ms230c chain

[spudulike]

Looks like the pitch of the new chain isn't shorter as you stated earlier. Looks like you need a complete rethink - the 1.6mm gauge chain is far too big for this saw, 1.3mm would be better. The 1.6mm would drain too much power IMO!

 

What chain do you want to use, 0.325 or 3/8 LP? It may be a good idea to get the sprocket number you have, check it is OK and then let us know so we can recommend a bar and chain to go with it.

 

As it stands, a 1.3mm chain will not work on a 1.6mm bar:thumbdown:

[dig-dug-dan]

I will look on the sprocket tomorrow and report back. I just want the right chain and bar for the saw!

[C.J]

Its the LS engineers site that is at fault - for the MS230 it correctly list the OE 3/8 picco chain but the only bar pictured is the 0.325" 1.6mm bar.

 

At 45cc and 2.0 Kw there is no reason why a MS230 should not run a short 0.325" 1.6mm bar.

 

I would have kept your first replacement B&C and ordered the rim sprocket kit from spuds link.The rim sprocket kit in my 1st post would have the OE 3/8 picco rim.

[morten]

To conclude...

 

1. The pitch of the chain (3/8" LP/Picco, .325", 3/8, ...) MUST match the pitch of the drive sprocket as well as the nose sprocket of the bar.

 

2. The gauge of the drive links of the chain MUST match the gauge of the bar.

 

3. The pitch/gauge SHOULD match the power of your saw (Very low power: 1/4", low power: 3/8" Low Profile/Picco, medium power: 0.325", high power: 3/8", very high power: 0.404").

 

You should probably get a chain/bar combination that suits your current drive sprocket, which would most likely be 3/8" Picco, 1.3mm gauge.

[spudulike]

To conclude...

 

1. The pitch of the chain (3/8" LP/Picco, .325", 3/8, ...) MUST match the pitch of the drive sprocket as well as the nose sprocket of the bar.

 

2. The gauge of the drive links of the chain MUST match the gauge of the bar.

 

3. The pitch/gauge SHOULD match the power of your saw (Very low power: 1/4", low power: 3/8" Low Profile/Picco, medium power: 0.325", high power: 3/8", very high power: 0.404").

 

You should probably get a chain/bar combination that suits your current drive sprocket, which would most likely be 3/8" Picco, 1.3mm gauge.

 

I would stick to 1.3mm, the wider kerf will rob power by having to cut more wood out of the cut - never good unless you have lots of power on tap! I agree with the above!