Husqvarna 1st auto tune saws and bad aftermarket cylinders

[@danthorpe-ru7pt]

Hey donny it’s frosty with sunshine here in the uk but I am off logging today and splitting with my 268xp peace and love to all 👍

[@clarencetrice4442]

HI DONNY I didn't even see a husky 394 when they were brand new 30 years ago 😮😮 back then I didn't know about them I even went 2 a husky chainsaw dealer and talked 2 that fellow my self and 2 day he doesn't even see them no more and I don't remember seeing them years ago around here if there was I didn't see them at all 😮😮 they are good 4 cutting the big trees when U need more HP it's the difference from day and night just like the old saws they have the pulling power they pull just like a tractor 😊😊 OMG 11 26 2O23

[@shaner67]

Hey Donny, happy friggin Friday my Canadian brother.. Side note, I built a 52 mm big bore and was the perfect cylinder to learn how to port on. For a firewood saw its a bit of an animal. It is great to do a full port job and muffler mod on an inexpensive motor. Thank you for all of your tips because it allowed me to confidently port my own motor. If the thing blows up I'll tear it down and see what went wrong but until then I'm running the snot out of it. Thanks again for helping out us hobbiest saw builders.. Cheers brother

[@donnywalker4691]

No problem thanks for watching jeep up the good work

[@shaner67]

Hey Donny, I have a mint pioneer from 1966 or 67. Even has the original bar and chain. I'd like to send it to you because I think it's something you and the channel might be interested in. I can't find your email in the description. I'll be happy to send some photos if you like to determine if it's a good idea.. Thanks again for all that you do for us.. Cheers

[@donnywalker4691]

I’m up to that I was born 1966 e-mail is [e-mail]

[@hickerbilly345]

I have a 570 that I believe is similar to that one. It's a strato saw and quite heavy but it is a pretty smooth saw and seems to run pretty good. I wasn't sure if I liked it so I let my buddy run it for about a year then I used it to to cut most of my wood this year and it really warmed up to it.

[@dynojoemods2764]

I'll have to do that with the cylinders sometime. Good idea!

[@BuckinBillyRaySmith]

Made out ok brother love ya 394 …. I’m coming for ya

[@ronsilva516]

Good info on the 372 saw now as for the high Way cylinders plating coming off no god not good

[@Matt-416]

You are absolutely correct! The 576 was a very smooth running saw. I've not seen one in a professional environment, but I know of quite a few that see heavy use as firewood saws (10-15 cords yearly), and they're great in that role. It definitely had me excited for the 572.. until the 572 happened and is... Well, not exactly what I was expecting from the successor to the 371/372. At 8:05: you say that the 372 should have been 75-77cc. I'm curious as to why... To compete with 046/MS460 & 461? Because the husky 71cc 371/372 did just fine against those, until the x-torq shenanigans.

[@tinmanssaws]

Hey Donny, im a big 576 fan. I had a lot of carb issues with my non auto tune 576 but my Auto tune 576 has been very very reliable.

[@donnywalker4691]

Ya I liked them as well but they were a bit weak for us crazy long bar west coasters🪵👍

[@johnclarke8180]

Your awesome Donny!

[@shannonhelmers7373]

Hey Donny, you are a vault of knowledge! Thanks for sharing with us.

[@donnywalker4691]

Thanks bud

[@eze.Morning_Wood_Farms]

Thanks Donny for all your videos and information. I appreciate your update on the cylinders. Top notch gentleman you are. Keep up the good work and stay safe.

[@donnywalker4691]

Thanks bud

[@bulkleyoutdoors]

Interesting data on the hyway cylinders! I have heard some guys like the original hyway and have had problems with the titanikel and vise versa. Thank you

[@timjackson3046]

Great video buddy. Always a lesson on saws. Love it. Cant wait to get her back

[@donnywalker4691]

Yes it will be nice

[@robertdouglas3456]

Nice video Donny! Have a super weekend!

[@marcuscicero9587]

great knowledgeable guy to listen to

[@thebradleysoncatbirdhill6849]

Donny, I had a 576 years ago. It was a joy to use, but had a couple of the issues you mentioned. Great video!!!!

[@TheEtpulsar]

I have a 576XP autotune that I run a 28" on , really nice saw, but they are a bit fat.

[@saltrock9642]

Unless you cut firewood for yourself once a year please don’t go cheap with the saw or repairs. Pro saws are the best way to go. Fun show as always.

