Stihl 026 and MS260 have difference bar mounts?

[Adamam]

Hello!

 

Just fixing up a 260, and have various old bars from 026s around, but they don't fit!

 

Is this normal? The bar mount is the same as an 046 (although the old 20" bar from an 046 isn't quite the ticket for a 260!).

[SawTroll]

No, it isn't normal at all - something is wrong!

 

Are you sure the old bars are from 026s, and not 025s?

[Adamam]

Well!

 

That's weird!

 

Perhaps aliens or ghosts or something.

 

I did fix a really early 026 without an automatic/on/off oiler a while ago, maybe that had smaller mounts?

 

Hmmm.

 

The only Stihls (and thus Stihl bars) I've had in my workshop in the last year or so are 026/260 and an 046. Funny.

Edited December 28, 2013 by Adamam

[Rob D]

026 and 260 should have the same mount...

 

 

What is it about the bars the is causing them not to fit? Pics would be useful and any info written on the bars that don't fit...

 

 

 

[Adamam]

Well that's embarrassing!

 

I've just realised the old '026' bar is actually from a Makita! Doh! What remains of the paint looked Stihl grey, but is actually Makita...grey.

 

That explains it.

 

*getting my coat*

[hardtop110]

Adamam - did you see my comments regarding the replacement tank for my 260 on my thread? It fits a treat and seems to work well.