Newbie question. I bought a new chain that is exactly same as the old one, but it doesn't move smoothly around the bar like the old one does. Its gets a bit jumpy as its leaves the sprocket. Does this mean i should also replace the sprocket?
If you can post pics of the sprocket Joe that will help. An old chain will move easier as it gets worn. Inspect the drivers on the new chain for any flaws.Newbie question. I bought a new chain that is exactly same as the old one, but it doesn't move smoothly around the bar like the old one does. Its gets a bit jumpy as its leaves the sprocket. Does this mean i should also replace the sprocket?
You sure you have the correct pitch? Does exactly mean the same pitch, gauge and dl count?Newbie question. I bought a new chain that is exactly same as the old one, but it doesn't move smoothly around the bar like the old one does. Its gets a bit jumpy as its leaves the sprocket. Does this mean i should also replace the sprocket?
Sounds like you got a wider chain then the bar groove originally was , but you were able to make it work cause of wear in the groove. The area behind the cover typically gets less wear and is the last tight spot to work a wider gauge chain through.i bought a new chain and a new bar for my saw .050. i could get the chain and bar on, but the chain wouldn't move, just like you. i either had a bur on the driver or a tight spot on the bar channel. i think it was teh latter and i worked through it. i spread the bar with my saw tool and dumped some bar oil in the gap and remounted it. the tight spot was at the heal of the bar, hidden behind the cover. i had to manually saw a log , to aid in the chain movement. it still wasnt enough, , so i started greasing the drivers, till the bar wore in. now i still grease the drivers, because it runs that much better. i had just replaced all the sprockets and needle bearings, simotaniously. it was just a goofy bar
it was only a inch section on the bar, everything else fit. i think it just was dropped on a hard floor before boxingSounds like you got a wider chain then the bar groove originally was , but you were able to make it work cause of wear in the groove. The area behind the cover typically gets less wear and is the last tight spot to work a wider gauge chain through.
Sounds to me that bar may of been from China ☺it was only a inch section on the bar, everything else fit. i think it just was dropped on a hard floor before boxing
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