cuinrearview
Red saw lover
Maybe "check your tune" would be better advice. But then again we're probably always mindful of that anywayJust a question that's all. Percentage wise going from 50 to 40:1 it seemed very small.
Maybe "check your tune" would be better advice. But then again we're probably always mindful of that anywayJust a question that's all. Percentage wise going from 50 to 40:1 it seemed very small.
I was going to say that but Iv'e mislaid my tin hat & flack jacketIf your 372 is an XT they like 32:1 even better.
Here is a way to get the ball rolling, if you are wearing full body armor. I run Amsoil 100 to 1, doesn't everyone?I was going to say that but Iv'e mislaid my tin hat & flack jacket
Don't forget to re-tune, changing your mix ratio changes your air/fuel mix
For that I guess I'd need a nuclear fall out shelterHere is a way to get the ball rolling, if you are wearing full body armor. I run Amsoil 100 to 1, doesn't everyone?
To make your day try Ipone Samurai Fraise (strawberry)scented or Castol or other brands of Castor bean oil "Arhhh" the scent A bit of smoke is good for when the "Mossie's are out & aboutYes, why?
I want my 2 strokes to smoke. Lots when cold and just a little when warm.
Ahhhhh. Lubrication. Ahhhhh.
Hello this is my first post I was wondering if 40-1 mix would be bad for my 372xp and 441, I use husqvarna xp mix, i don't run them professionally I just cut a lot of 24" plus dead oak, I try to make sure they are properly tuned.
I was going to start another question about fuel mix at some point but as it's being discussed here and wouldn't derail the thread what are peoples thoughts on 2 stroke mixes in older / vintage saws?
I always used to run 40:1 in everything but after coming across references to 32:1 here and doing some extra reading I've now switched to that as I figured the bit of extra oil certainly isn't going to bankrupt me and may just put a few more years on the saws.
Then along came the old Dolmar 152 that says 25:1 on the fuel tank so that's exactly what it gets. That means two lots of fuel to mix etc. I've been wondering (and that's all its been) for a while if that old Dolmar (and a few other old 2 stroke engines) would be ok with the same 32:1 mix. I'm not dull enough to believe that everything modern is better than old but just maybe 2 stroke oils now are better than what was available in the 70s when a 25:1 mix was required? and maybe I could save that little bit of hassle having to have 2 cans with 2 different mixes any thoughts?
Your Dolmar & any other vintage /historic saw will be fine with the use of modern synth oil mix at 32/1 Back in the day it was use XX/1 mix if you use their (saw brand)oil & a much oilier mix if you use any body elses oil Using an FC/FD Jaso rated oil at 32/1 will keep your kit performing no problem the modern mix oil bears no resemblance to oil from back in the 70's Using an oil with a colour dye is advantagoius over fuel coloured oil as it gives a indication that the mix does in fact contain oil without alot of "Hassle"
I have run 32:1 for over 30 years and never a saw seize or crank go.40:1 is preferred to 50:1. I run 32:1 in everything.
40:1 is preferred to 50:1. I run 32:1 in everything.
funnytakes a lot of nerve the begin your journey into arboristsite with oil thread....you will get along just fine! welcome
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