028 Super worth it or not??

[CrystalRiver1]

Been chatting back in forth with an old boy up in TN about his less than stellar looking 028 Super.
Needs a cover for the carb & a new pull rope...other than that he says it runs stronger than a "raped ape!"

Wants a $100 and wont budge, I'm not to well versed on this saws...I'd probably just slap the extra parts and sell it or maybe use it as a back-up.
Is it worth $100 or what & whats been you guys experience with this saw?
Here is a pic of said saw...

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

Don't make the mistake of second guessing yourself right out of a good deal.

 

[CrystalRiver1]

Don't make the mistake of second guessing yourself right out of a good deal.

Well Jim,
I reckon that would constitute a "YES VOTE" from you my friend!
Thanks

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

Make sure you pull the muffler on the spot to check the piston.

 

[jb-chainsaws]

Yes vote from me, i prefer these to an 026 any day. They don't puddle fuel in the intake same as an 026 and they're one hard sum'bich to kill! Recently did a full rebuild on one, crank bearings cylinder decking the works for a guy, cost him more than a new saw but thats the kind of reliability some people - including myself - have come to love with regard to this line of saws. Same can be said for the big brother 038 super/mag. Not so much for the 048 mind you!

 

[Czed]

Yes definitely I've brought several back that were barn finds or yardsale saws been sitting lord knows how long one was sitting over 20 years after my neighbor bought a 026 nothing more than a pressure washing carb kit fuel line and the occasional seals.

 

[Czed]

Still bring 2-300 dollars for nice ones.

 

[jb-chainsaws]

Bringing around 200 gbp over here for clean ones, but you can get a filthy non runner for about 40 quid. Almost every time all they need is a carb kit and a good clean

 

[jb-chainsaws]

I ran that rebuilt one with 18" sugi bar pulling full size 3/8 and it handled it remarkably well

 

[Czed]

The one above was found in a trash can it looked new but we have been cutting wood for over two years now with it i put a kit and lines in for this year 180 compression.

 

[drf256]

Good little saws, overbuilt for sure. All have adjustable oilers, unlike the 026.

Less resale value than 026, definitely heavier and slower.

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

Less resale value than 026, definitely heavier and slower.

Hey! I resemble that statement.

 

[XP_Slinger]

Definitely worth $100. Not a blazing fast saw but they run strong. Excellent firewood saw

 

[Duane(Pa)]

No adjustment on oiler, but only oils while chain is turning.

 

[Wood Doctor]

When the 028 Super runs well, it runs like gangbusters and will beat the pants off an MS 290. Mine does this regularly against my own 290. An 028 Super that runs well is available occasionally for under $250.

 

[PA Dan]

So did you get it yet?

 

[Al Smith]

An 029/290 is not usually a hot runner but they have cut a lot of firewood .An 028 is the little brother of the 038 series ,042 ,048 .Very robustly built,made for the long haul.I have one myself .

 

[fearofpavement]

I sold a really nice 028S with a like new bar/chain on it two weeks ago for $260.00 as a point of reference. They're at about the same price point as an 026.
The earlier 028 versions (not super) sell for considerably less.

 

[TJ the Chainsaw Mechanic]

get it

 

[CrystalRiver1]

Passed...Muppet boy started acting real goofy...borderline subhuman & pervy even!
Hate to have to channel this dude on em!!!