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MS241 C-M, B&C options
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earlthegoat2
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I’ve seen more .325 setups with .063 gauge chain. That is what I prefer but it doesn’t really matter. Just make sure your bar and chains gauge matches
Did they change and start putting rims on the 241 from factory? I've owned a few 241 (four of em, fifth is in route now) even bought one brand new when they first came out. They have all had a 6 tooth spur on them.
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To the O.P. that rim kit you showed is for a 025/250
Correct number for the 3/8 picco rim kit for a 241 is; 1143 007 1002,
.325 rim kit for 241 is; 1143 007 1003
I've ran 241's with both .325 and 3/8 picco..... yes picco may cut faster, but .325 will hold a edge longer.
Some may not like it, but I liked my 241 better with .325....YMMV
No, it's still going to be a 3005 bar, can't put a 3003 bar on a 241.
3005 bars come in either 3/8 picco or .325 .063 gauge...
KiwiBro
Mill 'em, nails be damned.
What he said.
>20": .325 (for chip clearance mainly), unless you want to tweak and experiment trying to get the most from PS
>18": .325 if mainly dirty otherwise PS
>16": .325 only if dirty, cruddy crap most often, otherwise PS
The edge retention has a lot to do with the depth gauges being a bit too low from the factory, and a somewhat aggressive grind. After the first sharpening durability is much improved, at least it was for me.
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Ryan'smilling
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I'd run a 16" 3/8 Picco bar and chain. Picco is AKA lo pro or low profile.
Also, you should know that Bailey's is not a Stihl dealer. If you order stihl parts from them, they go to the dealer, buy the parts for the same price you could have bought them for, then add their percentage and shipping and send them off. Much cheaper to buy from your local dealer, though it does sometimes pay to shop around. I needed the needle bearing update kit for my 036. Two dealers wanted 45, one place wanted shipping on top of that. Third place said $28.99.
Also, you should know that Bailey's is not a Stihl dealer. If you order stihl parts from them, they go to the dealer, buy the parts for the same price you could have bought them for, then add their percentage and shipping and send them off. Much cheaper to buy from your local dealer, though it does sometimes pay to shop around. I needed the needle bearing update kit for my 036. Two dealers wanted 45, one place wanted shipping on top of that. Third place said $28.99.
Overkill338
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Thank you for your info. But yes I was told it's coming with a rim drive. It's a 7t rim. This guy said the same thing https://www.arboristsite.com/community/threads/ms241c-14-picco-and-rim.301717/ .
Ill stick with then 3/8 Picco if it's faster. Sharpening is no big deal. I was under the impression .325 cut faster due to closer and more cutters. I'll make them throw in the PS chain. 16 or 18 fellas?
RS, is this it? #3623 https://m.stihlusa.com/products/chain-saws/saw-chains/rs/
Or is it the Picco PS3 with the safety links? https://m.stihlusa.com/products/chain-saws/saw-chains/ps3/
Then there is this one
http://www.baileysonline.com/Chains...in-Loop-63PS-55-Drive-Links-3617-005-0055.axd
Overkill338
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We got the needle bearings for the MS360 in a tune kit on ebay. https://m.ebay.com/itm/New-Air-Filt...228951?hash=item43e506ad97:g:Cw8AAOSw~bFWNkRE
Ryan'smilling
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Thanks, and nice try, but old 036s had a smaller (13mm?) OD needle bearing that needs to be updated to a 16mm OD bearing. It was a failure point for that model. BUT, you don't just need the bearing, you need a new clutch drum because the old one won't fit over a the new bearing. And, you need a new sprocket because the new drum has larger splines. So, the kit from Stihl is the way to go.
Also, just me, but I prefer OEM stuff for fuel and oil lines. Aftermarket stuff doesn't have the quality and I don't want to replace that stuff every year when it fails.
running the 3/8 picco on mine which is what it came with. 16" bar. my opinion is that running anything bigger/longer will detract from this saw. i run the the non-safety (yellow) chain on mine.
Overkill338
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Those parts saved the 360.
Overkill338
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running the 3/8 picco on mine which is what it came with. 16" bar. my opinion is that running anything bigger/longer will detract for this saw. i run the the non-safety (yellow) chain on mine.
Thank you Steve. I'm telling them to put that chain on it. If they don't I'll tell them I'll buy it somewhere else.
I bought 4-241s and every one came with a spur.
A 241 doesn't handle 325x8 very well at all, I've tried all this stuff with 241s a bunch of times...it does good with 7 pin on 325. But once the cut gets close to the length of the bar your using you get reminded it's only 42cc.
I like 62 drivers (18") of PS on mine stock or ported.
But 325x7 will work.
i checked when i went to my shop earlier to throw wood on the fire and my price was $19.49 per chain. my dealer does buy 2 get 1 free. i usually walk out with 3 chains for around $40 and change with tax.
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Thanks Ryan,
I think this is link to YouTube 241 review. Donyboy73, he pointed to rim sprocket. ?
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They don't come with that chain. You might be shopping for a dealer for a while.
As already said, don't ruin that saw with .325.
This is going to sound harsh, but you just need to buy a saw and run it. You're WAY over complicating everything.
yes that is correct Brad.. off the shelf mine had the same chain only in the green safety chain which my dealer swapped to the yellow chain at my request. sorry to confuse anyone.
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