Shortcuts and tricks I Learned and Relearned While working on the Husky 371/372

[Gypo Logger]

For the most part the 372 is easy to work on with the exception of the fuel line which I fought with for 1/2 hr., till I decided to slice the end of the line at a steep angle so I could get it into the hole enough to fetch it with a pair of needle nose. I'm sure there are easier ways which I'd like to hear about.

Also, the jug, muff and carb will come off and go back on as a complete unit, but I guess most here knew that already.

I also noticed that the throttle cable can stretch and/or wear the plastic parts they are mated to, thus preventing WOT, so I replaced the plastic parts on the carb and got WOT.

It's a bit of a struggle to re & re the fuel tank even when the threaded pin is removed. Any tricks there?

The oil pump is easy to remove and replace if the brass feed pipe is lifted out of it's recess as a unit. It is often covered with goo which gives the impression it's inbedded into the casing.

I'm living proof I have forgotten more than what I have learned! Lol
If a guy worked on the same saw every day I guess one could be torn down, cleaned and reassembled in two hrs. I just did two 372's and they took 3 -4 hrs. each.,without splitting the crankcase, although I could have spent more time cleaning them than what I did.
Gypo

 

[Gypo Logger]

Here's a couple pics of the 372's and my outdoor work shop. Lol
John

 

[mtngun]

NIce shop. It's well lit.

 

[pioneerguy600]

Good info to have on the Huskies John, like your shop and I see the snow has melted since you ripped that tree.
Pioneerguy600

 

[barneyrb]

Nice work area, looks like laundry day. Are you still working for the drilling company or back to logging? Last question, what kind of bike is in the background as I am an old Bul fan.

 

[nanuk]

NIce shop. It's well lit

appears to be well ventilated also... That is very important if using any form of solvent, and when running the engines in the shop.

it's an OSHA thing....

 

[Gypo Logger]

NIce shop. It's well lit.

Ya, nothing beats working outside as long it's not windy! Lol

pioneergy, the snow is rapidly melting, but lots still around. Here's a pic of across the street! lol

barneyrb, I got bumped off the drilling job after only 5 days. They brought their own crew up from Wells B.C. That's the second false start I got up here.
I may have a midnightjob driving a rock truck, but I'm not going to hold my breathe lol.
Things are really mickey mouse up here. I really miss the logging but may have to settle for cutting firewood to keep the wolf from the door.
John

 

[Gypo Logger]

appears to be well ventilated also... That is very important if using any form of solvent, and when running the engines in the shop.

it's an OSHA thing....

It was just the smoke coming out of the chimney that was getting on the laundry! Holy smokin panties! Lol
Gypo

 

[Gypo Logger]

Nice work area, looks like laundry day. Are you still working for the drilling company or back to logging? Last question, what kind of bike is in the background as I am an old Bul fan.

The bikes a 78 Honda 4 stroke. It needs a bit of work.
John

 

[madhatte]

the jug, muff and carb will come off and go back on as a complete unit

I really like that about Huskys.

 

[Grande Dog]

Howdy John,
The best way to do a fuel line is with the small stainless steel wires that come on repair tags. Leave the line cut at an angle like you mentioned. I use an old scissors to cut the wire at an angle also. It puts a nice point on the wire. Feed the wire down from the top (pointed end first). Stick the wire through the fuel line where you cut it so the wire is only going through one wall of the fuel line. Fold the wire and twist it around it self. Then just pull on the wire and feed the fuel line. Just cut the small piece of line off where you poked the wire through.
When I do a top end, the handle bar comes off and I do the muffler, carb, cylinder and piston as a unit. When I go back together, I stuff the piston into the cylinder before hand and then just line up the piston, slide in the pin and the clip.
Regards
Gregg

 

[Gypo Logger]

Howdy John,
The best way to do a fuel line is with the small stainless steel wires that come on repair tags. Leave the line cut at an angle like you mentioned. I use an old scissors to cut the wire at an angle also. It puts a nice point on the wire. Feed the wire down from the top (pointed end first). Stick the wire through the fuel line where you cut it so the wire is only going through one wall of the fuel line. Fold the wire and twist it around it self. Then just pull on the wire and feed the fuel line. Just cut the small piece of line off where you poked the wire through.
When I do a top end, the handle bar comes off and I do the muffler, carb, cylinder and piston as a unit. When I go back together, I stuff the piston into the cylinder before hand and then just line up the piston, slide in the pin and the clip.
Regards
Gregg

Thanks for the tips Gregg.
John

 

[Harzack223]

That Honda looks like a 79 xr185, if it is a 78 then its probably an xl185. They only made the xr185 in 79. But it could be others but sure does look like my xr185.

 

[stinkbait]

The bikes a 78 Honda 4 stroke. It needs a bit of work.
John

I have a '76 XL350 Honda.

 

[Gypo Logger]

That Honda looks like a 79 xr185, if it is a 78 then its probably an xl185. They only made the xr185 in 79. But it could be others but sure does look like my xr185.

I just went out and looked and it's a 250 XR. I may be wrong about the year 78 or 79 not sure.
John

 

[pioneerguy600]

Ya, nothing beats working outside as long it's not windy! Lol

pioneergy, the snow is rapidly melting, but lots still around. Here's a pic of across the street! lol

barneyrb, I got bumped off the drilling job after only 5 days. They brought their own crew up from Wells B.C. That's the second false start I got up here.
I may have a midnightjob driving a rock truck, but I'm not going to hold my breathe lol.
Things are really mickey mouse up here. I really miss the logging but may have to settle for cutting firewood to keep the wolf from the door.
John

John, the trees may be sparse and raggity up your way but the scenery is breathtaking for us Easteners.
Pioneerguy600

 

[7sleeper]

Great shop

But I asume it's a real pain, not having the floor sparkling clean, when a reeaall small piece falls onto the floor. But I'm wondering, what's in the plastic box and on the work bench? Let me guess, your third 372?

You need new rear tires.

Man I am envious! At least I can admit it. And a great idea to make a specific thread for a saw.

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[AUSSIE1]

I'm intrigued with the log splitter (maul?).
Which part of the teardown/assembly process requires the technical finesse of the log splitter?

 

[SawTroll]

appears to be well ventilated also... That is very important if using any form of solvent, and when running the engines in the shop.

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Sure is, but some times a roof is nice to have (it is snowing here, right now).....:help:







Another great Gypo thread! :yourock:

 

[7sleeper]

Sure is, but some times a roof is nice to have (it is snowing here, right now).....:help:

Another great Gypo thread! :yourock:

And I thought you were suffering from the volcano fallout!?

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