i dont know. i would rather have the set. im now wondering if the chain ran dry and maybe thats what made it stiff. i did not install oil slinger last time i was in there. i know when you run a chain saw without bar oil the chain will tighten up. maybe thats the cause.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIxaesJ190U

http://youtu.be/lCZAaN7fFLg