Iron horse. I’m 36 I have a degree in law and am also a qualified quantity surveyor. For 27 years I suffered from poorly controlled diabetes and as a result of diabetic complications my kidneys failed and I have also been reduced to 6 % sight. I had to give up my cushy well paying job but I didn’t mind as it brought me back to my first & only love which is the timber industry. I recently passed all my felling tickets. The point of my message being to never let your health stop you from what you love to do otherwise a big part of you will have already died. Best videos on you tube.
Hey - this is my first visit to your channel - I was signposted here by Buckin Billy Ray talking about your saws. I have enjoyed meeting you and hearing you talk about what you build, and what you do; thank you for sharing your know;edge. Like BRS you seem to have a gentle philosophy on,life, - which is all too short in supply nowadays, and welcome to hear. All strength to you! 💪
The best gasket compound for these motors and motorcycle motors is the Loctite 515. The compound is anaerobic, so it doesn't dry until it's bolted up, it can sit there forever on the surface and stay wet so there is no rush to bolt up. Also because anything that gets pushed out from between the surfaces will get washed away because it won't dry so it won't mess up the flow of your ports or block small passages, brilliant stuff.
Type 2 here in the high 170s. I cut out anything white to eat and always look for proteins on the menu. Green leafy vegetables, fish and no sugars. Rebuilding a Jonsered CS 2165, my first rebuild and thanks to you and your teaching videos. You're a professor of chainsaw engine mechanics.Stay healthy and Thanks Brother!
Definitely a sharp looking saw! I got the g660 pro a couple weeks ago and agree, after a basic tear down and reassemble to check it over, they've Definitely made some improvements over the "blue saws" from years past👍 squish on mine was .028 so I left the gasket for now. great to hear you're doing better!!
I just wanted to send along my sincere thanks for clearly presenting the two non-porting mods. Namely, the base gasket deletion and stock muffler modification, as discussed in this video. My old (very old) Stihl 031 never seemed to have the snus I thought it should have had. It bogged easily, even with a sharp chain and properly filed rakers. Now, after performing these two simple mods, the old girl wades through Red Fir like nobody’s business. PS: Your handle, “The Ironhorse” makes me smile. An old-timer that I used to hang with would always say this when making a point about something. He’d tell you a story, pause a bit, and then say “Iron Horse”. When I asked him about it he said, “You know ... iron horse ... no sh-t”. Anyway, thanks again for all you give us on your channel.
Thank you for your videos. I have a 55 rancher that I put a highway cylinder and pop up piston on. It runs great. I also have a g372xp. Now I'm going to to modify it like the one in this video. You have taught me alot about saws and now I have the confidence to modify them myself.
You are certainly looking like you are feeling better. I was wondering earlier today how you were doing.. I'm happy to see you are well. You answered a question that's been ratting around in my head lately, about if cutting the pipe flush in the exhaust can or having some pipe in like you explained was the right plan. I was going to experiment some with that and I still might when I test the different locations of the pipe. I had a chuckle to myself when I was checking the squish on the original cylinder on the little 34cc Poulan 2150 I'm playing with.The squish was so big the solder diddnt even dent lol. It still pulls awesome after porting and I actually ran it with a 36" bar and it worked great! I ported the exact same saw last year for my stepson but I used the aftermarket cylinder and the squish was right where it should be and I can definitely tell the difference. Proper squish and better compression on the little saw helps a ton.
It’s also important to avoid seed oils like canola and soybean oil just as diligently as sugar and carbs. Partly rancid seed oils have an impact on insulin resistance regardless of what your out of the loop Doctor says. Best advice, just go full on no carb, carnivore and you’ll be a thin, lean machine within a year just by eating like humans always have. A pound or two of beef, bacon, butter, bone broth and eggs, eggs, eggs everyday.
Great video. Beautiful weld job on the muffler. I’m Tom Sommer I live in Northwest Arkansas. I bought a Norwood sawmill about 8 months ago so I decided to log my 40 acre property. That’s what got me into chainsaw. I have a echo cs 590 24 inch bar. It was the best I could do after paying for the sawmill. It a Norwood HD36 V-2 with hydraulics. I needed the hydraulics. I’m 68. Thanks again for posting the videos. You have a great personality.
