Husky 365 special

[WoodPorn]

Well, I decided to retire the "big box" 55 rancher and move up a notch or two. I purchased a 365 special on flea bay and received it today......very nice saw, light.
Does anyone have experience (good or bad) with this model? Any clue what the "special" denotes? How can I find out the date of manufacture?

Any inf is appreciated, and thanks in advance,

-Werm

 

[smokinj]

365 has a Zama carb, while the 365 Special has a Walbro.

 

[WoodPorn]

is there a difference in performance?

 

[mainstation]

I have a Husqvarna 365 Special, about 10 years old now. You can usually check the date of manufacture by checking the black metallic tag (Huskvarna,Sweden) around the top of the Oil refill.
It is a great saw, one of the most reliable tools I have owned. I probably have over 1000 hours on my saw, between firewood and cedar logging. Great power to weight ratio.

 

[smokinj]

is there a difference in performance?

performance will be pretty much the same grate solid saw for sure!

 

[KarlP]

is there a difference in performance?

It should be good performance either way ... if not the piston/cylinder must be worn out. You better get a new one.

"http://www.baileysonline.com/itemdetail.asp?item=BBN 372"

 

[575xp]

The 365 is a excellent saw, I have been running mine for years with no problems.

 

[WoodPorn]

Thaks guys, all great feedback. The saw runs very well.... but that BB kit has me intrigued!

 

[smokinj]

Thaks guys, all great feedback. The saw runs very well.... but that BB kit has me intrigued!

ok this is the first you said anything about a bb kit that changes thing...who installed it? or just thinking about getting one?

 

[WoodPorn]

Thanks to KarlP (post #5) I'm now looking into one $129 for another 10cc's isn't a bad deal!

UPDATE; I just got a 24" bar for the saw!................YIPPPPIE!