Hi folks,
Is it possible to put a bigger top end on a 024? Perhaps turn it into an 026.
Is it possible to put a bigger top end on a 024? Perhaps turn it into an 026.
Stihl 024 upgrade advice
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Matt_Ellerbee
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If it’s an 024 Super, yes you can make it an 026. If it’s not, it’s not worth the hassle. Sell it and buy a 026.
Aside from the cover label how do you tell if it's a Super
Matt_Ellerbee
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The cylinder will have an embossed or stamped “S” on top somewhere,depending on the make of cylinder. Or measure the stroke.
So the super is the same bore measurement but longer stroke than standard 024?
Matt_Ellerbee
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Yes.
Matt_Ellerbee
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And I’m wrong! Lol.
Matt_Ellerbee
ArboristSite Operative
Here is my Super with embossed “S”.
And another example with the stamp.
And another example with the stamp.
Thanks guys
Matt_Ellerbee
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Enlarged the pic. I was right. I’ve never ran a 024. But my 024S is awesome with a 16” bar in small wood.
As it turns out the 024 is a super. Both on the label and with the S on the cylinder top.
Matt_Ellerbee
ArboristSite Operative
Excellent!
It needs P&C, clutch cover, aF cover, fuel line and filter, seals and I'll do a carb kit too.
Going to do a Huztl rebuild.
Here's the 024 that I converted to an 026:
It runs today. I should never have sold it. New top end, plastic, carb, and air filter was most of the work. I added the outer bumper spike for good measure. I told the new owner that if he wanted to sell it back for what he paid, I'd buy it immediately. Unfortunately, he's never called.
It runs today. I should never have sold it. New top end, plastic, carb, and air filter was most of the work. I added the outer bumper spike for good measure. I told the new owner that if he wanted to sell it back for what he paid, I'd buy it immediately. Unfortunately, he's never called.
OK my Huztl package has arrived. They included two mufflers for some reason? P&C to go on first after I pick up head bolts from my local Stihl dealer. I try to do some pics as I go.
I paid more for the bolts, 4 for cylinder and 4 for muffler than I did for the P&C!
Also the bolts are T27 torx instead of the older allen head. No one had a T27 that would fit through the cylinder fins except my local Stihl dealer and he gave me one!! In the end went for a 42mm P&C although the 026 size was less expensive, maybe go that way later. Need to acquire a bar and chain and thinking 16" .325 x .063. Because this saw has been around for quite awhile there are different tank vents so maybe the one I ordered may not be right but lots of work to do before we get there.
Also the bolts are T27 torx instead of the older allen head. No one had a T27 that would fit through the cylinder fins except my local Stihl dealer and he gave me one!! In the end went for a 42mm P&C although the 026 size was less expensive, maybe go that way later. Need to acquire a bar and chain and thinking 16" .325 x .063. Because this saw has been around for quite awhile there are different tank vents so maybe the one I ordered may not be right but lots of work to do before we get there.
drf255
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Source a used OEM 026 cylinder and piston. The performance will be better. You’ll need to cut and sand the top rear jug fins to fit them under the 024 top cover.
Add a WT194 carb, a mesh airfilter and open the muff. You’ll be a happy camper.
Add a WT194 carb, a mesh airfilter and open the muff. You’ll be a happy camper.
Neweby mistake, I fitted a 024 P&C to an024 Super. Cylinder too short so ordering a 026 P&C
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