Well after Brad ripped all remaining hair from his head he managed to get my 372 X-Torq back together and running strong
. I commend his efforts as this project was not an easy one. I knew full well what the possible issues could be going into this ordeal, but Brad has been nothing short of spectacular to work with.
I got a new 24” 3/8 .050 bar and a new loop of Stihl RSC. I figured its Christmas time I’ll splurge a little bit
. I was like the stereotypical kid in the candy store when the Husqvarna box came lol. I fit her up, filed the tanks and got a wet weight of 16.8lbs (That’s with 2cycle and bar oil). I think this is the perfect combo for this saw very balanced and easy to maneuver into any position. For me, its more than “all day useable” meaning the likely hood of fatigue is very low, at least from my standpoint
Choke on, decomp valve pressed, two rips of the starter cord and a sputter. Choke in one rip and shes running. When I pulled the starter cord, the feeling was similar to my 390, felt like the motor has higher compression. Brad do you have a compression number for it? The sound at idle is unique. It’s a little rough like a big block with a lumpy cam in it and has the same tone as a snowmobile with a race pipe on it. Sorry, but that’s the best I can explain it lol. I gave her a long warm up 2mins plus if I had to guess, it was cold Saturday morning. Throttle response is nice and snappy, and NO VIBRATION even with the bar tip buried there was no chatter at all. Husky Nailed the AV system on this saw as far as im concerned…Now as much as I like the saw someone needs to KICK Husqvarna in the teeth for putting these pathetic dawgs on there saws…Husqvarna, Get it together already! These things SUCK!!!
:censored::taped: No other way to put it.
Now for the bad news…my camera that had some good pics on it and a short video went through the chipper!!!...ChipMonger was non to thrilled, the groundie who was responsible has replaced the camera
Sat was the true test. Felling, limbing, bucking, and chipping brush of 23 (yup the number went up) Swamp maple and ash trees. First victim was a large swamp maple about 60-70 feet. Face made, back bared the back cut, boom tree hit the ground. I was a little amazed at this point because the speed was almost on par with my snellerized 390. Mind you I run either a 28” or 36” on my 390 with Stihl full-skip, and the 372 wears a 24” and full comp RSC, so I need to set up a test with the 24” and RSC on both saws. Anyway, I bucked up the log and limbed it with the same results…Lots of speed. Previous to me getting the saw Brad had run approx 2 tanks through it. By about the 5-6 tank she started to open her eyes and wake up. Currently the saw has 8 tanks through it and it keeps getting better.
Fuel usage isn’t bad, that being said I don’t care if I burn 2 gallons an hour as long as a lot of wood is hitting the ground, and that it was. After refueling the saw needs to be choked to start it, I spoke with Brad, and its in the tune, he told me what to adjust and that problem is fixed. The ergonomics of the saw, for me, are great the starter side of the saw has ample room for large hands such as mine. Id like to get a full wrap for the 372, does anyone know if a fullwrap is available?
Overall im very pleased with the saw. I think as she continues to break in the power will increase slightly. I’ll get some more pics this weekend, and will do my best to get a video up as well, but it might have to wait.
By all means if anyone has questions please ask. Thanks for reading.
