New husqvarna 50 special bar Id question

[rippinryno]

I just picked up a 50 on cl for 60 bucks. I'm trying to determine what chain I need because I want to have at least 2 for it. I will attach some photos of the Windsor bar . The only thing I can make out is the .325 which is a start. Not sure if this is an 18 or 20 but I think it's a 72 link. Any help is greatly appreciated guys!

 

[Jon1270]

You need gauge, pitch and number of drive links. The pitch is .325, as you noted, and 72DL would be typical for an 18" bar at .325 pitch, so that's a good guess. The fact that the number 58 appears in two places suggests the gauge might be 0.058". If so, a penny should fit the slot nicely.

 

[Jon1270]

If those numbers all check out, then here's a good option: http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Loops-18-...676255?hash=item25c4b044df:g:snIAAOSwAuZX5CeI

 

[rippinryno]

Thanks for the help. only thing I can't confirm is the guage.

 

[Jon1270]

Did you try the fit of a penny in the slot?

 

[woodhog73]

The 50, 51, and 55 all came stock with 058 guage. My guts telling me whoever replaced the bar probably kept it same guage as stock. Especially since the bar is stamped with the number 58 on it.

Like Jon says did you try the penny ?

 

[rippinryno]

I can try the penny so basically it will fit nicely in a 58 but won't fit in a 50 right? I believe this bar is in fact stock.

 

[Jon1270]

I can try the penny so basically it will fit nicely in a 58 but won't fit in a 50 right?

Correct.

 

[Jon1270]

(A dime is a good feeler for .050" gauge, and a nickel works for .063")

 

[Jags]

The stuff I learn around here just amazes me....

 

[Sean McGillicuddy]

A dollar for coil gap

 

[Jon1270]

A dollar for coil gap

I go a little thicker: business card.

 

[Jags]

I go a little thicker: business card.

Or match book cover. There - I contributed...

 

[Sean McGillicuddy]

Or match book cover. There - I contributed...

What's a match book?

 

[Jags]

What's a match book?

Remember the olden days when everything was still black and white...

 

[TreePointer]

The stuff I learn around here just amazes me....

Me, too.