You've given lots of us the confidence to try new things. I mostly play with throw away consumer stuff cause it comes to me for the right price and I don't feel bad if I screw it up. Like you've said, gotta break a few eggs... I learn something from you everytime I watch/rewatch your vids. Take care buddy.
Glad your feeling better. I know 100% of what you are going threw. I am a type 1 diabetic and have been for the past 15 years. It's hard & difficult at times but you can do it for sure. I sure am enjoying your thoughts of the 372 pro model. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge with us.
I just wanted to say that I enjoy your videos. Very informative. I found out 5 months ago that I have diabetes also. You are right about the fatigue and joint pain. Mine was 548 . It took me about 3 months to get it down to 85 to 120 . I feel great now. Good luck with yours .
Advice for a guy that has a dozen stills as to how to manage storage so as not to have carb problems from old fuel. Fantastic builds -thank for sharing your build and expertise. Iron horse rocks
I really enjoy your videos to the point that I have the confidence to perform the mods shown in this video. Glad that your health has improved. I'm a 70 y/o operating a blue G372XP and considering purchasing a G260 "for light work" Thank You, Sir!
I'm so happy for you man! It is genuinely heartwarming to see you feeling good. I love that you're sharing it with us. Looking forward to seeing what's under that beard!
I live in NZ and I been thinking hard about getting a Holzzfarmor 372. My old Huskey 372 got sick and I put it in a box under the bench for a few months. I dragged it out an fitted a new piston kit. Wow it runs good and so far I put 8 tanks of gas through it. This is all thanks to you for giving me the confidence to have a go at it. Its just fire wood but I am over the moon with it. I guess I don't need the Chinese saw so bad now. Thankyou so much, Jim in NZ.
Dear IRONHORSE My name is alan from England , OK i have a jonsared 625 ii which is a beast , i also have a joneared 625 it is not a beast BUT now after doing the two mods which you so kindley shared with us on UA-cam it is now a BEAST fitted a new piston , removed the base gasket the squish went from 44 th to 25 th of an inch did the exhaust like you and went out into the field tuned the engine with my rev counter and hay presto it funs and cuts fine thanks to you many thanks Alan
Yes on the age and feeling the old hurts and pains. I also have the big D and went on the KETO diet. Guess what, all my numbers are now very controllable. I keep them in the normal range now.
Hey Harvy your an darn right honest human being! Your age is not a barrier to accomplish your goals. Frailness comes with age but you are a wise man and you are compensating for life short comings. Keep well and thanks for the humble community You've set up! God bless! Endre from down under Australia
Perhaps try the carnivore diet? As a life long diabetic (who refused to take medication) the carnivore diet changed my life in the most indescribable ways. Weight, cognition, skin, blood-sugar, energy, teeth.... and so much more. What was equally fascinating, was analyzing what was happening in my body during each 'stage', as I am a trained nutritionist. If you would like me to point you in a the direction of some literature, give me a holla in this comment. Also, for UA-cam content, check out Mikhaila Peterson's TedX talk for some real-world experience, and Dr. Berg and High Intensity Health for the science. Cood luck brother
Have Neo Tech on order. These are the first two things I will do to it. Thank you for the videos, always learn something. Hoping your health improves, praying for you.
Man that was the best video iv seen,you had me in fits ,barrel down mod and talking squish then cold shoulder joke,I did a similar mod to my yz250 just the other way,2.1 alloy base plate ,but then machine new combustion and some squish to get 15.1comp .keep up the good work cheers.
Dude you ain't a lying, or by urself...this life dont owe me nothing and I'm about half ur age..sheeew, lived hard for awhile, love you brother keep on keeping on, like the saws, get ur numbers right!
the aging of the body is to me a diploma of life, you earned it, embrace it and be thankful for the story it tells. Nice saw. The orange 372 Holzfforma I bought (build date October 2022) did not have the well detailed cylinder...I looked...pretty rough inside and definitely no chamfering. I suspect the better prepared cylinder is a feature offered as an upgrade and part of that "pro" package of the carbon fiber version.
