Husky 372xp tips and tricks - my first husky rebuild

[RIDE-RED 350r]

I have done plenty of 372s without the ring. at this point, i don't feel comfortable not using though, just because I know about it.

Knowledge can be a curse sometimes can't it!

 

[Brewz]

I will drop into the local Husky dealer and order an o ring
I also want to replace the little rubber but that holds the oil pump pipe in the pump.

If you guys in the states are thinking its a good price for a 372 then its half price in Australia!
I will chase it

 

[beaglebriar]

Looks nice.

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

Pretty good looking saw for its age. IDK exactly when they redesigned the recoil screens and the older style like on that saw went away, but it was a good while ago. I would expect to see that saw priced right in the ballpark of what you stated here.

 

[beaglebriar]

I have a recoil of that era that's dated August of 2000.

 

[Brewz]

Will see if old mate gets back to me.
If he agree's to my offer I will get it.

Probably port the hell out of it if it happens

 

[Brewz]

Bed time...... 1:30am here

Sucks having to sit up late to talk to you guys, but worth it

Thanks

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

Wow! Yeah, I forgot about you being on the other side of the world and what time it is there!

Have a good one.

 

[Mattyo]

That 372 is an oldie... but it looks as if its had little use. Check the chain catcher for wear and the front of the chassis for paint loss. Will give you an idea of how much its been used.

 

[Glock37]

I've done gobs of these damn huskys and still forget to do that now and then.

Im putting one together a 365 sp to 372 2 hrs yting to put carb boot plate on with cyl on. Well i wire in recess on boot and push plate forward as u pull wire out and it installs groove over plate Like installing a windshield

Just a lttle fyi

 

[Glock37]

if you like this 371 I am pretty sure you will like the rest of huskies pro saws, even 550 is workable.
Since you do full rebuild I doubt you will get into any trouble, the only thing you need to pay attention to is this silly little o-ring that you find on PTO side.
Matt have a great video about that issue.

Where do oring go ?

 

[Tor R]

Where do oring go ?

you can see the o-ring here:
https://www.partstree.com/parts/husqvarna/saws-chainsaw/371-husqvarna-chainsaw-1997-12/crankshaft/

 

[Brewz]

Went and ordered the o ring and oil pump pipe rubber grommet today.

$6 and $7 respectively.

Bearings were $14 for a pair of 6202 C3's

All up I am at $286 for parts and that includes a new 20"GB arbour pro bar and Oregon chain

 

[Brewz]

I have organized to buy the Husky 372 for myself.

Bar is original new issue, and its just on its 2ns chain
More pics

 

[Brewz]

The last picture tells me it has not done a lot of "big" timber

 

[Tor R]

The last picture tells me it has not done a lot of "big" timber

it doesnt look to have seen much wood in it's life.
See if you get a picture of the bottom of the saw, but I like what I see

 

[redtractor]

Is the noise level label a requirement?

 

[Brewz]

I am really impressed with the air feed design to the air filter using the flywheel like a turbo.
The one I am re-building had this passage about 30% blocked by oil and gunk but I am replacing seals to stop a suspected oil leak from the pump outlet
Either it leaks or these huskies oil like a *b-word!...... as I have read they do.

 

[mdavlee]

If the oiler is turned up it will make a mess.

 

[Brewz]

It was set to about 60% open with a 20" bar

what should it be set to on these with a 20" bar?
It was completely coated in sticky oil...... which has preserved it well but it also clogs everything up