Cleaning up my Stihl 026 chainsaw. This saw sat for who knows how many years, and now it lives to cut another day! Share your cool projects in our Discord! - / discord
I just got through restoring a crash damaged 026 and bringing it up to 026 Pro specs. It is one of my favorite saws, light and easy to start. It has a bunch of ms 260 parts on it. The one upgrade I really like is the adjustable oil pump. No longer does it dump a bunch of oil underneath when it is running. It also oils adequately. The adjustable, climatically controlled carb makes starting it a snap. Three pulls and it is running. .
I have an 026 AV, quite about of differences between these 2 saws... Yours cleaned up nice! You can use a torch or good heat gun to get those plastics looking good again!
@@thejunkyardnecromancer The case itself looks a bit different, gas tank , air filter, cover for the air filter seems different aswell... Maybe that's why when ordering parts, some parts are specific to 026 and 026AV...
Nice job...Fun Fact: it's not white, it's grey. Rustoleum has a line of tractor paint that is gas and oil resistant and has a really durable finish. The "Light Ford Grey" is almost indistinguishable from "Stihl Grey." I've used it dozens of times with perfect results as long as you follow the directions on the can.
Ace Hardwear Biscuit Epoxy spray is a close match to the original Stihl color. The one problem that I have not solved is a spacer to cover the opening around the chain break. I sanded my orange engine cover with 600 and 800 grit wet or dry and then coated it with clear, gloss lacquer. I painted the bar with biscuit epoxy, too. It looks nice.
Looks great, did you find it at a junk yard or you bought it? I take a load or two to the scrap yard every week and often find neglected chainsaws there. So far I’ve bought 6 from them spent less then 100 bucks all together and 3 of them run like brand new and one 2 I’m rebuilding and the other one is for parts. Anyways thanks for the upload
It was actually an old one I inherited from my grandfather. That's a great deal you got on those saws! It's incredible what people will throw away because they think it's worthless! Thank you for watching.
Chain is a little bit tight. Did you oil the air filter. Sharpen that chain or buy a new one. I acquired an 026 that had been abused in 1995. After a little love it's sthil going 25 years later. Stihl 026 one of the best saws ever made. Nice job.
"Sthil going" XD That's awesome! I did oil the air filter, and the chain looks tight? Hmm... I will have to mess with it and see if I can find the sweet spot. Thanks for watching!
Thanks! I've heard a few different things. Heat, acetone, sanding and polishing, etc. I'm a little nervous to try some of them haha. Might do some testing on something I don't care about.
@@thejunkyardnecromancer Hello Again. I did find a method and it was a success. Just rebuilt a Toro Snow Thrower (CCR 2000--- I’m a huge fan of the Suzuki two stroke) Anyway, after the rebuild, took my heat gun and warmed up the plastic housing. At the point of remelt, the original color comes back and you’re done. Looks great. It sounds unorthodox but it works. And no, I wouldn’t want to use a torch either. lol Take care.
I just got through restoring a crash damaged 026 and bringing it up to 026 Pro specs. It is one of my favorite saws, light and easy to start. It has a bunch of ms 260 parts on it. The one upgrade I really like is the adjustable oil pump. No longer does it dump a bunch of oil underneath when it is running. It also oils adequately. The adjustable, climatically controlled carb makes starting it a snap. Three pulls and it is running. .
I enjoyed breathing some new life into this chainsaw! Also, this is my first 4k upload! Enjoy!
Nice video. I have a STIHL 026. I bought it in 1995. Was looking at video on how to repair and found your video. STIHL recommends 50:1 fuel oil mix.
Oh nice! And thanks! Didn't know that, but I'll have to run 50:1 from now on. Good luck repairing your 026!
This is the first video I've seen someone take apart a 026 with a half inch drive. But it's still a good video.
Good saws, I have built many, I have found it's easier for me just to tear them all the way down, thoroughly clean and rebuild.
I have an 026 AV, quite about of differences between these 2 saws...
Yours cleaned up nice!
You can use a torch or good heat gun to get those plastics looking good again!
Thanks for the tip! What is the difference between the one I have and the one you have?
@@thejunkyardnecromancer
The case itself looks a bit different, gas tank , air filter, cover for the air filter seems different aswell...
Maybe that's why when ordering parts, some parts are specific to 026 and 026AV...
@@splash5974 that's interesting. Don't think I've seen a 026AV. Gonna have to look it up!
Good Stuff !
Thanks!
That’s gotta be the funniest ending to a video I’ve ever seen. & I’ve seen some good ones HAHAHA it was just so not forced. Good stuff tho 😂
Thanks!
Nice job...Fun Fact: it's not white, it's grey. Rustoleum has a line of tractor paint that is gas and oil resistant and has a really durable finish. The "Light Ford Grey" is almost indistinguishable from "Stihl Grey." I've used it dozens of times with perfect results as long as you follow the directions on the can.
Thanks! And that's good to know! I'll have to find some of that paint next time!
Love them 026 Stihls!
It's a solid saw! Very reliable and useful.
That thing turned out great!
Thanks!
boiled linseed oil to restore the plastics
Oh nice! I'll give that a try!
Ace Hardwear Biscuit Epoxy spray is a close match to the original Stihl color. The one problem that I have not solved is a spacer to cover the opening around the chain break. I sanded my orange engine cover with 600 and 800 grit wet or dry and then coated it with clear, gloss lacquer. I painted the bar with biscuit epoxy, too. It looks nice.
Do you think sanding and clear coating my plastics would make them look better too?
Looks great, did you find it at a junk yard or you bought it? I take a load or two to the scrap yard every week and often find neglected chainsaws there. So far I’ve bought 6 from them spent less then 100 bucks all together and 3 of them run like brand new and one 2 I’m rebuilding and the other one is for parts. Anyways thanks for the upload
It was actually an old one I inherited from my grandfather. That's a great deal you got on those saws! It's incredible what people will throw away because they think it's worthless! Thank you for watching.
Chain is a little bit tight. Did you oil the air filter. Sharpen that chain or buy a new one. I acquired an 026 that had been abused in 1995. After a little love it's sthil going 25 years later. Stihl 026 one of the best saws ever made. Nice job.
"Sthil going" XD That's awesome! I did oil the air filter, and the chain looks tight? Hmm... I will have to mess with it and see if I can find the sweet spot. Thanks for watching!
You did a great job on that saw. You ever find a good way to restore the weathered and oxidized plastic? Thanks.
Thanks! I've heard a few different things. Heat, acetone, sanding and polishing, etc. I'm a little nervous to try some of them haha. Might do some testing on something I don't care about.
@@thejunkyardnecromancer Hello Again. I did find a method and it was a success. Just rebuilt a Toro Snow Thrower (CCR 2000--- I’m a huge fan of the Suzuki two stroke) Anyway, after the rebuild, took my heat gun and warmed up the plastic housing. At the point of remelt, the original color comes back and you’re done. Looks great. It sounds unorthodox but it works.
And no, I wouldn’t want to use a torch either. lol Take care.
@@robstone5333 might have to give that a shot! Thanks!
I seen a heat gun work on quad fenders.
..exterior automotive silicone spray
Necromancer? Talking to the dead dude? Wow
You know it! Reanimating the dead man!
Not with that dull chain!
It's magnesium not aluminium
Oh thanks! Didn't know that!