FOUND IT Blown Stihl to rebiuld

[zeebee413]

Hi guys.. New member first post. In search of a Stihl 170,180 or similar to rebuild. Like to try a top end rebiuld. Never done one before looks pretty straight forward. Tks

 

[David Young]

I'd look for a 026. Not much more money a lot more saw and easier to do...

 

[zeebee413]

I'd look for a 026. Not much more money a lot more saw and easier to do...

I agree.. That would be ideal

 

[species8472]

I have a ms180 here that has been stright gased pulled it apart looks to be a real pain to rebuild. 026 a lot more easy.

 

[Magic_Man]

I have an 028 Super project if your interested.

 

[zeebee413]

I have a ms180 here that has been stright gased pulled it apart looks to be a real pain to rebuild. 026 a lot more easy.

I've read that the non pro saws are a pain due to the handle bar removal and reassembly??

 

[zeebee413]

I have an 028 Super project if your interested.

Is the lower end seem ok on the 028?

 

[Magic_Man]

I believe it needs crank seals, I bought it as a non running project and I've never got around to fixing it.

 

[Wagnerwerks]

No to cut in on magicman, but I have an 024 project.... dirty and cheap. Where are you located?

I've done a 170 and had half what a new one costs in the rebuild. Not a hard saw to work on. Just maybe not worth it.

 

[Duce]

Should be easy to find, I see blown up Stihls at Husky dealer all the time.

 

[zeebee413]

No to cut in on magicman, but I have an 024 project.... dirty and cheap. Where are you located?

I've done a 170 and had half what a new one costs in the rebuild. Not a hard saw to work on. Just maybe not worth it.

In NE Ohio... I'd like to take on an 024 sir

 

[Wagnerwerks]

Let me unveil it from its hiding place and see if it's worth the trip...

 

[Keith Gandy]

I've read that the non pro saws are a pain due to the handle bar removal and reassembly??

Not bad at all once u learn the clamshell system. Once u have the handlebar/cover/carb/muffler /clutch off the motor unbolts from the bottom with 4 bolts and the whole motor pulls out the left side. The casing on thoso r plastic and not the most durable in the homeowner/ farmranch version of Stihl saws. The Pro line of Stihls have magnesium casing and removable head and much better build quality. If lookin for a small saw theres alota good pro saws out, Stihl 241c, 026, 260,261, 261c, Husky has several older models Im not that familar with that the guys here can recommend, 42, 55, but my favorite huskies are the husky 346xp and the 550xp. Dolmar 420/421 and 5105. Jonesred 2253. Hope that helps alil buddy

 

[Keith Gandy]

For a small limbing saw with about a 14 to 16" bar my picks in order would be 241c, 346xp, dolmar 421. That 024 rebuild sounds like just what u need though

 

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[zeebee413]

Got ahold of one ... Really appreciate the help guys!