Well I just got my first Stihl chainsaw, it is a dead 026. Paid $45.00 for which I knew I could make back in parts if it were truly dead and not reviveable.
Here is the good and the bad-
The good-
Looks like it was never used much, paint barely worn except for bottom of saw.
Nothing is broken.
Everything is there parts wise except the spark screen.
Saw still has some compression.
Has the fully adjustable carb.
Might have the adjustable oiler but I'm not sure about the screw head I'm looking at.
The bad-
Run on straight gas and the piston scored, but not that badly. It still turns over and makes decent compression. Piston is toast but the cylinder I have high hopes for.
One antivibe rubber is bad.
Ran for some time with a bad airfilter, no dirt to be found in the carb though and the bearings are tight and noise free. I believe it probably did not eat much junk except some fine sawdust.
Bar appears to be original and would still be OK but it was pinched and chipped near the pinch so will need a new one. I don't like LP chain anyway.
Saw was set up with 3/8 LP picco chain and will need a new sprocket for 3/8 standard chain.
Here are my questions to you guys-
#1 does anyone have an 026 shop manual they can share with me?
#2 does anyone have a lead on cheap OEM pistions and rings?
#3 can anyone date the saw by this serial# 222246635?
#4 should I rebuild this saw and keep it in my lineup where it would be somewhat redundant based on my other saws near its displacement 50ish CC's or should I part it out and sell it for profit? Or should I rebuild it first and then sell it for profit? If I rebuild it will I be so impressed I'll want to ditch all my other saws and keep this one?
I'll post pics when I get home, but I think you all know what an 026 looks like.
Here is the good and the bad-
The good-
Looks like it was never used much, paint barely worn except for bottom of saw.
Nothing is broken.
Everything is there parts wise except the spark screen.
Saw still has some compression.
Has the fully adjustable carb.
Might have the adjustable oiler but I'm not sure about the screw head I'm looking at.
The bad-
Run on straight gas and the piston scored, but not that badly. It still turns over and makes decent compression. Piston is toast but the cylinder I have high hopes for.
One antivibe rubber is bad.
Ran for some time with a bad airfilter, no dirt to be found in the carb though and the bearings are tight and noise free. I believe it probably did not eat much junk except some fine sawdust.
Bar appears to be original and would still be OK but it was pinched and chipped near the pinch so will need a new one. I don't like LP chain anyway.
Saw was set up with 3/8 LP picco chain and will need a new sprocket for 3/8 standard chain.
Here are my questions to you guys-
#1 does anyone have an 026 shop manual they can share with me?
#2 does anyone have a lead on cheap OEM pistions and rings?
#3 can anyone date the saw by this serial# 222246635?
#4 should I rebuild this saw and keep it in my lineup where it would be somewhat redundant based on my other saws near its displacement 50ish CC's or should I part it out and sell it for profit? Or should I rebuild it first and then sell it for profit? If I rebuild it will I be so impressed I'll want to ditch all my other saws and keep this one?
I'll post pics when I get home, but I think you all know what an 026 looks like.