The serial number of one I know was built prior to its purchase on Nov 2, 1990 is 22248322. Since this one is 8 and yours is 9 digits, I'd say yours is considerably later. I also have 026's with the serial numbers 228874912 and 241159621 one being metal tag and the latter being plastic tag. That new 026 cost $378.50 out the door with an 18' bar and a free case. I still use it.
Stihl 026 Spark Plug Gap
That was a lot of money for a 50cc saw 25 plus years ago but a very inexpensive saw per piece of wood cut. A quality purchase will often prove to be a better value in the long run.
That comes out to less than $15 per year of ownership and it does what it needs to do whenever I need it.
This question has been asked sooooo many times.I just don't get it unless.it's a real antique or something-Maybe a dealer will see who the warranty was issued to.but they're under NO obligation to do so.Bottom line.(unless antique) what difference does it make.?? Click to expand.nmurph, if you see this, I have one more question. Is the 'x' in your example a tenth digit, or did you mean it to indicate the '1' in '162' in that serial #? My serial is 226 097 357, which would be after 162 154 676, but if you meant a tenth digit, mine would be before 2162 154 676 (if your above example were say made in the US and the 'x' was a '2'). Am I being as clear as mud?I need to order a piston, is why I am so interested.
I don't have a micrometer to measure the old one.