The Official Stihl 028 WB AV Super Electronic Quickstop thread

[MNfarmer]

Another question, anyone know when the 028's started being manufactured in Va. Beach??

 

[Hedgerow]

Another question, anyone know when the 028's started being manufactured in Va. Beach??

Good question... I don't know that they ever were... :msp_confused:
Stihl has a timeline on their website though... Don't know if it will be specific enough though...

 

[MNfarmer]

I'll check the time line on their site. I just got an 028 WB with electronic ignition and a chain brake that says made in Va. Beach on the fan housing tag. Thanks for the help!!

 

[MHouse1028]

anyone know if they came with full wrap handlebars...ever...you guys have some real nice 028's

 

[Hedgerow]

anyone know if they came with full wrap handlebars...ever...you guys have some real nice 028's

I have never seen one...

 

[fastLeo151]

pitch?

Anyone run 3/8 on these?

Andrew

 

[Hedgerow]

Anyone run 3/8 on these?

Andrew

You sure can!!! Just get the right clutch drum and rim... Got one for mine...
7-pin and a 16 or 18" bar works fine...
Just not too heavy handed...

 

[c5rulz]

How do you feel your super stacks up against the 261 in cut speed?
Or 346xp for that matter...

My 346XP weeps at night, not only from leaking bar oil, but for being put to shame by a 20 year old saw.


Of course the 20 year old saw has been restored/rebuilt, ported and muff modded by Kevin, aka "Chainsaw kid".


The sleeper

 

[c5rulz]

Anyone run 3/8 on these?

Andrew

After mine was modded, we switched to 3/8's 050 gauge.

 

[Hedgerow]

After mine was modded, we switched to 3/8's 050 gauge.

I got one of those too... Stumpy worked his magic on it...

 

[lmbrman]

super

had my first 028 super in 1988 for cutting christmas trees and the saw got stuck into a lot of gopher holes, but just kept going, cut our firewood for heating the house and a little pulp wood in addition. Sold it in the late 90's and missed it, so I begged treemonkey to find me one. He found a few in the parts pile and I started in. Built one for each of us. Then another, and another. So sick of working on them I sold the one he let me have

very tough saws :msp_thumbup:

 

[chainsaw kid]

She don't look prety but she goes

 

[SteveoSupremo]

anyone know if they came with full wrap handlebars...ever...you guys have some real nice 028's

My 028 AV super was made in VA Beach the only date I have found on it was 1985..... so yea I really don't know the answer.

 

[SteveoSupremo]

My 028 is being repaired by me (first time I ever tore down an engine) yea I toasted the piston I leaned it out the high idle to about 3/4 of a turn from seated.... yea i know.....

anyway I started a thread here http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/194314.htm

the long short of it is I cleaned up the cylinder, got a new meteor piston, new rubber except for the intake, and carb kit with new needle etc.... I've got the rubber in and carb done. The rings on the piston should go on tomorrow. but before I put it back together I was thinking of cleaning up the intake and exhaust to give it new life.

I have a dremel with a set of grinding wheels can any of the pro's point me in what I can/should do before it goes together forever?

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saw
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looking at piston.
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cylinder before
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cylinder after
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New and old pistons
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thanks
Steve

 

[Hedgerow]

My 028 is being repaired by me (first time I ever tore down an engine) yea I toasted the piston I leaned it out the high idle to about 3/4 of a turn from seated.... yea i know.....

anyway I started a thread here http://www.arboristsite.com/chainsaw/194314.htm

the long short of it is I cleaned up the cylinder, got a new meteor piston, new rubber except for the intake, and carb kit with new needle etc.... I've got the rubber in and carb done. The rings on the piston should go on tomorrow. but before I put it back together I was thinking of cleaning up the intake and exhaust to give it new life.

I have a dremel with a set of grinding wheels can any of the pro's point me in what I can/should do before it goes together forever?

/****** Pics ************/
saw
View attachment 228454
looking at piston.
View attachment 228453
cylinder before
View attachment 228455
cylinder after
View attachment 228456
New and old pistons
View attachment 228457

thanks
Steve

Send Stumpy a PM. He may be able to point you in the right direction. Have you checked the squish yet?
It would be helpful to know in deciding how to proceed...

 

[SteveoSupremo]

who is this stumpy.... or rather how do I search for him?

 

[Hedgerow]

who is this stumpy.... or rather how do I search for him?

Just search for Stumpys Customs... He's a site sponsor.

 

[backwoodsboy]

STIHL VINTAGE 028 AV SUPER Electronic Quickstop Chainsaw NICE SAW! RUNS GREAT! | eBay

hopeing to buy this one and add it to my collection...but im not sure how high to bid. any ideas?
thanks:msp_thumbsup:

 

[Hedgerow]

STIHL VINTAGE 028 AV SUPER Electronic Quickstop Chainsaw NICE SAW! RUNS GREAT! | eBay

hopeing to buy this one and add it to my collection...but im not sure how high to bid. any ideas?
thanks:msp_thumbsup:

If its minty, it would be worth 3xx for a collection...
But it's gotta be damn nice...

 

[backwoodsboy]

I set my limit so lets hope I win