044 10mm

Stihl 044 with 20” bar and new Oregon PowerCut chain. I am 2nd owner after buying from a cousin’s estate 2 years ago. Has been a firewood and farm saw all its life and never abused as you can see in pics. Runs strong just have too many saws so this one doesn’t get used much. Based on my...

hey. I am new to the forum. I just purchased a 044 10mm. The seller claimed it has bad bearings. Is there a way of checking this without removing them and splitting the case. Also. Is the crankcase gasket the same for the 10mm and 12 mm version.