3/8 LP With a sharp chain and minor mod it does great on mine.....
Stihl PMN cuts like a wild :censored: but doesn't take much to break cutters off...
Andy did Stihl come up with a better PMN chain??
Another MS180 Muffler and Carb Mod
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3/8 LP With a sharp chain and minor mod it does great on mine.....
Stihl PMN cuts like a wild :censored: but doesn't take much to break cutters off...
Andy did Stihl come up with a better PMN chain??
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3/8 low pro
Is that a Stihl chain? I've got a copy of the January 2007 Bar & Chain Catalog. Just trying to learn my options here.
I run N1C Carlton.........3/8 .050 LP
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N4C 3/8 .043 in place of PMN
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N4C 3/8 .043 in place of PMN
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Here's some more info for those of you that are interested. LINK
I just got back from the dealer. PMMC3 is the only 3/8 Picco .043 they offer now. It's a safety chain. What's up with that. Basic on what I've seen, I'd much rather have the PMN. Perhaps I should try ordering a loop of PMN anyway.
Mitymouse
ArboristSite Operative
Brad,
I have run both 61pmn and 61pmmc3 and I didn't really notice any difference. And yest they are both safety chains. If you want I have a loop of 34 lp from baileys that I can send you to try out.
I have run both 61pmn and 61pmmc3 and I didn't really notice any difference. And yest they are both safety chains. If you want I have a loop of 34 lp from baileys that I can send you to try out.
You're too late
I ordered a loop this morning along with a couple other things. Thanks for the offer though.sawinredneck
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Brad, run that sucker until the bar is worn out, then get the .050 bar! There are more options for chain in that size!
Sounds like a plan.
SectorB
ArboristSite Lurker
HI
I am new to this forum but have been lurking for awhile. I have a new 180(may 08) that I was thinking of doing the muffler mod to. What else needs to be done to it once the muffler is opened up. I don't think I am going to swap out carbs. I bought a new muffler for $1, an ebay score, and this would be the sacrificial lamb. Thanks for the info.
I am new to this forum but have been lurking for awhile. I have a new 180(may 08) that I was thinking of doing the muffler mod to. What else needs to be done to it once the muffler is opened up. I don't think I am going to swap out carbs. I bought a new muffler for $1, an ebay score, and this would be the sacrificial lamb. Thanks for the info.
Modding the muffler will make the saw run leaner. You need to give it more fuel at WOT. The carb on the saw is not adjustable. You can use a Walbro WT-325A. It's still has a fixed H jet but is a hair richer on the top end. That's what I had on mine. It's a direct replacement and can be bought for $10 + shipping from a guy on eBay.
Lakeside53
Stihl Wrenching
a lot easier to just replace the H jet..
BTw.. it's NOT a direct replacement. it just happens to fit... mostly.
BTw.. it's NOT a direct replacement. it just happens to fit... mostly.
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The WT215 fit exactly as the original Zama, linkage and all. The only mod required where holes in the plastic to gain access to the L needle and idle screw.
Re-jetting the Zama was mentioned in the other thread. The carb is aweful easy to get off and could be dialed in if you had a couple larger jet sizes. It was said that the MS180 comes with a .45 jet and a .48 should be like a 1132 121 5600 or a 1123 121 5630. I think I'd go this route before I'd go with the WT215. It's still unadjustable, so you might as well jet the carb you have.
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Brad I think I might have a spare P/C for a 180 .....
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Lakeside53
Stihl Wrenching
You don't need to even take the carb off - just undo the nuts and remove the filter box, slide back a tad, and unscrew the metering cover. I do this often to replace the dried-out or gummed-up diaphragm, and to clean out the main jet.
Jets are available in 0.1mm increments. 0.48 might be a bit big.
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Lakeside53
Stihl Wrenching
