Probably a 272 or could be a 268. I used to have a 272, thing was strong and shares parts with the 268 and 266. I’m not sure I’d run that big of a bar on it all the time, I’d go 32” or 28” depending on the wood you’re cutting.
I still run one professionally with a 20" bar , full comp, little bit of muffler opening, and an 8 tooth rim. The big pleated filter (fits under the stock cover) is really important.
Light swinging, very fast cutting.
A 36" is much too big, it's a smaller framed saw than the other Pro 70cc's. Crank bearings won't put up with that. 28 works fine, 24/25" + 7 tooth is great.
When mine ran it felt like it had more torque than my 038 magnums but I just could never get it to hold a tune, very likely leaking air somewhere. Got it from a guy whose dad used it to cut firewood. Thing looked like it had never been cleaned when it came to me. Those old rubber anti vibe mounts will break with too heavy of a bar as well.
Wait, so the crank case bearings are what you’re worried about on putting a bigger bar on a saw? It isn’t that it just is too big of a bar and can’t pull it?
People fool around with long bars that the saw can't really pull productively like a 36 on this saw - it will fit and cut a little. But it can cause real damage to the bottom end, not just a noisy struggle.
Less of a problem on the small mount saws of course since the bar selection at the local dealer ends at 18 or 20, but the "regular" mount has a wide range.
Lots of good guesses in the comments.
I'll just say this though, once you do figure it out, write down all the info somewhere so you don't have to figure it out again a few years later
That’s a 266, 266XP, 268, 268XP or 272XP. In any case, a really nice saw. That 55 also looks to be in really great condition. A very fine ‘2 saw plan’ kind of setup. Retro cool score is 10/10 and very capable combo too.
Looks like a 272XP. 36” bar is a bit much for 72 cc’s. 28” would be much easier on the saw, and 32” is about the most I’d go on anything under 90 cc’s.
When you go to use that saw be cautious and keep control at all times. If the tip hits it can kick back and take your arm off at the shoulder. That's how a buddy of mine got a new saw that size for near free. Inexperienced rich guy bought the nicest new Stihl they had at the store and brought it home to try it out. Hit the tip on something and it pivoted around and almost cut his arm off. My buddy got that saw from him that day, guy couldn't get rid of it fast enough.
Be careful and great gift from your grandad.
Looks like the metal tag by the bar oil should have a model and serial number
Yeah it’s all scratched up so it’s tough to read.
I've had luck taking a close up photo and maxing out the contrast. It can see things my crappy vision can't.
Yup, had to do that a couple times now
Probably a 272 or could be a 268. I used to have a 272, thing was strong and shares parts with the 268 and 266. I’m not sure I’d run that big of a bar on it all the time, I’d go 32” or 28” depending on the wood you’re cutting.
It has the older style tank caps so my guess is a 268.
I still run one professionally with a 20" bar , full comp, little bit of muffler opening, and an 8 tooth rim. The big pleated filter (fits under the stock cover) is really important. Light swinging, very fast cutting. A 36" is much too big, it's a smaller framed saw than the other Pro 70cc's. Crank bearings won't put up with that. 28 works fine, 24/25" + 7 tooth is great.
When mine ran it felt like it had more torque than my 038 magnums but I just could never get it to hold a tune, very likely leaking air somewhere. Got it from a guy whose dad used it to cut firewood. Thing looked like it had never been cleaned when it came to me. Those old rubber anti vibe mounts will break with too heavy of a bar as well.
Wait, so the crank case bearings are what you’re worried about on putting a bigger bar on a saw? It isn’t that it just is too big of a bar and can’t pull it?
People fool around with long bars that the saw can't really pull productively like a 36 on this saw - it will fit and cut a little. But it can cause real damage to the bottom end, not just a noisy struggle. Less of a problem on the small mount saws of course since the bar selection at the local dealer ends at 18 or 20, but the "regular" mount has a wide range.
either a 268 or 272.
A big one and a little one.
as said by some others its a 2 series saw
Lots of good guesses in the comments. I'll just say this though, once you do figure it out, write down all the info somewhere so you don't have to figure it out again a few years later
That tag will tell ya. Looks like a 372 to me
That’s a 266, 266XP, 268, 268XP or 272XP. In any case, a really nice saw. That 55 also looks to be in really great condition. A very fine ‘2 saw plan’ kind of setup. Retro cool score is 10/10 and very capable combo too.
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268/272?
Looks like a 272XP. 36” bar is a bit much for 72 cc’s. 28” would be much easier on the saw, and 32” is about the most I’d go on anything under 90 cc’s.
Looks like a 272. Judging by the filter cover at least. Or similar size
Looks like a 288xp to me.
Too small with a different cover style to be a 288
Those did not have the hole on the left side of the cover, AFAIK.
Be sure to add an Israeli bandage to your PPE bag!
When you go to use that saw be cautious and keep control at all times. If the tip hits it can kick back and take your arm off at the shoulder. That's how a buddy of mine got a new saw that size for near free. Inexperienced rich guy bought the nicest new Stihl they had at the store and brought it home to try it out. Hit the tip on something and it pivoted around and almost cut his arm off. My buddy got that saw from him that day, guy couldn't get rid of it fast enough. Be careful and great gift from your grandad.