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This may be the longest thread ever for an 026 rebuild... just sayin
026 Carburetor Rebuild - The Saga Continues
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Thats true but how man are this long without bickering, fighting, oil, and yes pie?lol
woodeneye
Hardwood Hunter
And to top that off the rebuild may still be going. Still, I think with all the tips offered and all the problems my saw presented, this thread is a good read for anyone with an 026. It was a good specimen because of the multiple issue trouble shoot. And there was no pie... Just sayin.
Or pix lets see this thing!!!
woodeneye
Hardwood Hunter
Ok, but it's still naked. No shroud or air filter cover. I've got some cheap aftermarket ones on order. She's a little bashful but I'll try to coax a couple nude shots out of her.
fin460
Ham Fisted
I'm not sure If I said that, I have several saws done by Moody, and have enjoyed saws by other builders. I respect all the builders out there!
woodeneye
Hardwood Hunter
Oh, I meant when you told me you wouldn't run anything besides a ported saw now.
woodeneye
Hardwood Hunter
Anyway, here she is without her clothes on. If your young'uns are with you, hide their eyes. Oh, and she fired right up this morning. That air filter I modded to fit solved my non priming carburetor problem. Helps when they fully engage so their isn't an air leak.
KG441c
Keith
Stihl oem paint and paint the starter cover and put new plastic on there and u will be surprised
KG441c
Keith
rustoleum 2000° high heat paint on the muffler
woodeneye
Hardwood Hunter
I happen to have the rustoleum high heat paint. I used it to paint my forge black. Also, does the stihl paint require any special tool or preparation to use? I assume absolutely clean, as that's a requirement for all paint, but beyond that? And yes, I ordered the pro plastic with the hole for the decompression valve.
KG441c
Keith
To do the cases right , they need to be split , pressure washed, sand blasted, heated and shot with the paint and then baked
woodeneye
Hardwood Hunter
Well, I think I'll just have to live with new plastic then. Haha! I won't be tearing this thing down for a long time if it continues to run so good. I'm guessing this saw would respond to a muffler mod, but my muffler halves got bent a little and vents out the top the tiniest bit. So I'm not sure how much gain I would see. Thanks for the info on the paint, Keith.
KG441c
Keith
u can make that saw look new if u want with alil time and work but its not necessary
woodeneye
Hardwood Hunter
Once my saw is complete with new plastics, what would you value this saw at? Just off the top of your head. Did I waste too much money on this saw? Well, I know I didn't from the learning experience point of view. Total spent, about $150.
woodeneye
Hardwood Hunter
And yes , I know I put hours upon hours of labor into it, but I'm not factoring that in: I put money in it from a recent demo and scrap job. Sold a huge electrical box for $150, so that helped offset the costs.
KG441c
Keith
They usually sell 200$ to 375$ or so depending on condition
woodeneye
Hardwood Hunter
Well, that softens the blow a little. Not that I want to get rid of her after everything we've been through together. I know it's a solid runner now and that brings peace of mind.
KG441c
Keith
U could turn saws over for money if set up right with the right equipment and alil know how. I just never wanna sell them!! Lol
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