095 vs. 041 bar mounts question

[CJ-8_Jim]

Hi - I'm a newbie... did a search first, but couldn't find an answer.

Oregon tech told me that 095 and 041 bar mounts are the same with one exception: the 095 has oiling holes drilled in the bar and the 041 oils via the bar groove

So, does that mean they are not interchangeable?

OR, assuming everything else matches (sprocket and chain) can I get away with using a bar-groove-oiling-mechanism on a saw designed to for a bar with hole-drilled-oiling-mechanisim?

What I was hoping to do was buy a new saw (e.g., Husqvarna 445 uses the 095 mount) with a 18" bar and then for those rare times when I want to use a 20" bar, I could use the left over 041 20" bar and new chains I still have from a prior saw.

I was thinking I could do this because with the exception of the 095 mount, the Husqvarna 445 uses the same chain. (Naturally, I would make sure I have a .325 sprocket).

Thanks for your feedback,
Jim

 

[nmurph]

the slot on an 041 bar is 12MM vs 8.2 on the 0095 oregons

 

[Stihl-Pioneer]

They are both 8.2mm. The 041 oils through the adjuster hole instead of a drilled seperate hole. If you filed the adjuster hole up through to the bar rails on a 095 it should work on a 041 application.

 

[nmurph]

is baileys wrong? they list the 041 as using the mid-sized stihl mount.

 

[Stihl-Pioneer]

is baileys wrong? they list the 041 as using the mid-sized stihl mount.

He is refering to the K095 small mount husky and the K041 poulan mount

 

[nmurph]

gotcha'. i looked through the catalog for just such a mount, but i missed it. oh well, let my response slip into the ephemera.

 

[SawTroll]

He is refering to the K095 small mount husky and the K041 poulan mount

:msp_laugh::msp_laugh:

I was fooled for a few seconds as well, until I read all the posts!

 

[CJ-8_Jim]

Thanks guys for your thoughtful and helpful replies.

 

[AZLOGGER]

CJ-8_Jim:
You will have to drill oil supply holes in the K041 mount bar, no big deal.

 

[CJ-8_Jim]

Yep... got it. I understand.

Thanks again.

 

[Deleted member 149229]

Old thread but I need an answer. Just picked up a Shindaiwa 377, Oregon site states a K041 bar. Can I use a K095 bar instead? Thanks.

 

[Steve670]

Yes, you need to modify the chain adjuster hole, a chain file works good.

 

[Deleted member 149229]

Thanks. 5 minute fix.

 

[Deleted member 149229]

@Steve670, thanks for the 095 to 041 conversion pic. Got the 095 bar today, it’s now an 041. Thanks.

 

[Steve670]

@Steve670, thanks for the 095 to 041 conversion pic. Got the 095 bar today, it’s now an 041. Thanks.

No probs mate, happy to help out

 

[svk]

In the future, just be aware that 041 bars are extremely inexpensive and usually can be found on clearance. Versus the 095 bars usually being more expensive. But if you got it to work, that's all that matters.

 

[Deleted member 149229]

I couldn’t find a K041 .325 16” bar anywhere that was affordable. Did find a special on a K095 .325 bar and Oregon chain for $21 shipped.

In the future, just be aware that 041 bars are extremely inexpensive and usually can be found on clearance. Versus the 095 bars usually being more expensive. But if you got it to work, that's all that matters.

 

[JoeMay]

View attachment 673383 Yes, you need to modify the chain adjuster hole, a chain file works good.

I've got a Dolmar PS421 that I love except for the OEM bar, which I swapped onto a neighbor's small Husky that had a toasted bar. OEM bar is A041 mount. Oregon offers a Double Guard 16 inch A041 mount, single rivet, narrow nose bar in 3/8 LP 0.50 gauge I want to go to a .325 set up. Oregon offers a 16 inch, 0.325 SpeedCut with K095 mount. So now I just need to find the 0.325 sprocket. I'm having a difficult time finding that sprocket. I would appreciate some guidance and suggestions to find it. Sure would like to go to a rim set up but that may be too much to ask. Likely will need a crossover This One Will Work solution.

 

[Franny K]

I've got a Dolmar PS421 that I love except for the OEM bar, which I swapped onto a neighbor's small Husky that had a toasted bar. OEM bar is A041 mount. Oregon offers a Double Guard 16 inch A041 mount, single rivet, narrow nose bar in 3/8 LP 0.50 gauge I want to go to a .325 set up. Oregon offers a 16 inch, 0.325 SpeedCut with K095 mount. So now I just need to find the 0.325 sprocket. I'm having a difficult time finding that sprocket. I would appreciate some guidance and suggestions to find it. Sure would like to go to a rim set up but that may be too much to ask. Likely will need a crossover This One Will Work solution.

I modify similar to that speedcut k095 mount bar by making a notch from the oil input hole towards the center slot. It intersects the oil passage then. Sure a bit more forward but the slot of the ps421 is long enough. That saw does not seem to need the unused adjuster plugged but some other ones the oil might escape through the clutch cover. The adjuster hole is a bit more central with the 095.

As for getting into the rim drive. It was commonly discussed here a number of years ago. I got the parts. I believe it is just the clutch drum from the 50cc saw and a small very thin 0.02mm washer that goes on the crank end next to the clutch. I don't know why they only show a spur for .325 on the parts sheet.

 

[JoeMay]

I modify similar to that speedcut k095 mount bar by making a notch from the oil input hole towards the center slot. It intersects the oil passage then. Sure a bit more forward but the slot of the ps421 is long enough. That saw does not seem to need the unused adjuster plugged but some other ones the oil might escape through the clutch cover. The adjuster hole is a bit more central with the 095.

As for getting into the rim drive. It was commonly discussed here a number of years ago. I got the parts. I believe it is just the clutch drum from the 50cc saw and a small very thin 0.02mm washer that goes on the crank end next to the clutch. I don't know why they only show a spur for .325 on the parts sheet.

Thank you for the reply. Can I work with you directly to get the parts for the rim drive?