MS261 hard nose bar question

[StihlKicking]

I have wanted to put a hard nose bar on my 261 for a while now. I inquired about it at the closest saw shop and I use the term saw shop loosely (the closest REAL saw shop is a hours drive from me). They all told me that I would have to change my rim sprocket to a 3/8s pitch and buy a 3/8s 60 drive link chain to use a duramatic bar on my 261. They all strongly advised against this because they said the 3/8s chain would be to aggressive for a 50cc saw. Ok, today I was replacing bars on the saws at work and the boss let me bring home a 16" duramatic bar that he deemed "wore out". I dressed the bar with a flat file, put a 67 drive link .325 chain on it and put it in my saw. The 261 seems to like this set up and I'm happy with it. Is there something that I should be concerned about that I'm over looking or does this set up sound kosher to you guys? I am conflicted because of the advice I received from the local dealer.

By the way I'm Michael I have lurked here for a while but am new, thanks for any help you guys can give me on this and thanks for all the help I have already gained by reading many of the posts here.





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[Guido Salvage]

With a hardnose bar you only need to match the gauge and chain pitch to the drive sprocket.

 

[StihlKicking]

With a hardnose bar you only need to match the gauge and chain pitch to the drive sprocket.

That is what I always thought, but the dealer had me confused. Thank you for helping me clear that up. Do you have any opinion on putting a 3/8 pitch chain and sprocket on a 50 cc saw?


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[Jon1212]

That is what I always thought, but the dealer had me confused. Thank you for helping me clear that up. Do you have any opinion on putting a 3/8 pitch chain and sprocket on a 50 cc saw?

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That's what I run on my Makita 520, and Dolmar 5105.

 

[CR888]

When people start the exact same thread here & on AS its confusing and you feel lost amoung the saw forum cloud. Just run the damn thing, if you want put 3/8 on it...just match the gauge.