Paul from Iowa, Hey ironhorse, just ordered a G372xppro chainsaw and 25" bar with chain. Excited to get a New Toy. Thank you for your videos. Stay Healthy, God Bless you and your Family
Hi, a friend of mine with diabetes discovered that strenuous exercise improved health in a surprising way. Eating a little less and moving a little more is a good and proven tip. Health is among the most important things in life. Good channel that I want to continue watching. Greetings from Sweden.
So glad to see your feeling better Ironhorse, thanks for sharing your knowledge and work, hope ya have a very Merry Christmas and a Healthy and happy new year.
Thanks for all your great videos,and helpful information on saws,and sawing.I enjoy All you knowledge and stories of living and working keep up the great work thanks again
our son went a year trying to find out what his health problem was. Wearing a coat in the summer because he was cold, tired all the time, etc. Found out he was diabetic. Studied everything about diet and went on a strict Carnivore diet. Eats nothing but steak, bacon, chicken, pork, uses ghee butter for cooking or flavoring. Took off 80 pounds, he's 6'1" and was 280 now 195. Has totally eliminated insulin and metforman. No longer using any drugs. He's now 42 and studying to be a dietician. Says he never felt better. Just my 2 cents on diabetes.
I’ve been asking what everyone thinks of these and you are the only one who has been honest about what they think of these or maybe folks aren’t really looking what these pro versions are about. Maybe folks don’t like the 100$ more 🤷🏻♂️ This 372pro and the 660pro are damn monsters after my version of ironhorse/hopper/walker build.
I have started cutting more wood due to fuel prices, but enjoying cutting and splitting wood. I have a Stihl ms279c, thought about buying a Stihl ms462c, but a New one is 1399.00 plus tax, so decided to go with the Holzforma g372xppro
Iron horse! I’m looking to get into one of these husky clones. Current daily driver is my old 041 Stihl. She’s a family heirloom so I don’t want her to be my everyday saw. Loving this build, have a great weekend brother!!
Pretty sharp looking saws..seem to be very popular right now..has been rainy only getting 3 days a week without rain..grounds wet..good to know your feeling better..bad habits are hard to break ..windy today...👍👍
high blood sugar is no joke ive delt with it myself...getting rid of the pop tarts (carbs) is a good start...eating a high protein snack at night helps keep it down during sleep....if you can stand it a keto diet helps alot....
Thank you Ironhorse for all you information and teaching skill. That sure is a good lookin saw buddy. Congrats to the proud owner of that beauty. Love ya brother. 🌲❤️🌲👊🪓
Thanks for sharing Ironhorse. My son recently dropped in a 66cc chinese chainsaw that he picked up for $70. I was really surprised at how well it went. Apparently the old bloke who owned it for years never used it. The air filter looks pretty 'dodgy' but that's no problem to rectify. I think the Chinese are trying hard to improve their act; time will tell I guess.
Harvey awesome video... I did a clean up port and polish muffler mod to my 372 carbon fiber dipped version saw..... I love it... I have a stock muffler modded muffler all Tig welded if you need one.....it's been cleaned repainted with heat paint...I live in northern ny on candian border so it probably only take a day or so to get it.....it's a extra brand new muffler that I took and modded......
Glad to hear your carbs are going well. Just started cutting bad carbs. Really enjoy your videos. Thank you so much for sharing. I’m not going to cut much wood but would like to know what holzfforma 50cc plus or minus 10cc saw is good to buy and port? Or non holzfforma saw
I gotta say, the faux carbon fiber does look good! And I respect you for giving credit to the 50 class. They are the unsung heroes of the chainsaw World, but there is a reason that big box stores usually only sell chainsaws up to 59cc. You East Coast guys are too much sometimes, though. A firewood man in the High Sierras needs at least 95cc, although the majority of work can be handled by the 70 class. My little Gen 1 55 Rancher still gets whipped out all the time and it is a chainsaw that gained 25% in the cut after a muffler mod!
Good to see health is getting better for ya bud. We need you to teach us all you can, especially us younger guys. Like to see this saw in the wood and how it runs. Take care friend and as always, thank you.
Very good video. Pretty impressed with the Holz g372xp pro saw. Like the walbro carb, piston & cylinder upgrades. I believe they recommend a 25.1 mix for these saws. Do you run that, or do you run 40.1? Do you, or can you do that same muffler mod and sell me one?
