Husqvarna 365 special and 365 Xtorq. Same model name, totally different saws.

Interesting stuff, I have a 2010 445 (built May 14) and have used it hard all these years, I have it apart for a refresh and have finally started to understand the X-torq system. The way I understand it, it's just a (sophisticated) fresh air exhaust purge. The top end looks good, so I'm leaning toward leaving it stock, at least port timing wise. As I see it, X-torq MAY be an emissions system 1st, but a purer charge makes more power per cc. I just went thru my Poulan 2150, and the similarities shocked me, so I started learning about the Husky family and it's history. Learned a ton from your channel, and am looking forward to more tech on the X-torq saws (and the rest as well). I've had the disease for years, started with an tuned pipe setup Craftsman/Echo CS-302 back in the '80s ago (sadly stolen - sure wish I could find a clean one). Sorry to ramble on, it's my nature - Thanks again!

Greetings from the south Okanagan sir. Thanks for another fine instructional video, I appreciate it. I've been running a 2006 made 372XPG with a 24" bar since it came out of a Red Deer pawn shop a year later than it was new. Buddy has a newer 372 X Torque, I want to say a 2014 or 2016 and while it cuts good, I wouldn't trade. All the best.

And they both have full raps. Wow. What saws. They both cut well. Thank you for the video sr. Have a great week. ❤️🌲❤️🌲❤️🌲

Both are great saws. The newer models of the x-torque 365 & 372 and OE 365 & 372 sold overseas have an additional stiffening rib on the clutch side case half, you can tell when you look inside the oil tank. It helps prevent the case from cracking when running long bars. Built right they are a joy to run.

I've got a 365 special from 2006, great saw that just developed a carb issue that needs attention. Personally I think my 266 from 1995 might be a bit zippier, but I have a soft spot for that saw as it was my first saw and I spent a summer spacing trees in the Queen Charlotte's with it.

Awesome information👍 and loving the daily uploads!

This video has me excited. I got a blown 365 sp a couple months ago. Crank (wolf creek) and top end (csp) are in the mail as we speak. Should arrive any day now 😁

Great content, Tinman! I learned quite a bit.

Very good theme! Thank you for the lesson! :)

My 365 is a 1998 model I really didn't know much about it till I watched your video!

Great video , I just purchase a 365 special in Ontario , saw runs great

Hey Tinman. Two pretty slick saws from different generations has to tell a story about the quality of Husky saws. Love the dawgs on the sp. thanks for the vid

another great video. we really are spoiled with all the extra content. i hope Mrs Tinman is well and not going too stircrazy.

Great video Tinman! A couple of things, I believe the biggest reason they went to the limited coil(although the nylon bearings are a weak point) was more to do with the excessive weight of the x-torq piston. I believe it is also the reason the crank pin was so much thicker on the x-torq saws. I'm not 100% sure but I also believe that the x-torq saws run considerably hotter which is some of the reasons the nylon cage bearings tend to fail. The other difference in ignitions is a slight difference in timing curve and hotter spark at lower rpm to assist in starting. Those old 48mm 365 are one of the best saws ever built and punch far above their weight with minor mods. I have a Jonsered 2165 that has the basic "Spike special" mods and with a 24" bar or less can best a 372 x-torq and is every bit the equal of a stock 372 OE.

Thanks Tinman I’m learning a lot

Excellent video my friend 😀

Home Depot used the 365 special in the rental department in the early 2000’s. I was a technician there at the time and found them to be a great low maintenance saw as well, so I got a used one from there which only recently lost enough compression to where I had to put a 52 mm big bore in it and air filter modification. Great power and dependable saw for a small property owner/woodcutter.

The 365 special is hands down better imo. Great great saws

Thanks for the explanation. I have a 1997 365

Nice clarification. The Duke's Saw Salvage can send the XT full wrap around forty bucks US.