had it, anyone have a lead-in on a 16" for 62DL .325x.063, let me know.

Thanks for the info; Your saw is "bang-on" to mine. The clutch on mine appears to be in great shape but won't know if all works as it should until i get'er run'n. My bar looks ok although it could use a new sprocket tip if available. I've owned the super and the 44mm 028's but this one is abit heavier. Mine had a hole through into the oil tank behind the chain adjuster ( repaired with JB weld ) and my muffler is different in the front, did your muffler have a repair job? Didn't know that the 46mm won't bolt on but that wasn't something i'd do any way. Nice looking saw you have i will post pics later after all is repaired. Thanks.

Update!

I took a second look at yours and it appears yours is missing the plate under the clutch, i will get some pics of mine and post them so you can see the plate i mean, it slides about 2 inches and mounted with spring loaded screws to the case. Your oiler is also different or maybe changed out later after production??. Is your clutch the screw on the crank type or the held by a "c" clip with bearing? Your carrying handle is also different (all metal mine isn't it has a rubber wrap ). Your brake handle is also slightly different. I guess the best is to just take some pics and post'em.

 

[vapnut257]

Mine says "Made in Germany" on the bottom of the bar cover. I was using it just this morning and it ran great. Check out my post at "Four Pines"

 

[doc874]

Mine says "Made in Germany" on the bottom of the bar cover. I was using it just this morning and it ran great. Check out my post at "Four Pines"

Nice saw. It looks like the one i have, does yours have the clutch system i have mentioned? Pics would be nice as well. Thanks for the reply.

 

[wdchuck]

I believe its threaded on, there's a hex nut holding it on, but since I haven't had a need to remove it, I'm going by the same thing you see.

There is no brake on it, just a knuckle protector.

Made in West Germany.

 

[doc874]

I believe its threaded on, there's a hex nut holding it on, but since I haven't had a need to remove it, I'm going by the same thing you see.

There is no brake on it, just a knuckle protector.

Made in West Germany.

By looking at yours it would not be hard to add a chain brake and i am sure it likely had one when it was made. The clutch on mine looks the same as yours but has a roller bearing and is held by a "c" clip not screwed on the crank. I will post some pictures in a couple of days once i get off shift work for four days.

 

[litefoot]

RDT,
I like your 028, but I like the one in back better. 034's are great saws!

 

[RDT]

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[huskydave]

RDT you have some sweet saws there. Those are the some of the nicest cleanest saws I have ever laid my eyes on.

 

[RDT]

Thank you

 

[doc874]

028 Pictures

Here as promised are the pic's of my 028 with the odd clutch setup. I did take this saw apart and cleaned it up, i may paint it later but hesitate to do that if its a rare 028. I will have to post several times due to four pic limit/post.

 

[doc874]

More 028

Note the JB weld behind the chain adjuster, not sure how someone managed to knock a hole there but it went through into the oil tank.

 

[ansehnlich1]

I just got ahold of my brothers 028 to use for some bucking. When I fired it up the chain kept moving at all times. I'm looking for advice if it's an easy fix, otherwise I'll take it to the shop.

Any help is appreciated

 

[quadruss83]

I had an 028 woodboss that didn't have a chainbrake and I was told that not all of them had one, you might have to take the cover off to find out.

 

[cuttin-4-heat]

i like my 028 it is the super still tryin to get it setup perfect tho. did muffler mod on mine still messin with carb here and there. have 18in b/c on it right now thininkin about 16in maybe.

 

[pioneerguy600]

I just got ahold of my brothers 028 to use for some bucking. When I fired it up the chain kept moving at all times. I'm looking for advice if it's an easy fix, otherwise I'll take it to the shop.

Any help is appreciated

Clutch springs are streatched, replace them with new ones, about $3.each, occasionally the clutch drum bearing seizes to the crank and drum so thats a possibility but its more rare, usually the springs.
Pioneerguy600