Differences in Husky 365's

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I'm looking at a used Husky 365 and wondering if they all can be changed into 372 by grinding out the baffle. This one just says 365 on the starter cover. I haven't seen the saw in person yet.00N0N_i6rik81Z9Hf_600x450.jpg
 
Early 365 Specials were actually 65cc. The later XT versions were 72cc. That's pretty much all I know. That side cover doesn't look like an XT, but I could be wrong. I own a 365 Special and it's a great saw, but I haven't seen enough of them to be any sort of expert on them. Anyhow, here's a video on converting a 365XT to a 372XT

 
Thanks for the reply, I watched the same video and have read on here about the conversion but don't know enough about the different versions to know. Some one here knows I'm sure, everybody is probably eating and then a nap.
 
I'm just posting here in between rounds of Wii tennis and bowling with the kids. I'd really love to know all the intricacies of the 365's as I own one.
 
It looks like a regular 65cc 365, not an XT that can easily be converted to a 372 by removing restrictors/baffles.

Post the serial number.
 
Like troll said looks like a non strato. If the decompression release is on the side it's non strato if it's on the top xt...
 
It looks like a regular 65cc 365, not an XT that can easily be converted to a 372 by removing restrictors/baffles.

Post the serial number.
I thought it was the X-torq that could be easily converted as both are 70cc, but the baffles in the 365 limit the horse power to 4.9 and the 372 X-torq is 5.3? The strato had the baffles, no?


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if you go by the starter alone it is an original 365. the 365sp had the falling marks recess into the decal if you know what i mean. in other words the decal will have 2 notches in it where the falling marks would be. the orange AF cover snaps are also a givaway. the original 365 is still a good performer but IMO ain't worth any more then $150 in decent shape. i personally wouldn't buy one unless it was $100 or less and the sole reason for the purchase would be to flip it for profit. all the original 365's were open port and have a bolt on intake boot which i find was weak. i have replaced many of those boots that rip at the mounting location but have never seen the new clamp on boots rip. those 365's also have the dreaded zama on them and everyone i have tuned don't feed a consistant mixture to the engine. this can be dealt with by installing a walbro HD from a newer saw on them. i have seen people asking just as much for them as a 365sp. i would still take an original 365 but if you intend to buy this one don't get taken on the price.
 
Not all of the 365 models had bolt on intakes. Some have the round clamp like the 371\372 (I recently owned one). I could be wrong but I am thinking many later versions were also closed port. The X-torx models can easily be spotted by having a de-comp on the top of the cylinder and a blue choke pull. The only way to turn that 365 into a 372 is with a different piston and cylinder.
 
I find the old 365's great value. They were overbuilt for 65cc's - this usually leads to them being in excellent shape when looked after halfway decently. You will need a new intake boot if you swap it out to a 72 or 77cc top end. They are extremely strong runners even with just a muff modded 77cc top end.
 
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