wislauson
New Member
Hi,
I've got an old Stihl FarmBoss MS290 that needs a new bar and chain. Before I order yet another incompatible part I'm hoping someone can verify whether or not I'm on the right path. The sprocket is for a 3/8 inch pitch; the bar that is still on the chain (18 inch) is a .050 gauge with 66 links. If I order a bar and chain set with the 3/8" pitch and .050 gauge does the number of links matter? That should fit on the sprocket on the chainsaw, yes? There are other runes and symbols on the sprocket but I'm thinking the only one that really matters for what I'm trying to do is the pitch and gauge but I seem to keep ordering parts that don't fit.
I've got an old Stihl FarmBoss MS290 that needs a new bar and chain. Before I order yet another incompatible part I'm hoping someone can verify whether or not I'm on the right path. The sprocket is for a 3/8 inch pitch; the bar that is still on the chain (18 inch) is a .050 gauge with 66 links. If I order a bar and chain set with the 3/8" pitch and .050 gauge does the number of links matter? That should fit on the sprocket on the chainsaw, yes? There are other runes and symbols on the sprocket but I'm thinking the only one that really matters for what I'm trying to do is the pitch and gauge but I seem to keep ordering parts that don't fit.