My 266xp rebuild

[davidwyby]

Pretty stoked about this saw. Wanted a saw to go between my 2050 and 395 and got my 2159 which didn’t work out so well, think this might fit the bill. Found the 266 in a junk pile while looking for an AV spring for the 2050. $40 and it ran. I’ll be back with more pics and info as I have time. I have several saw and vehicle projects in the works. @Spike60 here’s the project I was telling you about.

 

[davidwyby]

Gonna be needing parts, so if you have any or tips on where to find, PM me. Thanks! Carb rebuild, trigger parts, top cover, handle.

 

[Adirondackstihl]

May wanna pull that jug.
Looks like a little carbon scoring starting to happen.

 

[davidwyby]

Yeah, it’s coming all apart. Maybe even the cases. Lots of carbon crud in there.

 

[davidwyby]

Some crazy case erosion around the clutch.

 

[Jon1212]

Some crazy case erosion around the clutch.

Ruh-roh!

 

[davidwyby]

Doesn’t look critical. Can weld. Can’t get pic to upload.

 

[davidwyby]

Trying again

 

[Jon1212]

View attachment 113856 Trying again

Wow! That looks pretty well shot.

 

[traffic903]

Been used for cutting palms by the looks.

 

[Adirondackstihl]

Ouchy
Invisible white death.
May wanna look for a set of cases.

 

[davidwyby]

Did my homework. Here it is for the next guy.

http://opeforum.com/threads/white-death-corrosion-experts-needed.3145/

 

[jakethesnake]

Did my homework. Here it is for the next guy.

http://opeforum.com/threads/white-death-corrosion-experts-needed.3145/

You thinking grind that bad spot out. Then weld it? I’d try that personally if it was something I was just gonna use. For myself. I personally can’t weld magnesium though.

 

[Adirondackstihl]

I’d find a blown up donor saw and transplant the cylinder.
Your oiler is pretty nasty too.

 

[davidwyby]

If I bought cases, I'd have to take it out of the "You Suck!" thread!

I'll tear it all down, inspect, bead blast it and/or chromic acid it and run it if it't not in a critical area - or maybe weld it. I'm thinking it's more cooling ventilation for the cylinder. ;-)

 

[Adirondackstihl]

If I bought cases, I'd have to take it out of the "You Suck!" thread!

I'll tear it all down, inspect, bead blast it and/or chromic acid it and run it if it't not in a critical area - or maybe weld it. I'm thinking it's more cooling ventilation for the cylinder. ;-)

Bar oil will accumulate on and around the cylinder. Not a good scenario.
Unless you plug it with epoxy

 

[Jon1212]

If I bought cases, I'd have to take it out of the "You Suck!" thread!

I'll tear it all down, inspect, bead blast it and/or chromic acid it and run it if it't not in a critical area - or maybe weld it. I'm thinking it's more cooling ventilation for the cylinder. ;-)

There's worse things....

Better cases would be easier, and more reliable

 

[Adirondackstihl]

Better cases would be easier, and more reliable

^ this

 

[davidwyby]

Cases are much cheaper than I thought, I just might. Gonna pull this thing the rest of the way down.

Got a free dishwasher or two coming ;-) got grandpas old air compressor working. Need to get an A/C unit for the garage for this summer.

Last I knew I wanted a pro saw to go between my 395 and 2050...now there are 8 chainsaws needing repair in my garage.

 

[Adirondackstihl]

Cases are much cheaper than I thought, I just might. Gonna pull this thing the rest of the way down.

Got a free dishwasher or two coming ;-) got grandpas old air compressor working. Need to get an A/C unit for the garage for this summer.

Last I knew I wanted a pro saw to go between my 395 and 2050...now there are 8 chainsaws needing repair in my garage.

Try www.chainsawr.com for your build.
Scott & Levi keep an extensive inventory.
Give em a call. Guaranteed they’ll have a set of cases.
‭(802) 533-7133‬

Even if you don’t see anything listed or the item shows out of stock, chances are they have it.