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Chain changing tension as it rotates
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So it’s down to, Oregon versa lightweight bar or the tensioner. The 28” added too many variables, so I’m wondering if I add the OEM 325...
Feb 14, 2026
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Chain changing tension as it rotates
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I’m thinking I will mount up the original 325 OEM sprocket, bar and chain. If it does it there I will know it’s internal. Tensioner...
Feb 14, 2026
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Chain changing tension as it rotates
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Feb 14, 2026
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Chain changing tension as it rotates
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Well, the plot has thickened. Got bored between periods of USA hockey. Mounted up a used chain on the Oregon bar again. The situation...
Feb 14, 2026
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Chain changing tension as it rotates
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Went back to messing around this morning, took the whole drum and rim assembly off, put it back on. I think it was some casting...
Feb 14, 2026
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Chain changing tension as it rotates
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I will look into that tomorrow. I cut a few logs down to firewood size this afternoon. Will go retension and check those components
Feb 13, 2026
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Chain changing tension as it rotates
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Bar, chain, sprocket and rim are new.
Feb 13, 2026
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Chain changing tension as it rotates
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I measured the rim tonight at each of the seven points where it steps in. All checked the same.
Feb 12, 2026
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Chain changing tension as it rotates
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In that case as the rest of the chain stretches the whole thing will be More uniform?
Feb 12, 2026
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Chain changing tension as it rotates
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Both pieces or just the rim?
Feb 12, 2026
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Chain changing tension as it rotates
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Called a local shop and will be grabbing a Oregon to see if that fixes. I’m going to measure the Chinese one tonight and see how it...
Feb 12, 2026
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Try a different chain on the saw. I had this happen and it was the chain.
Feb 12, 2026
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Won’t hurt to take it all off and blast some brake clean through the rim.
Feb 12, 2026
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Chain changing tension as it rotates
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I’ll toss a well used loop on this evening and see what happens. From what I’m seeing it could be uneven stretching of the chain which...
Feb 12, 2026
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Bearing was in perfect shape when I disassembled. Saw was barely used. Just filthy
Feb 12, 2026
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