Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[nomad_archer]

IMFO 60 to 70 cc range saws are the way to go 20 inch bar 75% of the time that's all I need.

If the 365 in not right try to figure it out your self first the guys in the stickies are are very helpful or find someone you trust and pick there brain
Wish I knew of this site when i had my 440 mag only saw I ever sold cost to much $ and was never right

The 365 ran this weekend and it was pretty close to right if not right. It ran great in the oak on Sunday. I am going to do a carb kit on it because it is a second hand saw and didn't look like it was cared for all that well. As for sending it out, I am considering having it ported by one of the builders here. Partially because I am curious what all the rage is with these ported saws.

 

[JustJeff]

The 365 ran this weekend and it was pretty close to right if not right. It ran great in the oak on Sunday. I am going to do a carb kit on it because it is a second hand saw and didn't look like it was cared for all that well. As for sending it out, I am considering having it ported by one of the builders here. Partially because I am curious what all the rage is with these ported saws.

They can do the 372 conversion as well as a port job, should make it into a fire breathing machine.

 

[nomad_archer]

They can do the 372 conversion as well as a port job, should make it into a fire breathing machine.

That was my thought as well. It will be a ported 372 in disguise.

 

[svk]

The 365 ran this weekend and it was pretty close to right if not right. It ran great in the oak on Sunday. I am going to do a carb kit on it because it is a second hand saw and didn't look like it was cared for all that well. As for sending it out, I am considering having it ported by one of the builders here. Partially because I am curious what all the rage is with these ported saws.

A saw done up by a good builder is definitely a good time. I have one and will have more soon. If you want to save some money and ease your way in, you can get a good deal of gain by simply doing a muffler mod/retune at home and not lay out the $250-$350 plus shipping both ways. Some folks port their own as well. They may not run quite as strong as a professionally built saw but if you are saving money and learning there is something to be said about that too.

 

[nomad_archer]

@svk I did the easing by doing MM to my echo's. The 365 has an empty can for a muffler so not much there other than making it a DP muffler. I have hung around here long enough that I think it may be time. Plus I still only have $175 into the saw for a purchase price.

 

[svk]

@svk I did the easing by doing MM to my echo's. The 365 has an empty can for a muffler so not much there other than making it a DP muffler. I have hung around here long enough that I think it may be time. Plus I still only have $175 into the saw for a purchase price.

Does your 365 just need the ports opened up or do you need the larger p+c to convert to 372?

 

[nomad_archer]

Does your 365 just need the ports opened up or do you need the larger p+c to convert to 372?

I have a 365xt and as far as I remember all I that needs done to make it a 372xp is to remove the divider in the transfer covers and add a high top hd air filter/cover. To get to the transfers the jug needs removed. The transfers are bolt on but not sold separate from the jug. I have been thinking about having it ported for awhile. Talked with @James Miller at the @farmer steve GTG on the hill and he is sending his echo off to get ported so that got me thinking it may be time. I want to see how his saw runs when he gets it back before I decide to do to much.

 

[Buckshot00]

Today's scrounge.
Don't know what it is though. Any guesses?

 

[woodchip rookie]

red maple?...or is it coniferous?

 

[farmer steve]

Today's scrounge.
View attachment 561299View attachment 561300Don't know what it is though. Any guesses?

looks like hickory from here oo.

 

[Buckshot00]

The right side trunk broke off about 10 feet up and has been on the ground awhile. Wood smells good.

 

[woodchip rookie]

I had some roadside scrounge yesterday but I have no idea what it is. I should have taken a pic of the tree. It has sprouts on the top. Dark wood on the inside with bark that looks like a cross between ash and maple.

 

[farmer steve]

I have a 365xt and as far as I remember all I that needs done to make it a 372xp is to remove the divider in the transfer covers and add a high top hd air filter/cover. To get to the transfers the jug needs removed. The transfers are bolt on but not sold separate from the jug. I have been thinking about having it ported for awhile. Talked with @James Miller at the @farmer steve GTG on the hill and he is sending his echo off to get ported so that got me thinking it may be time. I want to see how his saw runs when he gets it back before I decide to do to much.

ported saws are overrated.

 

[farmer steve]

part of today's scrounge. a couple of buckets of nice dry locust courtesy of the ms 241.

 

[Just a Guy that cuts wood]

If I need more power I grab a bigger saw.
someday I may need a V8 saw

 

[woodchip rookie]

Good luck lifting it.

 

[woodchip rookie]

Would every cylinder have DeComp?!

 

[Just a Guy that cuts wood]

Battery start I saw it on youtube
Two big guys and a saw

 

[Just a Guy that cuts wood]

I will stick to my 655 Bp Poulan for now
If i cant get it with a 42 inch bar I will let it fall on it's own

 

[JustJeff]

I have a 365xt and as far as I remember all I that needs done to make it a 372xp is to remove the divider in the transfer covers and add a high top hd air filter/cover. To get to the transfers the jug needs removed. The transfers are bolt on but not sold separate from the jug. I have been thinking about having it ported for awhile. Talked with @James Miller at the @farmer steve GTG on the hill and he is sending his echo off to get ported so that got me thinking it may be time. I want to see how his saw runs when he gets it back before I decide to do to much.

I have absolutely no experience but have heard mastermind worksaws has a good name and builds saws for work not a hotrod that will tear itself apart.