Stihl MS260 PRO

[MacLaren]

This being the last year for production of the saw, I was just wandering what mods can be done for this saw. I particular I wander if Stihl makes a dual ported muffler cover for the 260 PRO. Thanks for any and all help.

 

[wigglesworth]

This being the last year for production of the saw, I was just wandering what mods can be done for this saw. I particular I wander if Stihl makes a dual ported muffler cover for the 260 PRO. Thanks for any and all help.

No such cover exists. The older still 026's came with a muffler cover that had 4 3/8" exit holes, and the newest came with 1 small exit hole. And before you go drilling holes in your muffler, better make sure that it has the adjustable H side, or your saw will go way lean.

 

[MacLaren]

No such cover exists. The older still 026's came with a muffler cover that had 4 3/8" exit holes, and the newest came with 1 small exit hole. And before you go drilling holes in your muffler, better make sure that it has the adjustable H side, or your saw will go way lean.

Thanks. Great answer.

 

[saxman]

If you have a newer MS260 like I did with the fixed jet carb and the restricted muffler you need to replace the carb with a fully adjustable one, which is not that hard or expensive. Then it is a very easy modification to remove the muffler cover, two torx head screws, and drill away. I don't know how they expected the saw to run with the exhaust plugged up the way it was. It makes them a great saw, easy starts and lots more power.

steve

 

[Anthony_Va.]

Yea, Walbro W? 194 is the carb you will need. Been meaning to pick one up myself. I can't remember the letter after W,(J) maybe.

 

[chopperfreak2k1]

WT-194-1 is the walbro part #

 

[Anthony_Va.]

WT-194-1 is the walbro part #

There it is. Theres an ebay store that sells new ones. Someone give me the link once but I lost it.

 

[chopperfreak2k1]

thats where i bought mine a few months back. i checked to see if there were any 194's on ebay, but there weren't. could be in a few days or so, just keep checkin back.

 

[dieselram]

I got mine from user name "captneversail" good seller to deal with... Send him a message and he will get right back to you. I think it was $45 bucks.

 

[sunfish]

I don't own one, but have looked hard at the MS260pro. I like it and know it would be a fine small saw, but I like the 346xp better. Compare both before you buy

 

[PogoInTheWoods]

Yea, Walbro W? 194 is the carb you will need. Been meaning to pick one up myself. I can't remember the letter after W,(J) maybe.

WT22's will work also if you can find one. Both of my 026's have em.

Poge

 

[nmurph]

HB, there is nothing wrong with a 260, but a 346 is a better saw. i own an 026 that has the adjustable H and it has been MM. since i got the 346's, it just sits longingly and wishes it could go to the woods. the only penalty with the 346 is about .5lbs. a 346 will outcut a 260 out of the box without replacing the carb. then, from there, a muffler mod makes a difference and you can always port it.