Looking at buying a Stihl 026 off of CL. Would porting this saw make it better then my MS 290? If so I thought I could do that & sell the 2 MS 290's & maybe look @ a ms 362 or 441 for medium sized saw.
Porting Stihl 026? Power gains more then MS290?
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It is better than a 290 without porting.
Ported it will haul the mail pretty well.
Ported it will haul the mail pretty well.
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Run the 026 for more than 2 minutes and you'll have your 029/290 on CL for sale.
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026, get rid of the pair of 290's and get a 441.No brainer.
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Keep the 290 until you can replace it. It's always a good idea to carry two saws to the woods in case one doesn't want to work or gets stuck....er, just keep the 290 in case the 026 gets hung up.
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I guess it seems what the obvious answer is then. Am going to look at it after 4:00 today so hopefully everything turns out well. Any ideas on what the 290's are worth w/out b/c? They are about 10 yrs. old.
sunfish
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Personally I would own a ported 260...
But would not take a 290 for free...
Does that help?
But would not take a 290 for free...
Does that help?
It depends 100% on the condition. Can't speak value without that info.
Stihl ms290: 13.0 lbs
Stihl 026: 10.8 lbs
Power-wise, I believe they are pretty close with the edge actually going to the 290.
Round here, I think either would go on CL for $175-200. Probably the ms290 is worth a bit more $$$, just because it is newer. I'm a much bigger fan of the 026, though!
Stihl 026: 10.8 lbs
Power-wise, I believe they are pretty close with the edge actually going to the 290.
Round here, I think either would go on CL for $175-200. Probably the ms290 is worth a bit more $$$, just because it is newer. I'm a much bigger fan of the 026, though!
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SnobPersonally I would own a ported 260...
But would not take a 290 for free...
Does that help?
jughead500
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Spend the money for the 026 on a 390 cylinder for the 290.
Just kidding go for the 026
Just kidding go for the 026
Macman125
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My 15 year old 260 will whoop on my buddys 290 both with brand new rs chain.
windthrown
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There is no way a stock 026 will keep up with a stock 290. A 290 has what, 3.8 HP, whereas an 026 is 3.2? I have owned many of both, as well as 260s, 310s, a 029 and a 390. The 029 is the real dog, nothing helped that saw. A 290 wakes up nicely with a mild muffler mod (Euro style with 4 holes results in 4.2 HP). A fully ported 026 will beat a stock 290, but it will take a lot of work. Then muffler mod the 290 and it will win again. I ran my 290 with a 3/8 20 inch bar all the time, where as the 026s that I still have usually have 16 or 18 inch bars, with a mild port. Actually, I have a picco B&C on one of my 026s. Stock the 290 also has an adjustable oiler, and you have to get the PRO 026 to get that feature. For working on, the 026 beats the 290 in ease with a split case engine. The 290 is a clamshell.
You have all been mesmerized by the Troll. But, I will take all the free 290s that people want to toss out. I will even pay for shipping. Send them my way boys.
The 260 is a better built saw, but the 290 will be stronger. Forget them both and get a 346/550/261. All three are worlds ahead in most every way.
How many tooth sprocket on your 290s? I went from a 8 tooth to 7 tooth and it is like a different saw. Still can't hang with my 361 but it pulled 20" buried in oak yesterday. Even noodling rounds that were too big for me to lift it did pretty well.
I don't know if I would get rid of a known condition 290 for unknown 026...certainly a new 261 is a no brainier, not so sure about the 026/260
I don't know if I would get rid of a known condition 290 for unknown 026...certainly a new 261 is a no brainier, not so sure about the 026/260
sunfish
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Yes Sir!
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I never said it was stronger...I said it was a better saw. I've owned and run plenty of both as well.
I decided to buy the 025, 026, 009. They seem to be in good shape & all run. They do need a little bit of work to get them up to my standards but, I think they will be alright. I will look at getting the 026 ported I think. Will keep 009 for parts & probably sell 025 & 1 of the ms 290's in order to look for a low - mid 60cc range saw. Here are some pics.
