Morning, thanks for another video. The lines look really good - well done sir! It's good to see the older pickups still being used in stead of ending up crushed. Stay well.
I like how the wood hauler was a quick, no budget build. 🤣 Great video. We have a lot of 61's here in Australia. I would love to do a 61/272 one day. (Have a few saws to do first 😆 )
I own several 200 series saws and they get used pretty hard, the only issue I have had is on my 272XP I kept ripping my recoil rope. I have since installed a rope from a Stihl MS460 and zero problems since.
Thats a good truck! The 6.5 get overlooked due to the Dirtymax but they definitely hold they're own. My dad had a 98 in a 1/2 ton extended cab reg box that he took up to 800,000km +. All he did was the waterpump, batteries and alternator. I honestly don't know why he got rid of it because the 04 Dirtymax 3/4 ton he traded in on had nothing but problems.
Just got one today. Plate on the case says 266se but the starter says XP. ? I think 1980 from the serial number. Beast to pull over and start. Dealer said it has 180 psi compression ( I believe it). Starts and runs well. Since you talk about these often you’re the first person I went to to find more information about it. Thanks for the video, good stuff.
Another great video. I have a 266xp in the shop waiting for a rebuild and a port job. 365 special is getting to crank bearings and ported now but I’m super excited to dive into the 266!
Great video bud!! Funny I had to put the phone crooked to see straight at the end of the video lol I’m just yankin your chain, you got lots going on in your shop these days Keep up the hard work buddy!
Don’t wet the ignition washing it up. How about jiggity trigger linkages? Top covers are hard to find... I’m working on producing full wrap adapter blocks as it seems people sometimes seem to have the wrap handles and the blocks are MIA.
These saws really should have a compression release from the factory. Sheese, now they are putting compression releases on much smaller cu. in. saws. The aftermarket cylinders usually have compression releases. You could maybe retrofit a release if your cylinder has a boss that could be drilled and tapped. This guy that made the video may know about that. The aftermarket cylinders are really inexpensive BTW.
Another saw i revived just sitting around in the tool shed. There are no stickers or information on it and i think some parts from an 181 were swapped. Ran good until i noticed a hole in the crankcase
I’m a little late to this video but I was just given a 266xp and got it running and it absolutely rips through logs I can go full throttle and really push on it with no bog whatsoever. Only downside is it’s very hard to get started and idk if maybe there’s something I can do to make it easier or if I’m just spoiled since my newer husky has a decomp valve and starts 1st or second pull.
I acquired a 1983 266, and the bar/ chain oiler is providing to much oil. Is there an adjustment, or do I have a bigger problem. In the video at 20:20, you installed a shim between the saw and clutch cover. The reason I ask is mine does not have a shim. I ordered a new OEM on off switch, and it will not shut saw off, so for now I choke it to shut down. Love your channel. Thanks.
You know way too much. How do you sleep. Wild how much you have a lot of crazy knowledge. It's the small stuff. Works for me to the shed let's see what I've broken. Hi by the way
In last 5 months the old husqvarna have gone up in price in U.S. Think everyone watch Tinman, Ironhorse. Buckin Billy and wants to build a saw. It's fun hobby.
@Tinman's saws Please call it the 162 chassis. Too many different chassis in the 2 series to call them all 200 series without confusion. 133 chassis, 154 chassis, 181 chassis etc.
On saws with an intake boot I dont use sealant. On the exhaust I just use a new gasket. If the gasket is not available I'll use red rtv to seal up the exhaust..
Hello Tinman I was watching your video on the 266 cause I got one from a friend. I was wondering what you recommend for a top end kit for someone on a budget also I see parts on ebay like the orings and a few bar covers. Thanks from Todd in wisconsin.
Can anyone clarify some of the Chainsaw terminology for me? I keep hearing turn up the heat what is the heat? I keep hearing zip and zip kit and this saw is zippy what's the difference between zipped and Heat? And I keep hearing fatten her up or make it more fat what is fat? Thanks in advance for the Newbie questions and great helpful video tin man thank you
I have one of these. Purchased it new. It sat for a few years and now it is hard to pull the crank. I pulled the cylinder and cleaned up the carbon (there wasn't much to clean). Compression is 160 psi. I clean the recoil and replace the pulley and rope. It is still very hard to pull the starter. Pulls easy with plug out. With plug in I can turn flywheel rather easily with my fingers. What should I try next? Is this a common problem?
I have the new chain brake on my 266 and it won't disengage, it seems like my handle is in the way but it's not, could you possibly help me out with this
Great video buddy. I have just bought a really nice 266xp in the U.K. Will be checking it over in the morning, before throwing some chips! What size guide bar would you recommend by the way?
I have said that several times- it’s not a complete job until you have most of your tools scattered all over the floor and shop by the time you are finished.
Another great vid Tinman. Nice work on the brake lines. Hey man you got a part number for that outside bar plate? And heck clutch spring too. My 272 sounds like Santa's reindeer riding by. To my knowledge 1997 is the last year for 272
Non of my ipls show an outer bar plate in them. Some of my 200 series saws have one some dont. I think you're right, 1997 was the last year as the 371 came out around then..
Tinman i have a 266se most of the time it starts and runs great but every once in a wile its a hard start plenty of spark not getting gas carb is a 163 and ive rebuilt it and put new gaskets any thoughts would be appreciated thanks
Ive had that happen. Tbose old tillotson 163s seem to get wear at the seat under the needle. The needles get stuck it seems and they won't start. Once you get em going they run til the next time. Replacing the carb seems to be the only fix.
Hey Tinman, long time watcher first comment. Just curious. Are those lines copper? Or copper coated to stop rust? In Australia it’s against the law to use copper. That’s the reason I ask, as always great video. Also if you chance an earlier metal chain brake assembly to the newer plastic style flag. You’ll want to change the muffler, as the old style muffler will melt the plastic flag :(
