Advice on an old saw

[PlaysWithAxes]

Hi all, first time posting here.

I've just been given an old Homelite Super XL automatic. It's strong and runs really well but the chain is knackered and seems to of stretched? I've extended the guide bar as far as it will go but it's still loose enough to get 2 fingers between the chain and the bar.

My question is... What's the best option for replacing the chain, without breaking the bank?

The current chain has 70 inner teeth and 35 cutting on a 14" bar.

[mendiplogs]

Hi all, first time posting here.

I've just been given an old Homelite Super XL automatic. It's strong and runs really well but the chain is knackered and seems to of stretched? I've extended the guide bar as far as it will go but it's still loose enough to get 2 fingers between the chain and the bar.

My question is... What's the best option for replacing the chain, without breaking the bank?

The current chain has 70 inner teeth and 35 cutting on a 14" bar.

 

Hi PWA try a new chain mate thanks and welcome thanks Jon

[PlaysWithAxes]

Haha, well yeah but what chain. There's a lot to choose from and I have no idea what I'm looking at. Even just on eBay there are about 1000 chains. I know I need one with a 3/8 pitch but don't know what that means. If I get a chain with the same number of teeth will it be too long or has my chain actually stretched?

PWA

[mendiplogs]

Haha, well yeah but what chain. There's a lot to choose from and I have no idea what I'm looking at. Even just on eBay there are about 1000 chains. I know I need one with a 3/8 pitch but don't know what that means. If I get a chain with the same number of teeth will it be too long or has my chain actually stretched?

PWA

 

HI PWA TAKE IT along to your local chain saw dealer thanks were are you base thanks Jon

[PlaysWithAxes]

That makes sense. Thank you

[Stubby]

Check the markings on the bar ( if any ) Should give you pitch , gauge and number of drivers ( inner teeth as you call them ) Also the bar could be very worn wich will make a worn chain seem even longer .

Edited April 24, 2015 by Stubby

[C.J]

14" bar of 3/8" chain is usually about 50 drive links.

 

Sounds like you have a 1/4" pitch chain.

[PlaysWithAxes]

This is where my confusion began. I looked through threads here and saw (no pun intended) a website that's a guys name, went on there and found the specs for my saw. Amongst other things it said 3/8 pitch but when I look online for chains the matches were few and far between.

[Stubby]

See if Rob D can help . Chainsaw Bars is his firms name .

[geoff]

See if Rob D can help . Chainsaw Bars is his firms name .

 

I will second that, great knowledgeable service.