Does anyone else have a soft spot for a 026

[Stihl here]

I like that saw!!! I have used it quite a bit, own one myself ,gave my father one, have a parts 026 too... I find myself going to this saw more lately... And I own a 361... It is a classic for a reason!!! I know there is newer and faster 50cc saws on the market but how about that 026.

 

[Junior]

They are tough little saws, I've been beating the snot out of mine for years and all I've ever done is replace a fuel cap.

 

[andrethegiant70]

I've just finished building my first one from a bunch of parts. All new rubber, a new OEM piston, a carb kit and the thing runs like a champ. I can't wait for the season to start!

 

[porky616]

biggest mistake i made was selling mine:bang::bang::bang: fantastic little saw never had a problem with it

 

[BloodOnTheIce]

I work on 5-10 of them a week, with the exception of developing air leaks in the plastic elbow of the carb they are pretty fool proof.

 

[046]

my fav 50cc class saw is an 026
like it better than a MS 260 .... just sold a MS 260 and kept my 026.

much prefer the old style gas/oil caps vs new style

 

[FATGUY]

first pro saw I ever ran

 

[derwoodii]

Derwoodii

I reckon I owe my $800 1988 026 about $75.000. It just worked and worked without fail. Changed a few sprockets and bars typical consumables. Nothing has let go or popped.

 

[2000ssm6]

The 026? The best made small saw imo. I like the flippy caps on the 260 better though.

 

[Evan]

yup i do.

 

[blsnelling]

my fav 50cc class saw is an 026
like it better than a MS 260 .... just sold a MS 260 and kept my 026.

much prefer the old style gas/oil caps vs new style

I'm curious what you like better about the 026 over the 260?

 

[litefoot]

Yes, I have a soft spot for my 026. It has a nice pillow it rests on after each use. Actually, I have 2 that I love. If I could find more, I'd buy them.

 

[brages]

It seems to me that 026's and 029's are very close in price on the used market. In fact, I think 026's might be a little cheaper. I know which of the two I'd pick!

 

[Reuscherd]

My 026 w/16" bar is the saw I use the most.

 

[046]

mainly the fuel caps... personal preference..

the MS 260 I just sold had 169 psi, pressure/vacuum tested fine, new rim sprocket/chain, rebuilt carb, new plug, etc... in short all the maintenance was done.

but I like my 026 better... just found a 3/8, 7 pin rim sprocket... now I've got to find a 16 bar with a 3/8 nose. wonder if someone makes a 6pin 3/8?

I'm curious what you like better about the 026 over the 260?

 

[blsnelling]

mainly the fuel caps... personal preference..

the MS 260 I just sold had 169 psi, pressure/vacuum tested fine, new rim sprocket/chain, rebuilt carb, new plug, etc... in short all the maintenance was done.

but I like my 026 better... just found a 3/8, 7 pin rim sprocket... now I've got to find a 16 bar with a 3/8 nose. wonder if someone makes a 6pin 3/8?

That's what I figured. Lots of guys don't seem to like them. I'm fixing up a 036 Pro that I'm hoping has the same alure when I go to sell it.

 

[FATGUY]

different strokes for different folk I guess. First thing I did when I got my 026 was ask if the fuel mixture and bar oil caps could be switched out. What do you guys find advantageous about having to use a scrench to loosen and tighten the caps?

 

[litefoot]

different strokes for different folk I guess. First thing I did when I got my 026 was ask if the fuel mixture and bar oil caps could be switched out. What do you guys find advantageous about having to use a scrench to loosen and tighten the caps?

That is the advantage.

 

[046]

if you've got to use a scrench to take off cap... you are tightening too tight. replace that oring for a better seal.... or arrrrgggghhh pay the stihl dealer $11ea like I just did.

different strokes for different folk I guess. First thing I did when I got my 026 was ask if the fuel mixture and bar oil caps could be switched out. What do you guys find advantageous about having to use a scrench to loosen and tighten the caps?

 

[blsnelling]

Just remove and flip the seal over. Works great.