On my Sachs Dolmar 114 it uses the 3/8 .050 chain. I am running an 18" bar. My local Stihl dealer does not carry that size. Would I need to change bar and sprocket to convert to the Stihl chains? I'm sure he could just order the correct size chain but didn't know if there would be an advantage performance wise to go with the Stihl chain.
Swapping chain size.
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Chain is chain. Not much of a dealer if he cannot set you up with 50 gauge 3/8 chain. Take your saw to a dealer or person that makes loops.
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Ditto. Around here 3/8 .050 is probably the most common chain sold.
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I didn’t look, the Dolmar 114 doesn’t run the 3/8 low pro/picco chain does it? Still shouldn’t make a difference to the dealer.
Are you running the old Dolmar bar that uses 64 drive links ?
ChoppyChoppy
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3/8" 0.050" is one of the most common chain sizes sold. What does your dealer carry, 0.063"?
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Don’t forget the .404.
ChoppyChoppy
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I wouldn't mind running .404 .080 on saws. Stuff seems to last forever compared to chainsaw chains!
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Half my saws couldn’t pull it!!! lol
lefturnfreek
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Ok, so you some how, you still have the original bar from 82 .... why not update to a new bar in what every width your dealer sells ..... and I'll also say, .050 3/8ths is extremely common, it's on every saw that I have that runs 3/8ths ....
Little Al
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Just because the bar dates from 82 if it's not had much use or has little wear why spend money you don4t need to a new 64 or whatever DL 3/8 x 050 chain in whatever flavour you choose Stihl are quality chains but the cost puts off some folk If you know the #of DL's almost any brand/type can be bought either through dealers sponsors or on line
Anybody know where I could find a .404 sprocket and .404/.080 12" bar for my Stihl 018?
The 114 runs regular 3/8" pitch chain not the low profile chain .
Also look on eBay.
Bobby Kirbos
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Not too bad of a price.
I called around looking for a place that shortens chains. No one does it - they just order the "custom" length needed from the mfgr. JaySD may be running into the same problem - his Stihl dealer carries what is needed for Stihl saw/bar combinations and can order a "custom" length if needed.
I called around looking for a place that shortens chains. No one does it - they just order the "custom" length needed from the mfgr. JaySD may be running into the same problem - his Stihl dealer carries what is needed for Stihl saw/bar combinations and can order a "custom" length if needed.
