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Thread: Switching MS260 over to 3/8" from .325

  1. 12-09-2006, 01:56 PM #1
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    Switching MS260 over to 3/8" from .325

    My MS260 is currently using .325 .050 setup. However, I have a 20" 3/8 .050 oregon bar that I bought for my MS660 and would like to be able to use this on the 260. I have 72 link chains for it.

    So the question is what is the correct rim sprocket to get for the MS260.

    Looking in the IPL there are multiple rims available and what I need to know is what is the correct one to use my 20" inch 3/8" .050 72 link bar and chain with?

    I am guessing that it is the 7 tooth 3/8" one but anyone know for sure?
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    Quote Originally Posted by MikeInParadise
    I am guessing that it is the 7 tooth 3/8" one but anyone know for sure?
    You are correct.
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  3. 12-09-2006, 02:16 PM #3
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    Me too

    I went to my local stihl shop today to try to swap them for the same reason. You want to put a heavier chain on you 260. I want my 260 chain to be the same chain size as my 036 they couldn't find a rim that would fit. Another ? What are the diffences between the 026 and the 260, The 026 ran a 3/8 chain but the sprocket is a differnt P # when using a .325 chan on the 2 saws what part # rim sprocket do I need to do this
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    Stihl 260P I want to put a full size 3/8 chain on this please help
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    Quote Originally Posted by mrk585
    I went to my local stihl shop today to try to swap them for the same reason. You want to put a heavier chain on you 260. I want my 260 chain to be the same chain size as my 036 they couldn't find a rim that would fit. Another ? What are the diffences between the 026 and the 260, The 026 ran a 3/8 chain but the sprocket is a differnt P # when using a .325 chan on the 2 saws what part # rim sprocket do I need to do this
    I think this is what you wan't.

    part number 0000 642 1231 1 Rim sprocket 3/8" 7T
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  5. 12-09-2006, 02:34 PM #5
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    Small ID

    My shop had one that had a "large ID" I would say around a 3/4 to 7/ 8 with more splines that what my saw has my say has about a 1/2 ID with about 7- 9 splines.
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    Stihl 260P I want to put a full size 3/8 chain on this please help
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    Quote Originally Posted by mrk585
    My shop had one that had a "large ID" I would say around a 3/4 to 7/ 8 with more splines that what my saw has my say has about a 1/2 ID with about 7- 9 splines.
    Yes their is a few different ID sizes for different size saws
    the one on the left fits the 026,260 the right fits the 361.

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    Unless your 026/260 is ported, you WILL switch back to .325, I'd bet money on this.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sedanman
    Unless your 026/260 is ported, you WILL switch back to .325, I'd bet money on this.
    Why?
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  9. 12-09-2006, 09:05 PM #9
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    I use 3/8 on my muffler modded adjustable carb 026 just fine but I mostly limb and don't cut wood over 12 inch in diameter very often.
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    In my experience the 026 lacks the power to pull 3/8" chain. It will be too easy to bog the motor with 3/8". If the saw is ported then there is enough power.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sedanman
    In my experience the 026 lacks the power to pull 3/8" chain. It will be too easy to bog the motor with 3/8". If the saw is ported then there is enough power.
    I had that problem too before I learned how to put a good edge on a chain.

    Just kidding Sedan. The 026 certainly is not over powered.
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    I have tried the .325 but like the .375 better on my 026 W/16" BC
    And if you already have the B/C, a new Stihl rim sprocket here is
    less than $5 with tax so it won't cost you much to find out if you
    like it or not. and if you don't like it you can send me the rim
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    Quote Originally Posted by sedanman
    Unless your 026/260 is ported, you WILL switch back to .325, I'd bet money on this.
    Actually I wasn't planning on switching over completely as I have too many .325 bars and chains and for the majority of what I do the 16" suits me just fine.

    However there are times that it would be nice to use the 20" on the MS260 and seeing as I already have it and it is just the cost of a sprocket to use it, it makes sense to me to have it in my kit with me so I can use when needed! .
    The thing you have to remember about opinions is that we all have them and we all don't agree and we all can't be right!

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    Quote Originally Posted by sedanman
    Unless your 026/260 is ported, you WILL switch back to .325, I'd bet money on this.
    I wouldn't bet money on it, there are too many idiots here, but I agree with you that a stock 026 can't pull a 3/8s chain very well, not to mention the marshmellow like suspenion can't take one more gram of weight.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike Maas
    Not to mention the marshmellow like suspenion can't take one more gram of weight.

    BUT THEN.........THAT IS JUST ME!!!

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