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Started by John Fish, April 15, 2013, 07:33:59 PM

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John Fish

This is actually my first posting here (just joined). I traded my 10mm 044 today for four Stihl chainsaws. Ms361, 036 pro, 029, and 032. The first 3 run but need minor cosmetics fixed (cracked plastic) and the 032 needs a top end rebuild. Overall I'd say it was very good trade. I'm happy  ;)

clww

Welcome to the Forestry Forum. :)
That sounds like a good trade, although an 044 is a pretty handy saw to have. I have a 361 in my collection and really like it for cutting firewood up.
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thecfarm

John Fish, welcome to the forum. I had an 032 way back in 81.
Model 6020-20hp Manual Thomas bandsaw,TC40A 4wd 40 hp New Holland tractor, 450 Norse Winch, Heatmor 400 OWB,YCC 1978-79

JohnG28

Welcome to the forum. Not a bad lot you got now, though an 044 is a great saw by all accounts. Still you have some good saws. I love my 361, excellent saw. With a little help breathing better it will really shine. The 036 has a little more displacement at 61.5 cc, similar saw though. Pictures of your new used saws?
Stihl MS361, 460 & 200T, Jonsered 490, Jonsereds 90, Husky 350 & 142, Homelite XL and Super XL

mad murdock

Welcome John Fish. Anytime you can trade 1 saw for 4 I would say is a good trade 8)
Turbosawmill M6 (now M8) Warrior Ultra liteweight, Granberg Alaskan III, lots of saws-gas powered and human powered :D

AdkStihl

There isnt a single one of those saws I would ever trade for a 10mm 044........unless it had some serious issues.
Thats my opinion.
I've got (2) 10mm 044's......theyre priceless to me  ;)
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old 030

sorry, but i'm with ADK on this as well, the 10mm's are gettin hard to come by............. ;)

gspren

Quote from: old 030 on May 13, 2013, 04:50:01 AM
sorry, but i'm with ADK on this as well, the 10mm's are gettin hard to come by............. ;)

I have an 044 but no idea if its a 10mm, is there a easy way to know without opening it up?
Stihl 041, 044 & 261, Kubota 400 RTV, Kubota BX 2670, Ferris Zero turn

Full Chisel

Quote from: gspren on May 13, 2013, 06:55:58 PM
Quote from: old 030 on May 13, 2013, 04:50:01 AM
sorry, but i'm with ADK on this as well, the 10mm's are gettin hard to come by............. ;)

I have an 044 but no idea if its a 10mm, is there a easy way to know without opening it up?

It will have a serial # before 29 382 283.
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AdkStihl

Quote from: Full Chisel on May 14, 2013, 10:51:30 PM
Quote from: gspren on May 13, 2013, 06:55:58 PM
Quote from: old 030 on May 13, 2013, 04:50:01 AM
sorry, but i'm with ADK on this as well, the 10mm's are gettin hard to come by............. ;)

I have an 044 but no idea if its a 10mm, is there a easy way to know without opening it up?

It will have a serial # before 29 382 283.

You might want to check that #.
This is the number.... #129583701
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Full Chisel

Quote from: AdkStihl on May 15, 2013, 08:10:45 AM
You might want to check that #.
This is the number.... #129583701

12 mm
Jed: Jethro, how's come they ain't no ice in Kali Forni-a?

Jethro: Don't look at me Uncle Jed. I didn't take it.

AdkStihl

Unless you're a STIHL Dealer, I would verify your sources of that number.
Saws built before X29583701 have 10mm pins   ;)

But that's not the issue. The OP traded a rare piece of equipment for a clamshell, a metal box with a blown top end and 2 everyday saws.
There was a reason the other party involved in the trade was willing to let (4) saws go in trade for (1)  -  because he knew what he was getting.
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gspren

  Exactly where is the SN at on an 044? And which is better the 10mm or 12mm?
Stihl 041, 044 & 261, Kubota 400 RTV, Kubota BX 2670, Ferris Zero turn

AdkStihl

Quote from: gspren on May 15, 2013, 01:39:05 PM
  Exactly where is the SN at on an 044? And which is better the 10mm or 12mm?

The Ser# number is stamped on the case whereabouts the exhaust exits the muffler...toward the front of the saw....above the clutch cover.....on the left hand side.

The 10mm saws run better.



  
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AdkStihl

Here's one of mine shown wearing an MS440 tank and Works Connection Tach......


 




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gspren

Quote from: AdkStihl on May 15, 2013, 04:17:04 PM
Quote from: gspren on May 15, 2013, 01:39:05 PM
  Exactly where is the SN at on an 044? And which is better the 10mm or 12mm?

The Ser# number is stamped on the case whereabouts the exhaust exits the muffler...toward the front of the saw....above the clutch cover.....on the left hand side.

The 10mm saws run better.



 

Does the plate holding the bar on or the muffler need removed? It seems funny that I have used this for well over 15 years and never looked for a serial number.
Stihl 041, 044 & 261, Kubota 400 RTV, Kubota BX 2670, Ferris Zero turn

AdkStihl

QuoteDoes the plate holding the bar on or the muffler need removed? It seems funny that I have used this for well over 15 years and never looked for a serial number.

Nothing needs to be removed. The numbers are quickly covered in exhaust carbon/residue.



  



 
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gspren

  AdkStihl, thanks for the info, my sn is 137529108 so a 12mm. I bought it new but hard to remember what year although it has always treated me well. To the OP, sorry for being "slightly" off subject although we stayed on Stihl saws, post again!
Stihl 041, 044 & 261, Kubota 400 RTV, Kubota BX 2670, Ferris Zero turn

Al_Smith

Well you get to "horse trading " sometimes it's a good deal and some times not so good .

That 036 can be turned into a little powerhouse of a light weight .Don't know a thing about a 361 .The 029 is a firewooder .Some swear by them some swear at  them .

032 is an old duffer ,they cut though just like any saw .With a blown top though it's basically parts as it is . If the tradee and the trader are happy  that's all that matters .

AdkStihl

Quote from: Al_Smith on May 16, 2013, 09:25:37 PMIf the tradee and the trader are happy  that's all that matters .

Yuppers
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