Decent 026 Rim Sprockets???

[Brewz]

Hi Folks.

With a new Stihl rim sprocket costing just under $100 in Australia, I went looking for a cheaper alternative for my 026.
The cheap one I got doesn't fit well and the worm gear spring drops out of the groove.

Oregon only seem to offer one to suit the earlier pre X25809074
I checked the local Australian GB website and they are the same.

I cant find anything decent?

Do Oregon make one to fit the later 026's

What options do I have without having to take out a loan for a Stihl one that then locks me into the Stihl mini spline sprockets which are way overpriced as well.

 

[SawTroll]

No, Oregon does not offer rims for the Stihl mini 7-spline drums. What you got likely is a small 7-spline rim.

I assume it is the result of some deal between Stihl and Oregon, as Stihl wants you to use their own (more expensive, but same quality as Oregon) rims.

 

[smoker]

Is this what you're looking for?

http://www.cutterschoice.com/templates/product.aspx?ProductGuid=42330&GroupGuid=140

 

[SawTroll]

Is this what you're looking for?

http://www.cutterschoice.com/templates/product.aspx?ProductGuid=42330&GroupGuid=140

Looks like it is - but there is no info about who made it, which makes me think China?

 

[Brewz]

Na I was after the entire sprocket.

I did find the Oregon one in Ebay but I can only seem to source it from America with the searching I have done.
I found one in Australia but its about $70

I have inquired with a local GB dealer and he has one on the shelf about 2 minute drive from my house but its a spur sprocket. $28
I will take the saw to make sure it fits first, I am over chain sprockets that dont fit.

 

[smoker]

A long time ago , Gregg (when he was with Baileys) got an Oregon drum and standard splined rim to fit my old 026 .

Check with a sponsor , if they can order it for you.

 

[SawTroll]

Yes, Oregon does offer replacements drums for the small 7-spline rims for that saw.

If the saw will be used a lot, investing in one of those is better than buying a spur one, which don't operate as smoothly.

 

[SawTroll]

A long time ago , Gregg (when he was with Baileys) got an Oregon drum and standard splined rim to fit my old 026 .

Check with a sponsor , if they can order it for you.

As it looks to me, the only sponsor here is HL Supply, so I don't know if we are allowed to mention Greggs current "operation"?

 

[Brewz]

Hi SawTroll

The saw wont get used a lot.
Its my small saw for limbs and smaller timber.

My other saws run rim sprockets...... is there much difference when cutting?

 

[smoker]

I'm pretty sure most of the sponsors from the other site will be jumping ship soon.

 

[Brewz]

Will be interesting to see if the trouble follows

 

[Jughead]

As it looks to me, the only sponsor here is HL Supply, so I don't know if we are allowed to mention Greggs current "operation"?

don't see why not troll.greg really doesn't offer much that hl has and vise versa.

 

[VinceGU05]

you have to find another dealer.. 60 bucks less discount at my store. drum and rim. for 325 chain.

 

[bikemike]

Will be interesting to see if the trouble follows

Sure hope not. I enjoy it here without drama

 

[Brewz]

I found the Oregon drum I need on Ebay in the US for about $40 delivered.
It comes without the sprocket but I already have about 6 small spline rim sprockets that will fit on the Oregon so that will work.

I refuse to buy the Stihl one because it locks you into using their stupid micro spline sprockets.

 

[smoker]

I think I paid $23. drum and rim plus shipping, when Baileys had reasonable shipping rates, but that was 6-7 years ago.

 

[SawTroll]

don't see why not troll.greg really doesn't offer much that hl has and vise versa.

I can't find anything about it in the forum rules, so I assume it is OK.

 

[SawTroll]

I found the Oregon drum I need on Ebay in the US for about $40 delivered.
It comes without the sprocket but I already have about 6 small spline rim sprockets that will fit on the Oregon so that will work.

I refuse to buy the Stihl one because it locks you into using their stupid micro spline sprockets.

You got it right - unless you want to run Picco chain on that saw at some point.

 

[Brewz]

Na, if anything I will move it up to 3/8

 

[SawTroll]

Oregon part number for drum and 7-pin rim should be 32457X for serial numbers before X25809074, and 100791X for serial numbers after that.

It looks like our site sponsor has them: http://www.hlsproparts.com/product-p/32457x.htm