what stihl chain plates fit an ms250

[flatyre]

I have a little ms250 which I just rebuilt but couldn't find a new chain plate. Does anyone know if the plate off any other stihls will fit as the chain oil practically runs out of the oiler without it. Also was looking for an old school mid sized saw for occasional bigger jobs so picked up a stihl 038av. Have an 028 av woodboss which is a great old machine. the 38 needs a bar and chain but whats the optimum size 18" or can it take a bigger bar without bogging down? thanks

[spudulike]

Do you mean the stainless plate that fits over the bar nuts as this saw doesn't have one!

[flatyre]

Do you mean the stainless plate that fits over the bar nuts as this saw doesn't have one!

 

There wasn't one on the saw when I got it, but it was in bits so just assumed it should have one as most saws I've worked on have a plate which sits over the two bar bolts, usually held in place with a screw. Does the ms250 not have one? if so looks like there is an issue with the oiler:thumbdown:

[spudulike]

I did check on the parts list and have just checked one in my workshop. Most smaller non Pro Stihl saws dont have this plate, looks like an issue with the oil pump or oil pick up pipe!

[flatyre]

Thanks spudulike i'll put it on the bench and see whats up with it.