Stihl 036 or 036 Pro?

[Overlooker]

Several years ago, I bought a Stihl 036 at a garage sale. My research found that some 036s had adjustable oilers and some did not. Mine did. Years later, when I blew the top end, I replaced the p&c with Meteor parts, the cylinder having the extra hole for a decompression valve which I plugged. After the rebuild, the compression was so high, I could barely start the saw with my less-than-perfect shoulders. LSS, I added the decompression valve and found an appropriate used shroud. So...do I now have an 036 or an 036 Pro? O

 

[Totembear]

Same thing with an 026. Call it what you want. If somebody needs a decomp button to start it it's there. Then there are the real fanatics who will say if it doesnt have a factory sticker saying "PRO" on it its not a Pro....

 

[SteveH]

Still have the 036 Pro I bought new half a lifetime ago. From what I recall about the differences, you now have a Pro.

 

[irhunter]

I am under the impression that the 036, unlike the 026, non-pro saws got an adjustable oiler.

I think the only difference, beyond the sticker, was the decomp valve on pro models and different air filters.

 

[Del_]

I am under the impression that the 036, unlike the 026, non-pro saws got an adjustable oiler.

I think the only difference, beyond the sticker, was the decomp valve on pro models and different air filters.

I have two 036 non pro models and both have adjustable oilers and no decompression valves.

I love the 036 but do wish it had a better air filtration system.

 

[ballisticdoughnut]

Several years ago, I bought a Stihl 036 at a garage sale. My research found that some 036s had adjustable oilers and some did not. Mine did. Years later, when I blew the top end, I replaced the p&c with Meteor parts, the cylinder having the extra hole for a decompression valve which I plugged. After the rebuild, the compression was so high, I could barely start the saw with my less-than-perfect shoulders. LSS, I added the decompression valve and found an appropriate used shroud. So...do I now have an 036 or an 036 Pro? O

Put a elastostart on it. You'll thank me later.

 

[irhunter]

I love the 036 but do wish it had a better air filtration system.

You got that right.
What would have been the harm in a downsized version of the 044 HD air filter?

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