268xp rebuild and 365 special #2....pics inside

I don't wanna call the 268 a build because I didn't do any porting, just stripped down to case, cleaned and replaced seals & fuel lines, new meteor piston from Baileys, saved the cylinder, rebuilt carb, antivibe elements OK, replaced starter cord, then reassembled & tuned ran 4 heat cycles then ran with 24" hardnose off the partner w/round tooth semi-chisel of unknown mfg fresh off the grinder.
before
http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af131/hupacl394/268/100_4201.jpg
http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af131/hupacl394/268/Copy2of100_4198.jpg
http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af131/hupacl394/268/Copy2of100_4198.jpg
http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af131/hupacl394/100_4170.jpg
you can see how the air flows from the filth accumulation
http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af131/hupacl394/100_4172.jpg

Embedded the pics for ya.

Thank you kind sir, rep sent, still adding to thread and As timed out
more pics...268 finished
http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af131/hupacl394/268/Copyof100_4204.jpg
http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af131/hupacl394/268/Copyof100_4205.jpg
http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af131/hupacl394/first trip 268 and 365/100_4933.jpg
http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af131/hupacl394/first trip 268 and 365/100_4937.jpg
24' semi-chisel hn bar fresh off grinder
http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af131/hupacl394/first trip 268 and 365/100_4940.jpg
http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af131/hupacl394/first trip 268 and 365/100_4952.jpg
http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af131/hupacl394/first trip 268 and 365/100_4952.jpg

bought the 268 as a parts saw from a local sthil dealer, tag on the saw said "was running fine" gave it the drop test almost fell immediately no comp got it home looked like it lived life as a firewood saw not beat up but VERY dirty and carb bolts loose prolly caused seizure.turned out pretty well now on to the 365
http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af131/hupacl394/first trip 268 and 365/100_4949.jpg
http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af131/hupacl394/first trip 268 and 365/100_4946.jpg
http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af131/hupacl394/first trip 268 and 365/100_4945.jpg
20"sprocket tip full chisel fresh off grinder....don't think I'm gonna buy anymore semi
http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af131/hupacl394/first trip 268 and 365/100_4959.jpg
http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af131/hupacl394/first trip 268 and 365/100_4958.jpg
cleaned this one replaced lines retuned carb as plug was WHITE looked like this one had the same family life...Ill give it a good home for now

cont

just wanted to thank ALL AS members for creating a GREAT site!!!!!, otherwise I would prolly just have the 350 TSC saw that I started with in spring of 08 to cut firewood and still be paying someone else to sharpen chain, BUT BEWARE ALL LURKERS, as you can see from my sig this is also how CAD works:msp_laugh:, you just want to see haw to properly maintain your saw then BAM!:msp_scared:. your dumpster divin @ the scrapyard lookin for parts saws

parrisw said:

Embedded the pics for ya.

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About the worst I have seen, wtf happened? :msp_w00t:

bought as a parts saw, choke side carb bolt slid out when I held the saw vertical and the other one was only in a couple of threads....must have really screamed before it seized....tag on the saw said"was running fine":msp_laugh:

Looking real good! 268's are great saws.

How do you do that!!???? could one of you computer experts send me a tutorial on here so I can do that, it is greatly appreciated an makes the thread much better when you dont hane to clickety clickety click click!

365, yummm, now your talking. Put a 372 top end on it and your set!









http://i1001.photobucket.com/albums/af131/hupacl394/first trip 268 and 365/100_4958.jpg

7hpjim said:

How do you do that!!???? could one of you computer experts send me a tutorial on here so I can do that, it is greatly appreciated an makes the thread much better when you dont hane to clickety clickety click click!

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I haven't mastered it yet with this new site. The older one was easier.

All I did with yours was right click on your pic link and select "copy link location" and then in the new post window, click on the insert image button, its the button in between the envelope and film strip, then a windown pops up then right click in that window and paste the link.

I did a big tutorial with the old site, but now that means JACK with this new site.

Let me know if that doesn't help you. Would be easier to actually talk you through it.

how to use photobucket

copy and paste the last tag
the "IMG" tag



it will show pic in thread instead of link

got an 09 w/limited coil, still under factory warranty, have an older 372 BB kit that may get installed someday, but seems they dont impress until they have been massaged and I haven't made that jump in the CAD progression yet..but:rockn:

7hpjim said:

got an 09 w/limited coil, still under factory warranty, have an older 372 BB kit that may get installed someday, but seems they dont impress until they have been massaged and I haven't made that jump in the CAD progression yet..but:rockn:

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Ya, the BB kits actually run nice stock, but definitely run better with some work.

Porting really wakes up stock 372's as well.

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The oil adjuster is pretty apparent in that (very good) picture. It isn't very conveniently placed on those saws.......

Sorry for adding this pic, I'm just trying to figure out the easiest way to do this.

another pic

parrisw said:

Sorry for adding this pic, I'm just trying to figure out the easiest way to do this.

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how do ya like the low tops??