[@rooster3019]

Heck, I go pro level eventhough my current use is just for my own and friend's firewood.

[@alotl1kevegas860]

The 576xp is a pro saw? Lol

[@rooster3019]

@@alotl1kevegas860 agree for sure

[@walkerscountrylife]

Thanks again for sharing your wealth of knowledge Donny. Always wondered about those 575/576's.

[@scottlowther7698]

What's the story with the eagle head saw on the wall? Not really a art guy, but I'd hang that on the living room wall. Well at least till the wife got home. 😊

[@gordsmith7708]

Hi Donny 👋 cheers

[@toyotagtcoupe8487]

Thanks for taking time to make these vids Donny,have a good one buddy. 😎

[@smorefirewood]

Interesting, thank you.

[@stephanied143]

Well I had good luck with aftermarket cylinder and piston on my 026 so far might move up to highway or meteor .

[@dujeamizic3588]

I always buy original at my stihl dealer.Trimer line hp super and chain oil

[@lukereynolds9907]

Do yourself a favour and don’t use stihl 2 stroke oil use echo red armour

[@saltrock9642]

@@lukereynolds9907it’s the Stihl ultra that’s crap. I run the urnge bottle Stihl oil @ 40:1 with no issues and available at my saw shop. The oil you mentioned is definitely a real good one and I think Home Depot has it. 👍

[@dujeamizic3588]

@@lukereynolds9907 i use stihl oil because i want to be sure that engine and crankshaft is clean

[@rooster3019]

@@saltrock9642 I like the Red Armour and the Husky premium, but they are expensive; then again its not like I still burn gallons of it. The Stihl Ultra sort of smells like the engine is burning up or a little skunky.

[@saltrock9642]

@@rooster3019 yep. My saw shop sells very little of it. It’s a Stihl dealer and the owner never has recommended using it. Tip: do not dump a 2.6oz container in a gallon of gas thinking it’s correct ratio. The little bottles are sometimes short which is why I go with 40:1 or 3.2 oz per U.S. gallon.

[@codyroger9581]

The 576 biggest problem was it weighed almost the same as a 390. With out the 390 power..

[@ToddAdams1234]

Donny think that Dyno Joe is doing just what you’re talking about but with a Stihl 036. But the saw model might be incorrect.

[@nateolmsted899]

Love it

[@batmantiss]

Send that cold down to idaho, i want to go ice fishing

[@br-dj2ti]

I had a 540 mark 3 brand new made 2 cuts with it. Would not fire back up? I take the plastic cover off the air filter. If fires up, put the cover back on it won't run, what could be the problem? Thank you, Donnie.

[@davebumgardner6309]

Im in Louisiana, I have been searching for Stihl 064, running or not. My uncle had one in late 80’s, this one would be a shelf saw. Let me know

[@marcuscicero9587]

other than the saw developing a multitude of problems that would render it useless it was a great saw. Husqvarna blew it

[@joshmarshall1053]

Hey Donny, I'm down in Langford and picked up a clean 576 AT for cheap, curious how the AT handles a port job? I've done the muffler, and having trouble finding a high top cover/HD air filter for it

[@AA-sk2yi]

😎😎😎👍👍👍

[@user-bg7wz3ib8e]

I’m looking for a top cover for 298xp can you help me out

[@Matt-416]

Any thoughts on why Husqvarna went with such a long stroke of 39mm over the 36-37mm stroke of most other 70-75cc saws? The advantage is obvious, but the disadvantages also seem to outweigh them, hence the standard being 36mm across all manufacturers for a reason.

[@Matt-416]

Obviously the stato-charging makes a hugely positive difference in performance, with a measured air leak to boost rpm and heat.... But what are your thoughts on why husky went with a stroke more typical of a 90cc saw as compared to those same performance gains on a longer stroke being typical of a strong 70cc saw? Gains vs handicaps? Why?

[@audiemccall5332]

Donny ,was wondering if I should remove the reed from the muffler on my stock 850 mcculloch? I recently started working on all my dads old macs and his 850 still runs but I didn’t know if it helps the power or is it just more noise? Thanks

[@donnywalker4691]

I would leave it in

[@audiemccall5332]

@@donnywalker4691 Thank you for responding! Old saw is stock but it is still strong and in very good shape. Thank I’ll leave it as is and preserve it and use it around my sawmill just to show off . Again thanks

[@donnywalker4691]

Yes perfect run it a bit rich and hopefully you will get more years out of it