Snowblower chain

[squonk 41,038]

I'm working on a 1968 6-2211 (ST-326) Snowbower. I need to replace the chain. The chain on it is slightly smaller than the #40 chain I have on the shelf. I suppose at some point ,someone could have put the wrong size chain on. Does any one know what size there older blowers take? 

[Lagersolut 649]

Here's a chart to that  may help identify what's installed on it now .

http://www.gmtel.net/web/drittmer/Technical/mechanical/Roller Chains.pdf

[squonk 41,038]

Thanks for the chart. I looked for something like that and all I found were charts Nasa would have been proud of. I think the #40 chain I have will work. Here's pics of the old and new side by side.

[cheesegrader 433]

Looks like it will work.  I think your new chain is just a little heavier.
The next size up or down at Fleet Farm is nowhere near what you have.

[adsm08 2,032]

@squonk

 

How'd that chain work out? I'm in the same situation now trying to get an ST-326 chain replaced before the next snow hits in five days.

[rjg854 11,351]

Mike I'm almost positive that when you did that same blower for me, it was a #40 chain.

[squonk 41,038]

1 hour ago, adsm08 said:

@squonk

 

How'd that chain work out? I'm in the same situation now trying to get an ST-326 chain replaced before the next snow hits in five days.

Been on there for 5 years.

[adsm08 2,032]

Just now, squonk said:

Been on there for 5 years.

 

Cool. That might be something I can actually source and install before the next storm.

[peter lena 8,583]

SQUONK, agree with above on the # 40 chain , another thing with that is  to stay with a chain specific lubricant , yours looks good . most of the time they are starved for lubricant , also pay attention to your tension , should be able to spin it over by hand , never let it dry  out, pete