Couple of Ugly Husky 372’s Go South in a Hurry

[@IndianaDoug]

I believe mag-rot is a chemical reaction between the metal and water(long term). For the inside, I imagine ethanol fuels with their high water content are one of the biggest contributing factors. Also, extreme cold to hot ambient temps will contribute to condensation(water). Store your small engine machines either empty, or with non-ethanol fuel. A spray of WD-40(Water Dissipating) down the spark plug hole helps for long term storage. Hope this helps someone. Always good stuff Mr.Flagg👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@jonathanhensley8685]

Very good tip.

[@jerseyjoshua4818]

Got DAMN Mr. Flagg...... 2-10 into a 10-2. That's another new one I damn near spit my beer out at!

[@richardflagg3084]

You know what I'm talkin' about Lol! Gotta watch out for those 2:00am 10's.

[@videocardzrule354]

My new bought Stihl 261 Manual carb model is always minty fresh and spotless! After every time I use my saw, I use a paint brush and rag and clean the entire saw, I pull the bar oil + fuel caps and wipe any dirt around them, I pull the bar/chain off, I pull the top dust cover and clean the air filter and around the carb with a brush and some air, I also pull the recoil starter cover, and clean the flywheel, and recoil cover. All of this takes about 20 minutes and a paint brush, pulling the recoil starter is (4) screws and takes literally 45 seconds to remove it, all of this is very very easy to do for longevity of the saw. Any random areas where dirt and gunk hides will get cleaned up. My saw always looks fresh and new 😊 Dang thing was expensive as hell, I’m not gonna leave it looking like a junker. Also, every few uses I will pull the muffler to clean under that and make sure the exhaust is not leaking around the exhaust manifold outlet on the jug. Another process that is very fast and easy to do. The Pro Stihl saws are so easy to maintain and wrench on ourselves.

[@jarrodskeete52]

Rebuild and port both as fairly hot worksaws!

[@cut4fun50]

Amazing how some people take care of thier saws. Even if they came from a commercial environment, look like they never been blown out ever.🤡💩 I use my saws not self queens but at least blow them off when get home after working. ❤

[@aaronpowell4885]

They definitely found their way to good hands! I know you can get them straightened out, but hard to charge the customer accordingly.

[@richardflagg3084]

IKR Waiting on a call as we speak.

[@Robert-uh6bx]

I want to see you build these saws. Haha

[@902hand7]

Not a Mag Rot expert here either but the ones I've cleaned up & rebuilt seem to be doing ok with non-concrete floor storage & using a decent mix oil that will coat the crankcase...

[@w6qd]

What is a popcorn flatulence? Richard is the chainsaw magician that turns lemons into lemonade.

[@larrywarner9314]

They make a epoxy paint you can spray on that magnesium and it'll work for wut your doing with those saws , I've used it and my saws are running good, you'll definitely have to replace those bearings but I'd run those cases they're repairable

[@lancestacey2360]

Time is money and parts cost thx 4 the vids keep it up

[@darrenpierce9903]

The mag rust issue needs to be sorted one way or another otherwise its gonna bite yaa. thought maybe the cylinder would be scored by the sound of those bearings. Definitely worth woodporting both. They're fantastic saws. Maintenance is key though.

[@tylerheard1279]

I'm voting for some epoxy on the rot area, new bearings, and send it

[@appoutfeed]

I don't eat a bag full of Oreos and then go to the dentist without brushing my teeth... Dude could have at least knocked the chunks off. Looking forward to seeing how these turn out.

[@richardflagg3084]

Only supposed to eat the Oreos if the dental asst. is hot....

[@tonymiles3106]

Those saws have been rode hard and put up wet.

[@richardflagg3084]

And never saw an air hose.........

[@tonymiles3106]

@@richardflagg3084 those of us that use the saws every day, learn to clean them up after each day of use, it only takes a few minutes to make the saws last much longer. My MS 400c has a lot of use but I clean it up each day.

[@Mike_Mike_0]

Good to know. 😅😅😅 Long term I have a wooden shelf about 2 feet under wooden plank floor below attick space. Air movement keeps them dry. Learned something new 😊😊😊😊

[@bumpkinrocks]

I'd always assumed it was condensation inside building up which rotts them. As it's always from the inside to out on bone dry saws, good 40:1 mix and there would never have been an issue. I'd happily rebuild them as they are got yrs in them still. I've had them with small holes and Jbweld has fixed them permanently never leaked.

