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Will a stock MS250 swing a 20" bar?

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by Marshel54, Mar 10, 2018.

  1. Marshel54

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    I just found a Stihl 20" bar when cleaning the shop. I don't know where it came from. The only Stihl I have is a stock MS250. Will it handle it?
    What do I need to check out to see if It would work on my ported 254 or is a waste of time to even measure it up for the 254? The Husky takes a .325 and this Stihl bar is labeled .325.
     
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    What mount/bar #?
     
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    20" .325 is most likely a 3003 bar. MS250 need a 3005.
     
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    20" .325 bar likely came off an MS 290. To run 20" on a 250 saw you'd probably need to go to lo pro chain. As XXL stated it's not likely to fit the saw anyway.
     
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  5. Marshel54

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    Yeas the bar says 3003 000 6821 on it.
    Maybe someone could use it if I bring it to GTG.
    I bought the 254 to run a 20" bar so I'm not interested in buying one for the MS250.
     
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    What is the number on the bar on your MS 250?
     
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    3005 008 4717
     
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    Ok, So your MS 250 is running a .063" gauge B&C.

    Let me know if you are interested in an 18" NOS .325" .050" GB pro top bar in a 3005 mount. Would be a great bar for a MS 250 which I don't have. I am going to post it for sale soon basically for the cost of shipping.
     
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    If you decide to sell the bar xxl, let me know what you want for it, I am in New Brunswick
     
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