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Husky 365 conversion into 372.


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Was just wondering whether anyone had any success, or horror stories with converting the 365 into a 372? I know there are some old posts on this site, but being a relative newby I may well have missed something. Anyway, I've had a tinker tonight and have managed to remove the transfer cover without lifting the cylinder (really wanted to avoid doing that). Took the starter side cover off, then the plastic flywheel surround, and had access to the 2 lower screws securing the transfer cover. A little bit of fiddling and out it came. Seems that the grinding /polishing of the vertical baffle is quite straightforward with a dremel or similar. Just don't want to ruin the saw, so would welcome any views or advice. Thanks.

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Silly me! Hadn't realised there was a transfer cover on the clutch side too!! Therefore the cylinder will have to be lifted to gain access. Just wondering whether there were any issues with loosening the cylinderbolts, lifting and refitting the cylinder, or is it just a case of tighten everything back up and it's as good as new? Thanks.

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Silly me! Hadn't realised there was a transfer cover on the clutch side too!! Therefore the cylinder will have to be lifted to gain access. Just wondering whether there were any issues with loosening the cylinderbolts, lifting and refitting the cylinder, or is it just a case of tighten everything back up and it's as good as new? Thanks.

 

There tends to be quite a bit of sawdust build up down the clutch side of the saw, you will need to remove the muffler to raise the cylinder. The only issue that may happen is the sawdust drops between the mating surfaces.

 

You could make sure the cylinder base is spotless before raising it - not sure you will get enough flex in the carb linkage to do it though.

 

Make sure you torque down the bolts very tight when bolting down the cylinder.

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Thanks Spud. Managed to get the job done this afternoon. Took about an hour as I was pretty careful with the dremel and didn't want to ruin the covers. The cylinder bolts were done up as tight as I could get them with a long hex key and additional lever, so hopefully it'll keep running! Started and ran like a dream. Tested it on a large willow trunk with a 28" bar and full chisel chain and it pulled very nicely. Obviously I'd like a bigger saw for that bar, but can't spend any more at the mo (as a rule, I only run a 20" bar on this saw). Overall, the job was a lot easier than I expected, so thanks for the help and advice.

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