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Stihl 028
« on: January 18, 2014, 04:27:13 am »
I've been looking for an older(i.e. less expensive) mid-size Stihl and have decided on the 028. Stumbling across 2 that I picked up reasonable didn't hurt. ;) One is a 028 WB, the second is an AVEQ. I'm going through them before I put them into service and have a few questions.

First, have any of you done threads anywhere on a muffler mod for the 028? I searched and couldn't find one. Ideally, I'd like to see pics of mm's done to the 028.

Second, looking ahead and hopefully FAR ahead, have any of you found a good aftermarket p&c that you have got good service from?

Thanks everyone.
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Re: Stihl 028
« Reply #1 on: January 20, 2014, 04:07:49 am »
I've had numerous 028's and they really don't need a MM. They're pretty opened up from the factory. The muffler on them is pretty much a hollow "can". Not sure you'd see much gain. I'd check Ebay for a good used OEM piston and cylinder. Saw a few well priced ones there just this week. About the same, maybe a bit less, than the few aftermarket ones available. Good saws and last a long long time.
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Re: Stihl 028
« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2014, 04:15:59 am »
Thanks roostersgt. Since I've chosen this saw for my 16" (maybe 18") go to saw, I'd like to learn all I can about the different variants and their respective features. I have a WB, WBAV EQ, and know about the Super and would in fact like to find one. Or two, or ten..... Actually just missed out on a nice one local. I just ran across a WBAV. No EQ on this. I didn't know about this one so my question to the 028 gurus out there is how many variants were there? In the research I've done I'd only seen the 3 I first mentioned. Thanks for and insight. :)
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Re: Stihl 028
« Reply #3 on: January 24, 2014, 09:02:37 am »
I have seen many variations, don't think they had different designations, not as bad as the old 031, but a bunch of different features.

How many of your saws have the complete chain brake?
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Re: Stihl 028
« Reply #4 on: January 24, 2014, 09:08:41 am »
What's wrong with the cylinder that's on it? Many times they can be saved.
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Re: Stihl 028
« Reply #5 on: January 25, 2014, 07:16:39 pm »
Hi Ron. Nothing wrong that I know of. Just thinking down the road since these 2 028's will be doing the majority of my firewood cutting. I was thinking if there is a good p&c out there it would be best to order one now while the saw is only 30 years old ;D. Although, these saws are so common, I don't see parts supply drying up anytime soon.

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Re: Stihl 028
« Reply #6 on: January 25, 2014, 08:53:53 pm »
I see. Nothing wrong with that!  8)
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Re: Stihl 028
« Reply #7 on: January 27, 2014, 07:51:38 pm »
My 028 super really responded well to a muff mod. This is the one I did to it.............

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Re: Stihl 028
« Reply #8 on: January 27, 2014, 09:08:51 pm »
Sweet......:-)
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Re: Stihl 028
« Reply #9 on: January 28, 2014, 03:49:21 pm »
Brettl, I had a 028 super that I muffler modded.  I took a Dremel and opened the outlet to about twice the size and opened up the deflector also.  The saw did respond well.
The muffler on the 028 super I worked on I thought was very restrictive.
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