Makita DCS340 / PS340 bar change

[NotSoSmart]

Hello.

I've just purchased a used Makita DCS340 / PS340 from an auction. I only paid a small fee for it. After a quick cleanup its seems to start and run fine. I need a new bar chain and sprocket for it. The original sprocket/ drum says 3/8-6 on it.
Am I correct in thinking that a 3/8lp 1.3mm chain will be okay to run on it? I'm thinking of installing this oregan bar 160GPEA041 but undecided on chain type.

Sorry for the noob question, not had a lot to do with the maintenance side of chainsaws.

Also, is there a muffler mods worth doing on this budget CS?

Thank you
Dan

 

[Deleted member 149229]

The mount is an A041 and the chain is a 3/8 lp .050. You want an aggressive chain in Oregon then 91VXL. Never had one of the smaller Dolkita so I can’t comment on muffler mod.

 

[bigbadbob]

MM really wakes them up.
I also widened the ex port,, that helped also.
I do believe I tossed the BG also.
Was a hot dog saw after that.
Very well made saw.

 

[NotSoSmart]

The mount is an A041 and the chain is a 3/8 lp .050. You want an aggressive chain in Oregon then 91VXL. Never had one of the smaller Dolkita so I can’t comment on muffler mod.

Ok thanks. I just ordered the parts today including a new socket.

 

[NotSoSmart]

MM really wakes them up.
I also widened the ex port,, that helped also.
I do believe I tossed the BG also.
Was a hot dog saw after that.
Very well made saw.

Thanks. What's BG

 

[bigbadbob]

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