ms261 tank/handle options.

[jk14]

Just picked up a clean ms261 that was dropped out of a tree and it snapped the rear handle off and split the tank. What are my options for a replacement?
I believe the ms271/291 tanks are the same other than the upper handle cover is black on the pro model. I just want to ask the pro's if this indeed the case before I snag one. Also if anyone has one that is fairly clean they are willing to sell let me know. Thanks

 

[Fifelaker]

I don't believe that they will fit. The 271/291 are clamshell saws and the 261 is a pro built.

 

[jk14]

I don't believe that they will fit. The 271/291 are clamshell saws and the 261 is a pro built.

Yeah I know they are clamshell and the ms261 is a pro saw. I thought I had read somewhere that they share the tank assy. Dealer wants $150 so....

Update just spoke with the stihlership and they confirmed the 261/271/291 do all share the same tank/handle part#

 

[RedFir Down]

Call Madsen's In Washington. They beat my local dealer by $50 the last stihl tank I bought.

 

[Jeff Mayea]

Are you still looking for the handle. I'm parting out an ms261 c

 

[jk14]

Are you still looking for the handle. I'm parting out an ms261 c

Welcome to the site. No I'm not still looking for a handle, this thread is well over 2 years old.

 

[Nwilborn]

Are you still looking for the handle. I'm parting out an ms261 c

Jeff. I could use the rear handle on an ms261. What do you want for it?