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Title: 372 muffler
Post by: DCC on October 20, 2013, 03:14:29 pm
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.
Title: Re: 372 muffler
Post by: 660magnum on October 20, 2013, 03:19:21 pm
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
Title: Re: 372 muffler
Post by: DCC on October 20, 2013, 03:25:43 pm
That's what I needed to know. Thanks for the fast reply!
Title: Re: 372 muffler
Post by: tlandrum on October 20, 2013, 03:27:06 pm
i have the top exit muffler in stock if your in need of one,i may even have a decent used one.
Title: Re: 372 muffler
Post by: 660magnum on October 20, 2013, 03:32:39 pm
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
Title: Re: 372 muffler
Post by: 660magnum on October 20, 2013, 03:34:23 pm
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?
Title: Re: 372 muffler
Post by: Cut4fun on October 20, 2013, 03:56:03 pm
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
Title: Re: 372 muffler
Post by: KilliansRedLeo on October 24, 2013, 06:03:22 am
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.
Title: Re: 372 muffler
Post by: jmester on October 24, 2013, 09:13:00 pm
+1 for the tape idea
Title: Re: 372 muffler
Post by: bungalow on October 31, 2013, 05:03:01 am
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.
Title: Re: 372 muffler
Post by: mdavlee . on October 31, 2013, 08:14:02 am
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.
Title: Re: 372 muffler
Post by: bungalow on November 01, 2013, 05:49:12 am
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.
Title: Re: 372 muffler
Post by: mdavlee . on November 01, 2013, 08:13:41 am
I always thought the jungle one was the pipe one since it didn't have a spark arrestor screen. Learn something every day.
Title: Re: 372 muffler
Post by: bungalow on November 01, 2013, 08:51:21 am
It has to do with EPA, "jungle" refers to areas/countries where EPA sound regulations don't apply. ;)
Title: Re: 372 muffler
Post by: mdavlee . on November 01, 2013, 09:28:45 am
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.
Title: Re: 372 muffler
Post by: bungalow on November 01, 2013, 12:29:34 pm
Ok, I thought sound pressure levels were also a part of EPA regulations, maybe I'm wrong..
Title: Re: 372 muffler
Post by: mdavlee . on November 01, 2013, 09:06:03 pm
I think it is but the saws have screens in the US for the forest service rules.