|
|
Post by homelitelover on Dec 13, 2023 22:21:57 GMT -5
|
|
|
|
Post by xl130 on Dec 13, 2023 23:21:00 GMT -5
I’m not really familiar with a 150 at all so I’m not much help with that saw. I’m also not entirely sure what the code on that Oregon bar and chain are either. But …..
I do know that a 16” Oregon bar with a k095 mount with a 3/8 pitch 050 gauge 59 link chain works on my Super Mini and Xl-1 which are the equivalent of a Super EZ or EZ. 60 links will also work but 59 was the intended drive link count if I’m not mistaken.
|
|
|
|
Post by homelitelover on Dec 14, 2023 8:26:13 GMT -5
Thank you for the reply. According to an eBay listing, I think that the EZ Automatic and 150 take the same chain actually.
|
|
|
|
Post by blythkd on Dec 16, 2023 9:23:05 GMT -5
The bar and chain combo you listed from walmart.com is not correct for your application. I'm not saying it won't work or couldn't be made to work but it's technically not the correct application. Your SEZ and 150 use the same bar and chain and are almost always 16" unless someone changed to a different bar length. 18" was never offered on these models from the factory. XL130's comment on the chain was accurate. You're looking for 3/8" pitch, .050 gauge and 59 drive links. 60 links will work but may be too long to properly tension the chain long before the chain is worn out. You could count the drive links on your current chain(s). Many 60 link chains have ended up on Homelite saws because 60 links has been a very common size sold in the big box stores. It works but just not optimum. Here's a link to a bar that will work. There's not much choice anymore. Someone else may know of another source that has something better. loggerchain.net/products/160pxdk095-16-inch-3-8-050-59-dl-guide-bar-for-homelite-super-ez-ezao-chain-sawAnd by the way, there are problems in that picture. I realize the saw is not ready to go but the chain is on backwards, shim plates installed wrong, not sure what else. If you were already aware of this, then please disregard.
Edit: Not sure what your sprockets look like but when replacing the bar and chain it's usually a good idea to replace the sprocket at the same time unless it already looks like new. They can typically be very worn.
|
|
|
|
Post by homelitelover on Dec 16, 2023 18:48:34 GMT -5
That bar for the 150 is pretty expensive… I have a new chain on the EZ AO now and the shim plates installed correctly. |
|
|
|
Post by footstep on Dec 17, 2023 10:37:14 GMT -5
Whats wrong with the bar on it now? Can't you just clean it up and continue using it? From the pics it just looks like it needs some TLC, you can make that bar look new, dress the rails & clean it up with some 320 grit sand papper, you can get a stencil from Joe @sugarcreek a little paint and you have a bar that looks new again.
|
|
|
|
Post by homelitelover on Dec 18, 2023 16:37:18 GMT -5
![]()  Here’s a picture of the 150 bar. Is it supposed to have the little hole that I circled? I previously thought that this bar was incorrect for the saw, but maybe I’m wrong. I’ll definitely try footstep’s idea of cleaning bars. |
|
|
|
Post by xl130 on Dec 18, 2023 17:29:37 GMT -5
|
|
|
|
Post by homelitelover on Dec 18, 2023 18:32:59 GMT -5
Okay, thank you!
|
|
|
|
Post by footstep on Dec 19, 2023 9:45:07 GMT -5
![]() View AttachmentHere’s a picture of the 150 bar. Is it supposed to have the little hole that I circled? I previously thought that this bar was incorrect for the saw, but maybe I’m wrong. I’ll definitely try footstep’s idea of cleaning bars. Xl130 is correct that is the oiler hole, dont buy anything from lil red barn, their product is junk & there customer service is even worse, if you do a search on this forum or any other forum you'll find lots of dissatisfied people who purchased their products, save your $$, clean that bar up & use it, just because its got a little rust it wont effect it, I've restored a bunch of bars that looked worse than that & now look brand new, if you want the lettering on it, get some stencils from Joe rarefish383 sugarcreeksaws. Heres a few that I've done.  |
|
|
|
Post by homelitelover on Dec 26, 2023 20:27:59 GMT -5
I bought 0.50, 3/8, S59 chains for the EZ AO and the 150, but they don’t match to the old ones which are bigger. I’m really confused. Attachments:
|
|
|
|
Post by 5terrysupersaws on Dec 27, 2023 0:36:07 GMT -5
I bought 0.50, 3/8, S59 chains for the EZ AO and the 150, but they don’t match to the old ones which are bigger. I’m really confused. The Oregon "S" chains won't fit because they are meant for 3/8 Low-Profile sprockets such as used on the Super-2, XL, etc. series of saws. The chain in your hand is an Oregon 73 ? Odd because that is a .058 gauge, 3/8 pitch chain. Oregon 72LPX059G would be a good match. |
|
|
|
Post by homelitelover on Dec 27, 2023 8:18:25 GMT -5
|
|
|
|
Post by rarefish383 on Jan 5, 2024 21:00:33 GMT -5
Since you are on the subject of bars and chains, just an FYI, the first time a saw starts cutting crooked or in an arc, people think the bar is shot. Usually it's a dull chain, especially if you were cutting stumps off. The slightest bit of dirt dulls a chain. If you are cutting stumps, the down side will get into more dirt than the up side, making it cut crooked.
|
|
