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Incredible wealth of information here. I appreciate each and every reply. Very Helpful THANK YOU ALL!

Eric & Hundred Acre, Thank you Thank You! Looking for a lighter saw than my 262C-M that I can use the same chain with. The 262 uses 3/8"-.050-72. Want to run a 20" bar. Power isn't a huge factor for me. Just the length. A 20" bar saves the (my) back. Thanks again

A couple of questions wrapped into this post. I just took a look at the Stihl chain chart. In particular 3/8" pitch chain. In the pitch column some chain is simply labeled 3/8" while other is 3/8" P. What is the difference? In the chain "Type" column for each saw some of the 3/8" chain is...

Since it's a new carb that never entered my mind - but it should have! Will check it as soon as I have the opportunity. Thanks for the suggestion!

Swapped the Zama carb out on my Husky 445 for a new (identical) one because of hard start issues. Started after a couple of pulls but she ran fast. REALLY FAST. Like I had her at WOT. I actually had trouble shutting it down with the choke button. Linkage is fine. Throttle cable is fine. Idle...

Glad that helped. This forum has been a huge help to me. There's a ton of knowledge here...nearly none of it is mine! I too have considered adding a decomp valve to my 266. If someone who has already done it could tell me exactly where to put it I'd do it in a heartbeat. Otherwise I don't...

No, couldn't see anything with the old one. Just a complete cleaning. Pulled everything apart. Pulled the pulley, the rope, the "housing" (that holds pulley and installs over the spring) after removing the two screws and the spring. Found and heavy greasy dirt between every surface that met...

A good cleaning of the entire the recoil assembly solved the problem. Cut today and no issues at all. Saw is back to normal!

Ok....Here's an update...Pulled the starter pulley & recoil housing and spring apart and found 30 years worth of oily gunk that had completely filled every available space under the pulley. The mating surfaces of the pulley also had a "good" coating of dirt on them. Scrubbed everything down...

Thanks very much. Haven't had the pulley apart. Just a visual on the saw with the rope pulled out as far as I could get it so there is no doubt there can be hidden damage. And I hope there is. Can't wait till the new pulley arrives so I can try it.

OOPS...chain BRAKE that is. Not chain Break. LOL

OK.....More than two years later I'm still....on and off....trying to resolve the hard pull issue with my 266SE. The starter is extremely hard to pull. To the point that I can't spin the engine fast enough to get the saw started. Know this is a "hard pull" saw but this is well beyond that...

Many thanks. Clutch, drum and shoes are fine. Will check cylinder next. Which bearings would you suspect if piston and cylinder check out ok?

Have an older 1983 (Metal Chain Brake Lever) Husqvarna 266SE since new. After sitting in the weather for an extended period of time ( I know...I know....) it's now difficult to pull. Nothing to do with the recoil starter....the sensation when trying to start it is that it has much more...

Thanks Jags

Zogger - Blades - Many thanks! Asked the seller about the hex plug and he told me there is a small hole in the center which I can just make out in one of the photos. I'd like to drain this puppy when I get it which I think is probably a good idea knowing the splitter is 30+ years old...

Mighty Mac Log Splitter - No Tank Visible - Where's the hydraulic fluid ? !! I have the opportunity to purchase a Might Mac splitter that is a considerable distance from where I live so I will not have the opportunity to examine it in person before I make the agreement to purchase it. It's...

Thanks! Thanks to both of you for the information. Feel much better knowing the gap is right and I like the business card idea!

Replaced the coil on my 445 but forgot to check the air gap for the two lower posts before removing it. I took a guess and have it set now at .30mm. Saw seems to run fine but I'm not sure if that's correct. Can someone tell me if I guessed right...or....point me in the right direction...

Next time it happens I'll give this a try. Thank you and to all that replied!