MS 361 chain size

[Mr Ming]

Now then, my MS361 is need of a new bar and chain, I'm currently running a 16" 3/8 bar, but one of the men I work with is trying to convince me to run it on a .235 chain with a 9 tooth sprockets, I was just wondering if anyone else runs their 361 on .325?

[Steve Bullman]

i run a 341 with .325 chain and 9 tooth sprocket..it totally transforms the saw. you wont regret it

[Cut4fun]

If your running a 7T 3/8 on there now. Just move up to a 8T 3/8 sprocket. Same as moving up to a 9T 325.

 

8T 3/8 = 9T 325

 

7T 3/8 = 8T 325

[Steve Bullman]

not really. you;re minimizing chain drag moving down to .325, it will perform considerably different

[doobin]

Just got a 13" .325 bar and chain for my 036 to use coppicing. Very quick doesn't describe it!

[jpbeaver]

mine is on 3/8s but has 13", 16" and 20" bars. I only run 2 different types of chain, one for climbing saws and 3/8s on everything else.

[doobin]

mine is on 3/8s but has 13", 16" and 20" bars. I only run 2 different types of chain, one for climbing saws and 3/8s on everything else.

 

 

Where'd you find a 13" 3/8 bar?

Edited January 15, 2011 by doobin

[jpbeaver]

i got it from dennis barnfields my local stihl dealer near lancaster.

[Mr Ming]

I think I'm going to have try it now, just to see for myself

[doobin]

i got it from dennis barnfields my local stihl dealer near lancaster.

 

You sure it's a 13"? I was told I could only have a 13" in .325.

 

Anyone else know owt about this?

 

It has changed my opinion of .325 tho