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30th December 2011, 01:59 AM
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| I'm new here so be nice Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Michigan
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|  Interchanging saw chains
Assuming the pitch and gauge are identical, what are the limitations on the number of drive links:signs101. For example, if you have a 14 inch bar, 3/8 pitch, .043 gauge, with a 49 drive link chain can you use a chain that has 54 drive links? Is there any general rule for substituting chain with a different numer of drive links. I assume as long as you can adjust the chain to the proper tension, any number of drive lins will work, correct? I have some longer chains that are of the same gauge and pitch, but have varying numbers of drive links.  Thanks Tarrot |
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30th December 2011, 08:03 AM
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| Semi-mature vigorous tree  Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Oregon
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|  Re: Interchanging saw chains
The only problem is the difference in the bar adjuster travel length on different bar styles.  |
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3rd January 2012, 02:34 PM
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| Mature tree Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Adelaide SA
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| Re: Interchanging saw chains
I have 2 saws that are both running 12" bars in .050 L/P chain; one runs 44 drive links, the other runs 45 drive links. The chain off the saw with 44 links just fits the other saw at a squeeze, but it won't work the other way around after the chain stretches a bit, as the chain gets too loose, even at full adjustment. I also have a saw that runs a 10" bar with .050 L/P and 40 drive links & those chains are not inter changeable with either of the above 2 saws. I hope that helps?  |
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5th January 2012, 08:01 AM
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| Sappling Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hampshire, England
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| Re: Interchanging saw chains Quote:
99% of the time you'll want a chain with the exact number of drive links. A chain 1 drive link longer may work for a while but as it stretches and the chain tensioner is at max you won't be able to get correct tension on it.... and then you'll have to take a drive link out! | |
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5th January 2012, 08:14 AM
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| Mature tree Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Adelaide SA
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| Re: Interchanging saw chains
Hi Rob, whereabouts in Hants are you from mate? I was born in Andover.
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5th January 2012, 09:32 AM
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| Sappling Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hampshire, England
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| Re: Interchanging saw chains
Alright Kevin - I'm in Lymington in the New Forest. Yes Andover's not so far away at all! I have a friend who has a timber business near Andover so I pop up there time to time Wood by Post |
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5th January 2012, 07:54 PM
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| Mature tree Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Adelaide SA
Posts: 292
| Re: Interchanging saw chains
Small world! We used to drive though Lymington on the way to the beach when I was a kid!  |
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12th January 2012, 05:37 PM
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| Semi-mature vigorous tree Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Oregon
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12th January 2012, 09:32 PM
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| Over mature heritage tree Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Australia.
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| Re: Interchanging saw chains
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