I have had 026 for 32 years now. When cold with the choke on it has always took 5-6 pulls to get her to pop. Switch to fast idle, 1 pull and she is purring. I love my 026 with 16" bar.
Hanging out with your kid and falling asleep on the couch , that's a great evening. Thanks for taking us along the way on this build and showing all. Cant wait to see it murder some wood!
Sounds stable now👍🏻 thanks for showing the whole story behind a rebuild, at least every now and then. Now I understand not every build/rebuild goes smoothly, but when I first got into saws, there were times when seeing others dealing with unexpected issues would've been reassuring. And I'm still learning, just with a little more knowledge and better understanding than when I first dove in!
hy Tinman, maybe the problem is your 026 with the cold start on your air filter. This filter is normally flocked, but that is long gone. Maybe cleaned too much with compressed air. As a result, the engine gets too much air, even when starting from cold with choke, too much air comes in instead of enriching the gasoline to start better. try a new air filter and it will start better and it will breathe cleaner air. mfg Nils
I have had my 026 since new. Always started by the 3rd pull from cold until recently. It needed a sniff of starting fluid to light off. Ran lean under load and would slow down and die at idle. Rebuilt the carb. No change. Replaced the cracked impulse hose. Runs as new. Also, avoid aftermarket air filter/choke assemblys. The choke flap won't close fully. Also I would like to see you do the 24" bar result. Thanks for your effort!
Let her eat! What a head scratcher of a machine, Ive kept yelling out that its lean over the episodes in the low jet, but now it seems fine, although when it was cold I still felt like it was a bit lean. Hopefully its just the choke on the airfilter. Great video Tinman 👍
I just got done with an 024 for a friend and wolf Creek saw shop helped me out with parts and questions about parts for the saw. They definitely earned a customer here with all the help they gave me at Wolf Creek saw shop.
Thanks for allowing us to come along on the journey with this Stihl 026. I have learned a great deal through your struggle with this power saw. Still looking forward to seeing this "in the wood!" And as an a father with two lovely daughters, take every opportunity you have to spend time with her. Blessings to you and your family.
Looks like that filter doesn’t filter much the fine part is missing definitely would get a new one great work glad it running. Always good to spend as much time as you can with Charlie she will grow up so fast it goes by fast gotta cherish The time you have with them. Keep it up thanks for bringing us along
I’ve went through similar difficulties with 026s. Between the choke flap in the air filter and the fuel line being kinked under the carb, the design is kind of prone to these problems. Good saws but I prefer the 034/036 because of those problems with the 026. I find they are a lot easier to work on and make way more power when ported
Glad to see you got it straightened out! I still believe that the choke and the carb are it’s two worst things on the 026 saw. My 032 has the same choke design but that is from a 42 yr old saw!
My 026 air cleaner cover did the same thing, didn’t seem to fit right, I found that it needed to be pushed down just click more. Keep up the good work Tinman!
Great video Tinman. Saw sounds good. Those filters w/ the choke are ornery once they get a little age on them. As for the 24" bar, it'll do it all day long with a sharp chain. Thanks Tinman!
I really dislike those filters with the choke mechanism inside, My only saw that still has one is an old 028 that I've had for 30 years. I learned to never try a cheap aftermarket filter! Thanks for this series, Tinman!!!
Merch you say? Would it be possible to have it shipped later by any chance?🤞 Would love me a sweet Tinman cap. Not able to take the trip to Bunyan unfortunately. Can't wait to see that 026 with a 24" and a 3/8 chain😎
What ever was clogging up the carb must have been small and finally let go. Just a thought but did you check the low jet needle maybe it's worn or nicked. Just thinking to myself. Nice to see it running and I agree the stubborn cold start you proved out in anither video to be that choke. Tune that up and baabam it should meet your starting specs. Anxious to saw it cut... for sure. You ever think about cranking up a 55 it is a common home ower saw. Good stuff on this series. TC Mahalo Tinman 🤙🤙🤙
so much respect ! great to see u aint given up on it .. i have a 260 being a pain in my ass as we speak .. this helped me problem shoot and imma get this puppy running asap !!
Sounds really good when going but I wouldn’t be surprised if the new filter helps if not still a nice machine thanks for including me on the build I need me one of those
Tinman, I think it's time to bite the bullet and put on a new carburetor. I know you said that they are expensive but so is your time. I have really learned a lot from your TH-cam.
Tin Man, the Air Bender! Suck easy blow quick peg that pickle rich and idle it smooth take throttle cleanly. Thats some great tuning advice. I hope you can do some .325 vs 3/8 18 or 20" bar test.
works every time - 026 take air cleaner off, plug carb intake with thumb, pull cord slowly till thumb is wet, put back together, choke and start like normal on 1st or 2nd pull instead of the normal 10-15 pulls for the 026
It's interesting if I were you by now I would have tried my hammer. I have found that if it doesn't fix things there's usually not enough left of what I'm working on to worry about it any longer...
