Stihl 026 porting query...

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pioneerguy600

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I still own a MS260. The only things I have done to it is delete the base gasket, trim the chole thinner, advance the timing and and do a muffler mod. It works OK, but is no race saw. However, it is light, compact and stone reliable.
In the past I had MS 260's by several builders along with a pair of EHP 346's. The 346's would run circles around the 260's with ease.
Quad transfers.:)
 
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Polishing turds...?

I've got a saw that needs a cylinder, the machinery, tools, ability and what's left of an enquiring mind so I thought I'd have a go at making it what it could be. Not interested in race saws or wasting fuel cutting disks against a clock.

As long as it's noticeably stronger than stock I'm happy, I don't want a saw that has been pushed to the limits as I'll be constantly thinking did I go too far and waiting for it to go bang... And I certainly don't want a Husqvarna....:)

I've had another go at the transfers, gonna run it then advance the timing. Then call her done....... Honest.

Thanks guys.
 
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Polishing turds...?

I've got a saw that needs a cylinder, the machinery, tools, ability and what's left of an enquiring mind so I thought I'd have a go at making it what it could be. Not interested in race saws or wasting fuel cutting disks against a clock.

As long as it's noticeably stronger than stock I'm happy, I don't want a saw that has been pushed to the limits as I'll be constantly thinking did I go too far and waiting for it to go bang... And I certainly don't want a Husqvarna....:)

I've had another go at the transfers, gonna run it then advance the timing. Then call her done....... Honest.

Thanks guys.
Performance wise the 026/260's are turds. If you want to have fun go for it. Just temper your expectations accordingly.
 

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