Stihl 029 bar

[NCFord]

I have a 16 inch bar on my 029 and would like to get either an 18 or 20 inch. I would prefer the 20 but am not sure if it will handle it. I have a 20 inch for my Johnered, but that is a little big for that saw. Any thoughts? Also, should I get a stihl bar or an Oregon? I think I can get an Oregon bar and chain from Lowes otherwise it's a stihl from the dealer and they can be a little pricey.

 

[Ashful]

My 036 Pro is painfully slow when burying the tip on a 20" bar in hardwood, so I'd not go 20" on an 029. It should sling 18" okay, until you bury the nose in hardwood. It'll work, but it won't be fast!

 

[smokinj]

Well you can west coast style it. 20 inch bar with a skipper chain good to go!

 

[Jags]

Stihl says it can handle from 16-20". As with most things, if you are at the edge of recommended duty, performance can start to slip. But to answer your question...Yes, the 029 was designed to handle a 20" bar.

 

[HittinSteel]

Maybe there is a bar adapter that will allow you to run your jonsered 20" on the 029. Check Baileys.

 

[clemsonfor]

i think the oiler holes and such dont match up on husky(josered) saws and stihl saws?

 

[MrWhoopee]

Yes, the 029 is rated for a 20 in. bar maximum
http://www.stihlusa.com/WebContent/...onmanuals/STIHL029_039_with_safety_manual.pdf
page 49 of 90

 

[HittinSteel]

This is what I was thinking of..... unfortunately it is a stihl bar to a husky adaptor


http://www.baileysonline.com/itemdetail.asp?item=10030&catID=

 

[MasterMech]

Is this an 029 or an 029 Super? The super will do ok with a 20". You could do it with the 029 but I really like the 16" option on those. 18" isn't really a good compromise and you won't gain a lot of capability going up 2". The other thought rattling around in my skull is that if you regularly need more capability than the 029 16" setup provides, you would probably be better served looking at a bigger saw.


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[paul bunion]

An 029 with a 20" bar along with a schindy 360 has put heat in my house for almost 20 years or so. I haven't known better or worse. That's what I bought it with and that's what I have been using.

 

[smokinj]

An 029 with a 20" bar along with a schindy 360 has put heat in my house for almost 20 years or so. I haven't known better or worse. That's what I bought it with and that's what I have been using.

Yea I ran a 029 for a very long time. The local high school has it now and they use it to teach shop.

 

[clemsonfor]

my wood cutting buddy just bought a 290 withi think a 20" bar. He can about keep up with my 390 but not really, I really am still faster, but he is still better than his old smaller poulan saw.

 

[CLL]

I've been running a 20 inch bar on mine for 17 years they work fine !

 

[Jacktheknife]

I've been running a 20 inch bar on mine for 17 years they work fine !

My 250 slings an 18" pretty we'll, so I would imagine the 290 would pull a 20" equally we'll. however, you will probably notice a sizable power drop. Wish I had a 16" to throw on mine and save the 18" for when needed.

 

[StihlHead]

I ran a 20 inch on a 290 with a modded muffler just fine (same saw as an 029 Super). I also had a 029 and that was not nearly as powerful, even with a muffler mod. I would say go with an 18 inch on the 029, and a 20 inch on the 290. I ran my modified 310s with 20 inch bars most of the time and the 310 is my favorite saw of that line (the Stihl 1127 series).

 

[pyroholic]

I've been happy with a 20 on my 290. Certainly there are better saws for the job, but it works fine. That said I'm still in the market for a 362, or 460 before winter comes.

 

[Bigg_Redd]

Well you can west coast style it. 20 inch bar with a skipper chain good to go!

Yup. I cut dozens of cords with that exact setup (on a 290).

 

[Elderthewelder]

well this guy is saying he has a 32" bar on his MS290

looks like a pawn shop so I think they made a mistake
http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/tls/3919796643.html

Stihl Gas Chainsaw 32" Bar - $500 (6th Avenue, Tacoma)

Stihl MS290
32" bar.
Feel free to come down to our location for more information at
6408 6th Avenue 98406
Or call:
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Posting ID: 3919796643
Posted: 2013-07-07, 11:38AM PDT
Updat

 

[NCFord]

Thanks, How can I tell if mine is a 029 super? On the saw it just says 029 and on the side says farm boss.
I think I will go with the 20 inch, since I have some big stuff to cut up and just use the 20 when I need it.

 

[StihlHead]

029 Super will have a plate on top saying just that. Otherwise it will say 029 and be the Plain Jane 029 model. The 029 Super supposedly has better porting than the later model 290. Do yourself a favor and get a 360 rim drive kit (clutch drum and rim). It is a perfect fit and then you only need to replace the rims when they wear out. Rim drives are also way better on chains.

029:
Displacement 54.1cc
Bore 45 MM
Stroke 34 MM
HP 3.7

029 Super (same as the 290):
Displacement 56.5cc
Bore 46 MM
Stroke 34 MM
HP 3.8+

 

[clemsonfor]

Get the 20" bar. Keep your chain sharp and u will be fine. Mod your muffler for optional performance, and if that is not fast enough chain speed get skip tootth chain.

 

[NCFord]

How do you Mod the muffler? Any other mods? I just got this this saw from my dad, whom got it from my grandfather. It's been around a little while, but has very little run time. I am sure I have used it more in the last 2 weeks than it's been used in the last 5 years.

 

[clemsonfor]

https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/stihl-chainsaw-weird-object-in-muffler.110808/

Here is a link to my thread. U don't need to read the whole thing bit long story short I got a new muffler and finially do a mod. The aftermarket muff has 2x the exhaust outlets as OE and after MM :s advice I put some more holes in it. heThe more holes the exhaust can get out the better it will run with more power. More air out equals more in equals more power. But you have to tune your varb after or you will burn your piston up running lean. This should tell I what u need to know and gibe mastwrmechs tune instructions

 

[Jacktheknife]

https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/stihl-chainsaw-weird-object-in-muffler.110808/

Here is a link to my thread. U don't need to read the whole thing bit long story short I got a new muffler and finially do a mod. The aftermarket muff has 2x the exhaust outlets as OE and after MM :s advice I put some more holes in it. heThe more holes the exhaust can get out the better it will run with more power. More air out equals more in equals more power. But you have to tune your varb after or you will burn your piston up running lean. This should tell I what u need to know and gibe mastwrmechs tune instructions

I seem to recall reading about this mod when I first got the MS250, but never found one for that saw. Can I do this to mine?

 

[StihlHead]

The more holes you put in a 029/029/310/390 muffler, the LOUDER they will get. There is also a maximum muffler opening that you want to go to which is typically 80% of the engine exhaust port size. After that you just get more noise and not much gain.

I have modified over a dozen of these saws and I have found the original porting to be the best, while keeping the saws fairly quiet. This is a photo of a factory Euro muffler for any the 1127 saws, which was the same as on the original US 029 saws (giving the Euro model 290 4.1 HP):



Note that this mod also has a ground off beveled section on the muffler cover to improve breathing. I also leave the screen in place as we have requirements for them during fire season here in the west. You also want to re-tune the saw after porting the muffler, or it will run lean and overheat (and then the engine will score). If you have an MS saw the H and L screws have limiter tabs on the carb to prevent you from setting the required tune after this type of muffler mod. Pull the limiters and cut the tabs off, and re-set them in place, and then tune the carb with a digital tach. Note that the factory specs for all Stihl saws are 500 RPM under the actual engineered RPM limits.