Advice on an old saw

[C.J]

O.K been on Oregon chain selector for " Homelite Super XL Automatic. "

 

They suggest a 70 drivelink , 3/8" pitch , 0.050" gauge chain (e.g 72LPX) for a 20" bar.

 

The question is "what bar do you really have ?"

[cornish wood burner]

O.K been on Oregon chain selector for " Homelite Super XL Automatic. "

 

They suggest a 70 drivelink , 3/8" pitch , 0.050" gauge chain (e.g 72LPX) for a 20" bar.

 

The question is "what bar do you really have ?"

 

I also have a homelite Xl2 auto. Last bar I took along to my local dealer and he matched it up with an Oregon bar. I think originally it came with a 10 or 12 inch bar as it can be used as a top handle. I can look later for details if you don't get definite info.

[cornish wood burner]

Just had a look and the chain has mini 370 on 48 drive links. Bar is Oregon 120DGEA061 OT S48/91-48

My saw came with a 10 inch bar but that is 12 inch I believe.

I would think 14inch would be a bit big for that little saw.

Hope that helps

[cornish wood burner]

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.

 

Also I think you might be counting the rakers (depth gauges) as well as the cutting teeth. Mine has 24 cutting and 48 drive links (inner teeth )with a 12 inch bar. So if that is the case you probably have a 10 inch bar measured from the front of the saw body to the bar tip. Probably about13 or 14 inch overall length.

 

Also most important No chain brake on that saw so be careful !!!!!

[cornish wood burner]

Also I think you might be counting the rakers (depth gauges) as well as the cutting teeth. Mine has 24 cutting and 48 drive links (inner teeth )with a 12 inch bar. So if that is the case you probably have a 10 inch bar measured from the front of the saw body to the bar tip. Probably about13 or 14 inch overall length.

 

Also most important No chain brake on that saw so be careful !!!!!

 

Just reread your original post and your saw is different to what I was thinking. Apologies but I dont think my info will be applicable to your saw.

[Mountain man]

Take the saw to a shop, plonk it on the counter, ask for a new chain, 20 quid.

[skyhuck]

Stick it on ebay and go buy a nice new saw that will leave you with some feeling in your hands.

[Stubby]

Stick it on ebay and go buy a nice new saw that will leave you with some feeling in your hands.