old stihl 028, old husky 266

[rosshuber43]

I've got an 028 stihl that works fine for 6" green lodge poles, trouble is when cutting12 to 16" dead wood it powers out, makes firewood cutting a nightmare. Is this normal?Relative is sending me a husky 266, gave $200, am praying that this will be an improvement,any comments?I'm not much up on saws but enjoy my days in the mountains.

 

[Fish]

If it dies out in the bigger stuff, look at the impulse
line, intake boot, fuel line for cracks that could
suck air, as your saw is getting old, this is common.

 

[tony marks]

do what fish said. i have two 028s ,one is a super .
for my work here in carolina ,they are all i need .
just keep running for me, without having to tinker withum
when i should be working. i might add that in my opinion the 16 inch bar an chain on this saw works best . mine will power thru anything with a half way sharp chain on.later now.
ps id ask what u want for it ,but u might not ask too much and id have another one . an i dont need it.

 

[Willie3x]

Tony, you seem to know and like the 028 alot. Can you tell me the spec. on this saw and how it compair to the 026? And why you like it so much? I'm looking around for a nice used one on ebay and any info from you or anyone else would be very welcome.

 

[bill21]

I'm sorry to be the one that has to tell you this, but that husky 266 will not cut any better than that stihl 028. I log for a living here in canada and I wouldn't give $50 for 266. I ran one for a while and had nothing but problems with it. It might have been o'k in its day but compared to these newer saws it just a big piece of crap. I've seen Homelite out cut a 266. You will notice that these saws don't sell for much more than $150 online or in chainsaw shops. I'd ask for your money back from the relative that tricked you into paying $200 for a saw that is underpowered for its size. Also you will find with this saw that after you run it for a while it won't start once you shut it off. This is do to the fact that the coil gets hot and won't spark. And by the way you will burn up a few coils and they are not cheap. I don't recommend anything bigger than a 20 in. bar on this saw either. Any bigger robs to much of the hp. Keep the 028 around because I'm sure it always starts and with a good sharp chain it will cut a ton of firewood. It also shouldn't bog down either have a local Stihl dealer look at it. It probally needs something minor.

good luck

 

[tony marks]

willie the 028 is 2.86 cu-inch or 47 cc,the super is 51.5cc
3.14 displacement. 12.500 rpm an 13000 rpm .
now these things are fine but the reason its my choice is
it was my saw after the old super xl homelite.
it cuts better an weighs less . i liked my xl real good.
] ive tried others and spent to much time fooling with them in the woods. the 026 is spoken well of .i think 49 cc. its lighter
but dont fit me as well,as i use the 028s weight . gotta go
daughter has tonsils removed today . if u get a good 028
ull have a good saw. later now

 

[HUSKYMAN]

I have used the 026 and 028. The 028 is a good saw but will not outcut an 026. the 026 has almost 1/2 hp more. I disagree with bill21's statement about the 266. I think you got ahold of a bad or wore out saw and are generalizing that all 266's are like that. I have not used the 266 but my Jonsered670 shares some parts with the 266 and my saw RIPS. The 266 was made for quite a few years with different versions (266XP, 266SE).

RossHuber if that 266 is in good running condition it will spank the 028, I hope your relative does not sell you a rocked out saw.

 

[dbabcock]

My '87 266 SE has never been apart and it still does real well as long as I keep the plastic air filter clean by blowing it out every day and making sure the chains are sharp.My buddy has an 026 and I certainly don't see a problem with the 266 at least keeping up with it, although we've never "raced".

 

[Dennis]

I havent run into any serious problems with the 266. It has been a very solid saw for years. I would recommend it to anyone that cuts alot of wood, if the price is right, and 200 bucks doesnt sound bad at all if its in good shape...I can sell a rebuilt (new piston/cyl) 266 for 4-500cdn...There was a reason it was in the Husky lineup for so many years...and like Huskyman noted...there are alot of other saws that share parts, so they are never too hard to find or overpriced...

 

[tony marks]

the 266 im not familar with ,but spank a good sharp 028.
kinda doubt that . but to each his own. the untangable here is the saw operator and his knowledge of his tool.to me that is the most important factor.later now

 

[HUSKYMAN]

No offense Tony, but No stock saw can give up 15cc and not get wooped all other things being equal.

 

[tony marks]

well ive tried three times now and ive about lost interest so this is short an to the point . huskyman u are probably correct about the powerheads ,as i know little about the huskies.
now regarding the 028 ,the 088 could probably dog it also
but for my use id prefer the 028.15 cc would be a bit much to overcome. i assumed the motors were close .later now
having trouble posting ,think the problems on this end ,but not sure