560xp 3/8 conversion

[Wood wasp]

Ok thanks, I'm running 15" so want to try the 8 tooth to see how saw handles it, looks like I'll just need to change to standard spline. Will I need to put extra drive links into chain for an 8 tooth sprocket?

[Stubby]

Ok thanks, I'm running 15" so want to try the 8 tooth to see how saw handles it, looks like I'll just need to change to standard spline. Will I need to put extra drive links into chain for an 8 tooth sprocket?

 

I run an 8 pin on mine .325 pitch and you don't need an extra driver .

[SawTroll]

Ok thanks, I'm running 15" so want to try the 8 tooth to see how saw handles it, looks like I'll just need to change to standard spline. Will I need to put extra drive links into chain for an 8 tooth sprocket?

 

Usually not - and I assume a 3/8"x8 will work fine with a 15" bar - it does on my MS361!

 

I will try it on my 560xpg with a 16" bar, and already have bought the standard 7-spline drum that is needed to do it.....

[Eddy_t]

I've been looking for 8 tooth 3/8 sprocket small spline to save me changing rim too but not had any luck. Eddy T suggested niko but haven't been able to track one down.

 

Any suggestions or will I need to change to standard spline rim?

Thanks

 

 

Niko is sawtroll on here I said pm him. You can get a 3/8 on small spline with 7t, but as he has said, 8t requires the 562 clutch and worm gear

 

 

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[SawTroll]

Niko is sawtroll on here I said pm him. You can get a 3/8 on small spline with 7t, but as he has said, 8t requires the 562 clutch and worm gear

 

 

Clutch drum and worm gear, to be more exact.

[Stubby]

Clutch drum and worm gear, to be more exact.

 

and possibly 562 clutch side cover . I know they look the same but the are not . The bucking dawg mounting holes are wider apart than on the 560 . Maybe there is a reason for this .

[Eddy_t]

Clutch drum and worm gear, to be more exact.

 

 

Don't get pedantic niko!

 

 

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[SawTroll]

Don't get pedantic niko!

 

 

 

The difference actually is very important, as the clutch is the same, but the drum is different.

[CJM]

Get a semi chisel chain or you'll be forever sharping a full chisel one trust me it loses it's edge so fast

[Stubby]

Get a semi chisel chain or you'll be forever sharping a full chisel one trust me it loses it's edge so fast

 

Keep it in wood only is a neat trick .......