Stihl 026 tank vent question

[Woodchiper]

I have a 026 that was running like a champ until the tank vent came off. I was not able to find it. Had the mechanic here at work order one and what came in would not have fit. Where it used to be there is now a collar with a little orange something sticking up. Looking at some parts breakdowns it seems maybe there's a updated tank/handle? Should I just order that? If I could have seen what came off this might be somewhat easier. Thanks

 

[HarleyT]

It would be easier if you could put up a pic of the version you have.

 

[HarleyT]

Here are 3 bulletins.

 

[Woodchiper]

Here you go .

 

[HarleyT]

Yours is in bulletin #2 then.

 

[HarleyT]

Here is one of my junkers, you will need the filter and cover.

 

[HarleyT]

1121 358 1800
1121 358 2500

 

[HarleyT]

1121 358 1800 FILTER 4.49


1121 358 2500 POLYMER COVER 3.49

 

[HarleyT]

I think....

 

[HarleyT]

Another junker.....

 

[Woodchiper]

Thanks

 

[farmer steve]

Another junker.....
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Harley any tips for putting the mushroom valve in. it's near impossible to put in from the bottom of the tank. mine is the one like the pic you posted .

 

[drf255]

He posted 2 of the (I believe) 4 vents they came with.

If you are talking about the red flapper that stays in the tank with the tit sticking up under the vent cap, you put in it through tank with a set of hemostats and pull the tit through with a pair of needle nose till it seats. Use a little grease.

 

[farmer steve]

He posted 2 of the (I believe) 4 vents they came with.

If you are talking about the red flapper that stays in the tank with the tit sticking up under the vent cap, you put in it through tank with a set of hemostats and pull the tit through with a pair of needle nose till it seats. Use a little grease.

thanks . I'll try again. ripped the first one i tried like that but didn't use any grease.

 

[HarleyT]

with a set of hemostats and pull the tit through with a pair of needle nose till it seats. Use a little grease

Also, burn the saw with a cigarette while playing heavy metal, to get her in the mood........

 

[Woodchiper]

Wanted to come back around and say thanks for the help. Got the parts installed and the saw runs like a champ. In fact it just well may be the best running saw I use, and that includes a few newer models. It may help I put a shorter bar on it and made it more of a pruner. That said in the last three years I downed and cut up over 150 ash trees at work and this is the first repair I've had to do to the saw.

 

[Wendigo]

What is that second style vent? I picked up an 026 with a smashed handle that has one type of vent, but the replacement handle appears to be the second style with the black cover. Unfortunately, it did not come with the saw. The vent hole in the top of the tank is open and it has the narrow, taller style white surround. It's the last part I need before I can get this one running again, but I can't pin down what parts I need. I wasn't even aware of the differing vent styles until I did the handle swap today.

 

[HarleyT]

Did you look at the 2 pics I put up? Did you buy an aftermarket handle?

 

[Wendigo]

I bought this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-STIHL-...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Hopefully you can still access it since the auction has ended. The tank vent is missing entirely and it's a different style than the original handle, which is pretty smashed up.

 

[HarleyT]

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