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Bill in IL

01-17-2008 12:19:08




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I recently aquired a good old 034 saw. I would like to run .325 chains on it so both my saws would use the same chain and bar. I know stihl says you can run .325 on an 034 but is it really recomended? Will this saw tear up these smaller chains in heavier wood like oak and elm?

I also need a new clutch on this saw would you guys chance it and use a used clutch for 30 bucks off ebay or a new one for 70. I usually shy away from used parts cause I hate doing it twice but for an occasional use saw like this one is I am thinking of doing it. What do you think?

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banjo

01-17-2008 20:43:26




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 Re: 034 Stihl in reply to Bill in IL, 01-17-2008 12:19:08  
my 034 came new with a .325 chain . 18" bar.I've cut everything with mine, mostly oak,hickory.



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RossIL

01-17-2008 12:30:23




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 Re: 034 Stihl in reply to Bill in IL, 01-17-2008 12:19:08  
I'm running a 20" .325 chain and bar on an 041 Farmboss. I haven't seen any problems. It will wear the chain faster but shouldn't hurt the saw at all. I really don't think you'd notice a difference in wear but you'll notice a difference in speed. At least I did over my Dad's 031 with a 20" bar 3/8 chain.



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JT

01-17-2008 13:20:06




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 Re: 034 Stihl in reply to RossIL, 01-17-2008 12:30:23  
Ross,
Not trying to be a SA, but why would it wear the chain faster? It would be the same bar, the same chain speed, only differqance is the HP of the saw. Just curious why. Now you are right, it will cut a lot faster than the 3/8" chain even though it is smaller chain, because the cutter is thinner, so it will be able to keep chain speed up wihtout power loss.
Jim



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RossIL

01-17-2008 21:16:38




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 Re: 034 Stihl in reply to JT, 01-17-2008 13:20:06  
JT, Don't worry I'm not offended. I was told this by a guy who's sold Stihl's since the 70's.
I guess I look at it like this:
Say the bar is a running track, on a .325 chain the rivets are closer than a 3/8's chain. Okay now picture this: you have two runners one with a 34" inseam and one with a 30" inseam who's going to take more steps to go around the track? I'd guess the 30" guy.
Now if that's true than the smaller chain (the .325) will flex at the rivets more (more steps) going around the bar (the track) than the 3/8's chain (longer inseam, less steps). This would lead to more friction and thus wear faster. I don't know how much cutting it would take for someone to recognize the faster wear though.
Make sense?
Ross

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JT

01-19-2008 06:57:26




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 Re: 034 Stihl in reply to RossIL, 01-17-2008 21:16:38  
Ross,
Yes, theoretically, what you are saying would be correct, but with proper lubrication, as you said, you would not notice, I have been selling saws since the mid 80's off and on and have never been told that by any reps, they all say that the .325, though smaller, will cut faster due to less drag, but makes for interesting conversation. Jim



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JT

01-17-2008 12:26:14




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 Re: 034 Stihl in reply to Bill in IL, 01-17-2008 12:19:08  
Bill,
Yeah, I would probably buy a used one, Stihl is a little high priced there. But, as for using .325, I would use it, it will not cause any problems. Jim



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