Can I use a 1/8” chain on a 3/32”freewheel

[jayonabike]

I’ve bought a new single speed freewheel, a White Industries ENO http://www.whiteind.com/new-page
But they say use a 3/32” chain only (16 tooth) I’ve recently just replaced the chain and a new chainring on the bike (both 1/8”)
Will using the 1/8”chain damage the teeth on the freewheel?
If it means replacing the chain & chainring then I’d rather do that than damage the expensive freewheel.

 

[Tim Hall]

Can't see how it would cause damage. It might be a tad noisier, but that's about it, and even that's unlikely.

 

[twentysix by twentyfive]

Should work just fine. Might get a bit of extra wear over the years due to sideways float? Difference between 3/32 and 1/8 is a mere 1/32 = 30 thou.

 

[raleighnut]

If the front chainring is for an 1/8th chain then you'll need to, internal width of the rollers will be needed.

 

[tyred]

It will be fine. I've done it with my Shimano hub gear and one of my fixed wheels has it the other way around with a 3/32" chainset running an 1/8" chain.