0,325 pass 3/8

[leonid123]

Can Husqvarna 550xp be passed from 0.325 to 3/8? Will you please tell me if there is any effect?smiley_huh

[HolmenTree]

Can Husqvarna 550xp be passed from 0.325 to 3/8? Will you please tell me if there is any effect?smiley_huh

Welcome leonid123,
With 3/8" expect reduction in cutting speed but welcome extra stay sharpness and sharpening life. 

[sawguy21]

Welcome. You can run 3/8 pitch chain by changing the bar or replaceable bar tip and the drive sprocket rim. Use the small spline rim p/n 504523002. As HolmenTree says you will need to keep the chain sharp and don't try to force it.

[leonid123]

Thanks for the answer. The only reason why I asked this question is because I was told that there are no chisel chains at 0.325, and there is a chisel at 3/8, and they cut better.

[HolmenTree]

Best .325 chisel chain at the moment is Stihl 23RSC.
But I hear Husqvarna has a new X -Cut .325 in chisel and hear good reviews about it , just haven't seen any in North America yet.

[joe_indi]

I think the more aggressive non-Comfort (RS without the C) is still available, but needs to be ordered specifically.

[Old Greenhorn]

Thanks for the answer. The only reason why I asked this question is because I was told that there are no chisel chains at 0.325, and there is a chisel at 3/8, and they cut better.

Somebody did not exactly give you accurate information. The Oregon 20LPX chain is .325 full chisel, non-skip. This is a round ground chain. I run .325 and buy this chain, then after the first dulling I hand file them square from then on out. If you just want a chisel chain, but are not fussy like me, you can easily get by well with the round ground chisel. All the things the others above have said also apply, of course.
Tom