First time viewer, you remind me of my dad. He battled diabetes for years. He also loves tinkering on things all the time, which he passed onto me. I'm now subscribed to your channel and gonna go sit through some of your other videos. I've been slowly learning how to do more with these engines from Tinmans videos also.
I’m not diabetic but I was a carboholic for my whole life until a couple years ago. Didn’t cut them out completely but Lost 15 lbs just the same. I wish you the best and plenty of saw videos to come
Hey man just saying hi I think your video are the best chainsaw videos on UA-cam thanks for sharing your great stories I really like listening to them thanks iron horse
I know this is what, 8 months old now but It just popped up in my feed. I have no problem with these made in CHINA knock offs. A young man on my Crew bought one last spring and brought it to me to see what it might need to perform out in the Mountain West where we fall. My Wife and I own the company and our son works for us and we have 5 other employees. 4 of us do all the falling , we are a small environmental footprint company that falls all our Timber manually the old fashioned way , a man and a good chainsaw. We own 2 skidders but one is really a 4x4 front wheel assist European style Ford Tractor with Forestry Winch and skidding set up on the rear and a log Grapple in place of the front loader. We use this small very maneuverable tractor to get into where we're falling and skid the logs out to where we have the Regular Big Skidder and it skids the logs to the landing. We have our own Log Truck and we have a small John Deere Track hoe that we converted to forestry use with a log Grapple on it in place of the bucket to move sort and pile the skidded and bucked logs. Our Truck Driver (who has worked with me since I was a kid Falling on the West Coast ) is also a helluva mechanic, and can operate all the equipment we own like all our employees can. it's important for us to have this versatility. Anyway This good young kid thought he would try one of these power heads on the job so we fixed his muffler first thing, so it breathed right but is still Forest Service legal, we put the wrap around handle bar kit and we fit a pair of our custom made dogs on it, replaced the on/off switch with a good quality American made one, put a bigger Air Filter set up on it and that's about it and he brought it to work. I'm happy to say while he still likes using one of my personal Custom Ported Husqvarna 390 XP powerheads this saw has performed good so far, we replaced the starter rope with a little bigger rope of better quality, put a Bar Cover from a Husky we had laying in here waiting for this winter when I will tear it down and give it a complete re fresh rebuild. But other than that it starts good even when hot, and has a good power band. I don't know how long it's gonna last but we will see. I've been running Husky 390-395's since the early 80's when Stihl started to go up in price and down in quality and haven't gone or looked back since. Sadly we lost our local Saw Shop Guy to the China Virus so all us local loggers are forced to ship out our stuff or drive over an hour one way to get it worked on. But I will stick with My 390's that are fully ported and re worked when right out of the box ...(I like the 390 a bit better than the 395 because of where the power is that's all) otherwise I like each equally I just prefer to carry my old school 390 XP to the woods.....never had one yet let me down on the job in 15 years so that's proof right there they were built right from the get go. I actually found out our old saw shop guy who was a Husqvarna Dealer had a dozen each 390 XP and 395 XP that were brand new in the box but we're old stock....these were all built in Europe and shipped to the US. He would do that, buy a supply of good powerheads when he heard they were changing things and sell the good old stock to me and a few other of his good customers.....he bought a half dozen ea. of the New Electronic 550xp mk 2, the 572xp, and he was one of the first guys to get a dozen of the new 592 XP powerheads.....they all sold like hot cakes when his wife had her auction and he got list or better price for each of them. I was going to try a 592 after he ported and re tuned it but he got sick and never got to do it so his wife sold us 3 of the new old stock already ported ready to go 390's so I'm set for several years anyway !
As a T1 diabetic diagnosed at age 13 and now 40 I can attest how difficult things get sometimes. I hope you have a dr (endocrinologist) that you feel comfortable with and listen to what they say. Wish you the best bud.
Hey Iron Horse great video.For years I would just toss the spark arrestor,drill the muffler out a bit and retune.I noticed a much better running saw!! Super easy!
I was going to carb/coil/muffler mod my echo 590 and tweak it to a 620 for my fire wood ripper, but I feel like selling a cord of madrone from the pile will be enough for the poor man’s saw upgrade I need and this appears to be the one cy, if I was younger I’d pry shoot my wad and buy the 1000$ husky’s but I’m older and frugal now, thank you for your content with this saw in particular very usueful. Humboldt county Ca.
