Looking for my first chainsaw: Stihl MS251 or Jonsered 2255?

[TSO]

Ok so here's a Dolmar question...

It's there an online source for chains? I'm having a hard time locating some

 

[motownbrowne]

Should be able to get anything you need from Bailey's online. They have a calculator of sorts to determine chain needs and part numbers.

 

[TSO]

This is probably a dumb question ...

Looking in the manual, it specifies that the PS-510 & 5105 use the same chain.

Sprocket pitch is .325 or 3/8
7 teeth
Chain pitch/gauge is .325- .050 or 3/8 - .050

I found a chain at TSC (Oregon made) 20" , that lists the Makita version of the Dolmar PS-510. It's a 3/8 chain. My Dolmar came with the .325 chain.

So ... Will this chain fit my saw & bar? Do .325 & 3/8 chains require different bars?

I only ever used direct replacement .325 chains when I had my Husky 450, so I never gave a thought to different pitch or gauge.

Thanks...

 

[TSO]

 

[94BULLITT]

This is probably a dumb question ...

Looking in the manual, it specifies that the PS-510 & 5105 use the same chain.

Sprocket pitch is .325 or 3/8
7 teeth
Chain pitch/gauge is .325- .050 or 3/8 - .050

I found a chain at TSC (Oregon made) 20" , that lists the Makita version of the Dolmar PS-510. It's a 3/8 chain. My Dolmar came with the .325 chain.

So ... Will this chain fit my saw & bar? Do .325 & 3/8 chains require different bars?

I only ever used direct replacement .325 chains when I had my Husky 450, so I never gave a thought to different pitch or gauge.

Thanks...

Yes you will need a different bar for 3/8 chain.

 

[TSO]

Yes you will need a different bar for 3/8 chain.

Same sprocket?

 

[Bluegill2]

Same sprocket?

No. You need a 3/8 rim sprocket, 3/8 bar and 3/8 chain.

Also make sure the bar and chain are the same gauge, like .050.

 

[Bluegill2]

Or just get Stihl or Oregon chain in .325, .050, for the 20" bar you have now.

 

[TSO]

No. You need a 3/8 rim sprocket, 3/8 bar and 3/8 chain.

Also make sure the bar and chain are the same gauge, like .050.

Ok. Any reason to go with a 3/8 chain over a .325 chain? I cut and limbs a 16 inch tree today, & I was very happy with the performance of this saw. Definitely an improvement over my previous 450

 

[TSO]

Or just get Stihl or Oregon chain in .325, .050, for the 20" bar you have now.

I would, but I haven't had any luck finding some listed for my saw