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Looks to me like that particular drive link missed the heat treating process somehow. I'm thinking this because the link is totally silver, and it pulled apart rather than cracking and breaking.
Don't get no better than that.Hello Wicked500R
I'm sorry to hear you have had a problem with a loop of chain.
I would like to examine it.
If you will send it to me I will do that.
I will provide a replacement and cover shipping costs.
I will send you a private message with specifics.
Thanks,
Oregon Engineer
Hello Wicked500R
I'm sorry to hear you have had a problem with a loop of chain.
I would like to examine it.
If you will send it to me I will do that.
I will provide a replacement and cover shipping costs.
I will send you a private message with specifics.
Thanks,
Oregon Engineer
I'll take a picture tomorrow when I take it apart again. I have been running other chains on it since then without a problem......
still waiting for the picture, you had your camera out
You're definitely ready for a new rim but, I don't think it caused your breakage.
You're definitely ready for a new rim but, I don't think it caused your breakage.
Greg, that was definately an understatement. You're just being nice.
Andy
That rim is wore the **** out. No ifs, ands or buts. A new chain should not be riding on that, or a used one....
They are cheap, get a few next time your at the saw shop.
Is it common practice to replace the sprocket when a new chain is needed? (assuming one chain is used until it can no longer be sharpened) Or is that overkill?
Please elaborate on what you see Mr. Chain Pro....lol I seen those race chains you make...lol
Sorry if I came off as a smart-allek, it's just my nature.
I generally change the sprocket after a couple of chains, sometimes 3. But it all depends on the condition of the sprocket. I don't really go by how many chains it has worn out. If the chain has worn into the edge of the sprocket much at all, I change it (they're cheap). The more the sprocket wears, the harder it is on the bottom of the (body/chasi) pre-sets and tie straps of the chain. Putting abnormal wear on the bottom of the chain will in turn prematuraly wear the bar rails.
I had a guy working for me that ran a sprocket so long that it bound the chain and split the sprocket in two (First time I'd ever seen that). He kept saying that his bars were crap.
Andy
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