angel
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Post by angel on Jan 22, 2009 22:19:25 GMT -5
I saw an 8 tooth drum and sprocket for the XL-12/SXL series saws on Fleabay for like $10. Anyone ever use one of these? Is there a significant gain in speed? My SXL seems to handle the 20" the same no matter what I try to force it through, but the 7 pin on it is almost shot.
Any suggestions?
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Post by OBR on Jan 22, 2009 22:37:29 GMT -5
I have considered going to an 8 pin on my sxl for higher chain speed, i run an 18" bar right now and it has no problem pulling that and the engine probably hasnt had 2 tanks thru it since rebuild. I have a hub and rim system too tho, which I would highly reccomend. If you do go with an 8 let me know how you like it.
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Post by billg on Jan 23, 2009 1:59:58 GMT -5
I think you will find the 8 to be too big. It you are running a rim system it will only cost you $4 to try it though. If you really want to speed it up let me know I can send you a 9, 10, 11, 12, or 13 pin. Now if will turn real fast but the chain will come off right away also
Bill
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Post by OBR on Jan 23, 2009 14:00:21 GMT -5
Pin is another term for the number of teeth the drive sprocket has.
Hey bill, what in the world do you use a 13 pin sprocket for!?!?!?! That is massive, never seen/heard of such a thing, biggest I'd ever known about was a 9 or 10 and thought that was pretty big.
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Post by MCS on Jan 23, 2009 21:12:28 GMT -5
Oregon chain current choices for spline count and rim teeth. | Spline Type | Tooth Count | Chain Pitch | | Standard 6 | 8 Tooth | .404” | | Small 7 | 7 Tooth | .325” | | Small 7 | 7 Tooth | 3/8” | | Small 7 | 8 Tooth | .325” | | Standard 7 | 7 Tooth | 3/8" | | Standard 7 | 7 Tooth | .404” | | Standard 7 | 8 Tooth | 3/8” | | Standard 7 | 8 Tooth | .404” | | Standard 7 | 9 Tooth | .325” |
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Post by redsqwrl on Jan 24, 2009 22:19:08 GMT -5
Is the standard six in the table the same as the six spline I am staring at on a 1050.?
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Post by MCS on Jan 24, 2009 23:05:01 GMT -5
My guess is yes since the six spine is only available in .404. Too bad Oregon doesn't list bars and sprockets for the older Homelites.
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Post by billg on Jan 26, 2009 2:44:39 GMT -5
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Post by MCS on Jan 26, 2009 13:14:16 GMT -5
Bill,
Are these a commercially made rims or are they one-of-a-kind custom made? Since they have rivets, they must not be cast like the Oregon rims. Can you post an end view?
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Post by billg on Jan 28, 2009 2:11:37 GMT -5
They are custom made rims but are not one of a kind. There are several people making them.
Bill
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Post by MCS on Jan 28, 2009 9:32:51 GMT -5
What is the application - saw races? That big one would work on my 750 with a 16" bar ;D
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Post by lesorubcheek on Jan 28, 2009 10:26:39 GMT -5
Have ya ran that new 750 yet A7? About the only downside to owning one is its now gonna be hard to top it. When the saw-bug starts biting again, its gonna be hard to settle for a lesser saw ;D.
Dan
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Post by MCS on Jan 28, 2009 13:50:55 GMT -5
Yup, the 750 runs but the snow is so deep I can't make it to the wood pile  . It sounds like it will be a real screamer, but my son and wife don't quite understand why I need that saw and they also believe that the SEZ and VI-123 will handle all the cutting we have to do  |
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Post by billg on Jan 29, 2009 3:01:51 GMT -5
What is the application - saw races? That big one would work on my 750 with a 16" bar ;D You would have to cut your bar back to run a 13 pin. I will try to post a pic of the 13 pin against a stock bar for the 750. Bill  |
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. It sounds like it will be a real screamer, but my son and wife don't quite understand why I need that saw and they also believe that the SEZ and VI-123 will handle all the cutting we have to do