272 vs 372

[ccoxva]

Have a 272 that needs rebuild and was wondering if the 372 and the 272 had the same cyl and jug???Thinking about the big bore kit?

[Rocky_J]

Nope, the 2xx series was from the 1980's I think. The 3xx series was introduced in the late 1990's. The 272 was replaced with the 371 which was a different/new motor. The 371 evolved into the 372.

[RSteiner]

Nope, the 2xx series was from the 1980's I think. The 3xx series was introduced in the late 1990's. The 272 was replaced with the 371 which was a different/new motor. The 371 evolved into the 372.

I bought a 272xp in 1998 that I was told was the end of that production run.  There is a plate on the saw that puts the date of manufacturer as 1997.  I think the only thing that is the same between the two is the displacement.

From what I have been told the 372xp is a good saw, I like my old 272xp.

Randy

[Rocky_J]

Sorry, my dates are off. But yes, the 372 is an excellent saw (I own 4). One of mine is a 371 and it was manufactured in 1997 also. Too bad they aren't available any more.
The Jonsered 2171 is the same saw wearing a different color.

[SawTroll]

Nope, the 2xx series was from the 1980's I think. The 3xx series was introduced in the late 1990's. The 272 was replaced with the 371 which was a different/new motor. The 371 evolved into the 372.

I bought a 272xp in 1998 that I was told was the end of that production run.  There is a plate on the saw that puts the date of manufacturer as 1997.  I think the only thing that is the same between the two is the displacement.

From what I have been told the 372xp is a good saw, I like my old 272xp.

Randy

The displacement isn't the same - the 272 is 72.2cc, and the 371/372 is 70.7cc (with a longer stroke and less diameter). Some late versions of the 372 is close to 75cc, but that's another story.






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[SawTroll]

Nope, the 2xx series was from the 1980's I think. The 3xx series was introduced in the late 1990's. The 272 was replaced with the 371 which was a different/new motor. The 371 evolved into the 372.

You are right - but the base for the 272 was the 162, introduced in 1976 or late 1975.

Btw, the 272xp still is made in Brazil - but it is a "detuned" version, on the power level of the 038 Mag2 (same bore and stroke as well).........

[oldsaw]

Troll, you never cease to amaze me with your knowledge of that kind of stuff.