Final Outcome
I ended up buying the 026 powerhead after running it, I also bought an echo 330t and a 372xp powerhead from the guy all for $350 I think it was maybe 4. I didn't really do the checks I should have on the saws, but I ran them all. I asked if there was anything wrong with them and the seller answered with a semi-telling "they all run good". I figured if I could get two of them running well without too much money in them I'd make out all right.
330t ran like a champ and still does, not the best top handle, but I like the ergonomics and for the amount I use a saw at height it does the trick.
372xp kind of worked me a little. First thing I found was the tensioner screw had been backed all the way out the plastic and was useless and not repairable, so that was a new clutch cover. Got that on and put it to wood and it had no torque. Used a buddies compression tester and I think it was originally at 120psi. New decomp valve brought it to about 130. Tore down the top end (all new to me) and found a gap of a few millimeters between the rings to be the issue. New rings brought it up to 150 right away. I tore apart everything but the crankcase to clean it and further my education of the workings of a chainsaw. Back together and now it rips.
026 had great compression, but a worn .325 spur sprocket that I decided to replace with a spur and go .375. I didn't get to it until just today and wish I had before its a great running little saw, tons of compression and good acceleration.
Now I have three running saws and an education in 2 stroke engine maintenance. This site was a great help for that and now I know what to look for next time I go look for a used saw.