woodyman
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Might be getting another 026 with the oiler not working.How hard or easy is it to tear down and check the cause?Thanks,woodyman.
Stihl 026 OILER
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woodyman
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Thanks,doesn't look too hard,think I will get the other 026.
JONSEREDFAN6069
Wheeler McDealer
check inside the tank, the powder coat is flaking off mine and clogging up inside, i flush it out with varsol after every use and seem's to be better now. will have to take apart and remove all the powder coat. good saw just unhappy with that part of it.
Lakeside53
Stihl Wrenching
After a tank full of sawdust, the most common cause is the clutch drum bearing (or the drum) gets badly worn, causes the drum to go eccentric, then the oiler worm arm and worm get broken.
Bushman_269
ArboristSite Operative
How difficult is it to convert an 026 oiler to the adjustable one for an 026 Pro?
Lakeside53
Stihl Wrenching
Easy if you have the right crankcase (if it has a hole for the oil adjustment in the bottom, it's correct). You'll need a new oil pump, worm drive, sleeve, washer, and clutch drum.
IMO.. not worth it... It won't put out oil at idle but you'll get no more out of it. Does anyone run the oiler at anything but max?
IMO.. not worth it... It won't put out oil at idle but you'll get no more out of it. Does anyone run the oiler at anything but max?
PaulDaisy
ArboristSite Operative
Does anyone run the oiler at anything but max?
Mine puts out enough at mid throttle that the oil flies out from the sprocket area and spews in drops above the chain on the top. I don't mind enough oil but that oil is not on the chain, it is in the air above it. Where is the adjustment on the 026?..
JONSEREDFAN6069
Wheeler McDealer
hey Paul pretty sure the 026 if not a pro model the oiler has no adjustment. i have an 026 non pro model and no adjuster.
Lakeside53
Stihl Wrenching
Unless you have a 'PRO" model, there is no adjustment - it runs at full volume. PRO - hole in the bottom that accesses a the pump adjuster. All except early production non-pro also have the hole, but no adjuster.
Look underneath. There should be a hole giving you acess to the adjustment screw. It only turns a quarter turn though, so be aware and dont force it thinking its stuck.
Andy.
SawTroll
Information Collector
.... Does anyone run the oiler at anything but max?
Sure do, but not on my only Stihl saw....
Lakeside53
Stihl Wrenching
LOLOL.. from the land of small trees... or was it men with short bars: :monkey::greenchainsaw:
Rare out here...
Rare out here...
Lakeside53
Stihl Wrenching
there is a + and - cast into the bottom of the saw...
