McCulloch chain question

[Macgary]

I have a pro mac 10-10 with 16" bar. I need a new chain so I found this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/22221585875...0555447e710&bu=43186121744&cp=1&sojTags=bu=bu
Question is my original chain has 60 drive teeth, 370 stamped on them. 3/8 .050.
When I contacted the seller they said this chain only has 59 drive links. So I don't know if they miscounted or what but I thought for sure this was the OE chain for my saw. Anyone with any knowledge with old mccullochs I would sure appreciate some help.

 

[dougand3]

Welcome.
If the chain you have fits properly, replace it exactly - 3/8 .050 60 Drive Links. Eg: Oregon 72LGx060G = Full Chisel, 72DPX060G = Semi Chisel.
Most old McCullochs use D176 mount. Mac 10-10 may have a more narrow bar option in the D176 mount that takes 59 DL.
It's more accurate to study your bar and chain than model # when replacing those items.

 

[Macgary]

Thanks, seems like sound advice.

 

[heimannm]

I don't know why or how they can be different, but McCulloch are 60 DL for the same 16" bar that fits many Homelite saws and use the 59 DL chain.

Sometimes life is a mystery.

Mark

 

[Macgary]

Thanks, I bought that chain after research that Mcculloch didn't make a 59 tooth chain for a 16" bar. Got it and it had 60 drive links so perfect fit original new chain. The guy that was selling counted 3 times and said 59 teeth.

 

[svk]

Yep these guys nailed it. If you do come across a 59 DL chain some bars will fit it and others won't. I've used 59 DL chains on my huskys in a pinch.