372 XP wow

[Old_Hickory]

I went and got it this morning,Came home cut maybe 10 mins with it.Wow is all I can say,Is so much different than my 441.Power wise about same and contrary to what I used tp think.the 372 has more grunt,and even outcut it on top end.AV is pretty much the same.I do notice a louder exhaust tone from the 372.Maybe because not
a EPA saw.The 372 is noticible lighter,and better handing.All in all id rather have the 372.Of course is new  will give more feedback later But as of now 100% satisfied ¢¢¢

[Maineloggerkid]

I've always like my 372xp. Glad your satisfied.

[ladylake]

Just wait untill it gets broken in, I wasn't impressed with my 385xp at first but it really woke up after 8 to 10 tanks.   Steve

[Old_Hickory]

sounds good,

[Old_Hickory]

you know I maybe becoming a Husqvarna fan.I have a 346XP For that size saw it has outcut larger saws,Plus it just a dream to run.Before in say a 6 inch limb my 346
would cut it faster than the 441.But the 372 will cut it faster than the 346. I am just liking the way the Huskies feel in my hand,plus other than noise you never know there running.I picked up a 390 xp and looked at it as they got my 372 ready
I fell in love with it,It did'nt but maybe feel just a tad heavier then the 372

[SawTroll]

I went and got it this morning,Came home cut maybe 10 mins with it.Wow is all I can say,Is so much different than my 441.Power wise about same and contrary to what I used tp think.the 372 has more grunt,and even outcut it on top end.AV is pretty much the same.I do notice a louder exhaust tone from the 372.Maybe because not
a EPA saw.The 372 is noticible lighter,and better handing.All in all id rather have the 372.Of course is new  will give more feedback later But as of now 100% satisfied ¢¢¢

Husky xps usually have a very good top end (above max hp rpms), so no surprices there.

Low end torque isn't allways as impressive, at least not on paper.    :P

[ladylake]

A 385 or 390 is not one that you would want to lug around much, good for the landing or blocking the big stuff. My 385 with a 28" bar full is a little over 23# on a good scale, I'd guess you 372 would be 19 to 20# with a 20 or 24" bar full. Those few extra pounds make a lot of difference. I can haul around my 50cc 15# saw all day, no problem, pick up the 19 1/2 # 044 for a couple of hours and you sure know you got it, but then I'm not a spring chicken anymore.   Steve

[Old_Hickory]

Steve know what you mean can tell a difference since turned 40

[ladylake]

I think I'm 56, just can't remember for sure.   Steve

[Old_Hickory]

hey Steve what is a good sharpening outfit

[ladylake]

I've got a old Oregon 511(I think) works good for me. I set it so it just touches the tooth face unless I hit a nail or something.  Just remember to keep the rakers low enough to cut good. I made a little slide deal with a wheel above for doing the rakers that keeps them nice and even. They also make a guide for filing rakers with a hand file, I saw them using it at the shop where I get my bandsaw blades, looked like it worked real good.  Steve

[Old_Hickory]

Steve am kinda eyeing the Pfred at baileys

[jokers]

You will probably find your 372 marginally gaining in performance until you get about 10 gallons through it, then you should be good to go for another 5 or 600 gallons before you re-ring, maybe throw in a new piston and wristpin bearing too, if your feeling rich.

[Old_Hickory]

that sounds really good,I'm really impressed by it so far. 1 question how is the best way to grease the needle bearings

[Ironwood]

My nieghbor picked up my 371 when his saw got dull, for fairness his had safety chain and mine full chisel (I keepem REALLY sharp, he will run his dull), let's just say he began to second guess all the years of cutting TONS of wood struggling through the logs. He is still talking about it  ;D, personally I think he has been bitten with the Huskie bug :D  He just shakes his head in disbelief.

Ironwood

[jokers]

that sounds really good,I'm really impressed by it so far. 1 question how is the best way to grease the needle bearings

In the clutch? Pop the E clip off, then the drum, then the bearing. Push grease through it all the way around. This bearing is only in service while the saw is idling and will last a long time with very little maintenance.

[Old_Hickory]

Thank you Jokers I will have to get a pair of pliers for the e clip

[rebocardo]

> I will have to get a pair of pliers for the e clip

Put a gloved finger over the clip, put the screw driver end of the wrench into the open hole of the clip and push it off.

To get it back on slide it into the groove, put a gloved finger over the clip, push on the end with the blade lined up, and push it on.

I hardly ever use pliers to remove and put the clip on.

> I'd guess you 372 would be 19 to 20# with a 20 or 24" bar full.

A little bit shy of 18.3 pounds empty with a 28" bar and full skip, about 19# filled. When I get my hands on a 372 again, I will weigh it with a 20" bar. I think I will weigh my 272 once I have it fixed with both a 20" and 28" filled and see what they weigh.

[Rocky_J]

If you only grease it when you replace the sprocket, that will be plenty. No need to take it apart to grease it every week, you'll end up with too much grease in the clutch which could create other problems. Leave it alone and look at it in 3-4 months when the sprocket is due for replacement.

[joe_indi]

that sounds really good,I'm really impressed by it so far. 1 question how is the best way to grease the needle bearings

If you have a grease gun there's no need to remove anything.Pump the gun a couple of times in the tiny hole at the end of the crankshaft, the grease is fed directly to the needle bearing.
Remove the e-clip and drum only when you have to clean up inside or turn the rim sprocket around for even wear.

Joe

[SawTroll]

> I will have to get a pair of pliers for the e clip

Put a gloved finger over the clip, put the screw driver end of the wrench into the open hole of the clip and push it off.

To get it back on slide it into the groove, put a gloved finger over the clip, push on the end with the blade lined up, and push it on.

I hardly ever use pliers to remove and put the clip on. ....

Right, but I prefere a smaller screw-driver.

Also keep some spare e-clips, just in case.......... smiley_eek_dropjaw

[ladylake]

Steve am kinda eyeing the Pfred at baileys

I coulldn't find a Pfred chain sharpener at Bailys just a thing for keeping a bar rails square. It  looks like the 511 Oregon is kind of spendy, I hear that some of the knockoff models work good but aren't built as well.  The Speed Master 45310 looks decent, made in Italy    Steve

[jokers]

that sounds really good,I'm really impressed by it so far. 1 question how is the best way to grease the needle bearings

If you have a grease gun there's no need to remove anything.Pump the gun a couple of times in the tiny hole at the end of the crankshaft, the grease is fed directly to the needle bearing.
Remove the e-clip and drum only when you have to clean up inside or turn the rim sprocket around for even wear.

Joe

Joe,

This technique is correct for many Huskies and maybe even 372s in India but the 372s in North America have a blind hole in the shaft, it doesn`t go anywhere.

Rebocardo has the right idea, something to hold the E clip captive so it doesn`t go on the lam on you.  ;) Your scrench should be all that you need.

[Old_Hickory]

Thanks guys for the info.Im not going to grease the 372 for awhile,after reading i figured it was time to the 346 xp though

[Old_Hickory]

Steve am kinda eyeing the Pfred at baileys

I coulldn't find a Pfred chain sharpener at Bailys just a thing for keeping a bar rails square. It  looks like the 511 Oregon is kind of spendy, I hear that some of the knockoff models work good but aren't built as well.  The Speed Master 45310 looks decent, made in Italy    Steve

Steve i just looked again it is under files & accessories it is item #17049