In loving memory of Kenis D. Keathley 6/4/81 - 3/27/22 Loving father, husband, brother, friend and firewood hoarder Rest in peace, Dexterday

Proud Owner of a Stihl MS290 (Humbling Story)

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by ReelFaster, Jul 23, 2018.

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  1. Canadian border VT

    Canadian border VT

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    Its ok ReelFaster ... Dennis asked me in a PM. How hard it was to get a chainsaw across U.S./Canada border.. He was trying to be sly.. I am just glad WeldrDave remembered to grab it at GTG.. There is a story there too!!

    I am just happy the saw is being used and still helping to keep a house warm... The rest is just FHC brotherhood (and sisters too) doing what we do. Glad you are a part of it!!
     
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    Thank you Canadian border VT, I am truly glad to be a part of it. It's opened up a whole new world to me that I thoroughly enjoy! Dennis & Dave were able to share with me a little of that story about almost driving the saw back to Michigan. Some really good wholesome folks on this forum and it is truly a FHC brotherhood (and sisters) :handshake:
     
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    Awesome to see people helping others! The members on this forum are nothing short of awesome! Enjoy the saw!
     
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    Great friends and teammates on FHC!!!
     
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  5. ReelFaster

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    Bar in the mail and on it's way back home :yes:
     
    ReelFaster, Jul 25, 2018
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    I've dropped the ball on this. ReelFaster eatonpcat I'll start a pm in the morning when I get to work. Iirc the take off bars I have are 74 drive link .325 .063. Pretty sure you need a 67 or 68 DL to work with the old chains, but I can't read the pics above on my small phone screen to be sure. If those won't work, I've got plenty of all the usual bnib bars.

    Anyone read those pics and confirm dl?
     
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  7. Canadian border VT

    Canadian border VT

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    bocefus78 .. All I can see on 25 inch computer screen

    3003. Stihl mount
    325
    And 40cm
     
    Canadian border VT, Jul 25, 2018
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    Shouldn't the # of links be on the chain?
     
    Chaz, Jul 25, 2018
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    I'd think it'd be on the bar
     
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  10. Chaz

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    Huh, perhaps it's an Oregon chain thing, but mine have it stamped on.

    S62 chain, 62 DL

    153256124019511973873.jpg
     
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    It's an Oregon thang. You gotta manually count stihl drive links when that's all you have to go by without bar numbers.
     
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    Good to know.
    Thx. :yes:
     
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    Thanks bocefus78 ...If ReelFaster needs a new bar, Let me know what you need for the bar and shipping.
     
    eatonpcat, Jul 25, 2018
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    You guys are flat out class acts. I believe I have a bar I can use but thank you so much.

    Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
     
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    Got the bar today. Thanks Chuck.
     
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    Good to hear Dennis and you are most welcome!!

    Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
     
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    That's great ReelFaster but do you have a bar to cut with!!
     
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    I do CBV, thank you for asking, much appreciated! It feels so good being able to give that back to Dennis.

    Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk
     
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    Awesome!! Cause that old bar with the nice art work will be hung at the Savage residence. And stories will be told..

    But the story won't work if you run out of wood!!:hair:
     
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    If it's the same as what was on a 029 super, it was typically a .325, .063 x16".

    But, this is a ms290, so out could be different.

    Great story though, you have to love what this community does for each other.:yes:
     
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