STIHL MS271

[David Young]

One has the same piston as the 261 iirc

And the port layout looks real close. Never had one in my hand though.

I was curious if a little tweaking would make one a decent saw. You will be able to get your money out regardless

 

[RI Chevy]

Stupid questions, but...
Will a new MS271 coil work on an older MS260? Will the newer plastic clutch cover for 271 fit on 026/260?
Just trying to see what if any parts will cross over to fit any of my current saws.
Thanks for your patience with my stupid questions. Lol

 

[Fish]

No, the 026 has the 0000 400 1300 coil, here is what the ms271 coil looks like.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Stihl-MS27...off-New-Saw-/202271264145?hash=item2f184e8d91

 

[RI Chevy]

OK. I didn't think so, but thought I'd ask.
Looks like the tank/handle may be the same as a MS261?

 

[Fish]

I'll check the sprocket cover for fit on a 026 here in a few.....

 

[Fish]

No, the tank/handle is totally different.

 

[RI Chevy]

I'll check the sprocket cover for fit on a 026 here in a few.....

TY sir. Clutch cover may fit 261.

 

[Fish]

 

[Matt Ellerbee]

We have a few at work. You know how county employees treat stuff... Lol. Not a bad saw tho. Ours have 18” .325 setups on them.

 

[Fish]

Mediacat says that it has the same cover as the ms311, 391

 

[RI Chevy]

Well.... I went ahead and bought this MS271. I am hoping that lots of parts cross over with a 261cm. I have to do more research, but I think the tank/handle, muffler, handle and maybe a few other parts switch over.
I pulled the muffler, piston is toast. I am hoping maybe the jug will be OK. Just curious if the bearings are OK.
Saw has good carb, coil, etc.

 

[paragonbuilder]

Well.... I went ahead and bought this MS271. I am hoping that lots of parts cross over with a 261cm. I have to do more research, but I think the tank/handle, muffler, handle and maybe a few other parts switch over.
I pulled the muffler, piston is toast. I am hoping maybe the jug will be OK. Just curious if the bearings are OK.
Saw has good carb, coil, etc.

Bearings will be fine. Jug you need to pull to check it.
261 is a pro saw, 271 farm saw. Likely nothing swaps over.

 

[nohoff]

tank and handle on MS 261/271/291 are the same

 

[David Young]

Piston according to this. Maybe carb or filter? Muffler?

 

[RI Chevy]

tank and handle on MS 261/271/291 are the same

Thank you sir. Is that all that crosses over as far as hard parts? I realize the rim, sprocket, etc is the same. I was hoping the muffler would cross over, but I see they are different.

 

[Dub11]

Jeff you did this all wrong!

You were supposed to get the 272 mkay.

 

[RI Chevy]

LOL. I may send this whole thing to Dallas. Either that, or I will keep parts for 261 and part out the rest.

 

[jakethesnake]

LOL. I may send this whole thing to Dallas. Either that, or I will keep parts for 261 and part out the rest.

Maybe a fun learning project. Reminds me I have a whole 346 that needs torn apart..

 

[RI Chevy]

Just not a fan of working on clamshell saws.
If I decide to keep it I will tare into it. Really learn fast. Lol

 

[Dub11]

Just not a fan of working on clamshell saws.
If I decide to keep it I will tare into it. Really learn fast. Lol

Don't be scared.