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Just got my 372 back after the tank split at the seam and had a new one fitted.

 

Now I'm trying to figure out how to prevent it again, the seams the lowest part of the saw and comparing it to my 550/560 they have rails along the base.

 

Anyone made a skid plate or similar to help the issue???

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No but you could try a layer of:

 

• fibreglass_ tough and easy to apply

• Araldite_ maybe a bit heavier and doesn't hold well to vibration

• Silicone mastic_ thickish layer but not light

 

Expanding foam_ fill dust ill half full with fresh foam and immerse whole chainsaw in a leave to cure. Won't be able to use the saw again but if you drop it, it may well just bounce around.

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I wouldn't worry too much normally they are tough. But I split the seam on mine and repaired it with araldite and fibreglass strips and that is still going strong so you could reinforce it like that

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I wouldn't worry too much normally they are tough. But I split the seam on mine and repaired it with araldite and fibreglass strips and that is still going strong so you could reinforce it like that

 

 

I figure using epoxy to stick to plastic runners down the bottom?

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Hadn't though of before now. But do you know anyone with a glue gun? The glue sticks are cheap and pretty hard when set. Just run a few lengthway ridges along the bottom, (leaving the full harden before use).

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Hadn't though of before now. But do you know anyone with a glue gun? The glue sticks are cheap and pretty hard when set. Just run a few lengthway ridges along the bottom, (leaving the full harden before use).

 

 

Now that sounds like a plan

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