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Stihl MS 261 C-Q Chainsaw Bar Replacement

The Stihl MS 261 C-Q bar plays an important part of cutting, it guides the chain to keep it moving straight and true in the direction of the cut so the chain can cut the wood properly. The bar is made of high quality super tough chrome-moly steel. The Stihl MS 261 C-Q bar rails are heat treated to provide superior wear and bar body strength. If the chain moves side to side inside the bar, the bar rails can become chipped, the bar can be bent, at which point the Stihl MS 261 C-Q bar will need to be replaced. We offer suitable replacement chainsaw bar parts for this exact model chainsaw below.
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STIHL BAR NUT, REPLACES STIHL PART # 0000-955-0801 STIHL BAR NUT, REPLACES STIHL PART # 0000-955-0801

STIHL BAR NUT, REPLACES STIHL PART # 0000-955-0801, 8MM ID X 19MM BAR NUT.
QUANTITY 1 NUT.

Our Price: $2.50
PISTON FITS STIHL MS261M MS271 44.7MM, REPLACES PART # 1141 030 2012, NEW, USA PISTON FITS STIHL MS261M MS271 44.7MM, REPLACES PART # 1141 030 2012, NEW, USA

STIHL MS261, MS271 REPLACEMENT PISTON 44.7MM, REPLACES PART # 1141 030 2012, NOTE: ONLY ON STIHL MS271 SAWS STIHL OLD STYLE HAS USED TWO DIFFERENT CYLINDERS AND PISTON, PLEASE REFER TO THE DIAGRAM TO ENSURE THAT YOU ORDER THE CORRECT PISTON FOR YOUR STIHL MS271 SAW

NOTE: WE HAVE PISTONS KITS TO FIT ALLMOST ALL CHAINSAWS. THEY ARE NOT MADE IN TAIWAN OR CHINA, THE OTHER BRANDS YOU SEE ON EBAY ARE MADE IN TAIWAN OR CHINA AND THEY GIVE IT A BRAND NAME, OUR PISTONS ARE MADE EXCLUSIVELY FOR US IN OUR PACKAGEING, NO WHITE BOXES OR REBRANDED BOXES

Our Price: $29.95
POP UP PISTON FITS STIHL MS261, MS271 44.7MM, REPLACES PART # 1141 030 2012 POP UP PISTON FITS STIHL MS261, MS271 44.7MM, REPLACES PART # 1141 030 2012

Our Price: $34.95
   
 

Suitable Replacement Stihl MS 261 C-Q Chainsaw Bar Parts

If the sprocket nose is broken or locked up, the bar needs to be replaced. The sole purpose of the bar is to guide the chain in the wood for a clean and straight cut.

Stihl MS 261 C-Q Replacement Bar

Performance Parts Supply suitable replacement chainsaw bars meet or exceed OEM specifications for Stihl MS 261 C-Q replacement bars and they cost less than OEM bars while maintaining excellent quality and durability. Chainsaw bars should either be replaced or cleaned per manufacturers specifications that are located in your owners manual. You can quickly buy our suitable replacement Stihl MS 261 C-Q Chainsaw Bar parts for sale in our online store and get it shipped fast.

Stihl MS 261 C-Q Bar Lubrication Advice

The saw uses bar oil to lube the chain and bar rails. Bar oil is designed to stick and cling to the chain and not sling off. Motor oil is not a good substitute for bar oil. Motor oil will not properly lube the chain because it is designed to separate from engine parts and drain back into the oil pan to be reused. Never attempt to use motor oil that has been used as used motor oil has dirt and other particles in it giving it a black color. Used motor oil could contain small metal pieces or shavings which would cause extreme wear on the chain and Stihl MS 261 C-Q bar and may damage your oil pump causing more costly repairs.

The chain needs to be sharp to cut wood fast. Forcing the chain to cut can cause premature wear on the bar rails and stretch the chain. 

Our bars range in size from 10�?? to 42�?? with bar gauges from .043�?? through .063�??. If you are not sure which gauge or pitch you are running on your saw, be sure to check the chain cross over chart to determine your chain's gauge. Additionally, there may be numbers stamped into the bar that may help determine the gauge and pitch chain you will need.

Remember, the best saw to cut wood should have a good sharp chain and good bar to guide the chain.  

Stihl MS 261 C-Q Chainsaw Bar Replacement

Stihl MS 261 C-Q Replacement Bar Maintenance Tips

The bar may need periodic maintenance. If the rails are sharp or rolled over, they will need to be dressed up by removing the rolled edge with a file, a bar rail dresser, or a hand grinder to remove the rolled edge and true the bar rail to be square and true again.

The Stihl MS 261 C-Q bar groove can become worn after use which causes the chain to roll from side to side. If this occurs, the bar should be replaced.

Important Notice - We are not affiliated with any chainsaw manufacturers and we do not attempt to make any affiliations with them. Any manufacturer logos, model names and numbers are the sole property of their respective owners and are used here for the sole purpose of reference. We do not sell OEM chainsaw parts for any brand. We do however, offer high quality suitable replacement parts guaranteed to meet or beat OEM part specifications like our suitable replacement Chainsaw Stihl MS 261 C-Q Bar we offer for sale for you to buy and put into their brand of chainsaws.