Stihl 090 parts?

[wilmot]

I've got an old Stihl 090 saw that has a bad ignition. I was told by someone who was working on it that they cannot get this part any longer but we have the option of fixing it by using an old points & condensor configuration instead. He claims that the only problem is that the points and condensor needs to be mounted on a "stator plate", which is not on my saw right now since it never had the points and condensor configuration to begin with. I know little to nothing about repairing saws, but I feel that if I brought this saw to ten different people, I would get ten different answers. I thought it would be a good idea to post this and see if I can get some opinions. Is it true the the electronic ignition module that went bad is not possible to buy now? Is replacing this with points and condensor a good option, and if so, where can I get this "stator plate"?? With all the postings I've seen regarding Stihl 090 saws on this website, I've got to believe that I can still get parts somewhere - any advice would be appreciated - Jim

 

[rupedoggy]

I need some more information if I can be of assistance. You say you have an old Stihl 090 but it does not have points. My thought is that if it is indeed an old 090 then it would have points. If it is not an old 090 then it could have a modern electronic ignition and the part should still be available. Have you actually taken the saw apart to see what you have? If it is an old 090 you may only need to file the points and be working again. If it is new you should not try to go back to points because you don't have the correct flywheel, plate, or cam to actuate the points. An analogy would be trying to put an old distributor with points in my new 2000 GMC. I guess it could be done (cam is wrong, there is no hole for the distributor etc.) but why would you try? I have about six 090s and all of them (and the other five I have had) have points. I have also worked on several for other people and those all had points. Are you sure yours does not have points? Mike

 

[jensen 32000]

090 ignition

The parts list ONLY shows points and condensers. The parts are on Ebay sometimes. Mike.

 

[usmc50bmgsniper]

i saw a electronic universal conversion kit on ebay with a buy it now for i believe $15

 

[Jacob J.]

The universal conversion module doesn't work on 070, 090, or 090G saws.

 

[z4lunch]

Oh nine Oh

Steve here... All 090's and 090av's new and old had points... I bought a complete iginition with the new style flywheel last year.. it was all good til I tryed to put the starter cover on... Had to have my friend machine out a custom starter cup, because the new flywheel has an extra ring of metal that is riveted on the top of the flywheeel to give it more strenth. So it sat up too high... and the cover wood not go on
I have had no problems ordering 090 parts from my local dealer.. Takes a few weeks to get in the parts 'cause they come from virgina. or they get back ordered and takes even longer, but they have shown up.
Steve

 

[Gypo Logger]

Here's the exploded view of the Schwungmagnetzunder for the 090/ 070/090G.
John

 

[LJS]

Wilmot, I heard MasterBlaster has an 090 he wants to sell cheap?

 

[Bill G]

As Steve said 090 parts take awhile but generally come through. I have ordered many parts for the 090, some are here in 3 days, some in 3 weeks, soem even longer. What really gets me is a 046 model plate that has never showed up after a year. I know why that is but I hate to complain.

Bill