STIHL The Official Stihl Chainsaws Thread

[Al Smith]

Since the 034 was mentioned I resurected one years ago the trimmers ran until it was nearly dead .Replaced the cylinder with an 036 and a Meteor piston with Caber rings .It was a sorry sight when I first got it .Since ,maybe 15 years a number of people have owned it and the last I heard it was still running great .I now have an 034 super I'm going to give the treatment to when I find the time .They are a nice firewood saw .

 

[AlexStromberg]

I rebuilt an 034S and used a 24" bar on it for 2 yrs, it was great for dropping pines and small hardwood.

Maybe running a skip chain is worth it? Very hard to find here but can be sourced from other markets.

 

[Maintenance Chief]

Maybe running a skip chain is worth it? Very hard to find here but can be sourced from other markets.

I mean if you aren't very tall its not worth it, but when I limb down trees with it its very nice to stand erect.

 

[spencerdiesel]

What do y’all think of this oh 26, pawn shop local to me has it listed for 269. Unless the starter, clutch cover and muffler have been replaced it Is an extremely low our Saul. About how many hours does it take to burn the paint off the muffler anyways? The only problem I can see is the air filter cover doesn’t latch well enough to stay in place, And there are some fines that have gotten past the crappy stock air filter. Compression feels great.

 

[PogoInTheWoods]

Pull out a hundred bucks with fifty still in your pocket just in case. If that doesn't do it, walk.

It's a pawn shop.

 

[spencerdiesel]

What do y’all think of this oh 26, pawn shop local to me has it listed for 269. Unless the starter, clutch cover and muffler have been replaced it Is an extremely low our Saul. About how many hours does it take to burn the paint off the muffler anyways? The only problem I can see is the air filter cover doesn’t latch well enough to stay in place, And there are some fines that have gotten past the crappy stock air filter. Compression feels great.

EDIT: Sorry I did not mean to double post, was just trying to add more photos.

 

[PogoInTheWoods]

Hmmm....

That is a nice one. And I'm a sucker for em. Ok. $200 LOL

 

[Matt Ellerbee]

Hmmm....

That is a nice one. And I'm a sucker for em. Ok. $200 LOL

Agree. $200. That is a good looking 026 pro.

 

[spencerdiesel]

Thanks y’all, I know the stock filters on the 026s are lackluster, as far as airflow. Are they also bad for letting a lot of fines by? There were some in the carb bore. Intake side of the piston looks perfect looking through the carb with the throttle wide open.

 

[PogoInTheWoods]

I've not found the air filters to be a problem until they're pretty old and simply begin to deteriorate..., which becomes obvious to anyone who actually cleans theirs. I've seen em so packed with fines it looks like flocking. Just did an 024 like that for a guy's dad. No fines past the filter and the intake side of the piston was still pristine. No lack of carbon buildup on the piston crown or exhaust port, tho!

 

[Clarkbug]

So I needed a new air filter for my 038, and ordered one off the 'bay. But it's the version for the magnum with the compensation port on the back of the filter. What do you guys usually use to plug that hole? My first thought was something like a foam earplugs, but I suppose some silicone or something could be used too. Just want a solution I don't need to worry about...

 

[OH_Varmntr]

A little 5 minute epoxy will plug it nicely. Can always drill a hole and run a wire through the nipple so the epoxy encases the wire so you know it won't go anywhere at that point.

 

[OH_Varmntr]

My 038 Mag is back to life after a good revamping. All rubber components minus the AV buffers have been replaced, crank bearings, seals, etc... Top end was in great shape and was put back together in stock form. This is my first 038 Mag so I wanted a baseline before any mods in the future.

 

[Clarkbug]

A little 5 minute epoxy will plug it nicely. Can always drill a hole and run a wire through the nipple so the epoxy encases the wire so you know it won't go anywhere at that point.

Thanks for the reply and the ideas. Much appreciated.

