It doesn’t take much… it’s often found in cases where the previous mechanic had the top end off and didn’t realize the rod is free to move. The...
That spot happens when the cylinder is removed and the rod is free to smack into the softer magnesium. You can watch it happen in the video you...
Similar to those guys. I go through a couple heat cycles and listen for anything off. Then I rough tune it (somewhat rich, usually) and cut wood....
Nice! What was the reason for idling for a tank?
The Hyway brand cranks I’ve seen were “ok.” I have not tried one yet. I’ve tried AM Stihl 1127 cranks… meh. They don’t have the tolerance on the...
Hey man… I haven’t had a lot of OPE time but I finally had a few minutes today to catch up on your threads. It seems that you’re into those 372s…...
I broke the crankshaft of a 372 (my first pro Husky experience) when tightening the fw nut. It happens… I use a modified two-jaw puller for these...
Get a smaller homeowner saw with a better starting curve coil. The 1127 coils can bite depending on the FW and starting technique. The Echos and...
Yep, many times. Get a list going before you order. Run the totals by your guy unless you’re keeping the saws. 371/372 Original Editions are...
Ask him what he wants out of those 372s. Meaning, if he has an expectation that you can get one or two runners out of the lot, that’s fair. If...
Case gasket? Maybe try to tighten the case screws and see if one rattled loose. Check for cracks around everything and run it without a bar/chain...
Yep, I’ve used em before. I got that kit from Bailey’s and love those ring compressors.
True, but even then an impact can work. Heck, I’ve used one with rope in the combustion chamber and have used rags to block flywheel rotation on...
There’s a risk for impacts, too. Time is a factor as I don’t have to take out the plug, stuff the cylinder with rope, etc. One time I got the...
There’s a risk with metal or even plastic piston stops in smaller two strokes. I’ve been into saws where the previous person wrenching on them...
I’m against hard piston stops, yes. I use rope but typically only when torquing things down (fw nut and clutch). For removals, I use an impact...
Some saws (see: junk cases that have been run hard and long), yes. 99% of the time I use an impact against compression to remove clutches.
Clutch tool from ebay is what I use. It’s the socket style that works in an impact or conventional socket with breaker bar.
How’s the case gasket look? Wiggle that crank… these saws are worse than 1125s for bearing problems. Normally there are idle issues, though. +1...
That can happen. Is everything on correctly (flywheel, recoil pulley, spring that holds the pawls, etc.)? Ive had it happen with a couple AM...
