For me, those cases are too far gone. The actual crankcase is probably gas tight, but taken together, they're not worth the time investment to do a full rebuild. I'd look at the 260 cases and then make a decision. I once built an 026/MS260 hybrid for a mate. He was skint and had a dead 026 and a broken 260 and was borrowing my spare Husky. 260 top end and crank on 026 cases and 026 carb and it went like a train. So parts can be interchangeable. Use the best bits and it'll still be interesting.
Am I seeing wrong or that transfer port is open in the same time as the exhaust? Doesn't that make the fresh fuel mixture escape before being compressed into the burn chamber? Or is it the pressure from the previous burns not letting it escape?
Build a good saw a Tinman saw it will be great I did a 036 stihl cleans the loose paint off with a wire brush and put it together and it’s been doing great for three years so far thanks to you and the iron horse for the motivation.I understand the busy got my little Charlie he is turning 3 July 19 he is amazing. Keep it up I love the videos and so does my little guy Thank you Tin man
My vote is for a base delete, and some port work that a novice could attempt with just a Dremel, a build that keeps or enhances whatever torque it already has, and instead of a pipe how about a basic muffler mod ? look forward to the build videos.
Original is nice if it functions, but mutts can do a lot of work. One thing to keep in mind with large ultrasonic cleaners is that they should not be run with a low fluid level even if you are only do a small part. the little units inside will burnout if the machine is run dry/low.
My dad had an 026 when I was a kid. We cuts lots of firewood with the 50 cc beast! We wore out countless bars and it always started and was good to go! My brother got the saw and still uses it! I’m 70 and I think my dad bought it when I was a teen. I’m looking for an 026 to use when I’m too tired to use my 372xp or the 395! 026 heck of a saw!😊
Hey bro, I saw a few of your mosquitoes fly by on the video, do you use shotguns to kill them😂 Have you thought about feathering the bad paint in the crankcase and applying the appropriate epoxy paint to seal the surfaces from flaking? It would also seal up the smaller holes and pits from where the corrosion is happening. Just thinking about some sound repairs for that saw in case it comes my way...😂 Keep the shop life happening, but ALWAYS MAKE FAMILY FIRST!!!❤
IMO: Use meteor piston you have. Clean up piston windows, use base gasket, piston will hit top of cylinder if not installed. Check squish, maybe take a few thousands off cylinder base aiming for .025 to .022 in squish, lightly open up oem muffler, check cylinder transfers for smoothness.
That little bit of flaking kinda worried about but maybe with a little bit of sanding it might be fine. And if worried about the bottom you could always put a layer of jb weld to smooth it up a bit. Can't wait to see it together and running
Better to repurpose the old cases that are corroded. That ultrasonic doohickey cleaner really does a great job. My buddy up north has one and we cleaned the old carb off my dad’s old 026. It turned out minty. Looking forward to this build.
I couldn't tell the difference if you put newer cases on it or not. I just love watching you meake old saws great again. Make it a ripper, just my vote.
Love your videos. My son worked at the university’s physics department lab. when I asked him about gasoline in ultrasonic cleaners he gave me a serious look and told me never to put gasoline directly into the ultrasonic cleaner the cavitation bubbles could potentially be hot enough to ignite the gasoline. Sounds like what you’re doing with the Jar is safer but you should still be ready to put out a fire.
The Stihl 026 I have has "mag rot" on the clutch side, I'm in two minds as to if I should replace the cases, need to split and clean the cases. I have heard you can replace just the one case half but from my understanding the cases are line bored. Pull apart that other saw you have and see what it's like then make a decision TM.
Hey hey Tinman, thanks for all your continuous content always enjoy hangin out on your Chanel. I'm kinda old school, and like the old "0" saws best. I would run "0" cases till the wheels fall off, but would not hesitate to use flippy cap cases to make a run what you brung saw. Just never liked fliippy caps... have a great weekend..
Maybe someone has a donor 026 in their junk pile? That would be a kind gift to the channel. I think we can all agree the Tinman puts out some of the best content out there in youtube land and if your not using it, it would be a very nice gesture. If you feel those cases are good, I would run with them. Whoever gets this saw will not complain that is a gaarr'en'tee, it they do well then they are undeserving of a Tinman product... period. Ultrasonic cleaners are wonderful but if I'm breaking down a saw $4 at the car wash does wonders. A good soak with the engine clean, wash and rinse. Having said this I live close to a car wash😊. Maybe a investment/write off for the channel but if you haul water you will go through a lot more😂. Just my 2 cents for the day. Happy Canada day while we still can celebrate it. TC Mahalo Tinman 🤙🤙🤙
Personally flywheel side I would save for the bone pile. Clutch side looks good. Nothing wrong with a frankensaw the parts interchange you are not going for a restoration you are looking to build a runner. With the pitting so deep I would put it aside
For god sake Tinman don’t use gasoline as solvent. Use paint thinner as it is not explosive. For the carbs in a mason jar use b12 or other more volatile solvent.
In the UK, we still use Miles and Yards, mainly on our road networks. I generally use the metric system but often work with people who use the Imperial system. I hope you enjoy Canada Day.
HI TINMAN 😊😊 the chainsaw cases turn out good and clean that's clean alot better than what it was be 4 and the pull start rope W the nylon is better than the old saw rope stores have it 😊😊 OMG 6 28 2O24