 

[NateSaw]

Howdy fellas! Noob here. I joined to thank you all. I don't usually join forums but I got a ton of info from here and thought it rather troll like to not poke my head in and share my build!

 

[aeolian]

So I needed a new air filter for my 038, and ordered one off the 'bay. But it's the version for the magnum with the compensation port on the back of the filter. What do you guys usually use to plug that hole? My first thought was something like a foam earplugs, but I suppose some silicone or something could be used too. Just want a solution I don't need to worry about...

I 've used a Tattoo ink cup with great success.You only have to find the size that fits .Usually is the one with 11mm dia. at its base .

 

[NateSaw]

Hey guys.

I'm trying to fight off a case of CAD right now, so thought I would ask about fixing what I have.

My first saw that I bought was an 026 from maybe 15 years ago on the other site. It came with a piston that had some carbon scoring, but still ran well. The seller was a super stand-up guy and gave me the $ for an OEM piston that I still have sitting in a box ...

So it's starting to get really tired, and probably time to swap it over and get some pep back in it's step. I probably should do the seals at the same time since they havent been done, but I know they are a PITA on that saw. I have the Lisle seal puller, but from what I have read the Stihl tool comes in real handy here.

Any tips on making sure a refresh on my saw goes well? Any secrets for the seals?

I just did mine with minimal tools. With great care, they can be pryed out without scratching the crank. On the clutch side I drilled two tiny holes in the metal portion of the seal and installed 2 very small screws to pry with. For intstall, the flywheel side is easy as the crank is tapered. For the clutch side, I picked through my collection of saved plastic plugs that come on new car parts such as brake cylinders. I cut it to size to allow the seal lips to expand and transfer onto the part of the crank it rides on. I ALWAYS pack seals inner channel with grease to hold any springs, and a thin swipe of silicone grease on the lips that ride the crank (lol). Deep sockets properly sized to drive them on carefully.

 

[Clarkbug]

I 've used a Tattoo ink cup with great success.You only have to find the size that fits .Usually is the one with 11mm dia. at its base .

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It actually looks like the port isn't open on mine. Hmmmm. I assumed it would be a hole. Also had no idea these ever existed. Not what I expected to learn here today.

I just did mine with minimal tools. With great care, they can be pryed out without scratching the crank. On the clutch side I drilled two tiny holes in the metal portion of the seal and installed 2 very small screws to pry with. For intstall, the flywheel side is easy as the crank is tapered. For the clutch side, I picked through my collection of saved plastic plugs that come on new car parts such as brake cylinders. I cut it to size to allow the seal lips to expand and transfer onto the part of the crank it rides on. I ALWAYS pack seals inner channel with grease to hold any springs, and a thin swipe of silicone grease on the lips that ride the crank (lol). Deep sockets properly sized to drive them on carefully.

Thanks for the tips! How small of a screw? I would be super nervous about getting into the bearing if I did that.

Also, giggity!

 

[NateSaw]

It actually looks like the port isn't open on mine. Hmmmm. I assumed it would be a hole. Also had no idea these ever existed. Not what I expected to learn here today.


Thanks for the tips! How small of a screw? I would be super nervous about getting into the bearing if I did that.

Also, giggity!

Smaller than the width of the metal band. Compared to having the right tool, these methods are far from ideal. But I've made them work without damaging things. If you're afraid of drilling and screwing, I don't blame you. That's where I employ a small hook tool or modified common screw driver to ease in past the lip of the seal and pry up on the back of the metal portion. Someone will eventually chime in on this guerilla style of seal removal haha! Anyhow, I don't have the proper tools. My 026 is sealed nice and tight. As I've been breaking in and "tuning", I've been disassembling and inspecting. Everything's snug as a bug! (except for my custom muffler cover.. That has some pin holes).

 

[PogoInTheWoods]

Someone will eventually chime in on this guerilla style of seal removal haha!

See post #3351 for appropriate tools.