Poundcake
ArboristSite Lurker
I have an 026 that leaks bar lube all over when it sits for a while. Is there a fix for this. 
026 oil leaking
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Poundcake
ArboristSite Lurker
Thanks that was fast, I am sure I could learn alot here.
Koodos for the Skwerl :angel:
Koodos for the Skwerl :angel:
THALL10326
The Champ
Gots one that does the same thing. Stead of fooling with it I just use a funnel and dump the remaining oil back and da jug and putter away..
Does it have a Stihl bar on it?
Some aftermarket bars will cause siphoning of the bar oil on Stihl saws.
Some aftermarket bars will cause siphoning of the bar oil on Stihl saws.
THALL10326
The Champ
Say what. I'm stting here thinking just how a bar could suck oil out of a tank. Care to explain that one. Not funning with ya for my 026 leaks like a huzzy but it has a Stihl bar on it....bwalker said:
Stihl bars have a little Dam(for lack of a better word) behind the oiler hole to keep oil from runing down to the heel of the bar.
THALL10326
The Champ
That be true, you is correct. So ya saying it had a block in the bar to stop the sucking action
Just messing with ya, I see what your saying..
Just messing with ya, I see what your saying..I only know this because my 260 leaked with certain brand aftermarket bars, but not with others.
THALL10326
The Champ
I'm with ya, that heal in the bar makes sense to me but real pupose of that heal to help force the oil directly into those groves Stihl uses on their chains. It makes sense too that it would stop oil from flowing after the saw is off so I think your correct.
Lakeside53
Stihl Wrenching
Poundcake said:I have an 026 that leaks bar lube all over when it sits for a while. Is there a fix for this.
There is a real good chance that your oil pickup line is not sealing against the pump. The end of the line is a flange that needs to seat with the tab locked in place, and then the pump end presses into it. Over time these can get misshapen, and allow oil to leak. To fix this you need to take the clutch off and remove the oil pump.
The other place is the case gasket. Rare, but it happens. If so, try tightening the case screws.
THALL10326
The Champ
Bingo Lake, you is 100% correct. Lake are ya a Stihl tech by chance, been watching ya posts, I thinks ya is..
Lakeside53
Stihl Wrenching
THALL10326 said:
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THALL10326
The Champ
Awwwwwwwwww I knew it. Va Beach trained I bets, hmmmmmmmmm??
All of these threads about the 026/260 leaking bar oil makes me glad I opted for the Pro version. It was more expensive, and the decompression valve really isn't needed on a saw like this, but it sounds like the better oiler is worth the higher cost.
Lakeside53
Stihl Wrenching
THALL10326 said:
Nope.... self... I'm getting pressed to get "certified" (they even MAILED me the Bronze exam), but it doesn't pay any more
Might do it for fun one night.
Lakeside53
Stihl Wrenching
McCartman said:
For clarification : The two issues are really unrelated. One is about the pro oiler/standard oiler differences, and the other is about a fault due to age. Irrespective, I do like the 26 pro...
