I liked my 262. Came in a job lot of 'not economically repairables' and would not start. Repeatedly filled its cases with fuel until it hydrolocked. Carb appeared perfect. So I stuck a 254 carb on it to see if it would run. Fired up immediately and ran well once tuned. Yeah that's a carb off a smaller saw. Went straight on, no mods. Used it as my main felling saw for 4 years with an 18" bar. Pulled hard from low down throughout the rev range and sipped fuel. Used less than my felling partner's 026/261 hybrid. Over here in the UK we have a big range of timber, mostly hardwood, some very big diameter indeed, but mostly medium sized. The 262 did all that was asked of it. Fell, de-limb and section for extraction. Ring up for firewood (we don't do bucking over here, that's for horses). Through and through on brash, coppicing. Clock cuts on big oaks. Dog tooths on big leaners with bore cuts. Danish pies. Thinnings on spindly stuff with back cut first and gob second. No worries. Very versatile saw with enough power to do whatever. Earned me a lot of dosh for no outlay bar consumables. Not the saw that is the limiting factor, it's the person running it. Only stopped using it when I got carpal tunnel syndrome and went to a 350 (out of a skip) that was much smoother running and lighter. The carpal tunnel symptoms have abated without the operation, so it's all good and the 262 is retired.
I just built one of these out of a 261 chassis. Used the 262xp cylinder and piston. I did do the muffler mod by opening up the baffle under the deflector and that really woke it up and let her sing at the higher rpm range but also gave it a lot more low end. Saw runs good and hasn't even broken in yet. I thi k porting would be pretty sweet on that's saw! Good luck! Can't wait to see it!
I used to be a feller here in Ireland in the late 80s and early 90s I ran two of these, and still have them both running strong both stock, one is a KS cylinder with HDA 87 no decompression, the other a Mahle cylinder HDA 120 both real sweet saws love the 262xps and for the price you paid it's a keeper....
I could care less if someone doesn't want to clean their saw- however when it begins to impede airflow for cooling and fresh air for the intake- well now you're going to cause yourself problems eventually. 262 is a rare saw for most places. I love them for firewood.
I ran a couple of those back when they were new and they were really impressive considering the weight because everyone was running 044s and that was before they got the weight cut way down on them. The 262 was popular when cutting planted white pine which is abundant here but we knew not to run them in hardwood...lol. I bought another one a few years back and I was not near as impressed as I was 25 years ago. The saws that have came out since then are just so much better but the 262 will always have a place in my ❤️ 🤣🤣
Old bike tech tips to start old crap… heat the plug with a propane torch . It cleans off wet fuel and they start easier hot. Spin it with a big drill. Either helps em start even flooded it help dry em out. It’ll hit flooded with gas sometimes. Pressurize the intake with the air hose. They start easier with extra fresh air blowing inside like a turbo. They also seem to start sometime easier with a loose plug ! Fresh air I suppose. Etc etc
Hey l have to tell you something you're one of the most fun guy that l watch very interesting informative and not way over the top with tech .but great for everyone l like that you try to help the beginners and find saws that aren't super expensive to fix. I'LL BE watching TTYL Cliff
I definitely like a bit of dirt and patina on my saws. I'll take the time to clean a new-to-me saw - it really helps spot problems. I use a steam cleaner, works great. Edit: 14:12 you've got a serious, almost mean, look. The split second the chain touches the wood it turns into a smile. I thought that was neat.
You can get the thinner 261 base gasket for that and it will give you.020 squish that and a slight muffler mod and that saw will run like a scolded dog. Nice and snappy
It's decent. Unless it's the perfect size (width) recoil drum it sometimes is a little "snaggish". It doesnt seem to last quite as long as real recoil rope. But i've used it in a pinch more than once, and in fact it's still on my weedeater a couple years later. I think the core-sheath construction causes it to wear lut quicker. Once the sheath is gone its a frayed mess. Also seems to be susceptible to gas/oil.
I've blown them down with compressed air also. I prefer using Super Clean and pressure washing because it washes away a lot of the oily residue that compressed air will leave behind.
