Help! Husqvarna 266SE band brake issues

[sloopnek]

SOLVED!
Turned out to be a faulty repro. Ordered a different one from another Eastern gent abroad, (the other was so kind to give me my money back). And it works again!

P.s. I am not a fan of buying repro knock-off, but since spare parts are so scarce. The overall quality (re. The aluminum cast covers really well made )

Let’s see how she works out to be

 

[president]

I will call in a fellow I know that has also worked over a bunch of these saws, @Cantdog

Cantdog is a good source ,and willing to share his tips,has helped me lots

 

[Old Guy On A Couch]

I know this is a old post but I am in need of replacing my chain brake. As you know they don't make the bands any more so I was hoping to get one of the knock off ones from Amazon or Ebay. I see a lot that say they will fit the 266 but in the fine print they say it will not fit the 266se. So if someone has a link to one that will fit the 266se please let me know. Thanks

 

[ballisticdoughnut]

I know this is a old post but I am in need of replacing my chain brake. As you know they don't make the bands any more so I was hoping to get one of the knock off ones from Amazon or Ebay. I see a lot that say they will fit the 266 but in the fine print they say it will not fit the 266se. So if someone has a link to one that will fit the 266se please let me know. Thanks

Aftermarket brake bands for the early metal flag clutch covers are not available, at least not that I’m aware of and I’ve looked. There’s two different brake bands for the metal flag covers as well. Best option at this point is find out what band you need and watch eBay closely.

 

[Old Guy On A Couch]

Actually I don't want just the band. I was considering the whole cover, flag assembly. I see them on ebay and Amazon stating they will fit a 266 but some say they will not fit the 266se. I see someone with a 266se got one to fit just wondering which one he got.
Thanks

 

[Bob Hedgecutter]

Actually I don't want just the band. I was considering the whole cover, flag assembly. I see them on ebay and Amazon stating they will fit a 266 but some say they will not fit the 266se. I see someone with a 266se got one to fit just wondering which one he got.
Thanks

They will pretty much all fit- to some degree of anoyance. Cheap aftermarket is cheap aftermarket- quality and fit vary.
If you have an SE and it was built for a metal flagged brake- what muffler do you have?
Early muffler deflectors discharge at the near perfect angle to melt plastic brake flags off.

 

[singinwoodwackr]

Aftermarket brake bands for the early metal flag clutch covers are not available, at least not that I’m aware of and I’ve looked. There’s two different brake bands for the metal flag covers as well. Best option at this point is find out what band you need and watch eBay closely.

Yes they are. I got a couple from Ireland a while back…fit fine.
will look for the link.
https://chainsawlawnmower.com/product/brake-band-for-husqvarna-266-501830201unless you mean the pre ‘80 ones with the long threaded point…came on ‘79 2100 and 480s?

 

[Old Guy On A Couch]

They will pretty much all fit- to some degree of anoyance. Cheap aftermarket is cheap aftermarket- quality and fit vary.
If you have an SE and it was built for a metal flagged brake- what muffler do you have?
Early muffler deflectors discharge at the near perfect angle to melt plastic brake flags off.

OK thanks for the info. Looks like mine exhausts out the side.

 

[Old Guy On A Couch]

Yes they are. I got a couple from Ireland a while back…fit fine.
will look for the link.
https://chainsawlawnmower.com/product/brake-band-for-husqvarna-266-501830201unless you mean the pre ‘80 ones with the long threaded point…came on ‘79 2100 and 480s?

Here is the part number of my cover. 501-83-01
Also has a V2 stamped, not sure if this means a version 2 or not.

 

[Bob Hedgecutter]

OK thanks for the info. Looks like mine exhausts out the side.
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Yep- thats the plastic flag eating deflector on the muffler.
I know some clever folk that have made bands for these out of old bandsaw blades- more for functionality of type than use- but they did work on the old metal flag brakes- if toy have all the other parts to begin with.

 

[singinwoodwackr]

Here is the band I got. Rebuilt the cover...
The pin was not included so had to source that elsewhere.

 

[Jethro 2t sniffer]

Here is the band I got. Rebuilt cover...
The pin was not included so had to source that elsewhere.
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Bloody good stuff. How long have these been available?

 

[singinwoodwackr]

Bloody good stuff. How long have these been available?

No idea. Got the link from another member doing the same rebuild. He hadn't even tried it before I ordered a couple. Order 2, get free ship and no vat to the US.

Now, if that company would make the pre 1980 ones that would really make my day

 

[Jethro 2t sniffer]

No idea. Got the link from another member doing the same rebuild. He hadn't even tried it before I ordered a couple. Order 2, get free ship and no vat to the US.

Now, if that company would make the pre 1980 ones that would really make my day

Mk awesome I might grab a couple. I have a broken 1 I welded but it rubs a little and just can't seem to tweek it enough to stop. Was considering making some from a 395 band or something

 

[Old Guy On A Couch]

Ordered one of the bands from Chainsawlawnmower.com on 2023-10-18
Just received through mail today so pretty good delivery time coming from across the Ocean.

 

[singinwoodwackr]

Followup on these bands.
I finally got around to playing with the bands I got sometime back. While the "fit" as expected they are about 1/4" too long to grab the clutch drum...oops. Comparing their band with an OE I have…yup, too long.
So, I cut them down, redrilled and reriveted. Work perfectly now.
These "work" for the early 61through 288 series with the metal brake flag. They are not for the early 2100, 480, etc...different style.
I used standard 1/8" pop-rivets, cut to size. Peen until nice and tight and grind any excess for clearance.

I contacted the company with the suggestion. Also asked them about making one of the pre 1980 bands for the 2100, 480, etc.
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