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.
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!
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 😆 )
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!
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.
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.
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?
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
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.
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
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.
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..
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?
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.
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..
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
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.
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.
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
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 :(
those lines are a work of art
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.
Alot of good info appreciate u taking the time to explain for everyone what to look for. Thank u 4 all u do. Hope u have a good weekend.
Such great info as always Tinman. Thanks for all you do!
Thanks for using your time to share and the truck is looking good.
Great video Tinman! I have a '83 61 that is one of my favorite saws. I need to keep it running heathy as long as possible 👍
Great video Tinman, I picked up 2 of these, one is a runner, one needs a top end. Thanks for the lowdown on the series chassis!!!
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!
Just doin a complete brake line job on my 83 ford. My main saw is a 261. I love it. Never let me down. Homestead n firewood😉
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 😆 )
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!
I have a 61 that needs work so this vid is perfect. Thanks
I liked the way you parked the air cleaner screws at 1 o clock . Nice
Very informative as always. Be safe and be careful.
The ol wood hauler is coming along nicely. Looking good tinman!
Thank you thank you tinman I can't find a better video on detail and visual representation love it m8
Thanks for the vid man! My 266 runs like a dream, would like to keep it that way
My pleasure buddy
The Chevy is looking good. Need to add awesome job on those lines.
Id love to find one for $40 or $50!! Its rare to find pro saws anywhere close to me. Thanks for all the info! STAY SAFE!!
Hello tinman from Ireland, super rundown, also the two piece ignition, old wires
I’m with Bill Block! Those lines look fantastic!! Wood hauler coming along great!! Thanks for the info on the old huskies! 👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🙏🙏🙏
Tinman wood truck looking good. Smart man using copper lines , easy to bend.
Great video !!!
good info on the 66 well done
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.
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.
So far I like this 6.5. Its good on fuel and clacks real proper like.
Great info Tinman Thanks eh.
Thanks. Love my rebuilt 266XP. Built it from box of parts and replaced cracked side. Super saw. Great sound. Thanks for the tips 👍
Great video 📹👍
Good morning everyone Kyle here in Calgary Alberta have a wonderful day 😊
morning kyle from your neighbor in lethbridge! cheers!
@@apummakii Hey good morning neighbor!!!
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?
Thank s
Good job on the brake lines! Wandering if u ever dealt with a 55 rancher husky? Any good?
THOSE SAWS HAVE A LOT OF COMPRESSION, HARD FOR OLDTIMERS TO START
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
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.
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
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.
With the fuel line unplugged from the carb, should gas putter out of the carb nipple when turning over the engine?
Another great video. I'm rebuilding a husqvarna 240 do you use gasket/ sealant around the carb? Exhaust side do you use a heat proof sealant/gasket.
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..
@@tinmanssaws thankyou my friend. It's my 1st time doing a rebuild and I'm happy with the results so far
Kunifer or copper brake pipes??? good work buddy.
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?
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.
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
IIRC Husqvarna 272xp is still made in brazil :)
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..
@@Ketis1985 Absolutely it is. The 266 itself was built until 1995 itself.
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
What typically makes a 266 harder to pull over with plug in
Hey tinman, how do you read the numbers to work out year of build
You have ambition. Can't do that very well. Try but I'm slow.
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.
You ever come across a good ignition set for these 266’s from the after market? I am having a time finding one.
Of all the 200 series saws I've had I've never had one with coil issues. Never used any of the aftermarket coils.. lucky I guess
I have a half dozen saws out there with Ali Express ignitions for the last couple years. No issues so far.
Interesting that 266SE has a cooling plate. The IPL doesn’t show that part.
My nugget from this one.... no impact driver on the clutch!
Its probably good practice to keep impacts away from saws in general.
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.
And a big greasy mess on the floor!
i have a 61 rancher 272 conversion and a 162
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
Tinman you forgot the 66 rancher
get rid of the slit gill muffler. they are notourious for funky tuning, the fins break out. .
Let’s go oilers! let’s go!😁
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.
Thank you very much thats what ill try
Can you rebuild a 395xp for me?
At the 18:50 mark when you pull the saw over something pops out of the cover and then falls back in the cover, I'm not sure what it was...
Piece o' sawdust was what you saw, just looked..
@@tinmanssaws oh okay, cool, I didn't know if it was something metal and could have damaged something...
Tinman I would love to have you port my 266xp. How can I get in contact with you?
Those look cooper if they are watch the vibrations could crack them
Hey, whats the diference between a husqvarna SG ans SE?
The G in SG is for Generator. Heated handles.
@@tinmanssaws thank you🙂
How about a video on bars that fit different saws.
Thats a good idea
@@tinmanssaws you rock bro. Keep them videos rolling. We want to see it all hehe. Nice work on the break lines. 🪓🖤💛🦾
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 :(
Hi, they are copper coated alloy. Stonger then steel lines and will never rust.
Those handle are a b*tch to work on. I never was able to figure out those double finger spring and pivot point .
Tell me those are not copper brake lines.
They are alloy. Good stuff bends easy
A good shop is a mess... you have a mess for a good thing
Biggest issue I think are the av mounts