Greg Poole
ArboristSite Lurker
Would anyone know what the difference is between the crankshaft bearings on a MS260 and a MS261?
The Stihl part numbers are slightly different but both bearings measure exactly the same! The original bearings in the 261 are plastic caged just like the 260. A few aftermarket suppliers are stating the 260 bearings also fit the 261!
My local Stihl dealer couldn’t tell me what the difference is. I want to buy OEM but the 260 bearings are a fair bit cheaper.
The Stihl part numbers are slightly different but both bearings measure exactly the same! The original bearings in the 261 are plastic caged just like the 260. A few aftermarket suppliers are stating the 260 bearings also fit the 261!
My local Stihl dealer couldn’t tell me what the difference is. I want to buy OEM but the 260 bearings are a fair bit cheaper.