I ordered a OEM part chain adjuster tensioner. Same problem won't work gears won't mess up. It's the casting in the block. I'm a machinist. Journeyman tool and die.
Holtzfforma own the rights to discontinued husky and stihl saws. the g372 orange and blue saws are completely different to the g372xp pro, which is an almost entirely italian saw with the exception of the covers
Hi Ironhorse. Love your videos! I have a Stihl 881 (bought 2022 less than 10 hrs on saw) with bark box that I’m using for milling with Alaskan mill. Saw not running great in my novice opinion. West coast saw advised me not to port the saw for milling. But is there anything else I can do to improve performance? I've heard that replacing the Ignition Module / Coil with one from an ms170 would increase rpms. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Just found your channel today, had heard about you through Buckins comments. Good Vid but I'm curious to hear your viewers comments on these saws. I have a big Husky. 2 smaller Sthils but in a year or so will be in the market for a new one. Cheers Aussie Jeff Moore
If you get a FamerT MS800, I would sure, either with or without your work on it, I sue would like a chance to purchase it. I have a small farm in north Alabama and would like one for the occasional large oak or beech I need to cut.. Thanks Randy
Been awhile from last visit, glad your doing so much better, thanks for your time, would you be interested in rebuilding an old Mac 110,not sure have to look when I get home, would be honnered to have a saw you have touched
I watch Buck'n Billy's channel and he mentioned you were in upstate new york on the episode where you mailed him a 327 you improved for him. I have the same saw since 2007 new. I love the saw. The closest notable town I am near is Boonville, New York. Are we close? Would love to bring my saw to you! Truly love this saw! 😇
You're a great man Ironhorse. THANKS for sharing. Talking about small saws, I love my 1983 eagerbeaver 2.0, flat filed full house 16" bar. Wish I saw one tweaked up a little.
Of all the china/Taiwan import saws.. what do you think would be the best value for the 60-70cc ish saws? I want to pick up one to make a mean bucker/firewood wood saw but have no real need for a legit pro-saw (unless i find a killer deal on one local.. but so far no) Having nothing but clamshells and old homelites it's still as much as it is work... but i'd like a bigger saw thats made to work on.
Be proud of your age brother. I try n tell all my friends, as we're aging, to take pride in it. Hell, I never thought I'd live this long and I'm not yet 40.
Sounds good 👍😊 Glad your feeling better my friend!!!! I thought you were diabetic over a year ago!!! But that is here nor there!! You know now !!! My sugar was 135 this morning because I had some popcorn 🍿 last night 😊👍 But I usually run 120 in the morning 🌄 I don't eat potatoes at all !!!! They make my sugar way high even if I eat a roast that got cooked with potatoes 🥔 and potatoes are my favorite food oh well !!! And I'm not on any med for diabetes for 3 years now 👍👍👍👍👍👍😊😊🌎🌞💝
Didn’t like the crank in the 372’s? Which years sir 😁 Do tell because e er since the x-torques have came out I have been an anti-372 man unfortunately 😟 What do you feel has changed? Thank you so much for the time you spend on this channel!!! Great to hear from a man that has no problem diving in deep with the knowledge of know how... Certainly!
Iron horse.
I’m 36 I have a degree in law and am also a qualified quantity surveyor. For 27 years I suffered from poorly controlled diabetes and as a result of diabetic complications my kidneys failed and I have also been reduced to 6 % sight. I had to give up my cushy well paying job but I didn’t mind as it brought me back to my first & only love which is the timber industry. I recently passed all my felling tickets.
The point of my message being to never let your health stop you from what you love to do otherwise a big part of you will have already died.
Best videos on you tube.
Hey - this is my first visit to your channel - I was signposted here by Buckin Billy Ray talking about your saws. I have enjoyed meeting you and hearing you talk about what you build, and what you do; thank you for sharing your know;edge. Like BRS you seem to have a gentle philosophy on,life, - which is all too short in supply nowadays, and welcome to hear. All strength to you! 💪
Buckin billy ray is the reason why I started watching this channel too
The best gasket compound for these motors and motorcycle motors is the Loctite 515. The compound is anaerobic, so it doesn't dry until it's bolted up, it can sit there forever on the surface and stay wet so there is no rush to bolt up. Also because anything that gets pushed out from between the surfaces will get washed away because it won't dry so it won't mess up the flow of your ports or block small passages, brilliant stuff.
