I found one! Almost..Part 2- ohhh26

[Michael E]

Are you saying remove the spark plug before using the impact?

No. He is saying, when you use an impact, do not use a piston stop. Just leave the spark plug in the cylinder and use the compression of the engine as a "soft" piston stop.

The clutch side is reverse thread, the flywheel side is not.

If you want to use a piston stop and a wrench (for tightening), don't buy a metal piston stop, because it puts too much load on a a tiny area of the piston and can damage it. Use a plastic piston stop (Stihl has them for very few bucks) or a short piece of electrical (power) cord. Or just feed some rope into the cylinder. Just make sure that the ports are closed or you will cut the rope and make a mess.

Whatever you do, don't put a screwdriver through the exhaust port as a piston stop. I should not even have to say this, but I own two older saws where somebody did that. It ruins the piston and the cylinder.

Yes, a socket works to pop the seal in. Make sure to note the position of the old seal: Not all seals are flush or pressed all the way in.

 

[dav2no1]

Thank you, that helps a lot. I've watched several videos on 026 crank seal replacement. Doesn't look too bad if you're careful. Small puller tool coming tomorrow and a small brass punch..probably have one, but it was only $8. I will try and get to Stihl dealer and see if they have seals, exhaust gasket, fuel hose and filter

 

[Gord404]

This could lead to Chainsaw Addiction Disorder like most of us.

 

[dav2no1]

Sorry that was posted in wrong place..

So this came today


Called the Stihl dealer today. They did not have crank seals in stock, so they ordered them for me. Paid for crank seals, fuel line and filter and exhaust gasket. Should be here next year..week.

Still need to source an ignition module and bar & chain. And I need a screw for the pull handle cover..Stihl dealer said they probably have one laying around the shop I could have.

 

[pioneerguy600]

Sorry that was posted in wrong place..

So this came today
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Called the Stihl dealer today. They did not have crank seals in stock, so they ordered them for me. Paid for crank seals, fuel line and filter and exhaust gasket. Should be here next year..week.

Still need to source an ignition module and bar & chain. And I need a screw for the pull handle cover..Stihl dealer said they probably have one laying around the shop I could have.

You will find that puller about useless for pulling seals on an 026 and most other chainsaw seals. Many have ground the puller blade to make it smaller where it enters in under the seal lip, they just break off.

 

[dav2no1]

You will find that puller about useless for pulling seals on an 026 and most other chainsaw seals. Many have ground the puller blade to make it smaller where it enters in under the seal lip, they just break off.

I watched videos using this successfully as well as a member post that used this with no issues.

So, hoping your wrong. If you are I'm using the screwdriver method

 

[david newbie]

Sorry that was posted in wrong place..

So this came today
View attachment 1230329

Called the Stihl dealer today. They did not have crank seals in stock, so they ordered them for me. Paid for crank seals, fuel line and filter and exhaust gasket. Should be here next year..week.

Still need to source an ignition module and bar & chain. And I need a screw for the pull handle cover..Stihl dealer said they probably have one laying around the shop I could have.

I purchased the same puller and broke it immediately. I did end up using some of the parts to fabricate another puller

 

[pioneerguy600]

I watched videos using this successfully as well as a member post that used this with no issues.

So, hoping your wrong. If you are I'm using the screwdriver method

That`s what I have always used.