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    Clifford Peebles
    Just finished tuning up & repairing 2 older (late...
    Parts Question posted April 28, 2017 by Clifford Peebles 
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    Just finished tuning up & repairing 2 older (late 80's?) Husqvarna 268XP. One has the 18" chain that came with it, the other a new 20" bar and chain. These were siting for years and I got them in a trade so I don't know much about them.
    I would like to get a couple of carrying cases for them, but I have no idea what they will fit in. The manual and parts list is no longer offered on the website. I am guessing they would fit in the classic with the rounded edges, but not sure. I can keep them in the back and trial and error method each time I see one at a shop, or order online and hope,
    Just thinking that someone has already figured this out. Let me know.
    Thanks!
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    • Eugene Rounds

      The part IPLs are not a problem. Just search /images/us/support/manuals-downloads/

      using "IPL, 268".

      As for the case with being a 67cc saw probably will need the case that fits the 570 but the one for 450 might fit it.

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    • Clifford Peebles

      Thanks for the link. Seems like they are pretty sturdy saws.

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    • Clifford Peebles

      I ended up getting both the Powerbox and the classic. Powerbox fits it a little better with more room, but because of shipping delays from Amazon & FedEx, I ended up getting an extra classic case for free.

      I want yo get a new chain for the 18", do all Husqvarnas use the same chains?

       

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      • Eugene Rounds

        No they do not. Your current setup should noted the bar's tail. It can be 3/8 LP, .325 or 3/8 Std. but likely with the 268 it is either .325 or 3/8 Std. Then there is the different gauges like .050 or .058. On top some bars use number of drive links. As noted this info is usually on the bar.

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        • Clifford Peebles

          It looks like it is 3/8 & 0.058. Using a chart I found on jackssmallengines.com, it appears that it's actually an 16 inch. I never did measure the length, just thought if was 18 by eyeballing it.

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    • Clifford Peebles

      Okay, thanks.

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