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I just picked up a ms 250 with and 18 in bar .325 pitch .063 gauge, what is the best bar to go with? I was looking to get a 20 inch bar and chain. is that to much for the saw?
18" is the longest "3005" small mount series that Stihl makes, which is what that saw is, unless I'm wrong.
It would pull it, but is a little beyond a 47cc saw's capability.
18" is as long as you want to go on that saw.
Yes, that is important, but not the only factor.I've always been under the assumption that max recommended bar length is based on the oiler's ability to keep the entire bar lubed. True, or no?
How is the conversion to LP done? Does the chain catcher need to be replaced?That saw really cuts good when converted to a 3/8" low profile B&C (Stihl Picco - PM). With LP it will probably almost keep up with a MS260. I would also recommend a 16" bar. I don't know what Stihl was thinking when it put an 0.325 16-18" bar on that saw. They must have been trying to sell more 260's!
Just need to get a 3/8 low pro ('Picco') spur sprocket/ clutch drum from a STIHL dealer.How is the conversion to LP done? Does the chain catcher need to be replaced?
I'm wanting to use the Oregon Power Sharp system that only works with 3/8 LP.
The MS 250 series saws (025, 230, etc.) use a small mount STIHL bar. MS260 series saws use the larger mount.As I recall, the 18" bar for the 025 and 250 is about the same length as a 16" bar for the 026 -- maybe one more drive link. You do not pick up 2".
That will get you a 6 tooth spur sprocket attached to a clutch drum. For similar $ a splined drum and picco 7 tooth rim is available.Just need to get a 3/8 low pro ('Picco') spur sprocket/ clutch drum from a STIHL dealer.
Philbert
OEM or ?That will get you a 6 tooth spur sprocket attached to a clutch drum. For similar $ a splined drum and picco 7 tooth rim is available.
Stihl offers 3/8 picco rim and sprocket kit as an option.OEM or ?
I have only used spur sprockets on the 021 / 025 / 250 series saws.
Thanks.
Philbert
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