Biker Dude must own a Stihl

[Biker Dude]

Wow, that's some difference in bearings! Which saws had the updated clutch or what part #s am I looking for?

 

[Mad Professor]

Wow, that's some difference in bearings! Which saws had the updated clutch or what part #s am I looking for?

Later 036 had the upgrade, not what SN it started with(?), PN is on the OEM package in the picture.

I can't remember if the rim sprocket came with the kit. But the bearing, outer housing, washer, and clip did for sure.

 

[LAndrews]

If you have the option - here's the basics on the rings.

One ring - less drag, more power. Faster wearing. Usually the ring is thicker and less likely to flutter and again ever so slightly less likely to snag.

Two rings - Much longer life, each ring can be optimized for different purposes. Better at holding compression. Thin rings are more flexible and a tad more likely to snag.

Both cases - Well designed rings won't flutter but cheap ones will - loss of compression at high RPM.

 

[Biker Dude]

Biker Dude must own 2 Stihls!

Now I'm thinking that chainsaws are like horses. They hate being alone and prefer to gather in groups. While I'm waiting for parts to arrive for the 034 Super, this followed me home from a nearby town.

It has amazing compression but the AV mounts feel pretty loose and the clutch cover is broken up pretty bad. It must be pretty old because the clutch cover says "made in west Germany" and the kill switch says "aus" and "ein" next to off and on. She's a pretty cool old girl but I may have trouble finding a clutch cover for her.

 

[Biker Dude]

So I finally got the 034 put back together thanks to Bailey's for the parts! I really like the way it cuts compared to my PM 610 but I wish the Stihl had full chisel chain, the semi-chisel stuff doesn't seem to cut as aggressively as I like. Here's a little vid of me making cookies from a 14" piece of White Oak I dropped last spring.
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[stihlavarna]

Great Vid, I see what you mean with the semi chisel, sounds great in the cut.

 

[Rookie1]

Very nice. Good to see you got it back together. Nice video too.What have you done with the 030?

 

[gonecountry]

So I finally got the 034 put back together thanks to Bailey's for the parts! I really like the way it cuts compared to my PM 610 but I wish the Stihl had full chisel chain, the semi-chisel stuff doesn't seem to cut as aggressively as I like. Here's a little vid of me making cookies from a 14" piece of White Oak I dropped last spring.

Yes, get yourself some RSC chain. My fathers 034's and my MS341 both cut great on it.

Also there is a protective washer that goes behind the clutch, that you can order. It can save you some monies if the clutch ever blows up and takes the oil pump with it.

http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=60078&highlight=clutch

 

[Biker Dude]

Great info, Thanks! I do want to upgrade the clutch to the bigger bearing style and I'll make sure to get the washer too. I wanted to get it running and see how it cut before I started upgrading it. It is definitely a nice cutting saw and with the semi-chisel I can't bog it down in the wood. I'm hoping that will change with some RSC and a 24" bar. I was going to use my Sigihara 24" bar off my PM 610 but the Stihl slot is bigger than the Mac slot so I'll have to get the bar slot milled or get a Stihl bar.

What have you done with the 030?

I diagnosed the problem as intermittent spark and it looks like kind of a job to get the flywheel off so it is going to be a winter project to tear it down and change it to electronic ignition.