OKay, 026, tell me about it

[Dan Forsh]

So I got my latest saw the other day, 026 AV.

Small compared to most of what I buy. Sold as running ,but "His back up saw" not idling quite right, need a new sprocket.

Okay, I thinks, I've got a few sprockets, I must have one that fits this thing (not).

So I receive the saw, better condition on face value than I'm used to getting off ebay. Tries it out. Fires up and runs. Chain spinning continuiously. Pull the spur sprocket, spring missing off the clutch, top AV buffer a little ropey, couple things a little loose.

So far, not too bad.

One thing I have noticed, it's the quietest saw I've ever run! I know it's only a little saw, but it's damn quiet.

I'm used to things that make my ears ring, it this true!!! can there be saws that don't hurt one of the senses? Some look bad, some feel bad, they all taste bad (story for another time) I've always assume that they all hurt your ears?

 

[blsnelling]

Mines not quiet:chainsawguy: We can "fix" your realy quick!

 

[Lakeside53]

You probaly have some wacky non-epa Euro muffler... Mod the muffer and it will wake you up:biggrinbounce2:

Also, replace all three clutch springs..

 

[Dan Forsh]

Funny you should say that, It has the first plastic handle I've come across. Looking at the IPL it has that down only as US/Can option.

 

[Dan Forsh]

You probaly have some wacky non-epa Euro muffler... Mod the muffer and it will wake you up:biggrinbounce2:

Also, replace all three clutch springs..

Three on order as we speak

 

[Lakeside53]

Funny you should say that, It has the first plastic handle I've come across. Looking at the IPL it has that down only as US/Can option.

We've has those for 10 years! They are pretty good - never bend, rarely break. Can't even get the metal handles..

Does the serial number begin with a 1 or a 2?

 

[Dan Forsh]

We've has those for 10 years! They are pretty good - never bend, rarely break. Can't even get the metal handles..

Does the serial number begin with a 1 or a 2?

I assume you meant the saw, not the handle, it's a 1. it's a '96' saw

 

[Lakeside53]

Not made here.. made in Germany. Must have had a later handle fitted.

 

[Dan Forsh]

Not made here.. made in Germany. Must have had a later handle fitted.

A German Stihl! Say it ain't so! :hmm3grin2orange:

So when I sell it on ebay again I can state "Stihl 026 Late Model(handle)

 

[Pablo26]

My stock '94 muffler has the 4 holes, and is plenty loud. Made in VA.

 

[RiverRat2]

Yep,,,,

A German Stihl! Say it ain't so! :hmm3grin2orange:

So when I sell it on ebay again I can state "Stihl 026 Late Model(handle)

Nothing wrong with that,, Dont care what Manual says,,,,