That would a be 16" bar. Bar length is stated as cutting length and not over length. And to answer your other question .058 just results in a bar that is stiffer. Many West Coast loggers prefer the .058 over the .050 but on the East Coast many goes with .050 as it is a lighter weight. Basically it is just an operator preference.
"Serial number 161296", I believe in the early years of Husqvarna chainsaws they only used single digits to represent the year, latter on they went to two digits( ie Serial number starting with digits like 96........... would represent the year 1996 and today's chainsaws use the first four digits (ie. Serial Number 2017...........would represent the year 2017. So since your chainsaw Serial number starts with a "1", I an wondering if rather than the late 70's maybe it was the early 80's when you purchased the chainsaw, and If that is possible then I would say its a 1981 Model..
Based on this IPL, I see that they made three different sprockets for your model chainsaw, Refer to the page of the IPL that shows the drive sprocket. But they had an "8 x 3/8 sprocket, a "7 x ,404" sprocket and a "7 x 3/8", I know you stated that it was a 7 tooth, but that leaves you with the possibilty of two different pitches, and you must verify the correct pitch , You may be able to locate the part number on the drive sprocket, and again compare it to the IPL to verify the part number and pitch. However, You may need to remove the drive sprocket to locate the number stamped on the drive sprocket.
Another way of verifying the pitch, is to count the number of teeth on the Nose sprocket of the Bar, If the Nose has 11 teeth on the nose sprocket then it is typically a 3/8 pitch, and will be the same as the bar that I recommended Husqvarna HT 380 - 60.
Now onto your other questions, Once you are absolutely sure of the pitch of the drive sprocket, then Yes you could select a bar with a heavier gauge like an .058 instead of an .050 gauge, as long as the pitch of the bar is the same as the drive sprocket. Again the pitch of the bar is determined by the number of nose sprocket teeth. And Finally, the length of the Bar, I may have an HT 380 16" bar and I could measure the overall length, I know a 16 inch bar typically refers to the cutting area, so the bar is actually longer but I don't know If the overall length would be the same as yours.
Also as Eugene previously stated, you actually have Many options for different size bars, different gauge bars, But one thing is certain you must match the drive sprocket's Pitch.
Again, I hope this helps, and tomorrow I will see If I have an HT 380 bar, and do a measurement and picture for you. But based on your Original questions I was thinking that you were just changing the bar, and wanted the same or similar to the original.
Karla
PS. I am Not a Husqvarna Representative or Repair Servuce, just an experimental chainsaw person
I just checked my chainsaw bars, and I do not have an HT 380 -60 bar, so I cannot compare the overall length of the bar, but based on your chain being 60 DL, I am pretty sure its considered a 16 " bar, the extra inches that you measure are where the tailstock of the bar fits inside the chainsaw.
Karla
PS. I am Not a Husqvarna Representative or Repair Service, just an experimental chainsaw person
OK....... I counted the teeth in the roller nose and it is 11, so I will assume with the information you posted, this is a 3/8 pitch sprocket. As for the year of the saw, it could very well be a 1981. I originally bought the saw to cut fire wood for my home (North Michigan) wood burning furnace. In 1982 I moved to Florida and the saw was rarely used. In 1984 I took my "Husky 65" to a local dealership to get my chain sharpened . What happened next turned into local chainsaw lore....... More on that story later. This chainsaw is a freak, an old friend, and irreplaceable. Hurricane Irma took down some old Oak trees at my home. My old reliable Husky made short work of the cleanup process! I have to cuss "Irma" for what she did to our state, but kiss her for re-kindling my love for this awesome saw !
Thanks so much for your help.
PS I'm not sure if this is the proper place to share this saw's story. If it's OK to post it here I will.
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That would a be 16" bar. Bar length is stated as cutting length and not over length. And to answer your other question .058 just results in a bar that is stiffer. Many West Coast loggers prefer the .058 over the .050 but on the East Coast many goes with .050 as it is a lighter weight. Basically it is just an operator preference.
