THIS STIHL 026 BOTTOM END IS FIGHTING ME!!

[@stevetheriault4164]

I HAD A BATTLE TODAY TRYING TO FIND AN AIRLEAK ON A BUDDYS 372XP 2 HOURS LATER SHE WAS FIXED WAS THE FUEL LINE BETWEEN THE TANK AND WHERE IT COMES THROUGH THE PLASTIC CARB BASE ,,HAD A LITTLE NICK IN IT SAW KEPT LEANING OUT AT FULL THROTTLE

[@larrybollinger7319]

Another job well done

[@curtisgriffith9825]

To know how to do something like this is really cool. To be able to do this and teach us the way you do, with your way of explaining it is absolutely awesome. Seriously. Thank you for the great video Tinman.

[@FiddleMaker63]

Temp differential is your friend. I always put the parts I want to shrink in the freezer. You can use a hot water boiling water from the microwave to warm things as well. Turn your heat gun down. As most of the paint strippers can get to 1000 degrees.

[@FiddleMaker63]

If I remember correctly the pins should be driven out with a punch when disassembling the case on 026. It been 25 years since I looked at the official Stihl service manual. Thanks Timman for showing the struggle is real.

[@MotoLife541]

I agree. Dry ice works great for bearings and cranks as well.

[@abelpot8511]

Hi Tinman, Usually I use a left over piece of steel round stock to heat by inner races. Choose a piece of round stock slightly larger then the inner race of the bearing. Heet the steel with a flame, when hot lay the bearing on top with only the inner race touching. This way the heat transfers in to the race without having to use direct heat on the bearing. Works great for me! Great vid again, always something to learn in every video. Keep on wrenching!

[@landondewitt8509]

I am at about the same stage as you in my 034 Super build with my daughter. I was able to repair the broken pin for the brake and did bearings. You are definitely going to finish first though, I can only do a little at a time with her. It's a lot of fun working on these old saws. Have a good one!

[@chrisgenever7002]

Case in the oven. Case bearing in the freezer 24hrs. Crank in freezer 24hrs and press the inside of the bearing if needed. Heating nylon even a little can cause the balls to slightly detent the race. It won't be noticeable but will reduce service life. I keep an old toaster oven and oven thermometer in the shop for this

[@henrybarker1159]

Well done I assemble some different stuff what I use is an electric fry pan they settle down after a bout 30 mins check with a IR thermometer other part goes in the deep freezer

[@Grayhawk1976]

Awesome job tinman 👍

[@Papas220Garage]

Thanks for leaving the hard parts in. I appreciate when the real life struggle is left in and not on the cutting room floor. Keep it real Friend.

[@MegaDirtyberty]

I just draw the bearings in..... I have made tools that enable me to draw the bearings into the cases and then draw the crank into the bearings. I fit the oil pump and let the bearing butt up against the oil pump. I have built many saws like that, saves heating and cooling, making sure the temperature is just right, you don't overheat the bearings, you don't need to measure where the bearing sits in it's pocket etc etc etc.

[@martyrutter3630]

You make those bearing installation look very easy. Good technique 👍👍

[@christalbott8446]

Thanks for a great video to watch on the 4th, happy independence day to all!

[@tdawg8605]

Never get tired of watching you do this... always awesome. TC Mahalo Tinman

[@Chainmale]

That's a good way to do the plastic cage bearings. Good tip!

[@Steve_K_MS660]

How’s it going, Great video as always. Have a happy safe 4th🇺🇸

[@brucenicov1224]

Looking forward to the next vid. Pretty cool to see how you reassemble the bottom end.

[@Lukedean-fl1lx]

Hi tinman , i hate flippy caps aswell ive spilt bar oil on myself many times , my last one i covered my left boot now its waterproof and a darker in colour 😂 , probably wont be long and the other will match, Cheers Luke

[@tinmanssaws]

I seem to dump bar oil onto my left leg often

[@kknows3512]

i only did it once, then I put the caps on after that.

[@jonathanhall136]

Well done Tinman, I think I would have been very close to throwing that across the workshop. 😂

[@KentuckyFriedFixes]

Thanks for an honest video. That's why i like this channel, you show the reality of working on something rather than a "magic edited to perfection" video. Keep on keeping it real. I'll be interested to watch the case seal installation for some tips and tricks. It seems like I always ruin at least one new seal every time. I don't work on saws very often so I'm not ashamed to admit that I must be doing something wrong.

