Chainsaws Again

[greatwhite]

Incorrect the 026 also tales the .325 which is what I have on mine.

This is incorrect. The 026 requires a 3/16, and the 170 is a 5/32. The 170 generally uses the .325 PMM3 chain.

The PMM3 is also an anti-kickback homeowner chain where most use full chisel RS or semi chisel yellow link loops on the 026.

-N.

[MikePal]

This is incorrect. The 026 requires a 3/16, and the 170 is a 5/32. The 170 generally uses the .325 PMM3 chain.

The PMM3 is also an anti-kickback homeowner chain where most use full chisel RS or semi chisel yellow link loops on the 026.

-N.

I pimped out my 170 with a 3/8 drive sprocket and chain. I use it for limbing and needed something with a little more chisel

[greatwhite]

Actually I want the 170 for my ATV it's a bit lighter then the 026

[werner.reiche]

Incorrect the 026 also tales the .325 which is what I have on mine.

Sprite is correct if the specifications published by Stihl mean anything.

[Gregger17]

Keep your saws maintained because there’s nothing like boots full of thick sawdust


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[greatwhite]

I am now looking at the manual for the 026 and it can also take the .325 chain and that is what I have on mine.

Pg 48 of the manual

Sprite is correct if the specifications published by Stihl mean anything.

[MikePal]

Incorrect the 026 also tales the .325 which is what I have on mine.

Put a 3/8 sprocket and a 12" bar on it....makes great little workhorse saw. Just find a good Stihl dealer who will make you the 3/8 chain..it's doesn't cost anymore.

[MikePal]

I am now looking at the manual for the 026 and it can also take the .325 chain and that is what I have on mine.

Pg 48 of the manual

I have two 026s both came with .325 sprockets and bars.

You can change the drive sprockets to a 3/8 if you want but mine came with .325.

[Sprite]

Incorrect the 026 also tales the .325 which is what I have on mine.

You're confusing chain loops here GW. .325 PMM3 is not the same as the standard .325 chain that Stihl produces -- it is a much smaller tooth created specifically for the homeowner saws and some of the top handles, thus requiring a 5/32 file. Sure, the .325 part is the same, but it is a VERY different chain altogether.

For your 026 you're likely using a .325 23RS 62 link full chisel loop, or a semi-chisel which is what most use. From what I can tell there's also some anti-kickback chain that you can get in the .325 23 62, but who wants that? They sure as hell don't bore cut well!

I spend a lot of time behind a saw -- full time forester here!

-N.

[MikePal]

GW...For clarification a (PMM3) is a Picco ™ Micro™ Mini 3 ....it has Picco stamped on the bar beside the .325