A metal chainbrake from any of the 254 to 262 series saws will work on that saw if you can find one. They're NLA from Husky. 503747072.
You may need to remove the small movement limiter pin inside the metal brake if you crankcase doesn't have the hole for it. Also you may need to modify the metal brake by removing a very small amount of material just up from the tab slots where the brake would contact the crankcase. It depends on the vintage of your crankcases.
I agree with you about the Micky mouse plastic brake and tabs. Not one of Huskies better ideas IMO.
I'm glad you got it running. I have an 026 with a 260 top. All new and somewhat modded. My 254 smokes it.
Good luck with your build.
You may need to remove the small movement limiter pin inside the metal brake if you crankcase doesn't have the hole for it. Also you may need to modify the metal brake by removing a very small amount of material just up from the tab slots where the brake would contact the crankcase. It depends on the vintage of your crankcases.
I agree with you about the Micky mouse plastic brake and tabs. Not one of Huskies better ideas IMO.
I'm glad you got it running. I have an 026 with a 260 top. All new and somewhat modded. My 254 smokes it.
Good luck with your build.