026 confusion

[HVYTWR]

Hi guys, New guy here.

I just bought a 026 non PRO from my brother in law for $100. It has the clear fuel tank and a red switch. It does not have a compression release but it Does have an adjustable oiler. I thought that only the pro models had the adjustable oiler?? I'm confused. Love the saw though!

Thanks

 

[timberwolf]

Could be the jug was replaced with a non compression release jug?

 

[HVYTWR]

no I don't think it was ever replaced, I will make sure though. If it had been, then the top cover was also replaced and even the air filter cover would have been replaced (the air filter cover has the little blue sticker with the picture of earmuffs on top of it, not the pro sticker)

 

[mattgatten]

My non-pro 026 doesn't have a clear tank or an adjustable oiler. FYI.

 

[HVYTWR]

If I was to post the serial number here would someone be able to tell me the details of this saw?

 

[Trigger-Time]

Lots of 026's and 026 Pro's out their, never know how they
have mixed and matched, this week, I put an Pro oiler
on an non-Pro saw. Really didn't need adj. oiler
but had all the parts laying around......also put newer style
bigger (44.7mm) OEM PC kit on same saw.

 

[Lakeside53]

yes... I've messed with a few combinations myself!

 

[stihl026man]

Yea I have the non pro version that has the stupid non-adjustable high jet carb..:bang:

 

[BIGBORE577]

Yea I have the non pro version that has the stupid non-adjustable high jet carb..:bang:

Get the adjustable WT-194 carb for it. They're still manufactured, easy to find and not very expensive.

 

[davefr]

Yea I have the non pro version that has the stupid non-adjustable high jet carb..:bang:

I actually prefer the non adjustable high speed jet version. It really is adjustable with a set of small drill bits. Once you dial it in it stays that way. The only draw back is if you regularly cut at significantly different elevations.

 

[Lakeside53]

Open up the muffler and the fixed jet carbs "tune in" real nice...

 

[Rookie1]

Get the adjustable WT-194 carb for it. They're still manufactured, easy to find and not very expensive.

Where do you find that carb?

 

[2000ssm6]

Dealer or fleabay. If you go fleabay make sure it works and if not, can you return it.

 

[Lakeside53]

Any walbro dealer... they are about $40 MSRP.

 

[oldsaw]

There are a lot of "mutt" saws out there, especially something getting on in years like an 026 with two variants. Kind of like the 075/076 hybrids.

Mark

 

[Philbert]

Canada?

Maybe your 026 came from across the border? There are different models sold there, including 026/260 models with heated handles, not available in the US.

Philbert

 

[mattgatten]

There are a lot of "mutt" saws out there, especially something getting on in years like an 026 with two variants. Kind of like the 075/076 hybrids.

Mark

Just like the 024AVS I'm rebuilding. I'm using an 026 case, bar tensioner, flywheel, and sprocket cover. Only thing 024 will be the handles, plastic, cylinder, carb and some other odds and ends. Funny.

 

[HVYTWR]

Come to think of it, the starter cover on my 026 says made in the USA and the starter cover on my 044 says made in West Germany ??