[@RUM123]

Generally speaking magnesium will develop a thing gray patina (passivation in old chemists' parlance) when exposed to atmospheric humidity or water sprays that protects the underlying metal but when moisture is trapped on the surface by dirt, that patina will be eroded very slowly due to the aforementioned electrochemical activity, leading to the most common form old magnesium rot. The presence of contaminants such as chlorides will accelerate the process. Contant high air humidity (over 80%) will also speed up the corrosion process. Your standard pro-grade chainsaw is usually treated to prevent magnesium rot, or at least to slow it down but there's no cure for poor material handling. Keeping the saw clean and storing it in a low humidity environment will help bunches.

[@richardflagg3084]

Thank you for the insight

[@crazyfeller5704]

👍👍 curious what the issues are with cleanup, new bearings and proper storage. Seems like you have some experience in these situations and you have some reservations….. do tell😊

[@richardflagg3084]

At the end of the day it's up to the owner of the saws. Anything can be fixed, with enough money.

[@crazyfeller5704]

Just curious on your experience with case corrosion and just “ sending it “ No need for a long response- if you could elaborate in part II, it would be appreciated.

[@TimHill-f7q]

OIL QUESTION!!! Have you tried Harvest King? It’s a deep red almost purple color. When mixed it’s a deep purple. Would love to see you do a test video with it

[@thomasdodd4462]

No expert here, but I understand that the chemistry of mag rot involves the low pH of the concrete. Mag rot usually occurs when exposed to bases (low pH) for extended periods of time. This turns the magnesium into oxides and hydrogen gas. Best prescribe would be to keep the surfaces clean and avoid the low pH and humid environments

[@richevy5224]

You gotta make Chicken salad out of chicken shit. Lol Should be good users when you're done. Rich the miracle worker. Lol

[@richardflagg3084]

Needs to be on a T-Shirt

[@Super-Dave-Outdoors]

Magnesium dissolves in acids, saltwater is hell on magnesium too. Saws used to cut palm trees and not cleaned out are almost sure to have mag rot. Might be a reaction in old fuel making it weakly acidic leading to storage mag rot??

[@richardflagg3084]

I've seen a couple of saws that were used to cut palm/palmetto trees. Pretty impressive how corrosive it is left unattended.

[@0808dsmith]

I suppose that's the same reason my dad always said to never store a car battery on concrete floor. I never understood why. But I never did!

[@RUM123]

That was from way back in the day when batteries had wooden cases. Won't do anything to modern ones.

[@cliffhaskett7703]

I worked at an auto parts store that sold Prestolite batteries. Reading through the Prestolite literature , they claimed that " The Battery On The Concrete Floor " thing was simply a myth.

[@Super-Dave-Outdoors]

I know what i have, no lowballers

[@richardflagg3084]

No doubt

[@nseric1233]

I'd buy a cone 372 then swap everything except the cases and crank from the oem saw onto them.

[@denisthemenace.]

At the hourly rate we charge in Australia it is hardly worth mucking around with those saws.

[@richardflagg3084]

I had plenty of time to ponder that same thought while working on these.

[@jerradtaylor]

It’s a shame guys don’t take care of their equipment

[@richardflagg3084]

IKR

[@billbertagnoli4226]

What is the part number of the Touch up paint? Great match For original.

[@richardflagg3084]

This was a can of Krylon farm and implement. Labeled as Husqvarna Orange. It's very thin and needs multiple coats. Seems to dry pretty quick. With that being said I don't know how durable it is.

[@billbertagnoli4226]

@@richardflagg3084 thanks. I have a husky 575xp that is Perfect mechanically but could Use a refresh. Enjoy your videos 😁

[@2019FiveLiter]

I’ve painted a couple of saws with it. Looks good, but I used 3 coats. Another close match is the Allis-Chalmers orange, also made by Krylon

[@billbertagnoli4226]

@@2019FiveLiter thanks 👍

[@saltrock9642]

My wife will pick my saws up from the shop and will know which one is mine out of 20 on the “repaired” rack. Saw shop shouldn’t have to deal with a nasty saw.

[@tedneitzel]

I don't know those are pretty bad. He's going to be spending more money I'm thinking!

[@chrischiampo7647]

I’m Thinking You Should Find a Better Saw Candidate Than These 2 Specimens It Would Be a Disappointment Too Do All That Work Too Have The Case Eventually Galvanic Corrode Thru and Or Have It Crack Later On 😐😀😎😇 👍🏼

[@wayneanderson991]

I would charge normal shop time to clean up the exterior and interior of those 2 saws on top of any mechanical or performance work involved, why should you work for free to clean up someone else's mess. Don't give away your time and knowledge and sell your self short. The customer would not be coming to you to fix the problem if they could do it them selves. If the price to fix the 2 saws in question becomes cost prohibitive it's not your fault!