Replacement Chain for '85 Raleigh

Pilotdavo

Retro Newbie
I've had a bit of an issue with a new KMC Z7 7 Speed Chain skipping on my 1985 Raleigh Royal. I had posted in another thread but after putting the old chain back on the problem is fixed.

I was wondering what others on here had used for a 3/32" x1/2" chain replacement for this era of bikes that might work better than the KMC I tried.

Ta for any thoughts.
 
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I'm having real trouble finding a replacement 5 speed freewheel to fit. Needs to be 24mm wide as the replacement I tried (Sun Race) was 28mm as most modern replacements seem to be.

If I could find a freewheel I'd be happy with that but the freewheel I have doesn't appear to be worn
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The chain rings are in good nick and the skipping occurs on the middle 3 sprockets under moderate loads when in either chainring so I'm fairly sure it's the chain/freewheel?
 
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If that's the case then I need a replacement but I'm struggling to find a 24mm 5 speed freewheel that will fit without rearranging the setup of the rear hub and wheel. Any ideas for chain or freewheel would be great.
 
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Thanks for the links. I did try one made by Sun Race which is the same as the examples you found. It's a 28mm width which doesn't fit the frame. I didn't really want to keep ordering multiple freewheels in the hope one would fit. I was hoping someone knew of a chain or 24mm freewheel that would be compatible with the chain I have.
 
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