Holz 372 Q:

[AuerX]

@Czed @anyoneelsethatmightknow

How does the G372 and G388 compare build quality wise?

 

[Czed]

@Czed @anyoneelsethatmightknow

How does the G372 and G388 compare build quality wise?

Never handled the g388
@afleetcommand
Any experience with them?

 

[afleetcommand]

Just the kits..mine had a bad chain brake band and the squish was like .050 so its compression was a bit low. Other than that it was good.

 

[Heliot]

Today first real usage of my BigBore G372.
What should I say. Nice. Runs well through the wood. Needed to adjust the carb a bit. And i recognized, that the Holzfforma airfilter seems to be crap. Lots of dust inside the intake.
Which filter would you recommend?
Another question. My H on the carb is almost completely closed. Normal?

 

[Heliot]

Addition. Oiling is well. Sprays in the Front. Saw has a lot of power.

 

[afleetcommand]

Today first real usage of my BigBore G372.
What should I say. Nice. Runs well through the wood. Needed to adjust the carb a bit. And i recognized, that the Holzfforma airfilter seems to be crap. Lots of dust inside the intake.
Which filter would you recommend?
Another question. My H on the carb is almost completely closed. Normal?

No not normal, but not surprised. Give it a tank assuming it will run and see if the carb wanders into the right direction. Should be as a typical 372's carb is...around 1 to 1.125 turns out to start, maybe an 1/8 of a turn from that point to get things crisp and idling. Get more than a 1/2 turn away from that and I'll start wondering about whats off.

 

[Nutball]

I've seen husqys run around 3/4 turn

 

[Heliot]

Hehe. Ok. And concerning the air filter?

 

[afleetcommand]

Hyway's 365/J-Red low top air filter is very tight..and of course there always is OEM

 

[Heliot]

Thanks! Is there any possibility to „improve“ the huztl filter for better fitment?

 

[Heliot]

I’ve made some tape around the filter to get a tighter fit into the holder. We‘ll see. [emoji869]

 

[AuerX]

@Czed
@afleetcommand

If I go the kit route, do I need any of the special tools for the case assembly? (G365/372)

I got all the mechanics tools covered and then some. Just not sure about chainsaw case tools.

I was just going to buy assembled, but looking at the kits and some of the videos I think I'd like to roll my own.
I could spare a few hours here and there and slap one together.

TIA

 

[Czed]

@Czed
@afleetcommand

If I go the kit route, do I need any of the special tools for the case assembly? (G365/372)

I got all the mechanics tools covered and then some. Just not sure about chainsaw case tools.

I was just going to buy assembled, but looking at the kits and some of the videos I think I'd like to roll my own.
I could spare a few hours here and there and slap one together.

TIA

Here's one of his videos
I do mine similar

 

[AuerX]

Here's one of his videos
I do mine similar

Thanks for the link Czed.

Very straight forward video @afleetcommand

 

[afleetcommand]

A few years later...with the $35 dollar Husqvarna tool u can get from HLsupply.

 

[afleetcommand]

And interestingly enough that goofy saw ended up in a Amish logging operation and is still making money for them

 

[afleetcommand]

What I do now....

 

[AuerX]

A few years later...with the $35 dollar Husqvarna tool u can get from HLsupply.

This tool?
https://www.hlsproparts.com/product-p/502-50-30-15.htm

 

[BK13]

The 65cc 272 in blue is listed, as per my OP. In 71cc, it's only XP and XT (orange).

*s-word gets confusing over there from time to time it would seem.

Huh. Normally I'm better with pictures than words. LOL

 

[AuerX]

This morning the Orange G272XP is out of stock, both in kit and assembled form.

A blue version coming?