026 worth $100?

[Stihlsmoking]

Thanks fellas. First time being this deep in a saw. Trying to learn as I go. Didn't realize the pins moved. I will try to get it apart Tuesday without pulling out the BFH. Wanting to get everything apart and cleaned up well. I have a small list started already. Would I be better off replacing the fuel line, impulse line, oil pump/driver, and intake boot? Aftermarket or OEM P&C? Rings?

OEM is better imho guess it depends what you want to spend ?

 

[drf256]

Meteor pistons work fine in a 44mm 026.

You can swap the lighter oem pin into the Meteor.

 

[stihl_head1982]

Thanks fellas. First time being this deep in a saw. Trying to learn as I go. Didn't realize the pins moved. I will try to get it apart Tuesday without pulling out the BFH. Wanting to get everything apart and cleaned up well. I have a small list started already. Would I be better off replacing the fuel line, impulse line, oil pump/driver, and intake boot? Aftermarket or OEM P&C? Rings?

If you're going through the saw count the fuel line, filter and impulse line as simply part of the process. As for the oil pump and driver -- it is unlikely that it will need replacing. The oil line however, may need replacing -- they can be a pain sometimes to remove from the case. (Last one I bought at my dealer cost $3.00 plus tax). I'd try to clean up the cylinder. Mastermind has a thread which shows a viable method -- works great! I'd put a Meteor piston in it. For the quality and price you can't beat it. I also use the thin gasket for the cylinder (Stihl Part #1118-029-2306). My recommendation is to replace the needle cage bearing as well with an OEM bearing. (Too much trouble with aftermarket needle cages at this point). Keep us posted on the progress.

 

[Dustin4185]

I was going to try to clean it up first and see where it goes. How does that oil line come out/off? It pushed through to the bar side, but I can't seem to get it through going the way it needs to without cutting the brass piece inside off.

 

[stihl_head1982]

I was going to try to clean it up first and see where it goes. How does that oil line come out/off? It pushed through to the bar side, but I can't seem to get it through going the way it needs to without cutting the brass piece inside off.

pull it out from the front by the brass piece.