Confused ms260 16" 67dl chain ???

[predator]

i,ve just got round to having a go dressing my chain up and confused as most the chains for sale use a 3/16 file but the chain i have on takes a 5/32 file better.Whats going on lol has it had wrong chain fitted as i got 3 new chains with it from ebay

 

is it righttorwrong ????? as the cutters are only small

[predator]

ps the chain is by the looks a nicky no name/ numbers but cuts fine no probbs etc

[RobRainford]

If your free Saturday feel free to come up and I can help you with it. It's most likely a .325 chain which takes the 3/16 (4.8mm) file. But I've never found it to be good to sharpen the cutters low with the stihl guide, takes the hook right out and leaves a crap edge for cutting with!

[Jonesie]

The chain should be a 325.063 67 DL and file 4.8mm - 3/16 file.

 

Hope this helps.

[Andy Collins]

BEat me to it Justin

[predator]

thanks lads that confirms my thoughts that the chains are wrong as it will only take a small 4.0 mm 0r 5/32 file from my 200t file kit 3/16 far too thick to use for dressing my 260 up

[GardenKit]

The trouble is, that if the cutters are too small for a 3/16 file but take a 5/32, then the chain is most likely a 3/8 low profile and therefore a different pitch. If this is the case, it wont match your sprockets. Please dont use it again till you are sure you have the right chain, you may cause damage to the saw, or yourself.

[predator]

i will when i have the moneys replace them etc i will re order 3 new chains and a 1 mtr pull starter cord as spares oh a oil cap for my ms 260 as it leaks chain oil thanks for the offer of help rob just not upto facing people at the moment etc

 

thanks gents i will send justin my order very soon etc i got troubles with my banks at the moment closing barclays opening a new acc with tsb etc its all a pain

[predator]

The trouble is, that if the cutters are too small for a 3/16 file but take a 5/32, then the chain is most likely a 3/8 low profile and therefore a different pitch. If this is the case, it wont match your sprockets. Please dont use it again till you are sure you have the right chain, you may cause damage to the saw, or yourself.

 

funny you,ve said that because i,ve had troubles with chain tension and its thrown one chain off thank goodness for the chain catcher eh!!

 

i wont/hav,nt used it off late but found the small file thing after deciding to re dress the chain up to get it ready for use etc thankyou for the good advice

 

every days a school day for me learning cheers

[morten]

The trouble is, that if the cutters are too small for a 3/16 file but take a 5/32, then the chain is most likely a 3/8 low profile and therefore a different pitch. If this is the case, it wont match your sprockets. Please dont use it again till you are sure you have the right chain, you may cause damage to the saw, or yourself.

 

Not only that, but I doubt that the drive link gauge matches the standard Stihl bar 1.6 mm. At least I have never seen a 3/8" LP chain with that drive link gauge. The widest 3/8" LP gauge is, I believe 1.3mm which would be VERY noticable, when placed in a 1.6mm groove - it would wiggle about a LOT.

 

I think you should have a serious look at the drive sprocket (pitch), chain (pitch/style and drive link gauge), bar (gauge and nose sprocket pitch). Only then will you be able to tell what fits with what, and avoid doing (further) damage to your equipment.

Edited April 28, 2012 by morten