This is still the original plastic, so the final product will look even nicer.
The muffler is yet to be modded, sandblasted, and painted.
The muffler is yet to be modded, sandblasted, and painted.
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And what you've been waiting for...the video of it running.
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Work Saw Collector
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Man that looks and sounds good I knew we would be impressed.
Have you done a compression test?
Work Saw Collector
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This is still the original plastic, so the final product will look even nicer.
Along with your work, The new bar really helps the looks.
TRI955
I'm the man in the box
Good deal, sounds good!!!
Even with a less than perfect cylinder with fresh honing, as well as rings with endgaps of .020" and .022", it's still making 145-150 PSI. That would increase as the cylinder walls are smoothed out from the honing. This cylinder would be totally fine with a new piston, but given the opportunity, I chose to go with the new kit for only $40 more.
I don't like the fuel line on this saw. It seems too short on both ends. The fuel filter barely touches the bottom of the tank on its end and the other end nearly kinks to reach the carb. Is this normal for the older 026s?
I seem to recall some discussion about these two lines but don't recall the details. Can I swap to the newer one or is the hole in the tank different? If it needs to be larger then it's no big deal. The one on the saw looks like 1121 358 7705, but I'd prefer to use 1121 358 7700.
Also, should all 026s have cover washer PN 1121 162 1001 under the clutch, or was it only implemented with the newer clutch?
And finally, I have a question about the tank vent. This has the older style vent using a fiberous cone on the outside. Should there be a plastic cover over that? Perhaps PN 1121 350 5802?
I seem to recall some discussion about these two lines but don't recall the details. Can I swap to the newer one or is the hole in the tank different? If it needs to be larger then it's no big deal. The one on the saw looks like 1121 358 7705, but I'd prefer to use 1121 358 7700.
Also, should all 026s have cover washer PN 1121 162 1001 under the clutch, or was it only implemented with the newer clutch?
And finally, I have a question about the tank vent. This has the older style vent using a fiberous cone on the outside. Should there be a plastic cover over that? Perhaps PN 1121 350 5802?
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I have no problem with the new kit, this saw is worth it. I was just curious.
Photography's another hobby of mine, so it all works together.
yo2001
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Kool, the clutch looks nice and tight and the saw looks nice and peppy!
Great work Brad
Great work Brad
I use a small torch and keep it moving so as to not over heat it. If you burn the original powder coating, you got it hotter than necessary.
yo2001
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The washer is only need for the newer style oil pump, if you got the big circular oil pump like 024 behind the clutch, no need for the washer.
edit, from the picture below, you'll need a washer.
edit, from the picture below, you'll need a washer.
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This is still the original plastic, so the final product will look even nicer.
The muffler is yet to be modded, sandblasted, and painted.
ropensaddle
Feel Lucky
Nice I just saw this sounds great even with the old cylinder:yourock:
Erick
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Brad, the old hose on the 026 is a PITA just drill out the tank and use the new 7700 hose.
The tank vent should have a little (usually white) plastic cap that covers it and helps keep it clean. Check your Media Cat there’s a tech bulletin on it with the "new and improved" version.
The cover washer goes on every one of them, and its the same one they use on a bunch of the smaller homeowner saws , you probably have one laying around.
