25 inch bar on a Stihl 044?

[ZeroJunk]

If it is a 10 MM 044 prior to X 29 382 283  then it is somewhat sought after, jug anyway, because it has different port timing and combustion chamber. Supposedly they rev quicker and even sound different.

[skipster]

where is the serial number on these,so i can check if its a 10mm or not?

[ZeroJunk]

Stamped in the crankcase to the right of the muffler next to the bar.

[skipster]

will dash up to the shed and have a look!

now,here's another stupid question -
I found a local guy who stocks Tsumura bars, and he reckons that the standard Stihl 25 inch bar is actually 24 inches, so when replacing a bar and wanting to use stihl chain,should i go 24 or 25?
talk about confusing.....

[Pine Ridge]

I've owned two of the 10mm 044s, one i bought new and one used. Both were excellent saws.

[skipster]

serial number is 122364409,so maybe its a later one?
the cylinder head fins are angled.