Bolt ons and Chain

[tande]

I was wondering if there are any bolt on modifications I can do to my saw that would increase power without causing any damage to the saw itself. I run a Stihl 360. I was also wandering what you would reccomdend as to the best chain to run on the saw. I am asking about brand as well as pitch, etc.

Any help would be much appreciated.

Eric

 

[MS-310]

You need to post that thread on the chainsaw fourm.... You will find out alot of stuff... those guys are chain saw freaks.. and you will become and chain saw freak after a few weeks on this site. Welcome you love it.

 

[BostonBull]

There are no bolt ons so to speak. You can do a muffler mod to it...open the muffler up a bit. Do a search for muffler mod and read the thousands of posts that come up.

The best chain is a matter of personal choice. For that saw I would say 3/8" pitch is best for brand...I like the Stihl chain.

 

[Urbicide]

Welcome to ArboristSite

Welcome, now leave while you stihl can! Just kidding. The first thing you might want to check into would be to do a muffler mod on your saw to let it breath better. You will have to richen up the air/fuel mixture after a muffler mod or else your saw will run lean which is not a good thing. I am not sure if Stihl offers it for your model but they have as an option a dual port muffler cover for a number of their saws. Chain brand: most folks say that the Stihl chain is the best. Well, it is also the most expensive, but it has the thickest chrome plating of any brand. That makes it a little harder to sharpen but it also means that it will stay sharper longer. You will probably want a 3/8ths pitch chain, the gage depends on your bar (.050 or .063). Drive rim sprocket and bar nose sprocket need to be 3/8ths also (not .325). You do not want a "safety chain." That term is misleading anyway. Cost-wise, it is hard to beat Bailey's Woodsman Pro chain. It is made for Bailey's by Carlton and has a heavier thickness of chrome than Oregon chain. Cutter style: clean green wood then go with round chisel, if dirty and abrasive then a semi chisel chain should be the ticket. Semi chisel is more forgiving to crud than round chisel but it cuts a bit slower. Stay away from square ground chisel. Goodluck and make room for more saws. They will be coming!

 

[timberwolf]

Tuned Pipes pretty much bolt right on.

Realy, you can try one once and not get adicted.

 

[MS-310]

Tuned Pipes pretty much bolt right on.

Realy, you can try one once and not get adicted.

I havent tryed one but I want really freaking bad does that mean im adicted?
Sorry of the point.

 

[tande]

Thanks for the advice. I'll check for the ported mufflers.

Is Carlton my best choice for the price?

 

[CaseyForrest]

Thanks for the advice. I'll check for the ported mufflers.

Is Carlton my best choice for the price?

As far as chain goes, Ive found the price of Stihl chain from the dealer is comparable to what you would pay to buy online and then pay for shipping.

The steel in Stihl chain is definetely harder than Oregon, but if you can get Oregon chain locally, there is nothing wrong with it. Ive heard good things about Carlton too, but dont know where to get it locally.

Check Baileys, and Amicks stores. I know Amicks has some chain on sale right now.

 

[Lakeside53]

I havent tryed one but I want really freaking bad does that mean im adicted?
Sorry of the point.

If you're asking... it's only a matter of time...

pull up. pull up... :taped:

 

[Husky137]

A couple members here prefer strap-ons to bolt-ons but that's a different story.....:hmm3grin2orange:

 

[ciscoguy01]

No he didn't

A couple members here prefer strap-ons to bolt-ons but that's a different story.....:hmm3grin2orange:

OMG That's so not right

 

[Gologit]

A couple members here prefer strap-ons to bolt-ons but that's a different story.....:hmm3grin2orange:

Sssssshhhhhhh....Don't let the new guys know so much all at once...you'll scare 'em away.

 

[SawTroll]

Chains

Use 3/8" RS/RSC (chisel) for clean wood, and RM/RMC (semi-chisel) for dirty wood + stumps, and you will be very well off.

I don't know about the Carlton chain (mixed reports, and we don't have them here), but Oregon LP is also very good for clean wood.

.325 RS/RSC may be faster than 3/8" for some applications (small wood), but for allround use on the 036 - stay with 3/8".