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Interchangeable bar and chain

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by GoBigBlue1984, Mar 6, 2015.

  1. Hey everybody! This is my first post on the forum. I just joined this morning after being invited by a member.

    My question here is. I've got a 272xp I just finished a rebuild on. It has a 7 tooth rim sprocket. Can I use the same 3/8 .050 20" bar and chain that's on my 460 rancher? The chain is an Oregon 72 chain.

    Thanks ahead of time for any and all insight.
     
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  3. Thanks, I've been checking the site out and there is s lot to check out. Some great information to absorb. As well as some very knowledgeable folks.
     
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    Nice to have you here,GoBigBlue1984 !

    460 takes a small mount bar and the 272 takes a large mount bar.
     
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    Welcome to the site. I am still new here. Lots of great information!!
     
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    Me too!
    Good folks, good info, all around great forum! So welcome, GoBigBlue1984!
    Yep, hunt down a large mount, D009 is what ur lookin for... I know, been gettin answers to similar questions myself lately.
    I'm surprised no one has mentioned it yet- pics! They say, "pics, or it didn't happen" & "we like pics here!" a lot. So, if you don't have any from the 272 XP build..... do another build:thumbs:! And take pics! Then post 'em!
    Eric VW
     
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    Welcome GoBigBlue1984

    Glad to see another Cats fan. How about 31-0???
     
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    The bar mounts are different but the chains should be the same length.
     
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