There's a part of me that says the saw needs to do that again after sitting for another 3-4 days. Starting today is good, but I don't take confidence in 1 start when it's been a struggle bus. I do think a little fine tuning on the Stihl Choke system will do nothing but help. I was thinking you would have gotten to that a few video's ago, back when the plug was dry.
hey tinman, i just found on a saw ive been having issues with that the impulse hose may have been collapsing, and over expanding, i had to throw whatever i had in there, and my theory is the ones stihl makes with the ribbing are made so to keep rigid under preasure.🤔
one saw i had kept blowing the rings apart, and wouldnt start or run for long, i kept taking it apart, and always the bottom ring would fall out in two pieces. gave up on it and benched it. but just had tge same issue with a cheapy china motor build, so now im intrigued, going to probably keep wrestling this one just to see if i can beat it.
The chokes are all like that I bought a new OE air filter it' was the same way but who ever worked on it before me put flange nuts on the carb and the airfilter sat 1/32" of the carb and would not start. Witch is real hard to notice!
Is that chokeflap closing correctly ? Sometimes these get worse in that Airfilter. Even engaged they dont seal in that Filterhousing. So vacuum is not enough to pull Fuel up the Line. Ok, should watch that vid to the end before commenting😂
Yep you should not be able to see daylight through the filter element. Stay away from the aftermarket filters and get an OEM one. They are still reasonably priced.
Tinman I had a 026 that wouldn't start , and i tried this and that and it just wouldn't start easily just like yours. I ended up bending the throttle rod because of the slop in the linkage, your throttle plate NEED TO BE OPEN A BIT when you put it on choke or it wont start easily
I have a Stihl 011 that requires 10 pulls after it sits. Sometimes I get lucky and it fires in 9. If I use it within a day or two it fires right up in a few pulls. I went through the saw half a dozen times and can never find anything wrong. This model the choke is in the top cover so maybe it's just poor choke design.
Most excellent! More for those who want them 😂. I currently have five or six brands, second thought seven. It’s about tinkering for me, trying to mess with the feds to make sure that they are doing what I want/need to do. Better than bar stools 😊
@@wrstew1272 when i grab a saw, its gotta work…tinkering is great, for those who want to tinker…I’d sooner cut of firewood, split and stack…repeat. My experience with a reliable Stihl is non-existant🤣. That’s why I run Husky. Reliable. cheers from northern BC🤟
I have had 026 for 32 years now. When cold with the choke on it has always took 5-6 pulls to get her to pop. Switch to fast idle, 1 pull and she is purring. I love my 026 with 16" bar.
Hanging out with your kid and falling asleep on the couch , that's a great evening. Thanks for taking us along the way on this build and showing all. Cant wait to see it murder some wood!
Hey bro, way to go. Never say quit.
Keep the family safe!
Awesome journey!!!
Can't wait to see it rip some wood. Thanks!
Thanks so much for showing everything! That is part of the reason i watch, i learn so much!
Sounds stable now👍🏻 thanks for showing the whole story behind a rebuild, at least every now and then. Now I understand not every build/rebuild goes smoothly, but when I first got into saws, there were times when seeing others dealing with unexpected issues would've been reassuring. And I'm still learning, just with a little more knowledge and better understanding than when I first dove in!
hy Tinman, maybe the problem is your 026 with the cold start on your air filter. This filter is normally flocked, but that is long gone. Maybe cleaned too much with compressed air. As a result, the engine gets too much air, even when starting from cold with choke, too much air comes in instead of enriching the gasoline to start better. try a new air filter and it will start better and it will breathe cleaner air. mfg Nils
I am loving the 026 journey Tinman. It hits home with so many of us. I can’t wait to see it in the wood!
I have had my 026 since new. Always started by the 3rd pull from cold until recently. It needed a sniff of starting fluid to light off. Ran lean under load and would slow down and die at idle. Rebuilt the carb. No change. Replaced the cracked impulse hose. Runs as new. Also, avoid aftermarket air filter/choke assemblys. The choke flap won't close fully. Also I would like to see you do the 24" bar result.
Thanks for your effort!
I think that it is awesome that you show the issues along the way. Things go wrong, that is life. That saw is going to be a really nasty firewood saw.
Let her eat! What a head scratcher of a machine, Ive kept yelling out that its lean over the episodes in the low jet, but now it seems fine, although when it was cold I still felt like it was a bit lean. Hopefully its just the choke on the airfilter. Great video Tinman 👍
I just got done with an 024 for a friend and wolf Creek saw shop helped me out with parts and questions about parts for the saw. They definitely earned a customer here with all the help they gave me at Wolf Creek saw shop.
