Stihl 015av in need of repair!

[gunpowder45]

I have a Stihl 015AV chainsaw serial # 9 1116 021 0805 manufactured in 1978. I was told by the local Stihl dealer that I need a carburetor since this one can't be rebuilt. Bad news is that it's been discontinued. Any suggestions? Would really like to restore this since it holds sentimental value.
As an addendum, I was told by the repair shop that there are Stihl dealers that specialize in restoring obsolete chainsaws. Does anyone know of one?

Thanks,
Gunpowder45

 

[popopboat]

Almost every carb should be able to be rebuilt.
What are the symptoms?

 

[gunpowder45]

Don't know. Saw hasn't been used for 7 years. Took it to a stihl dealer for an overhaul and the tech said I needed a new carb among other things. I have a leak in the chain oiler, need a new sproket as it's the original. Need someone who can refurbish my old saw. Sure I could buy a new one but this one has some sentimental value and I'd like to resurrect it.

 

[popopboat]

Oh, ok, sorry.
In that (sentimental) case ill always choose someone who is passionate or likes to do that.. Cheaper and better job done for sure.
I suppose its quite risky for a dealer to "waste" time reputation and on trying to fix stuff, instead replace and good to go.
Good luck

 

[gunpowder45]

Thanks for the reply. Still hope someone out there in the New York area will contact.

 

[blacksmith]

Call this guy. I've contacted him before for NLA Stihl parts and alot of times he has them. He's very reasonable.

Ron's saw shop 605-882-1234. He's located in South Dakota. Good luck!

 

[gunpowder45]

Call this guy. I've contacted him before for NLA Stihl parts and alot of times he has them. He's very reasonable.

Ron's saw shop 605-882-1234. He's located in South Dakota. Good luck!

thank you

 

[Stump Shot]

thank you

You should be in good hands, if for some reason you get stuck give me a shout and I'll see if I can't help you out.