jfk92
Well-known member
Hey all,
I've read through a number of threads about the Eager Beaver chainsaw's. I got this one free of Craigslist a few years ago - was smoking but ran. Cleaned it up, serviced - now purrs and starts first pull most times. My chain just snapped - it has "mini 370" stamped on the links. I ordered a 16" off Amazon - but the slack screw wouldn't take enough out even with the bar fully extended. Thought - man must have measured wrong so I ordered a 14" - this chain is just too short - remeasured - it's a 15" distance from the tip to the cover (useable chain) on the bar - so has to be 16" chain. Finally - my question is - has anyone ever found a workable replacement chain for this little chainsaw? I'm getting frustrated and almost pulled the trigger on an 18" Husky for next day delivery - so - you know istead of a $10 chain spending $300 on an entirely new saw (that I use maybe 1X per year!!! Any experience/suggestions most appreciated.
I've read through a number of threads about the Eager Beaver chainsaw's. I got this one free of Craigslist a few years ago - was smoking but ran. Cleaned it up, serviced - now purrs and starts first pull most times. My chain just snapped - it has "mini 370" stamped on the links. I ordered a 16" off Amazon - but the slack screw wouldn't take enough out even with the bar fully extended. Thought - man must have measured wrong so I ordered a 14" - this chain is just too short - remeasured - it's a 15" distance from the tip to the cover (useable chain) on the bar - so has to be 16" chain. Finally - my question is - has anyone ever found a workable replacement chain for this little chainsaw? I'm getting frustrated and almost pulled the trigger on an 18" Husky for next day delivery - so - you know istead of a $10 chain spending $300 on an entirely new saw (that I use maybe 1X per year!!! Any experience/suggestions most appreciated.