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[treesquirrel]

200t, w 16 and 18 inch bars

362 w 18 and 20 inch bars

Since the 440 is now history, a 460 w 20, 25, 28 inch bars


If bigger trees will be a regular thing replace the 362 with a 660 for the extra azz.

 

[treeslayer]

all I have here in Illinois is my 200t, an 026 running 3/8 chain on a 20", and a 460 with a 28".

all I ever need, and these saws will go up in the tree when needed.

 

[himiler]

Loctite?

I'm feeling like I'm about to ask a stupid question and get flamed in the process, but oh well, it is the 101 site.
Nuts, Screws, and Bolts backing out? Why not just use the proper application Loctite and maybe even a torque wrench (for those of us who are anal) and solve the problem?

 

[rwbinbc]

Went out and bought the ms260 pro today, Money was alittle tight and the dealer was trying to talk Me into a ms250. I'm hard-headed when it come to some stuff, So I asked the wife. Which one should I get $299 vs $499?

She replied "Get the one You wanted in the first place, I don't want to deal with You later"

I replied, Thank You Babe and got it.

14" on the 192
18" on the 260
20" and 25" on the 441

 

[jsd176]

200T, 361, 660

I have two of the three now. Hoping to get the third in a month or two.

 

[treeclimber101]

The same three that we take everyday 200 441 and a 66 thats it tried and true ..

 

[stevohut]

I'm feeling like I'm about to ask a stupid question and get flamed in the process, but oh well, it is the 101 site.
Nuts, Screws, and Bolts backing out? Why not just use the proper application Loctite and maybe even a torque wrench (for those of us who are anal) and solve the problem?

what exactly is your question? the way you worded it I'm not sure if your asking or telling.

steve

 

[NCTREE]

200t, 441, 395xp

 

[himiler]

I'm afraid that I'm missing something. I use Loctite whenever I feel like there's a vibration issue or a chance for something to back out. Is there a reason not to use it on chain saws? Heat maybe?

 

[stevohut]

I'm afraid that I'm missing something. I use Loctite whenever I feel like there's a vibration issue or a chance for something to back out. Is there a reason not to use it on chain saws? Heat maybe?

Never use it on plastic parts that mate together. You must know the difference between the different strengths, so you know what you will need for your application. the most common are blue (medium strength) red (permanent) and there is even a green strength (does not come undone whatever you put it on is now garbage) On a saw personally I would not use loctite at all. If your screws are loosening on you it might be a wise idea to torque them to factory specs, or look for a problem that may be causing the issue. I do it on my saw,the last thing you want is to strip a thread. Ya it might seem anal to torque things this basic but those specs are there for a reason. Everytime I clean my saw after use I go through all the fasteners and make sure they are still snug, its normal for them to loosen slightly from all the vibration. The only way to stop that is with loctite. If you take your saw apart all the time to clean it then your just making things harder to take apart with loctite. Loctite is more for set it and forget it type applications. I would only recomend the blue loctite if you choose to use it. All you need is 1 little drop on the fastener, don't paste it on there. Blue is useless around heat, it will melt right away. Red will withstand heat better because you need to use heat to loosen it anyway. Another thing to keep in mind is you are threading steel fasteners into aluminium, you will always tear the threads out of the aluminium first, easy to replace a bolt much harder to heli coil a stripped hole. Not really enough length on fasteners or room to use lock washers on saws. You definately will not hurt anything by using loctite, it is recommended in most service manuals on certain parts. I just prefer not to use it because after I use my saw I usually take most of it apart to clean and check it out anyway. Hope I was able to help you out.

steve

 

[squad143]

If only allowed 3, then:

200t - 16"

260 - 20" (3/8 chain)

460 - 24"



Give me 2 more and I'll add my 361 and 088.
- Perfect combo for me anyways.

 

[oscar4883]

200t - 14"
260 - 18"
460 - 25"

Seems to be what I use the most.

 

[himiler]

Checked the Loctite site, I'm thinking this might be a solution unless the temp application is still too low for metal to metal.

http://www.henkelna.com/cps/rde/xch...tredDotUID=productfinder&redDotUID=0000000JAO

What would you recommend for bolts into plastic? Seems to me there ought to be something.

Steve

 

[treemandan]

I'm feeling like I'm about to ask a stupid question and get flamed in the process, but oh well, it is the 101 site.
Nuts, Screws, and Bolts backing out? Why not just use the proper application Loctite and maybe even a torque wrench (for those of us who are anal) and solve the problem?

Mostly its screw that go into plastic threads and there is not much to to about it. You can also mix metal filings in with loctite to take up the space.

 

[treemandan]

Checked the Loctite site, I'm thinking this might be a solution unless the temp application is still too low for metal to metal.

http://www.henkelna.com/cps/rde/xch...tredDotUID=productfinder&redDotUID=0000000JAO

What would you recommend for bolts into plastic? Seems to me there ought to be something.

Steve

Red Loctite. Or even Gorilla glue.

 

[jefflovstrom]

I recommend that you deal with it. It is what is is. Check your saws before you use them.
Jeff