Looking for a MS261 Parts Saw

[Evan_WI]

I'm looking for a ms261 (recent version with Mtronic) that someone would be willing to sell as a "parts saw". Mine was backed over and the fuel tank, handlebar, and hand guard were broken. The cost of new parts from Stihl makes it not worth repairing. Thanks!

 

[Ascension]

You can find Chinese replacement parts here to tide you over until you find an OEM donor saw.

Stihl MS261 Chainsaw Parts

Stihl MS261 chainsaw parts include cylinder piston kits, ignition coils, air filters, carburetors, recoil starter, chain sprocket cover, muffler, handle bar, fuel tank, clutch drum, sprocket cover, flywheel, oil pump, gasket, worm gear, air filter cover, shroud, Annular buffer, chain adjuster...

m.huztl.net

 

[oldoakman]

Or try hlsproparts in florida.

 

[Evan_WI]

Thanks for the suggestions! Unfortunately, neither of these places carry the fuel tank for the MS261.

 

[Jonny]

I’m not sure how different the handle bar is between the 261 and the 026/260, but people have put full wrap (really 3/4 wrap) aftermarket handles for 044/046 to fit 026/260 before. Looks simple and I put one on my 036 which ain’t much bigger than the 026, just had to drill a new hole. Might have to cut a little off somewhere to fit the smaller saws. Probably cheaper than a stock OEM replacement too.

 

[Ascension]

I googled "ms261 fuel tank" and found many options for under $100.

 

[Evan_WI]

I googled "ms261 fuel tank" and found many options for under $100.

When you look closer the only ones available for less than the dealer price are used on ebay and have additional shipping prices. I did find the tank on boxstoreparts.com for half the dealer price.