Chainbar and chain

[UROMP]

I have a Stihl 017.

Will a Stihl chainbar 3005 000 4809 and chain 63 PM3 50 be a suitable upgrade for my chainsaw. IE: From current 0.43 to 0.50 gauge.

[spudulike]

I have a Stihl 017.

Will a Stihl chainbar 3005 000 4809 and chain 63 PM3 50 be a suitable upgrade for my chainsaw. IE: From current 0.43 to 0.50 gauge.

 

My Advice - don't even think of it, the 017 isn't a powerhouse, the 1.3mm (0.050") gauge will sap it of all power and make it very boggy IMO. Stick to the 1.1mm (0.043") gauge and learn to keep it damn sharp - you can lower the raker/depth gauges if you think the saw has the power and your bar is a short one!

[UROMP]

My Advice - don't even think of it, the 017 isn't a powerhouse, the 1.3mm (0.050") gauge will sap it of all power and make it very boggy IMO. Stick to the 1.1mm (0.043") gauge and learn to keep it damn sharp - you can lower the raker/depth gauges if you think the saw has the power and your bar is a short one!

Would you recommend a larger bar, as mine is short? If so which one.

[Wolfie]

Is that a 14" bar? I certainly wouldn't go any bigger than that.

[UROMP]

Thanks Spud and Wolfman

[spudulike]

14" max, any more and the saw really isn't up to it! The saw works OK if the kerf (width of the cut made by the chain) is thin and the 1.1mm chain gives this hence the reason why Stihl fit it.

 

If you cut a wider kerp, it takes more power and on an old 017, ya aint got much power to throw away.

 

If you want the saw to cut faster, stick a 12" on it and take the depth gauges down a little otherwise, stick to a 14" and keep the chain sharp.

 

You are unlikely to improve on this setup!

[UROMP]

14" max, any more and the saw really isn't up to it! The saw works OK if the kerf (width of the cut made by the chain) is thin and the 1.1mm chain gives this hence the reason why Stihl fit it.

 

If you cut a wider kerp, it takes more power and on an old 017, ya aint got much power to throw away.

 

If you want the saw to cut faster, stick a 12" on it and take the depth gauges down a little otherwise, stick to a 14" and keep the chain sharp.

 

You are unlikely to improve on this setup!

Cheers Spud

[Rob D]

Concentrate on getting your chain sharpening skills better and you will get much more out of that saw.

[UROMP]

Thanks for your input Rob D, but sharpening skills are not an issue.

Its just that I came across 'How To Install A More Robust Bar & Chain On A Stihl Ms180, 170, 018, 017 Chainsaw' on Utube and was intrested in the benifits of the upgrade.