It's running!!! Boy that is one wore out and needs to be changed air filter!!! Enjoyed the build!
Thanks for allowing us to come along on the journey with this Stihl 026. I have learned a great deal through your struggle with this power saw. Still looking forward to seeing this "in the wood!" And as an a father with two lovely daughters, take every opportunity you have to spend time with her. Blessings to you and your family.
The air cleaner cover nut connects better if you put the choke lever on before you put the cover on. Same for removing it.
Looks like that filter doesn’t filter much the fine part is missing definitely would get a new one great work glad it running. Always good to spend as much time as you can with Charlie she will grow up so fast it goes by fast gotta cherish The time you have with them. Keep it up thanks for bringing us along
I’ve went through similar difficulties with 026s. Between the choke flap in the air filter and the fuel line being kinked under the carb, the design is kind of prone to these problems. Good saws but I prefer the 034/036 because of those problems with the 026. I find they are a lot easier to work on and make way more power when ported
That filter system has always been the biggest problem for Stihl saws, also problems with the rear cover retainer
I took mine apart and sanded it flat so it could seal and she started 3rd pull every time
Sounds spicy. Can’t wait to see it eat. Makes me want to tear into my 261 this winter. Good content Timman.
Glad to see you got it straightened out! I still believe that the choke and the carb are it’s two worst things on the 026 saw. My 032 has the same choke design but that is from a 42 yr old saw!
My 026 air cleaner cover did the same thing, didn’t seem to fit right, I found that it needed to be pushed down just click more. Keep up the good work Tinman!
Great video Tinman. Saw sounds good. Those filters w/ the choke are ornery once they get a little age on them. As for the 24" bar, it'll do it all day long with a sharp chain. Thanks Tinman!
I really dislike those filters with the choke mechanism inside, My only saw that still has one is an old 028 that I've had for 30 years. I learned to never try a cheap aftermarket filter! Thanks for this series, Tinman!!!
They work great as long as you don't buy ones from China 😅
Merch you say? Would it be possible to have it shipped later by any chance?🤞 Would love me a sweet Tinman cap. Not able to take the trip to Bunyan unfortunately.
Can't wait to see that 026 with a 24" and a 3/8 chain😎
Best snoozes are with your kids. Can’t wait to see this thing in the wood!! Wonder if it’ll pull a 24 incher……
What ever was clogging up the carb must have been small and finally let go. Just a thought but did you check the low jet needle maybe it's worn or nicked. Just thinking to myself. Nice to see it running and I agree the stubborn cold start you proved out in anither video to be that choke. Tune that up and baabam it should meet your starting specs. Anxious to saw it cut... for sure. You ever think about cranking up a 55 it is a common home ower saw. Good stuff on this series. TC Mahalo Tinman 🤙🤙🤙
so much respect ! great to see u aint given up on it .. i have a 260 being a pain in my ass as we speak .. this helped me problem shoot and imma get this puppy running asap !!
Sounds really good when going but I wouldn’t be surprised if the new filter helps if not still a nice machine thanks for including me on the build I need me one of those
I've had 026s that always started on 3 pulls even after sitting for months and those that wouldn't think about starting unless primed.
Your getting close now! Love the 026!
Good stuff, Tinman, thanks!!
Excellent job Sir, thank you!
Tinman, I think it's time to bite the bullet and put on a new carburetor. I know you said that they are expensive but so is your time. I have really learned a lot from your TH-cam.
My 038 magnum seems to be the same, take 4-5 pulls before it pops. I’ll have to look at the choke. Thanks tinman
I know they are a few bucks but I hope you do put a new filter in it before you cut with it. Interested to see if it makes it easier to cold start
Tin Man, the Air Bender! Suck easy blow quick peg that pickle rich and idle it smooth take throttle cleanly.
Thats some great tuning advice.
I hope you can do some .325 vs 3/8 18 or 20" bar test.
Cannot wait to catch up with you at Bunyan!!!👍
You should try to get your hand's on a ms250 great saw love the work🤙
Agree nice light package ok power ported 18" bar
Glad you got it going! Time to let it rip and send chips!!!!
Hey tinman . I know it’s simple stuff but I would love to see your conversion to a 3/8 chain . Thanks man
Great video!
works every time - 026 take air cleaner off, plug carb intake with thumb, pull cord slowly till thumb is wet, put back together, choke and start like normal on 1st or 2nd pull instead of the normal 10-15 pulls for the 026
Great series!
Hey tinman, glad you got her running. Thanks for another good vid👍
great vid.. im glad its working !
