266XP Build

[Adirondackstihl]

I got a roasted one that needs to be rebuilt from the bottom -> up.

 

[huskihl]

Easy saws to work on

 

[Adirondackstihl]

Easy saws to work on

I did a 268 for a logger buddy of mine 2 summers ago.
I assume they're in the same league?

 

[huskihl]

I think the 266 is generally an older design. The models and their years may overlap some, not sure. But mostly the same saw

 

[panteliss]

I did a 268 for a logger buddy of mine 2 summers ago.
I assume they're in the same league?

All husqvarnas from 61 242 262 266 272 to the nows 372 are made in about the same with small defernces for example diferent oilers

 

[Onan18]

All husqvarnas from 61 242 262 266 272 to the nows 372 are made in about the same with small defernces for example diferent oilers

Not quite, the chassis in question started life as the 162SE (48mm closed port), 61 (48mm open port), 66 (50mm open port), 266SE/XP (50mm closed port), 268XP (50mm closed port with revised intake), 268 Special (50mm open port), and 272XP (52mm closed port, essentially a factory "Big Bore" 268XP). The 154, 254, 257, and 262 were a different chassis all together, as was the 238, 42, 242XP, 246.

Joe

 

[panteliss]

Not quite, the chassis in question started life as the 162SE (48mm closed port), 61 (48mm open port), 66 (50mm open port), 266SE/XP (50mm closed port), 268XP (50mm closed port with revised intake), 268 Special (50mm open port), and 272XP (52mm closed port, essentially a factory "Big Bore" 268XP). The 154, 254, 257, and 262 were a different chassis all together, as was the 238, 42, 242XP, 246.

Joe

I dont speak for dimensions but how similar they look

 

[exSW]

I haven't found a surprises in mine yet.

 

[DSS]

You're gonna like that saw Jeremy. I think they're hotter out of the box than a 268.

 

[Adirondackstihl]

You're gonna like that saw Jeremy. I think they're hotter out of the box than a 268.

I needs to find a chetload of parts.
Gaskets, bearings, top end.....etc

 

[sunfish]

They are a very good saw.

 

[Adirondackstihl]

Anyone ever port one?
Don't hear much about em

 

[sunfish]

Anyone ever port one?
Don't hear much about em

The only one I've ever run belonged to Stumpy. It ran good stock and also at different levels of his grinding. Impressive it was and I don't think Stumpy ever blew it up. lol

 

[Adirondackstihl]

The only one I've ever run belonged to Stumpy. It ran good stock and also at different levels of his grinding. Impressive it was and I don't think Stumpy ever blew it up. lol

You ever see or hear from him anymore?
I see him on Facebook occasionally.

 

[Landmark]

My first saw was a 266. Ton of compression put of the box. Kind of over looked saw unfortunatly.

 

[Adirondackstihl]

What are my top end choices?

 

[DSS]

What are my top end choices?

Find a used jug and get a meteor. I pulled the gasket in mine and put a new Caber in...

 

[exSW]

I needs to find a chetload of parts.
Gaskets, bearings, top end.....etc

You ain't the only one although my jug is good. Truth is I could probably slap a ring in and go. But the thought makes me twitch.

 

[Onan18]

Bearings are 6202 C3, Gaskets and seals are all still available, your top end choices are limited to used, 61 (open port), or 272 (closed port) if staying OEM.

Joe

 

[sunfish]

You ever see or hear from him anymore?
I see him on Facebook occasionally.

Nope. Tried calling a couple times when he first disappeared and got nothing.