Sad news for my 372 Husky

thecfarm · October 25, 2018, 07:22:01 PM

Top end is gone. No mechanic I am,so it's labor cost too. Had the saw since 2001. Looking at about $300,so far. If I get out of it for $400 I will be doing good.

lxskllr · October 25, 2018, 07:30:52 PM

That's a lot of money to end up with a half used saw. No room for a new one?

thecfarm · October 25, 2018, 08:33:52 PM

Yes I thought about a new one. But those 372 was a good saw. As I say when I make a decision,ask me in a year.

Southside · October 25, 2018, 09:30:20 PM

I would fix a 372 for that money a couple of times before I bought something new. Kinda like dropping the tranny on a 66 Chevelle SS - your not going to trade it in for a Honda at that point are ya? ;D

barbender · October 25, 2018, 11:46:42 PM

What happened to it, Ray?

Chop Shop · October 26, 2018, 01:12:04 AM

Quote from: lxskllr on October 25, 2018, 07:30:52 PM
That's a lot of money to end up with a half used saw. No room for a new one?

I half used OLD saw is a better companion than a NEW pos.

LeeB · October 26, 2018, 01:19:59 AM

Ray,
It's really not that hard to do. I did my 346 XP and had never attempted any repairs to one before other than changing the oil pump and clutch on my 372. If you are going to do it yourself just talk lots of pictures as you dismantle it for reference when you put it back together. OEM parts are high, and I would use them, but aftermarket can be had too at a lot less cost. Youtube is blocked here at work so I can't check, but I'm pretty sure there are videos on changing the p&c on a 372.

joe_indi · October 26, 2018, 01:23:10 AM

If you are constrained by funds, you could buy a cheaper 372 clone of the kind mentioned in another thread
( http://forestryforum.com/board/index.php?topic=103476.0 )
You can either use its top end on your old saw or use your old saw as an 'organ donor' for the clone

thecfarm · October 26, 2018, 06:26:02 AM

barbender,old age?? It is about 16-17 years old.
It does get used some,not a daily use. It use to get used alot. Than I won a Efco on here and that cut down the usage on the big saw. I am the only one that mixes the gas,I use the husky bottles at 40:1 and use the highest grade I can get.
I have been cutting my wood at about 6-8 inches long. Trying to see if that will make it dry faster,better. This is good size wood. The bar does not come through the other side sometimes,18 inch bar. This is dead wood too,white pine.

HolmenTree · October 26, 2018, 10:30:05 AM

Ray, those first edition 372XP are worth ever penny to rebuild, wish I didn't sell mine.
Go OEM and you'll get another 17 years out of it. Post some pics of the piston and cylinder, you may be able to salvage the cylinder.
Also check if there's play in the main bearings by wiggeling up and down on both ends of the crankshaft at the flywheel and clutch.

LeeB · October 26, 2018, 11:05:17 AM

If you decide not to fix it, don't chunk it. I could use a parts saw for mine. It still runs great but is a bit beat up. Same age as yours or pretty close.

barbender · October 26, 2018, 11:22:36 AM

Ray, is it worth fixing? Well, if you said "it's not worth it, I'm going to toss it or part it out" we'd all surround that saw like a pack of wolves around a deer with a bad leg!😁

thecfarm · October 26, 2018, 02:50:43 PM

Holman,I'm not a working on it. ;D But he called me and asked if I wanted to fix it. When I said yes,he said well I have to check the crank to see if it was bent. 15 minutes later he called back and said you should be all set. I hope he was right!!!

HolmenTree · October 26, 2018, 03:05:48 PM

Good to hear,
I can't remember ever seeing a bent crank on any of my saws, but have replaced many a wore out crank PTO side bearing.

Al_Smith · October 26, 2018, 07:42:41 PM

Well just because you don't know beans from apple butter about exactly how to fix it doesn't mean you can't learn .Without attempting to act like a smart-a---that's one thing I could never figure out about many forums .You like to own them have oodles if information but have no idea or desire to turn a wrench on one .It's not rocket science ,it's not black magic ,it's just plain physics .
Don't ever think that those of us who know how had some act of magic to learn that.We just bellied up to the bar and did it .Sure not a one of us didn't make mistakes because I'll be the first to admit I have--on a lot of things .--but we learned because we wanted to/end of rant not to be taken as malice but encouragement. ;)

barbender · October 26, 2018, 07:55:21 PM

Sometimes I like working on my saws, sometimes not. I put a new p&c on my Jred 2171, the hardest part of the job is cleaning the saw up good before you start, and keeping the parts sorted as you take it down. Some folks just plain don't like wrenching on stuff, and I sympathize. There's also the risk of doing something wrong and damaging some expensive parts. I rebuilt the carb on my Husky 346 once, and somehow managed to get a screw in the intake somewhere that did bad things when I started the saw👎 But if a person is wanting to learn their way around engines, the simplicity of a chainsaw makes it a great place to start. I've thought of tearing one down with the kids for a homeschool project, and to help them understand what goes on inside a internal combustion engine.

barbender · October 26, 2018, 07:56:11 PM

Btw, my favorite saw right now is my newest one, that I don't need to work on very much😁

Stoneyacrefarm · October 27, 2018, 05:00:11 PM

Bartender,
I have to agree with you.
I've got 3 old saws and 2 new ones.
My favorites are the new ones by far.

teakwood · October 30, 2018, 08:57:19 AM

Quote from: Stoneyacrefarm on October 27, 2018, 05:00:11 PMBartender,

We have had good laughs already with that

Do you like being in bars??

barbender · October 30, 2018, 04:09:25 PM

Hahaha I don't even drink, haven't in many years😂😂

Stoneyacrefarm · October 31, 2018, 09:08:01 AM

Ha ha
Sorry about that.
Apparently proofreading is not one of my stronger quality's.

thecfarm · November 03, 2018, 01:06:25 PM

No Al,I don't work on them things. I lose stuff and others things happens.
But remember what I said about lucky and $400? well $387 will get it back in my hands again. Working today,looks like Wed I will get it.
Kinda like that POSTON guy and his Old Ford. Good for another 17 years.

barbender · November 03, 2018, 01:30:56 PM

Awesome!

Al_Smith · November 03, 2018, 10:39:08 PM

Well look at it like this .It will probably run for another 20 years .20 bucks a year, not too bad for a good running saw . ;)

nativewolf · November 03, 2018, 10:54:51 PM

I have to agree with those that say their favorite are the newest saws with least trouble. I think worrying about fixing saws is the biggest mistake I've made the last few years. So I stopped. Too much trouble, out the door it goes and I will guy a replacement. I can replace a broken handle, pull rope, replace screws, etc. But if a cylinder goes and I am waiting a day that I needed a saw, then that's a sunk day and I'd rather have a new one. Stihl dealer 20mins from house, Rural King 30. Someone's open.

Also, unlike many on here...I like the new computer controlled saws. My 362cm is the easiest saw to start I've ever owned. 3 years old i think and just works like a top. If the mix gets a little rich you will know it but other than that it is a pleasure to be topping with that. I am really looking forward to the rollout of the next version of saws, fuel injected critters.

Then it will be battery saws I guess.