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    Want to Buy 372/365 various parts needed

    Bolts: Cylinder base bolts -4 Sprocket cover felling spike screw-1 Hand guard kick back lever side -2 Lower muffler support bracket bolts-2 Bar oiler plate screw-1 Handle bar bottom screw-2 Coil attachment bolts-2 Screw that goes into antivibe on tank-2 Recoil cover bolts-4 Top cover bolt-1...
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    Want to Buy 372 xpw recoil assembly and other 372 parts

    Have a oem 372xpw on its way to me in the mail, its missing the recoil assembly. Would like to be able to get a complete assembly that has the xpw sticker on it. Doesn't need to be spotless but readable would be nice. 4 bolts as well. Also would be in market for (2) kick back handles with the...
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    husq 445 xtorq poor acceleration and bogging

    I decided to help a friend out that helps cut firewood with me on occasion just for something to do, by figuring out why his 445 is real doggy, at my cost since I sell the firewood, he just helps for free. It starts good and idles good once warmed up, but out of wood, when you accelerate it a...
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    log tape repair

    Cracked my log tape yesterday when I released it and caught sideways between two logs, gave it a tug and pop it went. Caught the slack b4 it could unwind. Around 16" from hook. Racked my brain rest of day on how to fix for time being, thought I had small rivets but didn't. Ended up finding a...
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    385 x torque die off at warm idle

    Felling saw at work is a 385 xtorque, fairly new saw (i don't own it). Runs great but power/weight ratio I prefer my 372. Any who. Once this saw warms up it likes to die off at decel after cutting....like checking far side of face match up and having restart the sob. Does it both with laying...
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    365 chinese used saws find for project

    Been hawking for a 365->372 project saw and found a buy on fb of two 365's and a parts box of a blown 365 xtorque (actual Husqvarna serial tag). I figured for price would work to patch up my old 372 of odd parts and then to be base for 365 build up project. Met the guy (he got the saws on...
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    046 dies coming out of the cut

    I have gotten the saw to idle correctly now (some may remeber my post from a couple weeks back)...ended up being i had a leak at the base because i didnt use enough gasket maker when i took out the base gasket. I also replaced the impulse line, but that looked to be in good condition, no dry...
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    046 stripped spark plug hole and racing issue

    I have a 046 i bought awhile ago and havent cut with it yet. After i bought it and was replacing the spark plug that came with it and other things i noticed that all around the plug hole in the cylinder was all gassey smelling black "sooty" crap and so was the inside the top cover. the old...
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    2 stihl saws with the same exact problem

    I have 036 pro and 046. Rebuilt 036-new piston, no base gasket but used suitable liquid gasket to achieve squish new impulse and fuel line and filter, rebuilt carb, opened exaust up a 1/2" all way around from stock, and had shop tune it for me. 046 required new intake boot and fuel line...
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    1990 350 dodge cummins dually

    anyone ever run one? We already have an '89 cummins 5 speed 2x4-good truck lots of power just no traction b/c of 2 wheel drive. the 1990 is in awsome body and frame condition-redone recently. 5.9 cummins, 5 speed, 4x4-manual lock-outs, dually (10 plys haha), bigger injectors, and bigger...
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    a couple 036 and 046 questions

    036: I rebuilt the top end on the 036, replaced impulse and fuel lines, rebuilt carb, opened muffler up to a 1/2"x3/4" hole in stock location, and clipped tabs on limiter caps. I'm not confident/dont really know how to tune saws so i had a small engine "mechanic" (explain scenario at end of...
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    OT-truck engine trouble

    I realize this is a chainsaw forum, not truck engine forum, but I figure this thread will be a little more use full than the "what saw should I buy" threads. Here goes: '79 dodge power wagon with late 70's early 80's 318 carburetor engine, manual choke, 4 manual speed tranny. -Starts...
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    036 pro question(s)

    036 pro squish question(s) I just finished my first saw project-rebuilding a burned up 036 pro. Decided i would check the squish, which is .037" on 4 sides. I did a couple searches and found that most like to run around a .02 minimun squish. I am using a Woodland Pro piston from...
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    036 Pro muffler casing gasket

    I'm in the process of finishing up my 036 pro project and never remembered to order the gasket that goes between the front muffler casing and the rest of the muffler "box". Is the gasket absolutely necessary, would this cause any problems? I have the patience to cut out a gasket from...
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    A day in the woods

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCTFLA1tulE This is a 8 part series i found on youtube-not sure if others have seen them. Havent seen them posted on here yet. It takes awhile to watch all 8 parts but its well worth it-clean, no drama, factual, and enjoyable
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    Stihl 036 Pro carb questions

    Rebuilding the carb to my $25 burnt up 036 purchase. When i took of the top flat plate of the carb, i found on the inside of the plate, that the two pockets (top and right side) with the small dia. holes leading to exterior of carb, were filled with fine flakes of sawdust and gunk. Is this...
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    sick maple? opinions please

    we have a couple door yard maples that have been on our front lawn for years-before my dad was born and he's 50... The first week of october-leaves fell early here-the other trees in the yard lost their leaves except for this one. It kept 65% or so of it leaves. Leaves turned a dark...
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    Log value help needed

    We're having some hemlock logs milled by a fellow, he's looking to barter for hemlock (building house+barn), hard maple+black cherry (builds furniture). We have these logs cut, and are curious to see what others would be willing to pay/bft. Not cut to length yet-just figuring on what...
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    Thining a small stand of EASTERN hemlock

    From what I've read from yall from the PNW coastal areas, thining in hemlock stands is a "sin" because of the extreme blowdown potential after thining. As you noticed in the title I'm on the east coast with eastern hemlock. We (meaning my father and I-I'll be doing the felling) will be needing...
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    CAD kicking in...Stihl 036 Pro

    CAD kicking in...Stihl 036 Pro (PICS) I picked up a used/parts saw from the small engine shop last friday for $25. It looks nice on the outside but a bit rough on the inside...I'd say abused. The piston is definatly shot, havent got to look at the cylinder walls other than through...
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