Stock Rim size on Stihl 026

[SWI Don]

I have a friend that has an 026 that still has the original .325x7 rim on it. I bought a new std rim for it and it doesn't fit. (new rim too big) What size is the OEM rim on an 026? The local Stihl dealer wanted to sell a whole new cluch drum / sprocket for it. I figure he would have had the rim.

Any advise? Default action is to buy an Oregon rim system for it and it can run the same rims as the rest of the neighborhood saws.

Don

 

[Bowtie]

Do you mean the splines are too big? I ran into this at a stihl dealer a few weeks ago. My advice is take off the old rim and take it in, keep pestering him until he does his job and finds the right one. They DO make them. It took him a while, but he finally found it. I think he was feeling dumb because I had a stihl part that he couldnt find the replacement for.

 

[SWI Don]

The hole / splines in the new rim is larger than the old rim. I have seen on Bailey's site that there is a mini size. Is this possibly the right one?

Don

 

[Bowtie]

You may be right. I will measure the sprocket on my 026 tomorrow and post what size it is. Hope that works for ya.

 

[computeruser]

Stock Stihl rims on their smaller saws are a unique, super-small size. The normal small rims are, as you're seeing, too big. The dealer should be able to set him up with the correct OEM small size.

 

[Trigger-Time]

SWI Don, go to the link below, see pic in post #6, it is a pic of
rim sprockets. The pic are of .375 pitch...........but I think it will apply
to your problem, the smaller ID one is for 026, larger 036


http://www.arboristsite.com/showthread.php?t=40639

 

[bcorradi]

Yes they are referred to as mini splines. If you want just pm me your address. I'll drop a new rim (.325 x 7t) in the mail for you free of charge.

 

[Lakeside53]

Your local Stihl dealer need to look at the ipl...

 

[Bowtie]

my IPL is showing part # 0000 042 1230 for the .325 7 tooth

 

[SawTroll]

The hole / splines in the new rim is larger than the old rim. I have seen on Bailey's site that there is a mini size. Is this possibly the right one?

Don

Yes, it is.

I learned this the hard way on a friends 024AV some time ago.......

 

[SWI Don]

Thanks guys. I would take up the offer of the free one but I think my local Shihl parts man needs to learn a bit more about what they sell.

The pn should work great.

Thanks again,

Don

 

[bcorradi]

Ok no problem. If you change your mind let me know.

 

[timberwolf]

They also make an 8 in .325, with sharp chain and smaller wood, it works very well on a stock saw and would be my only .325 sprocket if the saw is modified.

 

[Cam501]

Your local Stihl dealer need to look at the ipl...

yup, lake is right, the ipl will show both rim sprockets...at least mine does.