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Well I have tried to use a bar roller to tighten the bar gap and then use a file with guide to file and square up the bar rails. Now i'm thinking maybe to hand file the outer rail edges and remove any super sharp areas along it. What I have done so far doesn't seem to help because for some reason when cutting the bar starts to smoke (likely from oil burning off of it) after a little while. I've seen there is oil splattered off the tip of the bar too so it's oiling. I decided to flip the bar as I normally do every so often and when the other side is upward it doesn't smoke yet. From what I see and experience when using the saw it is cutting straight and not to an angle. The bar is original OEM Stihl and it's mostly paint free now from use. I'm most likely not filing it down correctly because it seems to still have plenty of depth left. Maybe the bar now has a valley in the middle or something on the afflicted side, which is causing this to happen now. I'm just simply not experienced in correcting bar issues.

Just found this option with a Tsumara bar and semi chisel chain (they are out of Archer bar's on this package): 16" Archer Bar Chain Combo .325-063-67DL fits Stihl 024 028 029 MS290 MS291 WWW.EBAY.COM This combo fits Stihl models 026, 028, 029, 030, 034, 036, MS290, MS291, MS360 plus more. Replaces OEM guide bar...

The first link I sent doesn't look right, I agree. I need a 325-050-67DL type bar or chain bar combo. The sprocket is in good shape. I'm not sure how to best try to contact Rob D at chainsaws though. I've had another thought about how dirty some of the brush and dead shrub oaks are, there's all sand soil there. So now I am wondering if semi-chisel would be a better option for this by far instead of the full chisel which i've been using? Either way I have spotted this Archer combo on ebay and it looks decent because I can hopefully use up all the extra chains I have too. 16" Guide Bar 325-050-67DL fits Stihl 028, 029, MS260 MS290, MS291 WITH CHAIN!! WWW.EBAY.COM This is an Archer 16"professional laminated sprocket nose guide bar that fits Stihl models 024, 026, 028, 029, 030, 034... And then The Dukes has a combo available the is interesting also. THE DUKE'S BAR AND FULL CHISEL HARD CHROME CHAIN COMBO WWW.EBAY.COM First confirm your machine for bar mount pattern, then confirm chain pitch. THE MOUNT AND THE CHAIN SPECIFICATIONS... Holzfforma chain and combo kit too: USA 16Inch .325" .063" 67DL Holzfforma Guide Bar & Saw Chain For Stihl Chainsaws WWW.EBAY.COM Compatible with Stihl 024 026 028 029 030 031 032 034 036 039 040 041 042 044 045 046 048 056 064 066 MS290... What are your thoughts about these options? -Greatest Hopes!😃

Hi, I have an Stihl 026 PRO that needs a bar replacement. The OEM bar starts smoking when used a bit, I've tried pinching it as well as filing it. I flipped it and it works without smoking it needs to be replaced. The saw is far away and I do not have a picture of the OEM bar or numbers right now. The bar is 16 inch and I am using Oregon chain (bought 3 when I bought the saw new) think it is .325 pitch and 67 drive links. I believe I wrote this down back when I was at the remote location where the saw is. I found some Holzforma options and also Archer. Is this a decent option? Holzfforma 16inch Guide Bar & Saw Chain .325" .050" 66DL For Husqvarna Chainsaw WWW.EBAY.COM 16" Guide Bar & Saw Chain Combo. 325". 050" 66DL Compatible With Husqvarna 36 41 50 51 55 336 340 345 350 351 353... I would like to get your thoughts on this. There is no mail service at the remote location. -Regards

The saw is running again after I installed the kit. I remember a bit of a nightmare with a C clip for the roller pin. After the break in period it started to run lean a bit for some reason. I was turning the highspeed carb adjustment counterclockwise, it seemed to help then not after a bit. I think I figured out that in order to make the saw run richer to turn the highspeed adjustment clockwise in very small increments and test afterwards. I'm so grateful to have it running again this past summer.😬 Thank you again for your comments and help. It helped make things easier.

I thank you for your reply to my message, I did not see a comment in my email. Compression was low at 90 psi, pulling over multiple times. I removed the muffler front. I saw scuffing and some lines on the piston. Then I proceeded to remove the head. The piston, rings and head had *failed*. The Stihl dealer wanted 248.00 U.S.D for a head kit. I bought this kit > Big Bore Cylinder Piston Kit For Stihl 026 MS260 026PRO Chainsaw 44.7mm -Nikasil WWW.EBAY.COM Feature: Nikasil Plated. 1 x Cylinder Piston Kit, 1 x Gasket Set (3pcs), 1 x Oil Seal Set (2pcs), 1 x Needle Bearing, 1 x Spark... from ebay. I did not use the kits Crankseals or the new bearing (not as long as OEM). I did use the piston, piston pin, clips and head from the kit. I put some wd-40 on the original crank and rod bearings. It was a bit difficult to complete this but I got everything back together correctly. The saw starts and runs now. 1. Do I need to break the new piston in somehow? 2. What caused the failure? I always have mixed the gas correctly. 3. Recently been using Penzoil 2 stroke marine mixing oil with the saws fuel. Is this ok? I have a 2-stroke 4 wheeler I use this oil with also. 4. What other information is good that I know? @spudulike, I thank you for your help with the parts manual and service manual.

Hi, I have a Stihl 026 PRO saw bought new by myself. I am looking for a service manual and a parts list if possible (I have the user manual). These are important as my starting point. The saw died on me suddenly during a cut when running well. The saw has spark and fuel and 130 PSI of compression when pulled over 3 times. The saw will not start so I am thinking that there is a possible piston/ring issue. I believe I should pull off the head next. -Greatest Hopes