Husky 353-changing pitch to 3/8"

[JoeCanuck]

Check your sprocket

I believe it's a little more than just a sprocket change, can't remember what exactly, maybe the oil pump. At any rate, DDM got a 353 from Baileys not too long ago and Baileys would not send it out in 3/8". They would not blink at just a sprocket/bar swap so it's a little more involved.

Keep in mind that 353's come with both spur and rim sprockets. If yours has a spur (like mine unfortunately did) and you need to go to 3/8 rim, then a new oil pump drive pinion will also be req'd - about $10 dealer part.

I agree with Sawtroll - mine likes the 325 Oregon Pro-lite / 95vp combination. See no need to change.

Joe

 

[SawTroll]

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I agree with Sawtroll - mine likes the 325 Oregon Pro-lite / 95vp combination. See no need to change.

Joe

Oregon Micro-Lite Pro, not Pro-Lite, with the 95VP..........

I have never seen a 353 with a spur sprocket - is that an Internet bought one?

 

[IchWarriorMkII]

Mine was, and it had a spur sprocket.

 

[blis]

Oregon Micro-Lite Pro, not Pro-Lite, with the 95VP..........

I have never seen a 353 with a spur sprocket - is that an Internet bought one?

all 353's over here are sold with rim atleast...

 

[JoeCanuck]

Oregon Micro-Lite Pro, not Pro-Lite, with the 95VP..........

I have never seen a 353 with a spur sprocket - is that an Internet bought one?

You're right - Micro-lite Pro. And no, my saw was bought at a Husky dealer but in Canada. Maybe that's the way they're distributed here.

Joe

 

[Austin1]

You're right - Micro-lite Pro. And no, my saw was bought at a Husky dealer but in Canada. Maybe that's the way they're distributed here.

Joe

From what I seen were I live the 353 comes with a sprocket and the 2152 has a rim. I wonder if the dealers have a say in this?