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

   / Looking for my first chainsaw: Stihl MS251 or Jonsered 2255? #141  
Ok so here's a Dolmar question...

It's there an online source for chains? I'm having a hard time locating some
 
   / Looking for my first chainsaw: Stihl MS251 or Jonsered 2255? #142  
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.
 
   / Looking for my first chainsaw: Stihl MS251 or Jonsered 2255? #143  
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...
 
   / Looking for my first chainsaw: Stihl MS251 or Jonsered 2255? #144  
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   / Looking for my first chainsaw: Stihl MS251 or Jonsered 2255? #145  
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.
 
   / Looking for my first chainsaw: Stihl MS251 or Jonsered 2255? #147  
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.
 
   / Looking for my first chainsaw: Stihl MS251 or Jonsered 2255? #148  
Or just get Stihl or Oregon chain in .325, .050, for the 20" bar you have now.
 
   / Looking for my first chainsaw: Stihl MS251 or Jonsered 2255? #149  
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
 
   / Looking for my first chainsaw: Stihl MS251 or Jonsered 2255? #150  
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
 

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