And you hooked all the wires up!! 😂🤣
Put a Husqvarna decal on it , that’ll fix it ! 👍🇨🇦
It's interesting if I were you by now I would have tried my hammer. I have found that if it doesn't fix things there's usually not enough left of what I'm working on to worry about it any longer...
There's a part of me that says the saw needs to do that again after sitting for another 3-4 days. Starting today is good, but I don't take confidence in 1 start when it's been a struggle bus. I do think a little fine tuning on the Stihl Choke system will do nothing but help. I was thinking you would have gotten to that a few video's ago, back when the plug was dry.
hey tinman, i just found on a saw ive been having issues with that the impulse hose may have been collapsing, and over expanding, i had to throw whatever i had in there, and my theory is the ones stihl makes with the ribbing are made so to keep rigid under preasure.🤔
woot. put that baby to work.
Killing me, I can't wait to see it cut! But I have to.
Ignition coil, next replace.
nice shirt tin man , typical stihl takes 3 or 4 pulls, i hate those chokes that design sucks
Awesome video
one saw i had kept blowing the rings apart, and wouldnt start or run for long, i kept taking it apart, and always the bottom ring would fall out in two pieces. gave up on it and benched it. but just had tge same issue with a cheapy china motor build, so now im intrigued, going to probably keep wrestling this one just to see if i can beat it.
Those air filters have to stay on top off ! I replaced my 028 every few years!! Stihl 026 great little saw!
I've mentioned this before. Cold start, 7-10 pulls on choke before it pops. This is usual for Stihl when cold, for me anyways.
hey MR. Cheers!
I run an 18” bar on my 026 it’s a little tired so I’ll stick with it interested to see what yours does with a 24”
A sharp 24 is probably what I would run on it. Or at least see how it could handle the 24
The chokes are all like that I bought a new OE air filter it' was the same way but who ever worked on it before me put flange nuts on the carb and the airfilter sat 1/32" of the carb and would not start. Witch is real hard to notice!
Thanks
I feel like I watched a video where you tidied up one of those choke flaps. Maybe the 038?
Could be wrong though.
Is that chokeflap closing correctly ?
Sometimes these get worse in that Airfilter. Even engaged they dont seal in that Filterhousing.
So vacuum is not enough to pull Fuel up the Line.
Ok, should watch that vid to the end before commenting😂
Love the hat and the shirt tinman I'm a big guns and Rose's fan
Open up the low speed a bit more and you'll notice it level out not sound like it's idling lean.
That air filter is done, you need a new one
Yeah, looks like all the flocking is gone. Not filtering anything but chips at this point.
Yep you should not be able to see daylight through the filter element. Stay away from the aftermarket filters and get an OEM one. They are still reasonably priced.
Tinman
I had a 026 that wouldn't start , and i tried this and that and it just wouldn't start easily just like yours. I ended up bending the throttle rod because of the slop in the linkage, your throttle plate NEED TO BE OPEN A BIT when you put it on choke or it wont start easily
Awesome thanks, but you jix me 😂😂😂 saw won't start
I have a Stihl 011 that requires 10 pulls after it sits. Sometimes I get lucky and it fires in 9. If I use it within a day or two it fires right up in a few pulls. I went through the saw half a dozen times and can never find anything wrong. This model the choke is in the top cover so maybe it's just poor choke design.
I'd suggest a new carb and keep it as a master.
In the wood, in the wood, in the wood!!
Let it pull chain
Them air filter Choke systems are definitely not good! But that air filter looks junk you can see right threw the filter media
My dads 026 is the same about 5 to 8 pulls before it's starts i think it's a 026 thing
Im a sheet metal man to 24 yrs.
Ain't got no gas in it
👍
Is it free porting
Noice🎉
Tinman the Last Airbender.
How's the Tinman and family
036 no choke issues, horrible design with the 026/ 038 choke in filter.
I still wonder about weak impulse due to timing or free porting. Lots of fuel in the muffler makes me suspicious too.
If you have any Tinman’s business cards bring them to the Bunyan. I’m pretty good at handling them out😂
I’d reach for my double headed ax, before I’d even Touch a Stihl.
Most excellent! More for those who want them 😂. I currently have five or six brands, second thought seven. It’s about tinkering for me, trying to mess with the feds to make sure that they are doing what I want/need to do. Better than bar stools 😊
@@wrstew1272 when i grab a saw, its gotta work…tinkering is great, for those who want to tinker…I’d sooner cut of firewood, split and stack…repeat. My experience with a reliable Stihl is non-existant🤣. That’s why I run Husky. Reliable. cheers from northern BC🤟
I have 2 older Homelites I'll trade?
I could realy use a small working saw, bridge the gap between 201T and my 440