Author Topic: Husqvarna 372xp (Read 5164 times)

Cut4fun · « **on:** February 24, 2011, 03:14:24 pm »

I took this 372 in trade and noticed a little more oil was coming from the clutch area then i thought it should. After inspecting there was a fine crack under bar plate where the old style bolt adjuster would have been in crankcase. This is where the bar oil is seeping when running and under pressure.

I need to get a close up pic to you guys can see.

Any ideas on sealing? I'm thinking a fine coat of JB in crack or seal all.

blsnelling · « **Reply #1 on:** February 24, 2011, 03:25:44 pm »

I would slightly V out the crack, and then scrape it up real good around it, to give good adhesion for the JBWeld.

man of stihl · « **Reply #2 on:** February 24, 2011, 05:17:08 pm »

yes. i have used it with good results. seems to hold up to gas and oil very well.

Cut4fun · « **Reply #3 on:** February 24, 2011, 07:00:07 pm »

Best pics of the cracked area.

man of stihl · « **Reply #4 on:** February 24, 2011, 07:30:12 pm »

looks like you may have to fill the entire hole?

Cut4fun · « **Reply #5 on:** February 24, 2011, 08:11:43 pm »

I'm going to clean the oil tank out real good and see what the crack looks like from the inside too. Then try and put some kind of sealer from the inside also.

tlandrum2002 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 24, 2011, 08:34:57 pm »

i used to use kreem to seal motorcycle tanks and it may work for the oil tank

jamming · « **Reply #7 on:** February 25, 2011, 11:16:28 pm »

WOW ! What would cause this !

Cut4fun · « **Reply #8 on:** February 26, 2011, 10:13:45 am »

Quote from: jamming on February 25, 2011, 11:16:28 pm

WOW ! What would cause this !

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totte · « **Reply #9 on:** February 26, 2011, 01:14:01 pm »

Use some really nasty solvents and give it some good heating to burn out as much oil as possible before applying whatever sealant.

One possible to use in a fine crack like this is Locktite. Seap it in and seal with some tape for a while, Locktite hardens from lack of air.

blsnelling · « **Reply #10 on:** February 26, 2011, 01:53:52 pm »

Quote from: totte on February 26, 2011, 01:14:01 pm

Use some really nasty solvents and give it some good heating to burn out as much oil as possible before applying whatever sealant.

One possible to use in a fine crack like this is Locktite. Seap it in and seal with some tape for a while, Locktite hardens from lack of air.

What concerns me about this crack is that it's in the bar mount area and sees some stresses. I'm not sure you'd want to split the cases, but the best fix would be from inside. Drill small holes at both ends of the crack, bevel the crack a little, rough up real good around it, and then JBWeld it. I did a similiar repair to a 015 and my BIL is still using it.

jamming · « **Reply #11 on:** February 26, 2011, 02:51:17 pm »

Be sure and post how you fixed this or didnt, would really be curious !

Cut4fun · « **Reply #12 on:** February 26, 2011, 03:14:36 pm »

Quote from: jamming on February 26, 2011, 02:51:17 pm

Be sure and post how you fixed this or didnt, would really be curious !

It's going to be awhile ok, it is very low on priority list right now.

man of stihl · « **Reply #13 on:** March 20, 2011, 02:38:55 pm »

my new toy

20'' bar with stihl RSC chain

Cut4fun · « **Reply #14 on:** March 20, 2011, 03:29:08 pm »

Appears to be woods ported cutting like that

man of stihl · « **Reply #15 on:** March 20, 2011, 05:40:40 pm »

i think it may have had a little work done to it.

Cut4fun · « **Reply #16 on:** March 20, 2011, 06:21:01 pm »

Quote from: man of stihl on March 20, 2011, 05:40:40 pm

i think it may have had a little work done to it.

Your work or who's?

It sounds like one of 2 porters who's 372's sound like that. The one used to port for the other till the other starting porting for himself. Both goooood builders.

man of stihl · « **Reply #17 on:** March 20, 2011, 06:34:47 pm »

Definitely not my work. Thats a Dan Henry build.

Cut4fun · « **Reply #18 on:** March 31, 2011, 05:51:14 pm »

Guys asking me for a 50mm 372. I have plenty but hard to conform to the rules that have been set.
Some of my saws have red in them, some have 362 365 tags, some have BB on 372 and 372xpg tags, some are already ported. But I do have plenty of 50mm stock tops and crankcases they could go on. Just replace the tags with a 372xp tag. Husky tags are known to come off and get lost.

Few I have left.

mdavlee · « **Reply #19 on:** March 31, 2011, 06:25:44 pm »

I think the 365s will be ok. Just needs to be a 50mm topend.

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