365-372

[mdavlee]

I think the 365 isn't as peaky as a 372 can be.

 

[Adamski]

I have heard that many actually prefer the 365 over the 372 when running all day. Between sound/vibrations...the 365 is a bit smoother. I must add...this is not my experience, as I have never run a 365.

Agreed

 

[rattler]

365 is one of my favorite Husqvarna saws

 

[Mkinslow]

Well I just acquired a builder 365. Hopefully it makes it to its new home today like it’s supposed too

 

[Mkinslow]

Well it made it.

 

[huskyboy]

Well it made it. View attachment 97820

Should be the better closed port version.

 

[Mkinslow]

Should be the better closed port version.

Awesome. Well I’ve got another one coming today also but it’s a 371xp that’s cases , crank , good p/c with broken fins. 356 didn’t have p/c. Gotta decide which one my 8 year old son and I are gonna build. That’s why I’ve been asking questions also because one of these we will build together. He’s been watching me work on them and has become very interested so why not. I know I’m gonna have to find some parts so we’ll see what happens

 

[Mkinslow]

Got the 371xp this afternoon also. I’m contemplating trying to fix the fins or find someone who can. Or just run the piss out of it lol

 

[Mkinslow]

And also thanks to ranchdadmike and gd1996 for the cases and parts. It’s a great start for the project

 

[mdavlee]

Got the 371xp this afternoon also. I’m contemplating trying to fix the fins or find someone who can. Or just run the piss out of it lol

Just run it

 

[huskyboy]

Don't be afraid if it's just a few fins. If it's half the cylinder then I'd be worried about it running hot. If it's busted real bad just start over with a new oem cylinder kit. I'd go through the bottom end and make sure it's solid. It's important the little o ring under the clutch side bushing/seal is there or else there is potential for a airleak. I believe the part number is 503263019 and its about 2 bucks.

 

[mdavlee]

Don't be afraid if it's just a few fins. If it's half the cylinder then I'd be worried about it running hot. If it's busted real bad just start over with a new oem cylinder kit. I'd go through the bottom end and make sure it's solid. It's important the little o ring under the clutch side bushing/seal is there or else there is potential for a airleak. I believe the part number is 503263019 and its about 2 bucks.

Grease is what I put with the oring to help seal.

 

[beaglebriar]

Don't be afraid if it's just a few fins. If it's half the cylinder then I'd be worried about it running hot. If it's busted real bad just start over with a new oem cylinder kit. I'd go through the bottom end and make sure it's solid. It's important the little o ring under the clutch side bushing/seal is there or else there is potential for a airleak. I believe the part number is 503263019 and its about 2 bucks.

If I remember tomorrow I'll snap a pic of a 385 cylinder that I ran for probably ten years. The bore is still perfect and there's a lot of fins gone..

 

[beaglebriar]

Grease is what I put with the oring to help seal.

Mr Dunlap showed me that trick. Works great. [emoji106]

 

[Mkinslow]

If I remember tomorrow I'll snap a pic of a 385 cylinder that I ran for probably ten years. The bore is still perfect and there's a lot of fins gone..

Yeah I meant to get a picture of this one but ran outta time. Already to much going on for thanksgiving. I’ll get some in the morning I’m sure I’ll still be up way before the sun

 

[beaglebriar]

Yeah I meant to get a picture of this one but ran outta time. Already to much going on for thanksgiving. I’ll get some in the morning I’m sure I’ll still be up way before the sun

They weld up nice if you decide to repair some fins. Just need a donor cylinder.

 

[Mkinslow]

They weld up nice if you decide to repair some fins. Just need a donor cylinder.

If I need to do it or if I decide to do it I’d have to braze it. I’ve got a welder and know how to use it but not set up for aluminum

 

[beaglebriar]

If I need to do it or if I decide to do it I’d have to braze it. I’ve got a welder and know how to use it but not set up for aluminum

There's guys on here that will repair it but they have to be pretty bad to not be useable.

 

[Mkinslow]

There's guys on here that will repair it but they have to be pretty bad to not be useable.

I understand bud. I’ll get some pictures in the morning. I think it may be ok but I’ll still get y’all some pics

 

[huskyboy]

If I remember tomorrow I'll snap a pic of a 385 cylinder that I ran for probably ten years. The bore is still perfect and there's a lot of fins gone..

I got two top fins gone off my 385 mdavlee ported. I've ran that saw hard with no issues. Only thing I do is tune it safe for long cuts.