Stihl 026 fuel problem

Around $5 if I remember right?

 

2 different fuel lines exist. Do you have the straight version or the larger one shaped like an “S”?

 

There are actually 3 different fuel lines, one is NLA. It is on the early 026's iirc. it has a smaller grommet, I have had to drill the hole in 2 tanks bigger to make the newer line fit.

 

I ended up putting in the straight version.

 

New fuel line and filter. Also rebuilt the carb. Went to start it for the first time with rebuilt carb n she started first pull on full choke. Ran for less than 10 seconds when I tried putting it on half choke it died. Would not start after that. Any ideas?

 

Probably carb rebuild didn't work. Did you pull welch plug and clean 3-4 tiny holes underneath? I'd just get an AM carb.

 

Forgive my ignorance. Welch plug?

 

metering side - lever/needle. An alum disk (~3/8" diam) that you pry out and clean out holes underneath. You gotta have a new one that fits to lightly tap back in.

 

Thanks for the info. I think at this point I may just order a brand new carb off eBay. Suggestions? Are any of the carbs that are listed for the 026/260 gonna work?

 

As huskihl posted, Definitive Dave has good ones. but he's out of stock. Look for WT-194 clone that is fully adjustable.