I do a lot of work on those models, actually have 3 on the go right now and run one myself and have never come across that type of wear, usually just busted or cracked covers, what is the cause of that?
Or you could buy the 572? wrap kit with the cover, a set of big dogs, a roller chain catcher, and a 572 wrap for ~$50.Nah...Evan did a little Dremel work on the clutch cover to widen up the exit for wood chips when running in softwoods.
FWIW, Husqvarna makes a "wide" clutch cover for the 372XP. Part Number HVP 537 33 10 01 (Not cheap -- $88 at Bailey's)
I have one that fits both my 390XP and 372XP. They are good when running a full-comp chain in softwood. If you ever have to rip with the grain, the noodles often will clog up the chip "exhaust port" and the wide clutch cover comes in handy.
JQ
That has the wide cover, The Duke carries the kit for $40.00 on ebay: LINK TO KITSlasher: do you know if the full wrap handle kit (p/n HVP 579 50 40 01) comes with the standard or the wide clutch cover?
if it’s the wide cover, that’s a good deal there.
JQ
I buy stuff from the Duke too. But my local dealer ordered that kit for me and MSRP was $30. Comes with everything you mentionedThat has the wide cover, The Duke carries the kit for $40.00 on ebay: LINK TO KIT
I never measured it, but it’s maybe 1/8” wider. Not muchYou guys measured gained clearance
Way off, my sausage friend! I finally remembered to measure the gap on my OE XPW (w/gray wide cover) and my dad's plain OE (orange narrow cover). From the case half to the inside edge of the cover was 3/4" w/the plain cover, and it was 1 1/8" w/the wide cover. From the edge of the tank to the inside edge of the cover was 1 5/8" w/the plain cover, and it was 2 1/16" w/the wide cover. Both saws' tanks and case halves should be the same, the only difference is the covers.I never measured it, but it’s maybe 1/8” wider. Not much
Great info. I’m sure I’ve had the 390 WC cover on a saw in the shop but never paid much attention. I guess 3/8” should make a noticeable differenceWay off, my sausage friend! I finally remembered to measure the gap on my OE XPW (w/gray wide cover) and my dad's plain OE (orange narrow cover). From the case half to the inside edge of the cover was 3/4" w/the plain cover, and it was 1 1/8" w/the wide cover. From the edge of the tank to the inside edge of the cover was 1 5/8" w/the plain cover, and it was 2 1/16" w/the wide cover. Both saws' tanks and case halves should be the same, the only difference is the covers.
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