Sugihara Bars

[Steve Connally]

So I've put a sugihara bar on the 441 and the 361. These bars seem significantly longer than the oem bars. I don't suppose that's a problem but the notch in the base of the bar where the bar studs are is showing outside of the sprocket cover. Is this an issue?

Also the bar for the 361 has a significantly larger hole for the tensioner stud than the actual stud. There's a bit of slop in there. I wonder if it's because the saw is 15 years old or if the part was mislabeled somehow. Do you guys think this slop is an issue or do other saws have a larger diameter tensioner stud? If so can I switch it out for a snug fit? The 441 doesn't have this issue and the oem bar on the 361 fits snug so I'm wondering if it's a sugihara thing to make it fairly universal for stihl and husky.

 

[Steve Connally]

So, what treestuff is selling is a universal mount not the Stihl mount. Totally explains it! Damn

 

[Mark13y]

Well that explains why I couldn't tighten the chain on my 044

 

[Steve Connally]

Yup, truth in advertising!! The universal mount part number starts in SV. The stihl part number starts in ST. Evidently the stud on the husky is bugger than stihl. My 441 bar came with 2 sets of tensioner holes so I was able to make it work. I don't have much room to tighten though. The 361 is the real issue.

 

[Magnum783]

Mic it out Steve and I will build you a bushing to fit over the pin to take up the space. I can build some to fit the bar studs as well if need easy work friend

 

[Steve Connally]

Thanks but I have absolutely no idea what you just said LOL

 

[monkeylove]

He is talking about doing a little of this to end up with something like the bottom pic. I think.

 

[Steve Connally]

So uhmmmmm. Like I need to measure the bar hole but how?

 

[Magnum783]

Digital micrometer would be best. I was just going to build some round bushings but I can cut one of those adapters on the water jet too. Call me when you have a moment and I can walk you through it.

 

[Steve Connally]

Dude. Where the heck am I gonna get a digital micrometer?

 

[monkeylove]

Dude. Where the heck am I gonna get a digital micrometer?

Steve, I was talking to Jared and do you own open ended wrenches or 6 point sockets? That will get you the sizes you need to know. Find the one that slips over the stud, find the one that matches the slot in your bar.

 

[tc262]

Dude. Where the heck am I gonna get a digital micrometer?

You can get a cheap caliper from Harbor freight if you have any nearby. They are handy as hell if you don't need to be really precise and only around $10-$15 or so. Or find one online or e-bay.

 

[tc262]

https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Cali...id=1495473977&sr=8-5&keywords=digital+caliper

 

[Magnum783]

I can get the specs for the Stihl bar stud but not too sure about the bar. If it's the same as a husky bar no worries I have a few around.

 

[Steve Connally]

The bar stud looks fine. I'll look again when it's not pouring out. It's the stud for the chain tensioner. I'll post pictures if my truck doesn't float away.

 

[Steve Connally]

361

 

[monkeylove]

Are you having a problem Steve or just questioning? I would want stud bushings in the bar slot but the tensioning hole does not bother me.

 

[Steve Connally]

441

 

[Steve Connally]

I haven't run it with the new bar yet

 

[Magnum783]

The studs don't look that loose. You have my number Steve if you need something made just call and consider it done.