Stihl 044 Oiler Mod

[huskihl]

Absolutely. It's ridiculous how little some of these saws oil. A lot of bars and chains out there will be thanking you. Lol

The Dolmar 7900 series is stingy with oil. The control bolt is plastic and they're tough to get to oil better. If I run a 28" on mine, the chain will be burned black after a few tanks from a lack of oil. Same thing for an 044 with a 24 on it

 

[Dub11]

I have been using Stihl winter bar oil just to combat these lack of oil problems. Helpful yes but at $12 gallon not very easy on the wallet.

 

[beaglebriar]

290/390's barely oil a 20" I've replaced two or three with aftermarket parts and they seem to work better.

I've gone as far as tearing one of the oilers apart but haven't tried any modifications. I will with the next one..

 

[beaglebriar]

I have been using Stihl winter bar oil just to combat these lack of oil problems. Helpful yes but at $12 gallon not very easy on the wallet.

TSC has a winter blend.

 

[Dub11]

290/390's barely oil a 20" I've replaced two or three with aftermarket parts and they seem to work better.

I've gone as far as tearing one of the oilers apart but haven't tried any modifications. I will with the next one..

I remember for these saws Stihl update the oiler at some point in later years cause it was so crappy. Can't remember part numbers but Stihl knew about it.

 

[Dub11]

TSC has a winter blend.

I don't want to go in there. It takes forever to check out. At least at mine.

 

[beaglebriar]

I remember for these saws Stihl update the oiler at some point in later years cause it was so crappy. Can't remember part numbers but Stihl knew about it.

Every great firewood cutter around here has one so I see plenty of them. Lol Some work some don't.
Didn't know there was a update. Thanks Wayner

 

[beaglebriar]

I don't want to go in there. It takes forever to check out. At least at mine.

Must be the big city livin'.

 

[RI Chevy]

I had an early model 029 Farmboss. It oiled my 18" .325 bar very well.

 

[big t double]

....Only takes a half hour or so

Is that including the time it takes to find the roll pin after it falls on the ground?

 

[Roadfxr]

Is that including the time it takes to find the roll pin after it falls on the ground?

I believe that adds another 2.5 hours to the total not to mention tools broken or smashed in a fiery rage looking for said roll pin....or so I’ve heard


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[mdavlee]

The Dolmar 7900 series is stingy with oil. The control bolt is plastic and they're tough to get to oil better. If I run a 28" on mine, the chain will be burned black after a few tanks from a lack of oil. Same thing for an 044 with a 24 on it

Bolt is probably worn and it's time for a new one. Last one I owned would oil the 34" fine milling with no aux oiler.

 

[Cracker Boy]

I have been using Stihl winter bar oil just to combat these lack of oil problems. Helpful yes but at $12 gallon not very easy on the wallet.

Whats benefit of the winter blend?is it because its thinner? Heck here in fl i wish oil was thicker.after my saws are warm the oil is as thin as water.i wish oil was thicker here and i use stihl oil too.i used to use an oil called loggers pride and loved it.cant get it round these parts anymore.im gonna try amsoil bar oil next.i can get it for bout price stihl oil cost.

 

[huskihl]

Is that including the time it takes to find the roll pin after it falls on the ground?

No that's extra

 

[huskihl]

Bolt is probably worn and it's time for a new one. Last one I owned would oil the 34" fine milling with no aux oiler.

That's possible. I think I picked up a rebuild kit for it awhile back. Need to check on that

 

[mdavlee]

That's possible. I think I picked up a rebuild kit for it awhile back. Need to check on that

Steepen the end of the piston when you swap it out. At one time I was going to have some steel ones made but the cost of machining turned me away

 

[huskihl]

Steepen the end of the piston when you swap it out. At one time I was going to have some steel ones made but the cost of machining turned me away

There was a guy on AS who made one from aluminum. Lotta work

 

[mdavlee]

There was a guy on AS who made one from aluminum. Lotta work

Yep. Getting 5 made was too much

 

[Time's Standing Stihl]

Nice work fat fingers

 

[huskihl]

Nice work fat fingers

Uhh...thanks?