028 super problem

[Caloren]

Been working on our Sierra property for the last three weeks and the 028 has developed a problem. The saw runs fine until I turn it over on the right side to fell a tree, then the saw just dies. Any other position it runs great.
Any ideas?
Don't know if this has any connection to the problem, but a month ago the saw got turned on its right side in the back of the truck and about half a tank of fuel ran out in about 4 hours.
Thanks,
Loren

[AdkStihl]

I'd be replacing the fuel line ASAP

[Al_Smith]

That would be my suggestion also .Some times they get a little crack in them which opens up as the saw is tilted allowing it to suck air instead of fuel .That 028 is a good old saw but it's old enough stuff like bad fuel lines are to be expected .

[Caloren]

 I had wondered about the fuel line myself, guess I'll go order one tomorrow.
Thanks all,
Loren

[joe_indi]

If its not a cracked fuel hose, it could be a sticking jet valve.
Saw running lean when in the bar flat position is usually from a sticking jet valve.
Joe

[AdkStihl]

If its not a cracked fuel hose, it could be a sticking jet valve.
Saw running lean when in the bar flat position is usually from a sticking jet valve.
Joe

Quite possible, but judging the description in his original post, my money is on the fuel line given the age of the saw.

[Caloren]

Checked the saw today. Took the cover and air filter off, filled it with fuel and turned it on the right side; about 30 seconds later a few drops appeared on the fuel line. Ordered a hose today. hopefully that will solve the problem.  ???

[AdkStihl]

Checked the saw today. Took the cover and air filter off, filled it with fuel and turned it on the right side; about 30 seconds later a few drops appeared on the fuel line. Ordered a hose today. hopefully that will solve the problem.  ???

Let us know

[Caloren]

Thanks guys, you were right on.
Got it [fuel line] put on last weekend - end of problem. Had to readjust the carb quite a bit for it to run right, must have been sucking a little air for awhile and kept adjusting the carb to compensate.
Been using chainsaws off and on for the last 40 years, but have learned a lot since finding this site a year or two ago!