Moving from 339+357xp to MS201T+362C-M

[spudulike]

Are you running 0.325" on both the 357 and 362 and same chain type?

[RichardDesmond]

No. The MS 362 came stock with .404 and 20 inch bar.

[htb]

.404 ????? not 3/8"

[spudulike]

No. The MS 362 came stock with .404 and 20 inch bar.

 

You sure about that, only seen 0.404 on real big machines???

[RichardDesmond]

Sorry. I was in today. We were going through the graduations in chain. I think it is 3/8'ths

[htb]

No worries, just got me wondering as it did spud

[RichardDesmond]

Yeah, just checked. 3/8'ths, 1.6mm. 72 link RS

[Jimbo 76]

Hi Richard

 

Don't know if this has been covered but a new chain been thrown is not uncommon. Although pre stretched in reality a new chain will stretch further when ran first. Just be aware and tighten after a few min alls good.

 

As for a thrown chain not fitting that's normal the drive link would have hit your chain catcher. Just find the bugger and use the flat file to remover the burr and your good to go.

 

Cheers,

James.

[RichardDesmond]

Hi Richard

 

Don't know if this has been covered but a new chain been thrown is not uncommon. Although pre stretched in reality a new chain will stretch further when ran first. Just be aware and tighten after a few min alls good.

 

As for a thrown chain not fitting that's normal the drive link would have hit your chain catcher. Just find the bugger and use the flat file to remover the burr and your good to go.

 

Cheers,

James.

 

Thanks James.

Must admit, I have never had this issue before, that said, there is a lot of chain on a 20" bar. I did look and file any burs off of the chain. Still wouldn't fit. Seems like the chain took a twist. Took it straight back, as I sure as **** wasn't planning to pay for a new chain on a brand new saw.

 

On another note had to buy a third file guage yesterday. As i have 0.25, 0.325 and now 0.375". A bit of a pain...

[Joe Newton]

Thanks James.

 

Must admit, I have never had this issue before, that said, there is a lot of chain on a 20" bar. I did look and file any burs off of the chain. Still wouldn't fit. Seems like the chain took a twist. Took it straight back, as I sure as **** wasn't planning to pay for a new chain on a brand new saw.

 

 

 

On another note had to buy a third file guage yesterday. As i have 0.25, 0.325 and now 0.375". A bit of a pain...

 

 

Your file gauge should say 7/32 or 5/32 on it.