Decompression vale on a M260

[Gibby II]

Here's the question. Can one replace the jug on a 260 that doesn't have as opening for the decompression valve
with a jug that has that opening. Any info will help this old man. Bad shoulders that just cannot pull the starting rope under the normal compression of the saw. My 020AV not a problem, but the bigger saws it just won't happen.
Thanks in advance, GibbyII

 

[pioneerguy600]

All the cylinders for the 026 and MS260, with or without decomp valves will fit on either chassis.

 

[SteveSr]

Here's the question. Can one replace the jug on a 260 that doesn't have as opening for the decompression valve
with a jug that has that opening. Any info will help this old man. Bad shoulders that just cannot pull the starting rope under the normal compression of the saw. My 020AV not a problem, but the bigger saws it just won't happen.
Thanks in advance, GibbyII

Yes, you can do this... However, it might be more cost effective to take your existing jug to a machine shop and have them drill and tap your existing cylinder.

 

[TRTermite]

Here's the question. Can one replace the jug on a 260 that doesn't have as opening for the decompression valve
with a jug that has that opening. Any info will help this old man. Bad shoulders that just cannot pull the starting rope under the normal compression of the saw. My 020AV not a problem, but the bigger saws it just won't happen.
Thanks in advance, GibbyII

I am sure you already know but keeping a saw in a warm room or vehicle makes a saw start in cold weather. I notice the difference on my saws that don't have the decomp, Just sharing a thought. Post 2 & 3 have your answer.

 

[jhellwig]

Doesnt the MS260 just have a plug where one can go?

 

[SteveSr]

Doesnt the MS260 just have a plug where one can go?

No, The cylinder is cast for it but it would have to be bored, tapped and plugged for the non-pro saws, an added expense for saws that didn't have this option.