Chainsaw Repair
Husqvarna - Stihl - Poulan - Jonsered - Dolmar chainsaws and more => Husqvarna => Topic started by: DCC on October 20, 2013, 03:14:29 pm
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I have been looking for a muffler for my 372 xp. I see there are 2 different types. How do I know what one I need or which one is better? There is not a muffler on it now to compare new vs old.
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The 372 muffler with the pipe in the corner is the European version and it has some sort of internal baffling.
The North American version has the outlet in the top and there is nothing inside the muffler.
I like the North American style sold by HLSupply. It is economical in price and is very close to OEM. The OEM muffler is around $75
http://www.hlsproparts.com/Husqvarna-362-365-371-372-385-390-muffler-p/h90365.htm
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That's what I needed to know. Thanks for the fast reply!
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i have the top exit muffler in stock if your in need of one,i may even have a decent used one.
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There's a brace that goes on the front of the muffler and HL also sells this muffler with the brace AFAIK
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HUSQVARNA-362-365-371-372-385-390-MUFFLER-WITH-BRACKET-AND-EXHAUST-GASKET-/140763522740?pt=US_Chainsaws&hash=item20c628e6b4
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I'm sure that Terry who posted in this thread also, can fix you up with the bracket and maybe even some bolts as well as a muffler too?
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I dont care who you buy from. But HLsupply has a deal if you mention this site you get 10% off through there website. I'm just about saving $$ where I can.
Just mention this forum or our facebook page ad receive 10% discount on your next purchase
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The top exit muffler when modded sometimes melts/deforms the top cover. To mitigate this go to an auto parts or speed shop and get some of the adhesive tape used on headers. Cut a piece to fit the underside of the top cover in the area of the muffler.
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+1 for the tape idea
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The top exit 'jungle' muffler is way louder than the pipe version. Something to consider when you need to work al lot with this thing. There is a top exit on my Jonsered 2071 but I ordered a pipe muffler.
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The jungle muffler is the one with the pipe. It can be louder than some of the other ones depending on where the outlet is and how big it is.
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It's the other way around I would say.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Muffler-fit-HUSQVARNA-362-XP-Special-EPA-365-371-XP-372-XP-EPA-Jungle-/400463057509
The pipe version muffler has baffling inside, the top-exit one is completely empty, only a hole on the top.
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I always thought the jungle one was the pipe one since it didn't have a spark arrestor screen. Learn something every day.
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It has to do with EPA, "jungle" refers to areas/countries where EPA sound regulations don't apply. ;)
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That's what comes on the 372 new to meet the forest standard for sparks. The tube isn't legal for cutting on federal land.
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Ok, I thought sound pressure levels were also a part of EPA regulations, maybe I'm wrong..
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I think it is but the saws have screens in the US for the forest service rules.