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Thanks Eugene, I think I'll go with the heavy duty though it may be a bit tougher to find the .058 gauge chains.
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"Serial number 161296", I believe in the early years of Husqvarna chainsaws they only used single digits to represent the year, latter on they went to two digits( ie Serial number starting with digits like 96........... would represent the year 1996 and today's chainsaws use the first four digits (ie. Serial Number 2017...........would represent the year 2017. So since your chainsaw Serial number starts with a "1", I an wondering if rather than the late 70's maybe it was the early 80's when you purchased the chainsaw, and If that is possible then I would say its a 1981 Model..
Here is an IPL for a 1981 model, You might be able to cross reference some of the Part numbers on your chainsaw, and see If they match the IPL. http://file:///C:/Users/Karla/Downloads/HUSI1981_AAaa_I8100010_.pdf
Based on this IPL, I see that they made three different sprockets for your model chainsaw, Refer to the page of the IPL that shows the drive sprocket. But they had an "8 x 3/8 sprocket, a "7 x ,404" sprocket and a "7 x 3/8", I know you stated that it was a 7 tooth, but that leaves you with the possibilty of two different pitches, and you must verify the correct pitch , You may be able to locate the part number on the drive sprocket, and again compare it to the IPL to verify the part number and pitch. However, You may need to remove the drive sprocket to locate the number stamped on the drive sprocket.
Another way of verifying the pitch, is to count the number of teeth on the Nose sprocket of the Bar, If the Nose has 11 teeth on the nose sprocket then it is typically a 3/8 pitch, and will be the same as the bar that I recommended Husqvarna HT 380 - 60.
Now onto your other questions, Once you are absolutely sure of the pitch of the drive sprocket, then Yes you could select a bar with a heavier gauge like an .058 instead of an .050 gauge, as long as the pitch of the bar is the same as the drive sprocket. Again the pitch of the bar is determined by the number of nose sprocket teeth. And Finally, the length of the Bar, I may have an HT 380 16" bar and I could measure the overall length, I know a 16 inch bar typically refers to the cutting area, so the bar is actually longer but I don't know If the overall length would be the same as yours.
Also as Eugene previously stated, you actually have Many options for different size bars, different gauge bars, But one thing is certain you must match the drive sprocket's Pitch.
Again, I hope this helps, and tomorrow I will see If I have an HT 380 bar, and do a measurement and picture for you. But based on your Original questions I was thinking that you were just changing the bar, and wanted the same or similar to the original.
Karla
PS. I am Not a Husqvarna Representative or Repair Servuce, just an experimental chainsaw person
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Patric.
I just checked my chainsaw bars, and I do not have an HT 380 -60 bar, so I cannot compare the overall length of the bar, but based on your chain being 60 DL, I am pretty sure its considered a 16 " bar, the extra inches that you measure are where the tailstock of the bar fits inside the chainsaw.
Karla
PS. I am Not a Husqvarna Representative or Repair Service, just an experimental chainsaw person
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OK....... I counted the teeth in the roller nose and it is 11, so I will assume with the information you posted, this is a 3/8 pitch sprocket. As for the year of the saw, it could very well be a 1981. I originally bought the saw to cut fire wood for my home (North Michigan) wood burning furnace. In 1982 I moved to Florida and the saw was rarely used. In 1984 I took my "Husky 65" to a local dealership to get my chain sharpened . What happened next turned into local chainsaw lore....... More on that story later. This chainsaw is a freak, an old friend, and irreplaceable. Hurricane Irma took down some old Oak trees at my home. My old reliable Husky made short work of the cleanup process! I have to cuss "Irma" for what she did to our state, but kiss her for re-kindling my love for this awesome saw !
Thanks so much for your help.
PS I'm not sure if this is the proper place to share this saw's story. If it's OK to post it here I will.
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