WANTED Stihl 026 air filter cover or 260 cover set

[Freak007]

Looking for the "new" style Stihl 026 filter cover; flat top with the oval knob, for use with the larger air filter and compensating carb. Part number 1121 140 1904

I believe the "casting number" is 1121 141 1010

I could also use a 260 cover, but all of them I have seen have a small bump on top that doesn't quite match the 026 top cover. I would be interested in a 260 cover set, preferably with the decomp plug

I don't need anything super nice, the saw is a work saw. Just something decent and functional.

Thanks!

 

[redneckhillbilly]

did you ever find these parts, I will probably be buying an 026 tomorrow that is missing the filter cover. 15 minutes of research on an air filter cover for these saws has me confused and it seems only the 260 is available new.

 

[Freak007]

did you ever find these parts, I will probably be buying an 026 tomorrow that is missing the filter cover. 15 minutes of research on an air filter cover for these saws has me confused and it seems only the 260 is available new.

No, I didn't I wound up using a 260 cover while I continue my search...

The 026 used 2 different air filter covers, depending on which air filter it used. The older models with the small filter used a round knob and threaded in place to hold the cover on. The newer models used a larger air filter and an oval knob that turned 1/4 turn and locked in place.

You can use a 260 cover with the large filter, but there are a few other things that need changed as well to make it work... and the "body lines" don't line up perfectly.

 

[Freak007]

did you ever find these parts, I will probably be buying an 026 tomorrow that is missing the filter cover. 15 minutes of research on an air filter cover for these saws has me confused and it seems only the 260 is available new.

Old style 026 cover on the left, 260 cover on the right. The new style 026 filter will be flat on top, but uses the 260 style latch.




Old style 026 air filter on the left, new style 026/260 filter on the right. The new style seems to flow better, and may be worth a little power, if properly tuned.




260 cover on an 026. It functions, but doesn't match the engine cover shape.

 

[redneckhillbilly]

Thanks for the explanation, heres a pic of the saw, im looking to replace the air filter and get a cover for it, i did notice the extra hole in the rear of the 260 air filter, does the new style 026/260 on the right of you pic have the additional hole in the rear of it?

im thinking I need old style filter and cover as well for this saw