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Re: Husqvarna 268 272 questions
« Reply #100 on: December 24, 2012, 04:03:54 pm »
As I'm used to running non-AV saws (and old rubber mounted AV saws), I prefer AV mounts that have less 'give'.  The rubber mounts on these saws give a good 'feel' for me.  Just can't get used to running a 'springy' saw such as a Dolmar 6400-7900.  The 372XP's I've ran weren't bad.

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Re: Husqvarna 268 272 questions
« Reply #101 on: December 24, 2012, 09:28:54 pm »
I find my 372s spring mounts are too spongy.
Speaking of solid anti vibe mounts, on my old stock appearing saws for speed cutting events ,I made up aluminum mounts to replace the saws rubber mounts. For only 3 cuts in a race with this setup I have the "best feel for the wood".
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Re: Husqvarna 268 272 questions
« Reply #102 on: December 24, 2012, 09:45:28 pm »
I find my 372s spring mounts are too spongy.
Speaking of solid anti vibe mounts, on my old stock appearing saws for speed cutting events ,I made up aluminum mounts to replace the saws rubber mounts. For only 3 cuts in a race with this setup I have the "best feel for the wood".

That's a pretty slick idea.

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Re: Husqvarna 268 272 questions
« Reply #103 on: December 25, 2012, 09:11:33 pm »
I find my 372s spring mounts are too spongy.
Speaking of solid anti vibe mounts, on my old stock appearing saws for speed cutting events ,I made up aluminum mounts to replace the saws rubber mounts. For only 3 cuts in a race with this setup I have the "best feel for the wood".

That's a pretty slick idea.
...for that use! 

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Re: Husqvarna 268 272 questions
« Reply #104 on: December 26, 2012, 12:00:15 am »
I find my 372s spring mounts are too spongy.
Speaking of solid anti vibe mounts, on my old stock appearing saws for speed cutting events ,I made up aluminum mounts to replace the saws rubber mounts. For only 3 cuts in a race with this setup I have the "best feel for the wood".


That's a pretty slick idea.
...for that use! 

That's what I meant.....:D

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Re: Husqvarna 268 272 questions
« Reply #105 on: October 04, 2013, 03:16:51 pm »
Working on a 272 clutch cover that came apart. Easy fix once lost part ordered.

Husqvarna 272 IPL http://www.jonsered.ws/272.pdf

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Re: Husqvarna 268 272 questions
« Reply #106 on: October 05, 2013, 02:03:23 am »
My "brand new" 272XP with under 10 tanks through it is now a shelf queen, in the near future I plan on sending it off  for full race porting and stroked bottom end, might even go cut off head.
 I need a few opinions if 10 tanks is enough of break in for max power after the race mods. Years back I would put about a thousand hours on a work saw then put a new p/c on it and put another 80 hours before putting the mods in .
Well broke in bottom end with a just broke in top end seemed to work good for me.
But with full race mods 10 tanks might be all I need?
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Re: Husqvarna 268 272 questions
« Reply #107 on: October 05, 2013, 10:28:57 am »
To add to my last post, what I was asking was how much break in time does a full race ported, stroked chain saw power head need?
With my Yamaha YZ bike saw it only needs approximate 10 minutes to break in bearings and rings to be race ready.
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Re: Husqvarna 268 272 questions
« Reply #108 on: December 19, 2013, 08:49:18 pm »
Had a very nice looking 268xp come in the shop today needing a muffler brace. The saw looks and feels great, its the first one I have ever seen. I'm definitely looking forward to playing a bit when the new parts arrive. What can I expect...:-D

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Re: Husqvarna 268 272 questions
« Reply #109 on: December 19, 2013, 08:56:56 pm »
In my experience,
You can expect a few more rpms than a 272 and  little less torque.

Very nice saws more powerful than a 61 but still not a 272.
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