New guy with a lot of broken saws!!

[Saltysandy]

New guy to the forums. Haven't used these things since photo bucket took a dive, but my boss said this would be a good place for answers since i don't have a lot of knowledge with small engines. I'm a mechanic for a tree and lawn care company so i work on everything from chainsaws to bucket trucks

As it stands i have a few broken saws that they don't want to put any more money into so they are going home with me if they are worth saving.

2-Husky 357 (got one running and my brother is testing it out for the next couple weeks)

Husky 575 that's only crank case, engine and upper plastics... everything else external is m.i.a

Husky 372xp (I've come to love these for some reason) that got crushed under a 30 foot section of ash. Crank case and engine survived

What say the experts? What goes on the trash and what do i revive?

 

[U&A]

New guy to the forums. Haven't used these things since photo bucket took a dive, but my boss said this would be a good place for answers since i don't have a lot of knowledge with small engines. I'm a mechanic for a tree and lawn care company so i work on everything from chainsaws to bucket trucks

As it stands i have a few broken saws that they don't want to put any more money into so they are going home with me if they are worth saving.

2-Husky 357 (got one running and my brother is testing it out for the next couple weeks)

Husky 575 that's only crank case, engine and upper plastics... everything else external is m.i.a

Husky 372xp (I've come to love these for some reason) that got crushed under a 30 foot section of ash. Crank case and engine survived

What say the experts? What goes on the trash and what do i revive?

So you are a mechanic for a tree and lawn care company that has no knowledge of small engines...?

Im confused


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[hseII]

So you are a mechanic for a tree and lawn care company that has no knowledge of small engines...?

Im confused


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He normally works on the bigger stuff, like lawnmowers.


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[U&A]

He normally works on the bigger stuff, like lawnmowers.


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Chainsaws was in the list.


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[Colt Marlington]

Maybe you could rig up an engine to a mountain bike....or a really fast RC boat.

 

[hseII]

Chainsaws was in the list.


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Hence the adverb Normally.


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[buzz sawyer]

I'd probably keep the 372 and sell the others for parts. Watch the trading post on this sight and bay for 372 parts.

 

[rwoods]

Welcome to AS, Saltysandy.

Your boss is correct - there is a lot of good information available here though you have to put up with smart remarks and occasionally wade through some misinformation. I can’t answer your questions except to say that 372s are well regarded. There are folks that know all of these saws inside and out.

Ron

 

[Saltysandy]

U&A i started my mechanical career as a heavy diesel mechanic, spent a lot of time on school buses.

Buddy was leaving the tree company and they needed someone who could fix all their heavy equipment (chip trucks, combos, rear mounts, log trucks ect) because all the work was being done by dealerships.

So my small engine stuff is limited to what i learned running nitro r.c. cars for a short time (beer doesn't help retain the info either)

Rwoods: im used to shenanigans, im on a few jeep Facebook forums and there are more window lickers than one could handle

 

[Kevin hayes]

welcome the show!! just find the husky guys im sure there is a thread for them they will help you i hope the mac guys are helpful

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[U&A]

U&A i started my mechanical career as a heavy diesel mechanic, spent a lot of time on school buses.

Buddy was leaving the tree company and they needed someone who could fix all their heavy equipment (chip trucks, combos, rear mounts, log trucks ect) because all the work was being done by dealerships.

So my small engine stuff is limited to what i learned running nitro r.c. cars for a short time (beer doesn't help retain the info either)

Rwoods: im used to shenanigans, im on a few jeep Facebook forums and there are more window lickers than one could handle

Very cool. Thank you for clarifying sir. Those nitro RC’s are insane.


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[Beetlejuice]

One good way to keep the saws a running are to keep them out from under ash trees. Just had to say it. After all, it's feel'n froggy Tuesday.

 

[Saltysandy]

One good way to keep the saws a running are to keep them out from under ash trees. Just had to say it. After all, it's feel'n froggy Tuesday.

Try telling that to these ground guys... Doors are open, lights are on, but no one is home. My climbers are pretty good to the saws. Maybe once a week they will bring me one that they lost a screw on but its never anything major

 

[Beetlejuice]

Try telling that to these ground guys... Doors are open, lights are on, but no one is home. My climbers are pretty good to the saws. Maybe once a week they will bring me one that they lost a screw on but its never anything major

I've seen ground guys rockem on sidewalks, streets, you name it. But some fellers are great. To find the happy medium.. Hmmm

 

[cgraham1]

357xp is a great little saw. Kinda wish I still had mine.