Stihl 026 & 3/8 PM chain

[Trigger-Time]

Can I run the 3/8 PICCO PM, if I have a 3/8 rim sprocket & .050 bar
with 3/8 sprocket tip? I do not have a .050 bar to try it on but
if it will work I will buy one.

I read some of the older post, but didn't come away with a
clear answer.

Thanks, Gary

 

[computeruser]

I seem to recall that the consensus was that you can run 3/8LP on an 026. Not quite sure why you'd want to, but you can.

Can't find where I saved my 026 manuals/IPL, but I'm sure someone has the P/N ready at hand.

 

[Lakeside53]

You really need a picco bar .. hard to find on the 026 mount as Stihl hasn't sold it in the USA for a long time.
Picco, even though it's called 3/8, is 0.365 not 0.375..

 

[SawTroll]

Bad idea - if you want narrow kerf chain on the 260, go for the Oregon Microlite bar (if availiablle in D025) or similar Carlton bar, and .325 95VP or H30 chain.

 

[Trigger-Time]

I seem to recall that the consensus was that you can run 3/8LP on an 026. Not quite sure why you'd want to, but you can.

Can't find where I saved my 026 manuals/IPL, but I'm sure someone has the P/N ready at hand.

I'm cutting a lot of eastern red ceder, These cedars have grown
up in a open field and have limbs from the ground up, lots & lots of
limbs, most of the limbs are less than 2" in dia. Have been using
a 200T but after 10 tanks a day for 5 days in a row (Vacation) it's killing my
right hand's little finger. I really like the PM chain on the 200T but
like the PMN chain on it even better, so I would like to try the PM chain
on the 026.

Gary

 

[Lakeside53]

I believe logosol has the right bar.. they resell the Picco Stihl bars is the USA for milling. I agree with you.. the PM chain is real nice... but the pmn would be unsafe on an 026..

 

[Trigger-Time]

You really need a picco bar .. hard to find on the 026 mount as Stihl hasn't sold it in the USA for a long time.
Picco, even though it's called 3/8, is 0.365 not 0.375..

Lake, So if I do it would it be better to use a solid nose
bar? And is there a 3/8 PICCO rim sprocket that will fit
the 026?

Thanks, Gary

 

[Trigger-Time]

Bad idea - if you want narrow kerf chain on the 260, go for the Oregon Microlite bar (if availiablle in D025) or similar Carlton bar, and .325 95VP or H30 chain.

Why do you think this is a bad idea?

Thanks, Gary

 

[Lakeside53]

Lake, So if I do it would it be better to use a solid nose
bar? And is there a 3/8 PICCO rim sprocket that will fit
the 026?

Thanks, Gary

I would never use a hardnose bar unless I was boring stumps, and then I would'nt use Picco! Picco rim - 0000 642 1240 (7 tooth) or -1234 (8 tooth)


bars:
http://www.logosol.com/webb/custome...?go=webshop/chainsawbars.htm&menue=powerheads

 

[Trigger-Time]

I would never use a hardnose bar unless I was boring stumps, and then I would'nt use Picco! Picco rim - 0000 642 1240 (7 tooth) or -1234 (8 tooth)


bars:
http://www.logosol.com/webb/custome...?go=webshop/chainsawbars.htm&menue=powerheads

Lake, Thank you, Gary