048

[Al Smith]

I don't really know if they were actual case leakers or if that's an old wives tale .Some of the early models were put together with straight slotted screws that I do know .That in it's self would be prone to leakage .The later models used 5 mm Torx heads just like they use now .

 

As far as I know there are no aftermarket pistons and cylinders for either an 048 or an 042 .Now what you folks in England might have I haven't a clue but I know stateside there are none .

 

As far as the 038 Mag ,it might be possible to graft a cylinder but I've never heard of any one doing it .Which again is not saying it's impossible .

 

Parts come up on flea bay US every so often and depending they might be cheap or they might try for high .I'd imagine if you watch that auction site they might in GB also .

 

Old saws are a waiting game because if you wait long enough the parts will show up .

[Rich2484]

Are you wondering why it was going cheap now??

 

I do think the older ones are crank leakers by the way. The one I've seen used and been using does not like being used up a tree and going from hanging to being used sideways. It looses a lot of power on its side. And it is the older one with the flat head bolts.

[agg221]

Are you wondering why it was going cheap now??

 

The key question would be how cheap is cheap? Assume it's local enough to pick up, so no postage costs. New piston is available - not sure whether the pot is salvageable or not?

 

If the pot is salvageable, a piston will cost £30.

If the pot isn't salvageable, and you can get away with an 038 Magnum pot, you will be looking at £50 for the pair. Assume it will need various sundry items, like a plug, and assume it will cost you £60 in parts.

 

I can't find a comparative price for an 048, but an 038 Magnum seems to make about £150.

 

So, if the 048 is going for, say £50, it may be worth taking a chance on. More than £100 and it's definitely not worth it.

 

Of course, fixing up an 066 is always going to give you a more useful saw in the end.

 

Alec

[spudulike]

048s are decent but heavy saws with plenty of go, you can get Golf pistons for them and they are pretty decent.

 

Worth cleaning the bore and fitting a new piston.

[Al Smith]

Just a suggestion before anyone rushs out and buys one with a scarffed piston .Granted there are a lot of Stihl pistons in 52 MM bore size but keep in mind the 048 is 13 mm pin size .Most are 12 mm .

 

Now you know if a person wanted a challange and you could get it cheap enough and had the where with all and the knowledge to do machining work I'd say go for it .If not this thing is red headed step child trying to find parts for .

This is not a buy an after market bolt on cylinder thing you can do for under a hundred bucks US funds whatever ever that figures out to in international currency .

[agg221]

Just a suggestion before anyone rushs out and buys one with a scarffed piston .Granted there are a lot of Stihl pistons in 52 MM bore size but keep in mind the 048 is 13 mm pin size .Most are 12 mm .

 

Yes, but you can buy the correct size aftermarket piston. It's the pot that's not directly available.

 

Alec

[Al Smith]

Let me add a little more on this .7-8-9 years ago I landed an 048 from flea bay from Oregon from a Stihl dealer .It had a spun main bearing .

 

I split the cases ,raised the metal in the bearing pocket and used loctite press fit compound to hold the new bearing which was quite pricey I might add .That saw was early enough it had slotted screws which I replaced with torx head .In that case it worked out okay but as I type that saw does need a new set of rings .It does fine but needs a little pep up.

 

Now keep in mind and I'm not boasting by any means just facts .I'm a collecter and restorer and have done half-fast repairs for years .I am suggesting that complex repairs or has been talked about retrofitting a saw cylinder from a different model to this model is beyond the scope of the casual saw owner .Something to keep in mind .

[num83r13]

Check out eBay Germany for 048 parts.

[Al Smith]

There is brand new cylinder as I type on flea bay US .All they want is a mere300 dollars US for it plus shipping of course .

 

I don't think the entire saw is worth that much .

[tree monkey]

i passed on it the guy who got it stripped it cleaned the piston and pot ant it ran put it in auction dont know the outcome.

Il stick to ones i know