My first new Stihl

[Evan]

I run full and skip on my 32 and 28 bars. I dont mind sharpening full comp. Its a stress reliever.

Full comp limbs better but skip will clog less in the cut when bucking passed the 32" tip
Full comp plunge cuts better. I find i plunge cut quite abit to keep from pinching the bar while bucking.
Both work in fir pine type stuff.

 

[JD Guy]

Oiler upgrade sounds good! Can you just add the parts to that oiler, or do you have to buy a complete one? Will the 1128 series pump or parts work?

IIRC just change the pump to a HO. I have not done mine yet but have the pn# and will get it on here later.

 

[bwalker]

IIRC just change the pump to a HO. I have not done mine yet but have the pn# and will get it on here later.

Thr control bolt and ramp is a bit cheaper and that's the only advantage to doing it that way.

 

[JD Guy]

I find that saw works better with a 20 in bar. It's a hot rod, not a tractor. Try the 20 with full comp.

I like my MS400. I changed to the large capacity clutch cover and dual spike. I am going to do the oiler upgrade as I too like a little more bar oil. It may be it’s just what I’m used to. It pulls non skip 25” just fine in white and red oak IMO. It will get a bit more lively alter using several tanks of fuel.

Oiler upgrade sounds good! Can you just add the parts to that oiler, or do you have to buy a complete one? Will the 1128 series pump or parts work?

 

[JD Guy]

The part # are courtesy of another member here on Arborist Site.