Converting husky 372xpg from .057 to .063 3/8

[JonnyP]

As the title suggests I'm looking to convert a 372xpg to run Stihl 3/8 .063 chain. Reason being that at work we have 2 stihl 362's and a 660 which all run on the same chain so have a roll and a maker and breaker so we can build new chains when we need them.

 

Problems we are having so far is sourcing a bar for the 372. We can get one to run 404 chain but can't find anyone that can supply one to run 3/8 .063.

 

Can anyone help???

[mendiplogs]

As the title suggests I'm looking to convert a 372xpg to run Stihl 3/8 .063 chain. Reason being that at work we have 2 stihl 362's and a 660 which all run on the same chain so have a roll and a maker and breaker so we can build new chains when we need them.

 

Problems we are having so far is sourcing a bar for the 372. We can get one to run 404 chain but can't find anyone that can supply one to run 3/8 .063.

 

Can anyone help???

 

HI JONNY ask rob on here mate he will have a bar for you thanks jon

[Stubby]

As the title suggests I'm looking to convert a 372xpg to run Stihl 3/8 .063 chain. Reason being that at work we have 2 stihl 362's and a 660 which all run on the same chain so have a roll and a maker and breaker so we can build new chains when we need them.

 

Problems we are having so far is sourcing a bar for the 372. We can get one to run 404 chain but can't find anyone that can supply one to run 3/8 .063.

 

Can anyone help???

 

You can get a bar mount adapter to run Stihl bars on Husky saws . There was one on fleabay . They are made by Oregon I seem to remember .

[wisecobandit]

Oregon certainly where making bars for it. (type 75 powermatch)

Edited August 14, 2013 by wisecobandit

[GordonRochdale]

Is there any need to change the sprocket if you are changing the chain gauge?

[Stubby]

Is there any need to change the sprocket if you are changing the chain gauge?

 

Nope . There is enough float .

[SawTroll]

You can get a bar mount adapter to run Stihl bars on Husky saws . There was one on fleabay . They are made by Oregon I seem to remember .

 

Anther option is making metal rings that fill out the gap between the bar bolts and the inside of the Stihl mount slot.

 

Often it isn't quite as simple as using the adaptors though. You also have to either lengthen the slot in the Stihl mount bar a bit forward, or use a slightly longer chain (1 or 2 dl). Lengthening the slot is the better way to do it.

Edited September 7, 2013 by SawTroll

[Stubby]

Anther opion is manking metat rins that fill out the gap between the bar bolts and the inside of the Stihl mount slot.

 

Often it isn't quite as simple as*-- using the adaptors though. You also have to either lengthen the slot in the Stihl Mount a bit forward, or use a slightly longer Chain (1 or 2 dl). Lengthening the slot is the beatter way to do it.

 

Thats true I did have to add a driver link on a 385 that had a stihl bar