[@thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849]

I so appreciate this teaching! Thank you for "keepin' it real!" There is a lot to be said for the struggle and the journey!👍💪

[@joshuahollingsworth3163]

I wanna try a compete build so bad. You make it look easy even when you’re having trouble. Thanks for all the great info man!!

[@aaronpowell4885]

The ones that go easy often make me second guess myself👍🏻

[@randymorris8371]

Thanks Tinman for taking the time to show us how you do things, I always learn something new!

[@brianking1138]

I am really enjoying the 026 build. Looking forward to the next episode .

[@NickTaylor-lm1lv]

This saw already has an attitude. Gonna be a spicy one in the wood

[@craighendrickson5012]

Get yourself a piece of half inch plate glass. 12×12 and you can get sticky sand paper and clean up those mating surfaces.

[@eldoge3955]

after watching you for a while i finally found the courage to split my first crankcase. its a ms200t and i plan on changing bearings.

[@user-ret-cde-ret]

Thanks again Tinman for a great video. When the weather cools down this fall I want to start the process for bringing two old 026 Stihls back into service. Your videos will be a great help to me!

[@robertblacksmith4355]

That's gonna be a great saw when your done!

[@garengtutorial8923]

Ikut menonton bos

[@vasnellen9158]

Interesting. I had to look-up who makes Stihl now. I was curious after seeing so many Vietnamese using one in videos. I wondered why the beat to hell and used up top handle models were $250 here in pawn shops. I will never be able to afford a Stihl. It is just as well now I see they are made all over the world with high end still being made in Germany.

[@thomasfrost6993]

Just had one of these given to me. This series will a great help. Thank you!!

[@coolestguyontheplanet723]

Compliments from me today 😊 Thank-you tin-man

[@aaronpowell4885]

👍🏻CG

[@mikahakkinen5651]

hi.why not put the both bearings first on the crank and then heat up the block.easier putting together.just wondering.

[@coolestguyontheplanet723]

Lost some bar oil on my leg a few times as well. 😢 I wasn't happy paying that much for a brand new saw with warranty and then wear bar oil

[@tjgrant3124]

i like loctite 515 anerobic flange sealant with the gasket, i won't dry until they are together and tight. shit is fantastic.

[@boblapalme77]

Always informative, Thanks

[@billhacks]

Another great video! What would be the longest bar that would be realistic on a 260?

[@Steve_K_MS660]

Stihl says 16”-20” I recommend sticking with .325 if you go with a 18” or 20”.

[@Witschor]

Good Job, that will be a nice one!

[@kurtsteele5587]

How's the Tinman and family

[@wrstew1272]

Curious about why you wouldn’t put some paint on the raw magnesium while it’s still easy? Bulk paint and a modelers brush to stop the rot? Seems like the best way to go….

[@chriscrusader5412]

Exciting. Wish I had some of your calm. I'm Irish so I think God may forgive my temper.

[@janfjeld-nielsen1515]

Dowel pins: WHY not let them just protude enough to Keep the gasket in place when mating the two halves? You should get them almost close without messing too much whith the dovels

[@larrywarner9314]

Now tinman I will pack those nylon caged bearings with assembly grease freeze the bearing for 4 to 8 hours then heat the case half until it hits 275 to 325 degrees and the bearing should fall in place and the grease should stop the nylon cage from getting hot

[@tinmanssaws]

That's a good trick.

[@timbrown2637]

Don't the dowel pins line up the case halves so the crank is centered?

[@chrisallen3741]

Is the plastic bearing always come as a plastic race

[@JohnBrunner-ym6qj]

Just a thought have you ever tried to put the crank in the freezer I’ve done that with other things when seating bearings I have not done a bottom end on a saw yet though

[@tinmanssaws]

Yep thay works except my freezer is across property so it would be warm befire I turned the camera back on.

[@janfjeld-nielsen1515]

Another comment: Hitting the crankshaft with a hammer, is the same AS hitting the ball races. That may har the bearings, or what?

[@jamiedalluge9472]

I have a carcass of a 260 I shlda sent ya

[@JohnBrunner-ym6qj]

I just read the message under mine lol someone else said that already sorry