HUSQVARNA 365 identification and 372 conversion

[Riftweaver]

I'm not a big husky guy but I've been blessed with a bunch of parts in a box. The saw parts are 365 parts. The stickers on the recoil say nothing more than 365. They don't say special and they also don't say XP.

I have read that some people do a 365Xp to 372Xp upgrade which is just a cylinder and piston because the lower end is the same. (I know you can also upgrade the filter base, filter and cover as well). My cylinder and piston are scrap so as long as I am replacing it, I may as well upgrade to more Hooskies.

So, I am assuming I have a basic 365. Can I do the upgrade up to a 372XP to a base 365? Anything else I need to watch for? It seems like the usual base gasket delete is also a common thing on these. Check the squish, muffler mod, etc.

All I have is a box of parts that was at one time rental parts at a local Home Depot. (Years ago!)

 

[cuinrearview]

Does the 365 cylinder have closed transfer ports and a clamp on intake or open transfers and a bolt on one?

 

[Cooper264]

Im the same way with huskies. From my experience, either they fit easy, or 95% of the saw is bass akwards. I think everything with the 365-372 is relatively the same. Someone should be along soon to clarify

 

[Riftweaver]

Does the 365 cylinder have closed transfer ports and a clamp on intake or open transfers and a bolt on one?

I will check this later and report back.

 

[82f100swb]

Your saw will most likely be an open port with a bolted on intake.
You will need the boot and clamp at minimum, but it likley has a Zama carb too. Most will recommend swapping it for the later Walboro.

 

[Czed]

I'm not a big husky guy but I've been blessed with a bunch of parts in a box. The saw parts are 365 parts. The stickers on the recoil say nothing more than 365. They don't say special and they also don't say XP.

I have read that some people do a 365Xp to 372Xp upgrade which is just a cylinder and piston because the lower end is the same. (I know you can also upgrade the filter base, filter and cover as well). My cylinder and piston are scrap so as long as I am replacing it, I may as well upgrade to more Hooskies.

So, I am assuming I have a basic 365. Can I do the upgrade up to a 372XP to a base 365? Anything else I need to watch for? It seems like the usual base gasket delete is also a common thing on these. Check the squish, muffler mod, etc.

All I have is a box of parts that was at one time rental parts at a local Home Depot. (Years ago!)

Post some pics

 

[Riftweaver]

Your saw will most likely be an open port with a bolted on intake.
You will need the boot and clamp at minimum, but it likley has a Zama carb too. Most will recommend swapping it for the later Walboro.

I'll check for the boot style and I will check on carb Mfr. as well. I think there are 2 of them in the box. What is the Walbro number that I would be looking for if they are Zama?

 

[Czed]

Here's the best price I've seen
If you want to go new 372
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Husqvarna-...c-c909-4dea-b354-afe76c5ac29f&epid=2263769162

 

[cuinrearview]

Never thought I'd out-Ebay czed...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Husqvarna-...Chainsaw-Cut-Off-Saw-362-371-372/124011455249

 

[Czed]

Never thought I'd out-Ebay czed...

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Husqvarna-...Chainsaw-Cut-Off-Saw-362-371-372/124011455249

It's the same seller that's odd

 

[cuinrearview]

It's the same seller that's odd

Bought quite a bit from that seller and gasorgras in GA.

 

[huskihl]

Single ring vs double ring in the above kits

 

[cuinrearview]

Single ring vs double ring in the above kits

In your opinion is it worth it one way or the other or running a single thin ring?

 

[Duce]

In your opinion is it worth it one way or the other or running a single thin ring?

I know you know, op may wonder, double ring pistons have 1.2mm thick ring single is 1.5 mm.

 

[huskihl]

In your opinion is it worth it one way or the other or running a single thin ring?

Wouldn’t be a dealbreaker for me. I’d opt to save the $20 myself

 

[farminkarman]

Here's the best price I've seen
If you want to go new 372
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Husqvarna-503626473-Cylinder-Assembly-RedMax-Craftsman-Chainsaws-362-372-EPA/124551059679?_trkparms=ispr=1&amdata=enc: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|cksum:1245510596791501e448e90e4a3e88b37b1905b36bbb|ampidL_CLK|clp:3268220&chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&itemid=124551059679&targetid=1068323855430&device=m&mktype=pla&googleloc=21183&campaignid=10454521886&mkgroupid=104612010700&rlsatarget=aud-762207186714la-1068323855430&abcId=2146002&merchantid=8076334&gclid=Cj0KCQjwl9GCBhDvARIsAFunhslEWACIbg6s34mqebrdUMJYtVWZ-QKjRLPv-r4JgyQW78IrEkDlnlQaAt7rEALw_wcB&pageci=dc6aa36c-c909-4dea-b354-afe76c5ac29f&epid=2263769162

That is a darn good price for OEM! Better get them while they last.

 

[Riftweaver]

The cylinder has the clamp on intake boot.

Carb is a Zama

 

[cuinrearview]

All you need is a top end. Bolt on. The carb is a matter of opinion. Personally I'd try it. If you run across an HD-12 it's an easy swap.