Stihl 028

[Sidecarflip]

Actually, 45 plus years old and Stihl only offered the one I own for 2 years I believe. Mine also has the heated handle and has the toggle switch recessed on the clutch side of the saw. The heated handle option is (what I understand) a really rare option. Hopefully, mine never expires because I bet those parts are also NLA.

Nothing beats a warm handle on a cold winter day....

At 75 years old, I suspect it will outlast me and my wife can sell it for peanuts along with the 075 and 090 that I should really sell but I won't. It's a nostalgia thing with me.

Sort of like my vintage Norton and Triumph motorcycles. I don't ride them but I like looking at them anyway.

 

[Sidecarflip]

The issue with 'buying one now' would be, it would be used, most likely run hard and put away wet and who knows what it would need to be viable again. Finding a one owner well cared for 028 Vintage saw would almost be impossible.

 

[StihlMS360]

The issue with 'buying one now' would be, it would be used, most likely run hard and put away wet and who knows what it would need to be viable again. Finding a one owner well cared for 028 Vintage saw would almost be impossible.

That is true, but this one looked pretty good.

 

[Bigjimmythunder]

The issue with 'buying one now' would be, it would be used, most likely run hard and put away wet and who knows what it would need to be viable again. Finding a one owner well cared for 028 Vintage saw would almost be impossible.

I bought an 07 from 1963 on a whim because i thought it looked cool, it wasn't running and hadn't for more than 10 years, actually looked like it hadn't been used in 20

Probably had a dozen or more owners over the years, it took a fair bit of work and sourcing parts but in the end i have a working saw not just a shelf queen, wouldn't really want to use it for long as it has no AV and your hands tingle after running it. My point is that some Stihls are made to last and the 028 is one of them.

I only own one "MS" Stihl, its my least favourite and i rarely use it. All my older "0" ones out perform it and in my opinion are just better made. Heavier yes and if something does go wrong its a hassle to source NOS parts but that's part of the challenge/fun of having these old girls. Yes i have named all my saws!

 

[Chevboy0167]

Got this sweetheart earlier this spring. Just aboot mint..... very light use. Still paint on the bottom and original bar. Wasn't cheap by any means but fires and runs perfect on 2nd or 3rd pull.

 

[StihlMS360]

I bought an 07 from 1963 on a whim because i thought it looked cool, it wasn't running and hadn't for more than 10 years, actually looked like it hadn't been used in 20

Probably had a dozen or more owners over the years, it took a fair bit of work and sourcing parts but in the end i have a working saw not just a shelf queen, wouldn't really want to use it for long as it has no AV and your hands tingle after running it. My point is that some Stihls are made to last and the 028 is one of them.

I only own one "MS" Stihl, its my least favourite and i rarely use it. All my older "0" ones out perform it and in my opinion are just better made. Heavier yes and if something does go wrong its a hassle to source NOS parts but that's part of the challenge/fun of having these old girls. Yes i have named all my saws!

I don't have my MS saw anymore. I liked the 038, 041, and 011 much better. I also like the older McCullochs and Poulans, unfortunately I sold the last old Poulan I owned a couple of years ago.

 

[StihlMS360]

Got this sweetheart earlier this spring. Just aboot mint..... very light use. Still paint on the bottom and original bar. Wasn't cheap by any means but fires and runs perfect on 2nd or 3rd pull.



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That's one nice looking saw!
What size of bar are you running?

 

[Sidecarflip]

I had a Poulan years ago with the bow bar on it. I was not impressed with it at all. It was prone to vapor lock and overall quality was just not there. It came and went. Just 2 brands now Stihl and Echo.

 

[StihlMS360]

I had a Poulan years ago with the bow bar on it. I was not impressed with it at all. It was prone to vapor lock and overall quality was just not there. It came and went. Just 2 brands now Stihl and Echo.

My favorite Poulan was the 3400 Counter Vibe. That saw could cut!

 

[Sidecarflip]

Interesting, my 028 has a rudimentary AV system on it. In fact when I replaced the plug this last summer, I also replaced the isolastic mounts as well. They were all hard and cracked. Don't really notice excessive vibration with it anyway. 2 isolastic mounts on the bottom side and one on top next to the carb. I know they work because if I hold the engine proper and flex the handle you can see it move, not a lot but a bit.

I probably should have mentioned that under 'repairs' but I forgot. The top mount was completely cracked through and pulling away from the metal plate it was vulcanized to. I also replace the back plastic shroud as mine had a small crack where it sat over the top of the handle. Bought one on Flea Bay. I wonder (and I need to look) to see if I can fined the nylon chain guide that fits to the side cover. Maybe I'll get lucky.

Was just using it this afternoon to cut down some of the saw logs I'm roasting that no one seems to want. Cold here and the heated grip was nice. In between cuts it just sat idling away, perfectly content. I still have a shitte pile of well seasoned hardwood saw logs to roast.

 

[StihlMS360]

Interesting, my 028 has a rudimentary AV system on it. In fact when I replaced the plug this last summer, I also replaced the isolastic mounts as well. They were all hard and cracked. Don't really notice excessive vibration with it anyway. 2 isolastic mounts on the bottom side and one on top next to the carb. I know they work because if I hold the engine proper and flex the handle you can see it move, not a lot but a bit.

I probably should have mentioned that under 'repairs' but I forgot. The top mount was completely cracked through and pulling away from the metal plate it was vulcanized to. I also replace the back plastic shroud as mine had a small crack where it sat over the top of the handle. Bought one on Flea Bay. I wonder (and I need to look) to see if I can fined the nylon chain guide that fits to the side cover. Maybe I'll get lucky.

Was just using it this afternoon to cut down some of the saw logs I'm roasting that no one seems to want. Cold here and the heated grip was nice. In between cuts it just sat idling away, perfectly content. I still have a shitte pile of well seasoned hardwood saw logs to roast.

I still prefer Stihls over Poulan, I just wish I hadn't sold my 3400.