drive chains

[adsmith72]

Anybody ever use the import chains? I was thinking of using a 60H drive chain from farmex. I know the diamond chain would be better, but this is and old 520 that gets limited use. will it last at all or will it stretch really fast or break?

 

[Tazza]

On a small machine, i can't see a big problem. They should all be made to the same specs so they shouldn't stretch or break. I thought the H meant it was for heavy machines anyway? so it should be more than strong enough.
I installed new bearings and chain in a 453, there were no problems, i haven't given it a lot of use since, so i can't say how long the chain lasts. It was cheap chinese chain, but i was told it was a good quality still (its a guy we know personally).
Good luck with the repair.

 

[adsmith72]

On a small machine, i can't see a big problem. They should all be made to the same specs so they shouldn't stretch or break. I thought the H meant it was for heavy machines anyway? so it should be more than strong enough.
I installed new bearings and chain in a 453, there were no problems, i haven't given it a lot of use since, so i can't say how long the chain lasts. It was cheap chinese chain, but i was told it was a good quality still (its a guy we know personally).
Good luck with the repair.

Yes the H does mean heavy duty. I measured the import chain and even the heavy duty is a tiny bit thinner than the diamond chain. I know diamond pre stretches their chains so you don't get that intial quick stretch when you put it on. Is the (import) farmex pre stretched?