Barry Thanks for the question. The first number on the older saws is the last number of the year. Here is an example 510263. That serial would make this saw a 1985 or 95 year model depending on the color of the top of the saw made in the tenth week of the year. We have used three colors thru the years.

Serial Number. If you don’t have the original manual that came with the saw, the manufacturer or a local dealer can use your saw’s serial number to look up the date of manufacture in a database. The serial number is on the front of the saw’s housing near the bumper spike. Contact Stihl, or your local dealer, with this number.

The 70's are white. The 80's are black and the 90's till present are orange. We started using double digits in 2000. Those serial numbers start with 00. So a 2008 model would be 0812345.. Hope this helps. Barry Thanks for the question.

The first number on the older saws is the last number of the year. Here is an example 510263. That serial would make this saw a 1985 or 95 year model depending on the color of the top of the saw made in the tenth week of the year. We have used three colors thru the years. The 70's are white. The 80's are black and the 90's till present are orange.

We started using double digits in 2000. Those serial numbers start with 00. So a 2008 model would be 0812345.. Hope this helps.

Copy Of Removewat. Wow, that thing is really old, reminds me of an old McCulloch I had that was stolen, All metal and high torque, ran a 20:1 mix. So heavy you just set it on the log and pulled the trigger and it would just hog right through.

I haven't seen a starter like that for a long time. I wonder what kind of carb it has on it, a Tillitson maybe? Your saw also is before the time of chain breaks so be carefull with that one. There should be a model and serial number tag on it somewhere. Some saw had the cc's cast into the cylinder, I wonder how big that one is. I would probably run that saw with at least a 32:1 mix. That is a really cool old saw for sure.

It might have some value to a collector, there's guys out there that restore these old work horses. As far as what model it is? I'm not really sure:dunno: A good saw shop should be able to ID it if there's no tag. There's a guy that looks in here once in awhile, think his name is sawtroll, he might know more about it. Maybe send him a pm. I am almost certain that's an old 08 from the 60's.

I bet is says 'Made in 'West' Germany' on it somewhere. It's widely regarded as one of the most reliable 2 cycle engines ever mass produced for a chainsaw. They also used that engine for their chop saws and augers. It will last forever unles you throw it off a cliff, then there's still a chance you might be able to pick it up, dust it off, start it up, and saw the cliff down. DO NOT throw that saw on a shelf and forget about it. Download Overlays Free on this page. Give it some TLC and get it to working order.

Yes it is heavy but like Greg said all you got to do is lay it on the log and squeeze the throttle trigger - use it for bucking only not felling or obviously limbing but for bucking what a beast!. It has gobs of torque and will still be running long after you have to toss your 311 in the parts heap. If you don't want to mess with it I'd be overjoyed to make an offer on it.