lou
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Post by lou on Jul 20, 2024 11:54:00 GMT -5
Hello
I have a Homelite XL-76 that was not used for years which I have running now but would like to by a replacement chain for it. The Homelit bar looks good but I am not sure what chain will be the right one to buy for it.
Would the Oregon H67 be the right one or?
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Post by footstep on Jul 20, 2024 13:48:48 GMT -5
What length bar is on the saw now?
Is it a original homelite bar, oregon bar or other manufacturer?
How many drivelinks is the chain on it now?
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Post by 5terrysupersaws on Jul 20, 2024 14:29:29 GMT -5
Oregon: H67 will not fit an XL-76 with a 16" guide bar... incorrect pitch( .325" ) and drive link count ( 67 ).
Oregon: D59 - AdvanceCut will fit .. available on amazon.ca for 23.95
I prefer the Oregon: E59 - PowerCut ( 72LPX059G ) .. Less readily avail. but a good quality made in Canada chain.
20" Homelite bars will require "72" chain with 70 drive links. .. 72LPX070G , 72EXL070G , 72DPX070G .. etc.
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lou
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Post by lou on Jul 21, 2024 10:01:54 GMT -5
Thank you for your help.
I am also going to try sharpening the chain that is on it to test it to see if it will do. I really wont be using it much but want it to not struggle cutting when i do.
Lou
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Post by lou on Aug 31, 2024 16:27:51 GMT -5
Oregon: H67 will not fit an XL-76 with a 16" guide bar... incorrect pitch( .325" ) and drive link count ( 67 ). Oregon: D59 - AdvanceCut will fit .. available on amazon.ca for 23.95 I prefer the Oregon: E59 - PowerCut ( 72LPX059G ) .. Less readily avail. but a good quality made in Canada chain. 20" Homelite bars will require "72" chain with 70 drive links. .. 72LPX070G , 72EXL070G , 72DPX070G .. etc. As a follow up to this, I ordered the D59 and it has a ling delivery time for me and do see an S59 Oregon alos available that would get to me sooner. I don't mind having an extra one around but am not sure if the S59 would be fine and work and fit as needed on the XL-76. It mentions a short cut on it but not short what that really translates to. Any guidance here would be helpful |
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lou
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Post by lou on Aug 31, 2024 16:28:19 GMT -5
As a follow up to this, I ordered the D59 and it has a ling delivery time for me and do see an S59 Oregon alos available that would get to me sooner. I don't mind having an extra one around but am not sure if the S59 would be fine and work and fit as needed on the XL-76. It mentions a short cut on it but not short what that really translates to.
Any guidance here would be helpful
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Post by bamaboilermaker on Sept 1, 2024 9:12:35 GMT -5
the S59 is 3/8" low profile (chain link marked 91), the D59 is 3/8" std profile (chain link marked 72) The lp is too small for your saw and will be very slow in cutting.
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lou
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Post by lou on Sept 1, 2024 15:40:04 GMT -5
Thank you for the feedback and direction on this. Glad to have someone with the knowledge help me along with all this. The saw runs really well with a new carb kit I put in and I also put in a new fuel line and grommets and new pull string as well.
My current chain, though I tried to sharpen it, I guess i didn't do a great job and thus it doesn't currently cut as well as I recall it doing years ago with a new chain. Looking forward to getting the new chain in place and trying it then
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