ericjeeper
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Without a doubt a ported 372.. Not that I need one..But I WANT one. A new stock one? nope..
Without a doubt a ported 372.. Not that I need one..But I WANT one. A new stock one? nope..
372XP is not a very good choice since you already have a MS361. I'd simply want more seperation in the lineup. (460, 7900 or 660).
7900 gives you that power seperation but doesn't weight much more then 372XP.
I say forget em both. Hell I gotem both and neither one see much use. You got a 026 and a 361. The next choice should be a 660 and be done with it. Thats a perfect three saw set up and all the saws you will ever need no matter what your cutting. Ya get a 7900 or a 460 mark my word you will want more power later on. Go ahead and get the big boy and never look back.
I ran Bowtie's 064, seemed to weigh about the same to me, and honestly cut smoother!!!!
That is true, if you need the added power of the 7900 - but new issues with them seem to pop up all the time........:censored:
From reading several thosend posts on saws in the 70-79cc range, I believe the best bet is to have a 75cc 372xp modded by an expert, if you need the extra power......
I agree....
apparently there were issues with the carbs getting screwed up by fine dust because user didn't know to take them apart.
i assume this accounts for some of the complaints of the filter clogging too fast as well.
the 372xp 75cc version is more money than the 7900. let alone the expense of professional porting. i cannot justify buying a new saw, for more money, that needs a mod right out of the box to compete.
Oh I never meant to imply that it was a justifiable want..
would one of those issues be the filtration? i just spoke with a fellow who says that the 7900 has a two piece filter? he said to clean it properly you must seperate the two and clean both sides. apparently there were issues with the carbs getting screwed up by fine dust because user didn't know to take them apart.
i assume this accounts for some of the complaints of the filter clogging too fast as well.
the 372xp 75cc version is more money than the 7900. let alone the expense of professional porting. i cannot justify buying a new saw, for more money, that needs a mod right out of the box to compete.
Dolmar released a re-designed air intake cover w/pre-filter to keep the intake area cleaner.
honestly, lake, how do you feel about the 7900 other than your dislike of the filtration design? any glaring weak points? i value your opinion.
I should never have sold that saw :greenchainsaw:
Nothing glaring... It's a decent cutting saw... Not as "solid" as a 460/660 (wimply plastic) and the throttle cable leaves much to be desired. I don't like the carb to cylinder mount, but...
If you want used parts, good luck - Dolmar has a tiny market share.
Chain adjuster ..... hmmm...
Yes, the filter sucks.. but given the amount of wood you cut, I doubt your choice will make much difference:greenchainsaw:
I just don't like it... All the pro stihl adjusters are the same and I like them...
your gonna hafta spell it out for me.
i have not seen the adjuster on the 7900. is it a front tensioner?
if it is the same as stihl... are you messin with me?!?
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