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Anyone running a 20" bar on their 500i?

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by EODMSgt, Nov 18, 2022.

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  1. Rickyblazin

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    Go shorter will save you money in chains and time with sharpening also saw will cut a bit faster …i run 20 in bar on my 79cc dolmar and its great
     
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    Also recommend removing the dog from the clutch cover side..makes saw a bit lighter and easier to tension chain…i think its pointless having two dogs for cutting firewood
     
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    At 20" on the 500 you might be able to kick it up a notch to a 8 pin or so...
     
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  4. Canadian border VT

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    If you did that would you need to change it back before running a 25 or 28?
     
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    25 maybe 28 yes... depending on the wood. But its not that hard of a change out... your already 3/4 of the way done changing the bar anyways....
     
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    Ok thanks never done it.
     
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    Its not that hard. I'll try to get pictures tomorrow.
     
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    Why would it only fit the 362/400 ? That mount size is 261-661 on everything else.
     
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    My thoughts exactly. Havent tried fitting it to other saws. Just going by what the label said. IMG_2136.JPG
     
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    Long as it’s 3/8” should fit on them all, I looked at a few and they were all .325 so I could see them not saying bigger than the 362 because of that. But I do have an 18” bar and 9 pin .325 to put on my 066 for goofing around
     
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    Stihl uses 3 mounts, designated by the first four of the bar part number. From largest to smallest - 3002, 3003, & 3005. Stihl tends not to list really old models or uncommon combinations on the labels but that doesn't mean it's not possible. If you bought a 3003 xxx xxxx bar with a .325" sprocket, it would list the 50cc saws on the label, and not the 70 & 90 cc saws it also fits but would be very unusual to be running .325" chain. Stihl gives high preference to .325" chain on most saws under 60cc so that's why you may or may not see 50cc saws listed on the label for a 20" 3/8" bar. Comical how they don't list an 026/260 or MS261 on that bar, but include the MS290. :picard:

    3002 - MS881, MS880, 088, 084, 051, 075, 076, 070, 090 etc.
    3003 - MS661 - MS261, MS660 - MS260, 066 - 026, etc.
    3005 - Pretty much everything under 50cc. MS241 - MS171 etc.
     
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    Here you go:

    As it sits…
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    Small Screwdriver to remove. Keep finger pressure on it… Has been to disappear in a jiffy…
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    Then remove the out retainer washer …
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    Thanks for the education MM! :handshake:
     
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    That 20'' bar looks like the perfect bar for what you'r doing, GREAT CHOICE!
     
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