Hey all,
First of all, this is a great site! I've found tons of useful information, but still have a few questions and would greatly appreciate any insight the community may have.
I just found a good deal on a Stihl MS290 and pulled the trigger. Only when I got home did I realize that it has a 3/8" .050 bar (Stihl PN 3003 008 8921) and chain with a 7 tooth drive sprocket.
I'd like to get a 16" bar, but want to be able to interchange with the current 20" bar. I wouldn't mind going back to .325" but it seems like a different drive sprocket would be needed for this? Can anyone provide some insight into what my options are here? Am I missing anything? Again, I appreciate any thoughts here!
First of all, this is a great site! I've found tons of useful information, but still have a few questions and would greatly appreciate any insight the community may have.
I just found a good deal on a Stihl MS290 and pulled the trigger. Only when I got home did I realize that it has a 3/8" .050 bar (Stihl PN 3003 008 8921) and chain with a 7 tooth drive sprocket.
I'd like to get a 16" bar, but want to be able to interchange with the current 20" bar. I wouldn't mind going back to .325" but it seems like a different drive sprocket would be needed for this? Can anyone provide some insight into what my options are here? Am I missing anything? Again, I appreciate any thoughts here!