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Homelite EZ chain problem
« on: March 25, 2014, 06:39:28 pm »
im kinda new to this forum but here goes. ive got an old homelite EZ 10100 and i recently bought a new bar and chain for it.

http://oregonproducts.com/homeowner/lookups/selguide.aspx?BusId=CONS&SellReg=USA&LangId=ENG

after ive installed it after cutting for 10 or 15 minutes the chain gets very tight where it wont turn and kills the motor. once dissassembled ive found the top of the bar and mashed spot on it on the tip nearest the sprocket (rim) without loosening the bar to re adjust the chain it almost looks like the chain and bar is not parallel with the chain where it is riding on the sprocket. the sprocket itself does have some wear on it and no i have not over tightened the chain when installing. so in the forums opinion do you think the sprocket needs replaced ot is it something else? i know im probably not very consice in my description. but i appreciate any help the forum can send my way. if i need to replace the rim sprocket, it looks like a special kind of socket is used to remove the sprocket/rim. it has 3 holes where mayby pins for a socket go than you turn the whole thing right to remove. is this correct as well?

this is the rim/sprocket i am looking at unless someone knows where else to buy it.


http://www.jackssmallengines.com/Products/HOMELITE/Sprockets/Spur-Sprockets/0850537/61018/sthanks in advance for your help.


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heath delashmit

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Re: Homelite EZ chain problem
« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2014, 07:11:28 pm »
I'm guessing you are running a spur sprocket rather than a rim set up. If you were running a rim, the rim would float on the sprocket so you wouldn't have any alignment issues. Sometimes the spur gets worn enough with one bar and when you put a different bar the chain will ride in another spot.
You are likely setting your chain tension with the drive links riding in the old grooves in the spur. As you mentioned, sometimes they jump out of the grooves with a new bar and chain due to alignment issues causing the chain tension to get very tight.
A new sprocket would be a good idea.
A rim sprocket set up would be best as it eliminates this issue.
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Re: Homelite EZ chain problem
« Reply #2 on: March 26, 2014, 02:04:32 am »
Are you getting any oil to the bar?

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Re: Homelite EZ chain problem
« Reply #3 on: March 26, 2014, 06:09:44 am »
the ez uses a manual oiler but yes I am getting oil on the bar it is always wet when I check it.

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Re: Homelite EZ chain problem
« Reply #4 on: March 26, 2014, 07:51:09 am »
What pitch is the chain?
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Re: Homelite EZ chain problem
« Reply #5 on: March 26, 2014, 12:35:47 pm »
3/8 .050 16inch bar and chain. bought the bar and chain combo from oregon listed below

oregon part # 29571   Combo 16" bar & D59 chain (72V) 59 3/8" .050"

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Re: Homelite EZ chain problem
« Reply #6 on: March 28, 2014, 06:26:59 am »
can someone point me in the right way as to where to buy a new rim sprocket for my old EZ. the type/model is 10100, and places like ereplacement.com dont show one for that type/model. i tried jackssmallengines and they have several but they all want the crank diameter. ebay has alot listed but im afraid of buying one and it being the wrong crank diameter. thanks for any help.

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Re: Homelite EZ chain problem
« Reply #7 on: March 28, 2014, 07:30:49 am »
Wasn't aware that there different size cranks for EZ's.

BTW your current rim/spur wouldn't possibly be for a low-profile chain would it?

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Re: Homelite EZ chain problem
« Reply #8 on: March 28, 2014, 09:00:49 am »
the chain i took off it was not a lp chain. since i bought this off craigslist it does not mean that the right chain was on it. when i went to oregons website i purchased the bar and chain combo off it that itsaid i needed which was not a lp chain. im not sure how to tell if the rim spur is a lp or a standard size one. if you can point me in the right direction or tell me how ill try to find out.

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Re: Homelite EZ chain problem
« Reply #9 on: March 29, 2014, 07:31:05 pm »
91 is oregon 3/8 LP
72 is Oregon regular 3/8
you chain is regular 3/8
oregon sprocket  108567 should work

Been fooling with my 7-19C and 707D which are just a few years newer than your EZ
I did go for 8 pin rim and .063 404 chain on both saws

Your saw should calm down with a new sprocket
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