Converting 357xp to 3/8 bar & chain.

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Can anyone tell what I'll need to do to my husky 357 in order to convert it from .325 to a 3/8 please?

 

The reason is that having read about skip chains in another thread, I fancy getting one for my 357. But from a few internet searches, skip chains aren't available in .325.

 

The saw has recently been ported by spud and is a demon as it is, currently running a 13" .325 bar & chain. I'd like to have it running an 18"-20" 3/8 combo.

 

Maybe the conversion will be pointless but I'd like to give it a go if it's not too big of a job.

 

Thanks in advance,

Sion

[TheHungrySquirrel]

Should just be a 3/8 sprocket

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Oh right, thanks!

I'd heard somewhere that a part relating to the chain oiler needs changing too?

Sounds like a simple job.

Thanks

[Stubby]

Should just be a 3/8 sprocket

 

Nope . You need to change the nylon oiler gear as well .

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Thank you for your help 👍🏻

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I managed to source a small spine sprocket so was able to use the original oiler gear.

I went for a 15" bar to trial it against my 15" .325 bar & chain. The saw seems faster in the cut with the 3/8 chain but I haven't timed it so I guess time will tell. I'll have to see how things go on a variety of timber.

I'll be getting a 20" 3/8 bar & chain combo next month.

Cheers for the help guys.