268 husky non xp?

[Okie294life]

I got a local on FB who has a 268, looks like a non-xp. It’s missing the clutch cover and the top end cover is faded out for 150$ running supposedly. I’m looking for something in the 372, stihl 440 category, how would this compare? I’d like to have the ability to pull a 24-28” bar in a pinch and possibly do some milling…any watch outs on these? Good deal if it runs?

 

[cscltd]

I think all 268’s are xp models?
its 66cc. less power than 372 or 440
24” really max for it. The not best for milling, but could get away with it if your patient

 

[Okie294life]

I’ve been reading theres an ion port and closed port (xp). Does that sound right

 

[82F100SWB]

Yes, there was the closed port XP, followed by the Special, and the open port non XP that used the same jug as the 66.
If the price is right and it's an open port, which it looks to be; it would be a good candidate for a 272 swap.

 

[cscltd]

now that you mention that, I kinda remember that now, sold so few of them as most bought 266’s instead

 

[82F100SWB]

The 266 was by far the more popular saw here as well, it was around well past the end of the 268 having the XP designation. Not sure I understand the marketing on that one, but it obviously worked.

 

[buzz sawyer]

A friend gave a 268 nonxp to me in pieces. It had a slight scored piston and some aluminum transfer. I cleaned up the jug, new piston and rings. Great powerful saw. Would run a 24" with no problem.

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

268 non xp is open port.

268xp closed port.

Still worth the price.

I think it was the early 268's that was the closed port XP and the later run was the plain 268 open ports.

No to milling IMO.

 

[Cantdog]

268 non xp is open port.

268xp closed port.

Still worth the price.

I think it was the early 268's that was the closed port XP and the later run was the plain 268 open ports.

No to milling IMO.

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Correct....the 268XP only ran a couple years and became the 272XP. The nonXP with a Gilardoni open port P&C carried on as the 268. A few Specials were produced along the way too and I believe they were closed port. The Gilardoni is a very nicely made cyl and actually has one more cooling fin the the Mahle XP cyl....just not as powerful...