Had my open face notch made, as I was making my bore cut in next to the hinge the tree just collapsed down on to my saw. turns out the side I choose to cut my notch was solid wood but the rest of the tree was hollow and rotted. I noticed as I was making my bore cut that it went in like butter and I said O darn just as the tree crushed my saw. Handle, left side case, and pull rope housing are broken, possibly more stuff when I tear into it.
Question is do I fix it or just buy a new saw? It sure was a handy size and always ran good. I see them on ebay for 500 with extra chains and two bars, Any suggestions.
Tear it apart and price out how much $ it will cost in parts and then figure out how much $ you want to put into it.
that sucks did that to my 038 some years back broke the top handle,recoil,and fuel tank. i fixed it but it was my grandads old saw so money didnt matter as much as saw. worst part of it was it had the aluminum gas tank and all i could get to replace it was a plastic one from a newer saw. if you can find used parts it shouldnt cost to much to fix :)
I would sit on my hands while trying to locate a cheap parts saw.
Don't know what the possibilities are in your area, but maybe a friendly dealer has one.
It happens. At least your not squashed. No parts available for you on Ebay.
Ow! As I get older it's easier for me to console myself about the equipment busted by noting that my body is intact.
Don't have a broken saw partly fixed that will make you sad whenever you look at it. If you liked it, just go get a new one. Save the broken one for parts it will come in handy & make things easy when stuff happens. If you wanted a different model, make lemonade and get what you want.
Fix it. As long as it's just plastic parts, handle, etc. If the case is broke, part it out.
Those are popular saws I would look for one with a bad cylinder and make one from two. Many tree removal co's have parts saw under the bench. Frank C.
A new 261 takes what, $600? I'm not sure what the differences are between them.
From what's been said ye olde 260 has became parts .Maybe the crankshaft,cylinder rod and piston if that much can be salvaged.
Maybe flea bay for an 026/260 with cooked cylinder or the dead pile from a friendly Stihl dealer .
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I fixed it, Or actually I sent it to a specialist in Oregon and he fixed it.
New left side engine case with new bearings and seals, starter assembly, clutch and all the chain break parts, sprocket and clutch drum, air cleaner and air cleaner cover with weather guard, top cover and wrap handle, new carburetor with dual adjustments, tuned and ready to cut.
When I got it back I put the chain and bar on and went right to work with it and It starts, runs and cuts better then it ever did before.
I really found a great guy and he really knows his way around an MS 260
(https://forestryforum.com/gallery/albums/userpics/35456/MS_260_PRO.jpg)
Thank you John Tipton in Lake Oswego Oregon.
Glad to hear it! Does he do porting work too do ya know?
Had a tree do something similiar to me couple weeks ago with my 590. Lucky just broke the front handle and bent one of the dogs. Had the ground not been so muddy it probably would have been worse. Rear handle was sunk plum to the hilt. Did have to clean mud from everywhere.
Was it all OEM parts or AM? Looks like a good job on the rebuild. 8)
Quote from: JohnG28 on July 10, 2015, 10:15:10 AM
Was it all OEM parts or AM? Looks like a goof job on the rebuild. 8)
All OEM, I wont have it any other way. The left side case was from an 026 so as you can see by the picture, it has the good old screw in oil tank cap.
Nice, I didn't catch the oil cap. Fixed above post a :Dlso!
So how's she runnin?
I don't impress easily about some things .
Mechanical stuff, cars, air conditioners, mowers, tractors, ect.... ect....
They wear out and need an occasional repair or maintenance .
We just expect and take for granted that some one some where can make it right again,
I grew up a farmer and learned at a young age that you have to learn to do as much of your own repairs as you can or at least try. I am 100% confident I could have done this myself but choose to just let someone who specializes in these just do it and get it done.
He had all the parts on hand and I got the saw back in five days, He only had it one day, turned it right around, and sent it back. I would have had to wait longer then that for the parts to get here.
So long story short 4x4American, I have used it several times since it was fixed and it's truly better then it ever was.
I am impressed with what he did and how fast I got it back.
Up north here Stihl Canada sold more 026/260's then any other model over the years. Very dependable poplar saw.
Is anybody familiar with or have contact info for John Tipton that the OP mentioned as doing the repair?
Quote from: Lorenzo on June 20, 2015, 04:24:06 PM
Had my open face notch made, as I was making my bore cut in next to the hinge the tree just collapsed down on to my saw. turns out the side I choose to cut my notch was solid wood but the rest of the tree was hollow and rotted. I noticed as I was making my bore cut that it went in like butter and I said O darn just as the tree crushed my saw. Handle, left side case, and pull rope housing are broken, possibly more stuff when I tear into it.
Question is do I fix it or just buy a new saw? It sure was a handy size and always ran good. I see them on ebay for 500 with extra chains and two bars, Any suggestions.
Sometimes pays to smack the tree with the back of an axe and listen, but to late for that sort of advice.
Always nice to see happy endings. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Quote from: jd-ford-hd on July 11, 2016, 01:04:31 PM
Is anybody familiar with or have contact info for John Tipton that the OP mentioned as doing the repair?
His number is 503-332-6803
Quote from: Lorenzo on August 01, 2016, 11:39:44 AM
Quote from: jd-ford-hd on July 11, 2016, 01:04:31 PM
Is anybody familiar with or have contact info for John Tipton that the OP mentioned as doing the repair?
His number is XXX-XXX-XXXX
I would suggest not posting someone's phone number in a public forum without their permission. Maybe it's OK with him and he appreciates the publicity, but it would be a courtesy to ask first.
Thank your lucky stars if you are not busted.
Then go buy a new saw and stay in business.
Worry about fixing the old saw later when you have slack in your work schedule.
I remember buying a new Husky a few years ago. It easily paid for itself the first day on the hill.
Quote from: John Mc on August 02, 2016, 07:31:03 AM
Quote from: Lorenzo on August 01, 2016, 11:39:44 AM
Quote from: jd-ford-hd on July 11, 2016, 01:04:31 PM
Is anybody familiar with or have contact info for John Tipton that the OP mentioned as doing the repair?
His number is XXX-XXX-XXXX
I would suggest not posting someone's phone number in a public forum without their permission. Maybe it's OK with him and he appreciates the publicity, but it would be a courtesy to ask first.
I did, don't concern yourself with it.
Lorenzo, how's the saw still running? Has anyone else had any dealings with repairs from Tipton? Thx