Drive links?

[gman98]

I know this is a stupid question, but I'll ask it anyways.  I'm looking at moving up to a 24" bar for my stihl 362cm.  I am currently running a 18 inch bar that is 66 drive links.  These larger bars are 84 drive links.  Will I have to change anything on the saw to accommodate the drive link difference?

Thanks

[dougand3]

No saw changes. The clutch sprocket doesn't care how many DLs go through it.  And that assumes you keep the same PITCH. You can't go from .325 to 3/8 pitch without changing the clutch sprocket-be it rim or spur.
Your 362CM should be 3/8 already, so not a problem.

[The Diesel]

I have a 20" and 25" bar for my 362cm and they are interchangeable.  Both are 3/8th which is what your 18 should be.  You will like the 25" bar on that saw. I find I prefer the 25 over the 20. I have been running full comp chain and haven't had an issue but just ordered 2 full skip.  I want to see what difference is.

[Skioutty]

I just got my 362 a few weeks back with the 20 incher on it, and would not mind trying out a 25 with the skip chain.

[DelawhereJoe]

My 362 with a 25" doing a full bar cut in oak with full comp chain does cut well, just slower then a 440. I'm going to find a half or full skip chain for it.