Just_Alex
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@adw you give much undeserved credit, but I’ll see if I can give it a wiggle. 😄
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@spudulike this impulse line you mentioned, is that a wire I am looking for I assume? I might have missed it but maybe it has a different name in the parts list… so far I couldn’t spot it in the list so not sure what I am looking for 😬 thanks, you’re all heroes to me as far as I’m concerned stihl_038.pdf
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This is the thing I mentioned. Some kind of bearing press? Would I need one to get the case apart to change the seals?
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Just take the compliment @spudulike 😄 what tools would I need? I downloaded a manual for the 038 but that’s as far as I got, I don’t think it’s even the service manual yet. Sat through a video on YouTube of someone taking apart a magnum to get at the crank and it looked like an ordeal, with some kind of specialised c-clamps thing that seemed to exert force to pry apart the casing… how far do I need to got to not mess it up beyond repair? Thank you and everyone for your kind welcome and helpful responses, I feel chuffed to bits that there’s hope for this old machine (good thing is I am not in a rush on this one as I will make alternative arrangements just soon can get going actually “milling” something. 😊) 038_Manual.pdf
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Here’s a closeup of the stamp on the head @Ratman (to me this reads as April ‘87 perhaps? But maybe that’s too easy)
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Thanks @Ratman and @Stubby, there’s a lot to learn for sure. I’ve always been a fan of Torx for example, but that doesn’t mean I have long reach torx keys to hand. I just prefer them for woodworking over Philips heads hahaha (I’ll get my coat…). On a more serious note, I’m aware of Spud’s legend status and have seen his recommendations on Meteor parts and a few other tips from other threads but honestly I think I’d find a way to order the wrong parts or mess it up in some other unfathomably stupid way… but maybe with your collective guidance… just strap in for a bumpy ride! 😂
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Hi @spudulike, I have taken a few pictures which might or might not help, there is a stamp on the top but I could not find any markings on either side. s/n indicates 1987, a venerable oldtimer! You hit the nail on the head with my abilities though: I’m good with certain things but combustion engines is not one of them. Freely admit that so that nobody here is under any false impressions 😂
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@neiln hmmm I’m hopeful you’re right! Really not a big fan of creating orange and white ornaments 😅
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Thank you, can’t believe folks have got these sitting around waiting for little old me to come along [emoji74] PM’d [emoji122]
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Hi @trigger_andy, thanks for your reply. That’s the (hopefully not) million dollar question. Bought the saw for £175 and Stihl service folks said £300-£500 to get it done up “if we can get the parts” plus labour costs. Might be different for non-OEM parts but I am not a specialist so finding it hard to assess. On your point of buying a working 038 Super or similar, I am now obviously a burnt child so have some apprehension buying another oldie without knowing if it will actually run solidly, or start but turn out to be a mess inside. 🥲
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Dear Chainsaw Gods, I’ve been lurking for a bit so now taking the plunge with my first post, hi everyone. 🙂 I foolishly acquired a kinda-sorta running 038 AVS Farm Boss Stihl, immediately gave it to an authorised Stihl repair place to take a look at, and have been returned the saw in parts in a cardboard box since in their minds it is not worth saving (I assume due to lack of OEM parts and labour cost). Their diagnosis is scored cylinder and a leaking crank case. Not great. I don’t want to throw good money after bad, but equally I’d hate to bin or flog such a reputable old saw model just because I have no clue on mechanics, so im asking the hive mind what the best approach is. Or would anyone with experience want to take this on for me? I had originally planned to convert it to a ripping saw for occasional hobbyist milling (at a tiny scale, mind) but clearly this saw is not yet ready for that challenge! Maybe a rebuild as a Magnum rather than the original Super would make the most sense? Or just bin it? many thanks for your thoughts, much appreciated! Alexander