Id say rakers are a tad low and high set jet can be tweaked a hair. You can hear it in the cut saying low rakers. Ever have a car with a old distributor cap they cut out completely and catch again, this things not cutting out its just slowing down and going again
@@scottfoster2487Neither of those goes on a 262. It is a 154 chassis saw, not a 162 chassis. The 257/262 have a flat bottom cylinder like a Stihl and don't have the indexing lip on the bottom like a 254 or 266, as the bore is too large to allow for it. Hence the longer connecting rod than the 154/254. It's already as big as bolt on gets for that chassis.
I liked my 262. Came in a job lot of 'not economically repairables' and would not start. Repeatedly filled its cases with fuel until it hydrolocked. Carb appeared perfect. So I stuck a 254 carb on it to see if it would run. Fired up immediately and ran well once tuned. Yeah that's a carb off a smaller saw. Went straight on, no mods.
Used it as my main felling saw for 4 years with an 18" bar. Pulled hard from low down throughout the rev range and sipped fuel. Used less than my felling partner's 026/261 hybrid.
Over here in the UK we have a big range of timber, mostly hardwood, some very big diameter indeed, but mostly medium sized. The 262 did all that was asked of it. Fell, de-limb and section for extraction. Ring up for firewood (we don't do bucking over here, that's for horses). Through and through on brash, coppicing. Clock cuts on big oaks. Dog tooths on big leaners with bore cuts. Danish pies. Thinnings on spindly stuff with back cut first and gob second. No worries. Very versatile saw with enough power to do whatever. Earned me a lot of dosh for no outlay bar consumables. Not the saw that is the limiting factor, it's the person running it. Only stopped using it when I got carpal tunnel syndrome and went to a 350 (out of a skip) that was much smoother running and lighter. The carpal tunnel symptoms have abated without the operation, so it's all good and the 262 is retired.
Fixing chainsaws is way better than a gym membership.
Words to live by!
Except it doesnt. In a gym you get to workout every muscle you have. Most chainsaw users a fat slobs.
@@alexstromberg7696 What a fascinating analysis of my comment. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with me.
Um I dont think they are mutually exclusive
I just built one of these out of a 261 chassis. Used the 262xp cylinder and piston. I did do the muffler mod by opening up the baffle under the deflector and that really woke it up and let her sing at the higher rpm range but also gave it a lot more low end. Saw runs good and hasn't even broken in yet. I thi k porting would be pretty sweet on that's saw! Good luck! Can't wait to see it!
The unlike the stuffed up 261 the 262xp muffler is basically a empty can. Not much gains there unless you build a pipe.
@@modarkthemauler thats what I had found reading through a lot of forums. Porting it would be the best way to get some gains.
I used to be a feller here in Ireland in the late 80s and early 90s I ran two of these, and still have them both running strong both stock, one is a KS cylinder with HDA 87 no decompression, the other a Mahle cylinder HDA 120 both real sweet saws love the 262xps and for the price you paid it's a keeper....
I could care less if someone doesn't want to clean their saw- however when it begins to impede airflow for cooling and fresh air for the intake- well now you're going to cause yourself problems eventually.
262 is a rare saw for most places. I love them for firewood.
I have cut firewood for many people with a 257. It was a reliable good running saw.
I ran a couple of those back when they were new and they were really impressive considering the weight because everyone was running 044s and that was before they got the weight cut way down on them. The 262 was popular when cutting planted white pine which is abundant here but we knew not to run them in hardwood...lol. I bought another one a few years back and I was not near as impressed as I was 25 years ago. The saws that have came out since then are just so much better but the 262 will always have a place in my ❤️ 🤣🤣
Why not run them in hard wood? Im building a 257 with a 262 topend now and thats with a 550mk2 and oe 372 in my shop
hey, how is the carburetor adjusted?
Old bike tech tips to start old crap… heat the plug with a propane torch . It cleans off wet fuel and they start easier hot. Spin it with a big drill. Either helps em start even flooded it help dry em out. It’ll hit flooded with gas sometimes. Pressurize the intake with the air hose. They start easier with extra fresh air blowing inside like a turbo. They also seem to start sometime easier with a loose plug ! Fresh air I suppose. Etc etc
Hey l have to tell you something you're one of the most fun guy that l watch very interesting informative and not way over the top with tech .but great for everyone l like that you try to help the beginners and find saws that aren't super expensive to fix. I'LL BE watching TTYL Cliff
Nice saw I have one partially built on my bench now they rip ported
I great deal. Just sounds like it needs a few mor RPM’s. I’d buy that for $40
Sweet! If that's not it, it's definitely a contender for deal of the year!
