Withdrawn Stihl 026 or 026 Pro

[markerichoffman]

Have an 026 that I loaned to a neighbor, came back with a scored cylinder and needs a full rebuild. In the meantime, looking for a replacement. My unit has a 16" bar, and I have spare chains so would prefer to stay with 16", but not a deal breaker. Though I would try here before going the eBay route, thanks all

 

[Brushwacker]

I don't know if you are aware the 021, 023, 025's all share the same chassis and there isn't much that doesn't interchange. I think I read here somewhere the 021 had a different stroke so the cases or crank shaft may not completely interchange .Maybe a part or 2 changed over years but I think they'll interchange. The ms210 is an updated version of the 021 and I think the engines interchange and a majority of the chassis. Ms230 and ms250 are updated 023 and 025's with the same interchangeabletype as the former 3.
Personally I highly regard the 025's for their power to weight and durability at home owners saws cost. The ms series I haven't used a lot but their changes I believe we're primarily to meet epa codes and didn't do any good to improve performance.

 

[markerichoffman]

I don't know if you are aware the 021, 023, 025's all share the same chassis and there isn't much that doesn't interchange. I think I read here somewhere the 021 had a different stroke so the cases or crank shaft may not completely interchange .Maybe a part or 2 changed over years but I think they'll interchange. The ms210 is an updated version of the 021 and I think the engines interchange and a majority of the chassis. Ms230 and ms250 are updated 023 and 025's with the same interchangeabletype as the former 3.
Personally I highly regard the 025's for their power to weight and durability at home owners saws cost. The ms series I haven't used a lot but their changes I believe we're primarily to meet epa codes and didn't do any good to improve performance.

Brushwacker-I will check out the 025. Alternate idea is to just buy something new the Echo 4910

 

[sawpartsplus]

Just swap you a 025 or MS250 engine , but as stated before the stroke is different on a 021 so you need a crank , piston
And cylinder if you go bigger size.

 

[markerichoffman]

I just now realized I had 021 in my original posting, what an idiot. Its an 026.

 

[sawpartsplus]

I just now realized I had 021 in my original posting, what an idiot. It’s an 026.

Even better saw to repair.

 

[pioneerguy600]

Stick with the 026 they are a much better saw than the homeowner series and easy to get parts for.

 

[Lightning Performance]

026 takes a 3003 mount.
025 takes a 3005 mount.

They do not interchange.

I have a clean low hours 260.
PM me if your interested.

 

[Lightning Performance]

Stick with the 026 they are a much better saw than the homeowner series and easy to get parts for.

Best advice but normally you'll be ignored.

 

[pioneerguy600]

Best advice but normally you'll be ignored.

Nothing new if they do or don`t

 

[Mad Professor]

How much you looking to spend?

I've got one that has light scores on piston but still has free rings and 150psi compression. P/C are Stihl , and a newer bar and chain. Needs a bath. I'd probably put in a meteor piston and a set of seals.

I can look it over more closely if interested. Bar is a 16 or 18" 0.325 I think. Have to look if carb has Hi and Lo?

I'd need to get what I have into it and the ride.

 

[av8or3]

Fix the one you got!

 

[markerichoffman]

Fix the one you got!

Yes, it needs a full tear down, and it was leaking bar oil on top of the cylinder isues. So the plan is to go through the whole saw, but I just have too many projects right now

 

[mudbug]

I have a couple 026 saws. Also 029 (now39), MS 250, 011av
I'll get pictures

 

[Bill G]

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