Old Stihl 028

[doc874]

Located an older 028 recently, the saw was in bad shape, seemed frozen-up when starter rope pulled along with alot of old dried bar oil on case. Talked the guy into forty bucks. Got it apart and was cleaning up the dried bar oil and found a hole into the oil tank under the chain adjuster, not sure how that could happen, also a few loose case screws and a really old style clutch setup. The clutch has a plate behind it and looks like some sort of inertia type clutch. I cleaned it all up sealed the case with JB weld and cleaned the cylinder with acid and sand paper ( the piston was terrible. ) the piston is the 42mm type. Rebuilt the carb tonight at work and am awaiting a new piston so hopefully this week i can try-er out. Anyone know how old this one is about? Serial # is E5488806. I am going to hang onto this one, i like the older saws even thought this can't be too old because it does have an electronic coil.

 

[doc874]

028 picture

Here is a picture from the original listing.

 

[huskydave]

Doc you can't go wrong at that price. Those 028 are well built and cut very well. The clutch might give away the age to someone else.

 

[wdchuck]

Good find,

Boy, from that pic its identical to mine, and its my favorite saw to cut with, I'd love to get a super version of the 028. I can cut with that saw all day and never lose the smile.

 

[albert]

old 028

this is an earlier one with a 42mm bore probaly early to mid 80s , they went to 44mm alittle later real early had metal fuel tank/handle and point ign.

 

[doc874]

Good find,

Boy, from that pic its identical to mine, and its my favorite saw to cut with, I'd love to get a super version of the 028. I can cut with that saw all day and never lose the smile.

Is yours the 42mm? Its likely you can bolt a 46mm cylinder with piston on yours which would make it the same size as the super. I did have a 44mm and super model one as well but sold them, ita a hobby for me. The clutch on mine is what got me when i took it apart, i have worked on many 028's and this is the 1st one that i've seen with this clutch setup. The clutch is not a threaded one but rather is held by a "C" clip. This old girl has held up well over the years so i figured it deserved another few years yet and will live to cut again. Normally with this much damage to the inards and case i would have stripped for parts but something just made me want to get'er running again. Got any pics of yours? Another oddity to this is the muffler, its vented in the front (no screen ) and has a screw on the starter cover side which helps to secure it in place. The gas tank is metal also.

 

[RDT]

<a href="http://s258.photobucket.com/albums/hh270/rdtracing/?action=view&current=P1010067.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh270/rdtracing/P1010067.jpg" border="0" alt="stihl 028"></a> They are good old saws .

 

[doc874]

old 028

RDT, nice saws. Your 028 has the plastic fuel tank what does the clutch setup look like? I would guess its likely the screw on the crank type clutch? either way, great looking saws. Thanks.

 

[RDT]

Thanks, Yes its the screw on type.

 

[cmetalbend]

Thanks, Yes its the screw on type.

I must say those saws look like new. Do they ever see a full days cuttin? I'm not a fan of the 028's. Had two both had sickness like no other Stihl. But they did cut well when they ran.

 

[RDT]

I use them every once an awhile , I just like to rebuild them,Fix them, buy and sale them. This forum got me brainwashed for saws.

 

[RDT]

Im a bodytech for Mercedes Benz by day and a wanna be saw man at night

 

[Tzed250]

Here is my 028S:

I wish it was a side adjust with a clear tank...





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[RDT]

Very nice

 

[Stihl #1]

The very early production 028 saws were made in West Germany, and had a de-clutching chain brake. The plate under the clutch rotates towards the clutch when you engage the chain brake, and actually dis-engages the clutch from the crank, as it tightens the band around the drum. As far as I know it is the only model that used this setup. I guess it was too heavy and/or complex. I assume you have the mag fuel tank. Later models built here in the US had a plastic tank and the conventional chain brake like is used today on all models of STIHL saws.
Your saw is fairly rare, as most that came from West Germany did not have the chain brake.

 

[doc874]

old 028

The very early production 028 saws were made in West Germany, and had a de-clutching chain brake. The plate under the clutch rotates towards the clutch when you engage the chain brake, and actually dis-engages the clutch from the crank, as it tightens the band around the drum. As far as I know it is the only model that used this setup. I guess it was too heavy and/or complex. I assume you have the mag fuel tank. Later models built here in the US had a plastic tank and the conventional chain brake like is used today on all models of STIHL saws.
Your saw is fairly rare, as most that came from West Germany did not have the chain brake.

Yes, the clutch is as you described and the chain brake is there and functioning. The saw is complete, i did have to change the fuel line and intake boot ( rotten ) any idea how many made like this? As i stated earlier i have worked on many o28's but this is the first i have seen like this with this type of clutch setup. Overall the saw is in very good condition the oil tank JB weld is not visible due to side chain adjust screw and plate. Rare is good for me, i don't plan on selling this one anyway. The made in Germany is stamped into the edge of the chain brake cover, had a hard time finding it at first.

 

[pioneerguy600]

Located an older 028 recently, the saw was in bad shape, seemed frozen-up when starter rope pulled along with alot of old dried bar oil on case. Talked the guy into forty bucks. Got it apart and was cleaning up the dried bar oil and found a hole into the oil tank under the chain adjuster, not sure how that could happen, also a few loose case screws and a really old style clutch setup. The clutch has a plate behind it and looks like some sort of inertia type clutch. I cleaned it all up sealed the case with JB weld and cleaned the cylinder with acid and sand paper ( the piston was terrible. ) the piston is the 42mm type. Rebuilt the carb tonight at work and am awaiting a new piston so hopefully this week i can try-er out. Anyone know how old this one is about? Serial # is E5488806. I am going to hang onto this one, i like the older saws even thought this can't be too old because it does have an electronic coil.

Nice old 028 Doc. I recently found a dead one also but brought it back to life with a new piston,rings and a port and muffler mod. I have come to appreciate the quality and usefulness of these little saws. Best of luck with it. Pioneerguy600

 

[adkranger]

The very early production 028 saws were made in West Germany, and had a de-clutching chain brake. The plate under the clutch rotates towards the clutch when you engage the chain brake, and actually dis-engages the clutch from the crank, as it tightens the band around the drum. As far as I know it is the only model that used this setup. I guess it was too heavy and/or complex. I assume you have the mag fuel tank. Later models built here in the US had a plastic tank and the conventional chain brake like is used today on all models of STIHL saws.
Your saw is fairly rare, as most that came from West Germany did not have the chain brake.

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.

 

[adkranger]

Nice work Doc. That old 028 is well worth the effort.

 

[doc874]

Thanks Jerry. Usually i find fix and sell to add more saws or parts etc... for mowers and trimmers as well. I got attached to this one due to the different clutch system. I am trying to get ready for the spring/summer rush of folks wanting to tune up there yard equipment its highly likely they have stored it all winter with gas so i suspect a few carb kits etc... Oh, i get to keep busy, and as always would rather trade for something other than getting paid in cash ( in most cases. ) I will always do work for parts and old saws/mowers/trimmers. If i can't get'em to work, than the parts are usually worth it to assist someone else later.