I hot water pressure wash every saw I buy. Fastest and best way to clean a saw. I ABSOLUTELY REFUSE to work on a dirty saw.
That's a steal nice 👍
Had a friend who had one of them back in the day. His had excellent throttle response and pickup. Remember his having a bit more chain speed.
That thing sounds decent, cleared up good and seems to do a decent job 👍👍 I have a good feeling that it will wake up nice when you port it
That's a great find for the price.
I definitely like a bit of dirt and patina on my saws. I'll take the time to clean a new-to-me saw - it really helps spot problems. I use a steam cleaner, works great.
Edit: 14:12 you've got a serious, almost mean, look. The split second the chain touches the wood it turns into a smile. I thought that was neat.
I have resting dick face. But I smile easily.
I love the steam cleaner idea! I have used them and wish I had one.
@@patthesoundguy works good for the nooks and crannies. Exfoliates your grubby hands and face at the same time ;-) I believe mine is the karcher sc5
@@7eismine gave me 2nd degree burns so ya it’ll exfoliate u all right! My scabs are starting to peel off now
You can get the thinner 261 base gasket for that and it will give you.020 squish that and a slight muffler mod and that saw will run like a scolded dog. Nice and snappy
That squish number really depends on which top end you have. One of my 262's has a decomp Mahle cylinder, and it is at .017 with no gasket.
@@82f100swb mine is oem with the 261 gasket. Comes in at .020. Pretty zippy throttle response.
They made good soft wood pulp cutting saws.
I really like it. Great power for such a small saw.
Yes many jackpine and aspen were fell and cut up by my 262s.
Saya suka dengan mesin2 husqvarna 👍
Great saws and worth a lot still. Cheers
I'd enjoy seeing if you can do a plastic restoration on this one
Every couple month I give my saws a good cleaning , I use superclean too
Awesome saw
I love my 257
Good job
Thanks Steve.
For $40 what a score
Great old Saw
I have gone to m6 on the cover bolts on my 288's that are stripped
Got a bunch of good factory parts if you need any got alot for that platform
👍🆙BigGuy
"I'd buy that for a dollar " ever though of using paracord for recoil rope they have it at my nards
Anything works, but the best I have used so far is generator recoil rope that has a metal wire in it.
@@OOOOOO12345 not yet but it's on my list
It's decent. Unless it's the perfect size (width) recoil drum it sometimes is a little "snaggish". It doesnt seem to last quite as long as real recoil rope. But i've used it in a pinch more than once, and in fact it's still on my weedeater a couple years later.
I think the core-sheath construction causes it to wear lut quicker. Once the sheath is gone its a frayed mess. Also seems to be susceptible to gas/oil.
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I’ve never pressured washed a saw before just take air hose and blow them off and filter.
It works great 👍
I've blown them down with compressed air also. I prefer using Super Clean and pressure washing because it washes away a lot of the oily residue that compressed air will leave behind.
Send it to ironhorse he will get it ripping
If people just blew of their saws after use they wouldnt look like that.
I’d say the coil is wet
Id say rakers are a tad low and high set jet can be tweaked a hair. You can hear it in the cut saying low rakers. Ever have a car with a old distributor cap they cut out completely and catch again, this things not cutting out its just slowing down and going again
They never cleansaw
You're probably right. It had probably NEVER been cleaned until I cleaned it.
Put a 266 top end on it and port it then you will see mean.
Why not a 272xp top end?
Why not nitrous?
@@novicelumberjack Either works well.I am justed used to 266 topends.
@@scottfoster2487Neither of those goes on a 262. It is a 154 chassis saw, not a 162 chassis.
The 257/262 have a flat bottom cylinder like a Stihl and don't have the indexing lip on the bottom like a 254 or 266, as the bore is too large to allow for it. Hence the longer connecting rod than the 154/254.
It's already as big as bolt on gets for that chassis.
@@82f100swbhow big “with a swap” can a 288 get ? I’ve not seen many big bore kits .. I’m not talking about wild work like a sleeve or plate job
Sorry but enough get to the John Deere