I've never seen a "W" model husqvarna

[Daserlon]

The only info I've found for a "w" model husky is they are for the west coast. Full wrap handle and bigger dual dawgs. This one is a 268 but they probably made most of the pro saws of that era with a "w" too. I highly doubt the 268 was the only west coast. Anyone with more info?

 

[T.Roller]

372xpw

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

My 372xpw as it came factory new, aside from the TSB

 

[T.Roller]

My 372xpw as it came factory new, aside from the TSBView attachment 64340

Me likey

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

Me likey

Me too

 

[Daserlon]

I've run a 372 xpw before, Great saw. I didnt realize it was a "W". My old boss gave one away a few months ago. It belonged to his brother, my friend, who passed away. He gave it to his B.I.L.

 

[Derf]

In the 3 series the 365, 372, 385, 390, and 395 all had W versions with full Wrap handles and larger dogs. They also usually came with high top filter covers and larger HD style filters. In the 5 series you can get the 562, & 575/576 outfitted as W versions.

The wrap handle allows you to use the saw to cut from either side of the tree without back barring when felling. It's a requirement in a lot of Canadian timber outfits to have on any saw with a bar longer than 20". Mostly it's useful because on steep hills you might only have one safe side to cut from. The larger dogs are more useful on the shag bark pine that are indigenous to the PNW. They are mostly for looks if you're on the east coast and mostly cut hard wood. The downside to them is you lose 1-2" of bar length.

Husqvarna also has "G" models, these come with heated handles and (sometimes) carb heaters. They are more popular if you do cold weather work or live farther north.

 

[Derf]

My 372xpw as it came factory new, aside from the TSBView attachment 64340

I see a dual port muffler hiding in there that was certainly not factory.

 

[Daserlon]

In the 3 series the 365, 372, 385, 390, and 395 all had W versions with full Wrap handles and larger dogs. They also usually came with high top filter covers and larger HD style filters. In the 5 series you can get the 562, & 575/576 outfitted as W versions.

The wrap handle allows you to use the saw to cut from either side of the tree without back barring when felling. It's a requirement in a lot of Canadian timber outfits to have on any saw with a bar longer than 20". Mostly it's useful because on steep hills you might only have one safe side to cut from. The larger dogs are more useful on the shag bark pine that are indigenous to the PNW. They are mostly for looks if you're on the east coast and mostly cut hard wood. The downside to them is you lose 1-2" of bar length.

Husqvarna also has "G" models, these come with heated handles and (sometimes) carb heaters. They are more popular if you do cold weather work or live farther north.

So in the 2 series would it have been the same options? My friend picked up a 262xpg carcass at the same place. I've never seen a "G" before. I know g is for heated front handle just never saw one before.

 

[Derf]

So in the 2 series would it have been the same options? My friend picked up a 262xpg carcass at the same place. I've never seen a "G" before. I know g is for heated front handle just never saw one before.

The 2 series would be very similar to the 3 series. I'd guess the 262, 266, 272, 288, 298 would all have W options available back when they were selling, but that was my more my father's time than mine so I can't say for certain. In general, it seems Husky's pro line on large mount saws greater than 60cc offer W versions.

As for the G model, lucky find; they are more rare. Hopefully the carcass has useable parts. The workshop manual shows how to diagnose the electrical components to test them. You'll need to make sure the inductive generator behind the flywheel is sending current to the resistive element in the handle, and that the resistance is high enough to offload the electrical load as heat.

 

[Daserlon]

The 2 series would be very similar to the 3 series. I'd guess the 262, 266, 272, 288, 298 would all have W options available back when they were selling, but that was my more my father's time than mine so I can't say for certain. In general, it seems Husky's pro line on large mount saws greater than 60cc offer W versions.

As for the G model, lucky find; they are more rare. Hopefully the carcass has useable parts. The workshop manual shows how to diagnose the electrical components to test them. You'll need to make sure the inductive generator behind the flywheel is sending current to the resistive element in the handle, and that the resistance is high enough to offload the electrical load as heat.

Thanks for the 2 series info. Thats what i was lookin for. The 1 and 2 series saws are from my dads era also.
Matts 262 g is a carcass. No side or top plastics or top handle. Its got the flywheel on it so hopefuly it still has the generater. Finding a heated top handle might be a chore.

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

 

[Daserlon]

View attachment 64351

Good pic jim. I should have gotten closer with mine. I have a blue top that would look good on that 266.

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

I see a dual port muffler hiding in there that was certainly not factory.

Yep, forget to mention that.

 

[XP_Slinger]

I see a dual port muffler hiding in there that was certainly not factory.

It's got some attitude ground into it as well. It's my brothers saw and man does it run.

 

[Derf]

My 372xpw as it came factory new, aside from the TSBView attachment 64340

What else is hiding back there? 394/5, 346, 357?

 

[Derf]

Thanks for the 2 series info. Thats what i was lookin for. The 1 and 2 series saws are from my dads era also.
Matts 262 g is a carcass. No side or top plastics or top handle. Its got the flywheel on it so hopefuly it still has the generater. Finding a heated top handle might be a chore.

http://www.sawagain.com/husqvarna-257-262-xp-front-handle-bar-oem-503540103/

http://opeforum.com/threads/xpg-front-handle-bar-whats-inside.2096/

http://opeforum.com/threads/installing-new-rubber-on-handlebar.1956/

 

[Warped5]

Derf, excellent replies .... thanks!

 

[Czed]

My 372xpw as it came factory new, aside from the TSBView attachment 64340

Looks a lot like the bailey's 29.99 oem husky wraps and dogs.

 

[Derf]

Looks a lot like the bailey's 29.99 oem husky wraps and dogs.View attachment 64400

Love how the Chinese spell on the side cover label.