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Title: Chain saw repair
Post by: Rainsey on January 23, 2015, 07:43:10 PM: I inherited the grand fathers Stihl 034 16" chainsaw. Whilst it works, it is in dire need of some tender loving as it has lived its live on a Gunnedah farm and like all farm gear, was misused and abused.

It leaks chain lube oil like it is going out of fashion. It's probably 20 years old but it is a professional type chain saw.

Being that I am predominantly after something to have in the camper for firewood, and being that I live in suburbia, do I bother getting it rebuilt or go with a hobby one from Stihl for example and ditch the sentimentality? ( sorry I use Stihl as the example as it is what I have )

Local Stihl dealer said it might be $100 or it might be $500 or more.. Totally depends on what's wrong with it.
Equivalent new Stihl with its engine capacity and blade comes in around $1600 rrp. A toy Stihl for cutting up kindling new comes in at $300.

Anyone out there had any experience with these that can advise what they would do?

Kindest regards
Rainsey

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Title: Re: Chain saw repair
Post by: D4D on January 23, 2015, 07:46:57 PM: They all leak bar oil, what's actually wrong with it?
Title: Re: Chain saw repair
Post by: Rainsey on January 23, 2015, 07:51:37 PM: Quote from: D4D on January 23, 2015, 07:46:57 PM
They all leak bar oil, what's actually wrong with it?

Yep they do, so when I say this one is leaking bar oil, I mean, it is really leaking bar oil big time...

Need to wear a rain coat type leaking bar oil :)

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Title: Re: Chain saw repair
Post by: Rainsey on January 23, 2015, 07:52:38 PM: Like I am sure there is more oil in its plastic carry case than in its oil container,

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Title: Re: Chain saw repair
Post by: JPH on January 23, 2015, 07:58:54 PM: These are good reliable saw, I'd be inclined to let the dealer have a good go over it, it may only need a good service, new air cleaner and spark plug and be good to go. See what they say, but if you were to spend a few hundred I think it would be worth it. I'd be more worried if it wasn't leaking bar oil.......
Title: Re: Chain saw repair
Post by: Rainsey on January 23, 2015, 08:05:20 PM: Quote from: JPH on January 23, 2015, 07:58:54 PM
These are good reliable saw, I'd be inclined to let the dealer have a good go over it, it may only need a good service, new air cleaner and spark plug and be good to go. See what they say, but if you were to spend a few hundred I think it would be worth it. I'd be more worried if it wasn't leaking bar oil.......

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Title: Re: Chain saw repair
Post by: Rainsey on January 23, 2015, 08:06:49 PM: This forum needs the 'thank' option enabled

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Title: Re: Chain saw repair
Post by: GeoffA on January 23, 2015, 08:24:37 PM: A $1600 chain saw for $500 seem good value to me.....
Title: Re: Chain saw repair
Post by: Beefa Toyota on January 23, 2015, 08:34:36 PM: Hi Rainsey there is an adjustment that controls the bar oil output try turning the screw anti clockwise the ideal is 1 tank of fuel to 1 tank of bar oil
Cheers Brian
Title: Re: Chain saw repair
Post by: Beefa Toyota on January 23, 2015, 08:39:03 PM: If that is not the fix the oil supply hose has a hole in it
Title: Re: Chain saw repair
Post by: JPH on January 23, 2015, 08:54:52 PM: Quote from: Beefa Toyota on January 23, 2015, 08:34:36 PM
the ideal is 1 tank of fuel to 1 tank of bar oil
Cheers Brian

Sounds like my Rodeo before they replaced the engine, a litre of oil every tank of juice....

;D
Title: Re: Chain saw repair
Post by: Rainsey on January 23, 2015, 10:16:32 PM: Quote from: JPH on January 23, 2015, 08:54:52 PM
Sounds like my Rodeo before they replaced the engine, a litre of oil every tank of juice....

;D
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Title: Re: Chain saw repair
Post by: Rainsey on January 23, 2015, 10:17:37 PM: Thanks guys,

You have confirmed my insecure thoughts.

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Rainsey

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Title: Re: Chain saw repair
Post by: Steffo1 on January 24, 2015, 09:25:13 AM: I have used Stihl for 40 years & now have two. A little 170 for small jobs & camping & a larger 391 for use around the property. The 170 hasn't seen a lot of hard work & loses bar oil. Remember this oil is very, very "non-viscous" if there's such a word? "Runny or Thin" then!
Now, I'm definitely no mechanical genius but I find these machines easy to service & maintain. The larger saw is easier as it is not as finicky in size. So, pull the cowling off & give everything a good clean with petrol or similar (not degreaser) & tooth brush, check all hoses, wires etc. Replace air filter , fuel lines & fuel primer setup if fitted. You can buy these as a kit. Have a good look for wear on the chain drive sprocket (& bar tip roller if fitted) & check the groove width is standard right around the bar. A new chain would be the go too as the old one may not have been sharpened correctly & if you cut anything with a large diameter you'll struggle a bit by cutting in an arc.
Unless there's something major wrong they're a wonderfully simple machine to work on. (Being the age it is the carby may be a bit dicky)
Good Luck
Steve
Title: Re: Chain saw repair
Post by: Rainsey on January 25, 2015, 03:36:49 PM: Thanks for the info Steffo

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