Great tip! I’ll try it!
I only use 515,used it for years.
Type 2 here in the high 170s. I cut out anything white to eat and always look for proteins on the menu. Green leafy vegetables, fish and no sugars.
Rebuilding a Jonsered CS 2165, my first rebuild and thanks to you and your teaching videos. You're a professor of chainsaw engine mechanics.Stay healthy and Thanks Brother!
Definitely a sharp looking saw! I got the g660 pro a couple weeks ago and agree, after a basic tear down and reassemble to check it over, they've Definitely made some improvements over the "blue saws" from years past👍 squish on mine was .028 so I left the gasket for now. great to hear you're doing better!!
I just wanted to send along my sincere thanks for clearly presenting the two non-porting mods. Namely, the base gasket deletion and stock muffler modification, as discussed in this video. My old (very old) Stihl 031 never seemed to have the snus I thought it should have had. It bogged easily, even with a sharp chain and properly filed rakers. Now, after performing these two simple mods, the old girl wades through Red Fir like nobody’s business.
PS: Your handle, “The Ironhorse” makes me smile. An old-timer that I used to hang with would always say this when making a point about something. He’d tell you a story, pause a bit, and then say “Iron Horse”. When I asked him about it he said, “You know ... iron horse ... no sh-t”.
Anyway, thanks again for all you give us on your channel.
Thank you for your videos. I have a 55 rancher that I put a highway cylinder and pop up piston on. It runs great. I also have a g372xp. Now I'm going to to modify it like the one in this video. You have taught me alot about saws and now I have the confidence to modify them myself.
You are certainly looking like you are feeling better. I was wondering earlier today how you were doing.. I'm happy to see you are well. You answered a question that's been ratting around in my head lately, about if cutting the pipe flush in the exhaust can or having some pipe in like you explained was the right plan. I was going to experiment some with that and I still might when I test the different locations of the pipe. I had a chuckle to myself when I was checking the squish on the original cylinder on the little 34cc Poulan 2150 I'm playing with.The squish was so big the solder diddnt even dent lol. It still pulls awesome after porting and I actually ran it with a 36" bar and it worked great! I ported the exact same saw last year for my stepson but I used the aftermarket cylinder and the squish was right where it should be and I can definitely tell the difference. Proper squish and better compression on the little saw helps a ton.
It’s also important to avoid seed oils like canola and soybean oil just as diligently as sugar and carbs. Partly rancid seed oils have an impact on insulin resistance regardless of what your out of the loop Doctor says.
Best advice, just go full on no carb, carnivore and you’ll be a thin, lean machine within a year just by eating like humans always have. A pound or two of beef, bacon, butter, bone broth and eggs, eggs, eggs everyday.
Great video. Beautiful weld job on the muffler. I’m Tom Sommer I live in Northwest Arkansas. I bought a Norwood sawmill about 8 months ago so I decided to log my 40 acre property. That’s what got me into chainsaw. I have a echo cs 590 24 inch bar. It was the best I could do after paying for the sawmill. It a Norwood HD36 V-2 with hydraulics. I needed the hydraulics. I’m 68. Thanks again for posting the videos. You have a great personality.
You've given lots of us the confidence to try new things. I mostly play with throw away consumer stuff cause it comes to me for the right price and I don't feel bad if I screw it up. Like you've said, gotta break a few eggs... I learn something from you everytime I watch/rewatch your vids. Take care buddy.
Glad your feeling better. I know 100% of what you are going threw. I am a type 1 diabetic and have been for the past 15 years. It's hard & difficult at times but you can do it for sure. I sure am enjoying your thoughts of the 372 pro model. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge with us.
I just wanted to say that I enjoy your videos. Very informative. I found out 5 months ago that I have diabetes also. You are right about the fatigue and joint pain. Mine was 548 . It took me about 3 months to get it down to 85 to 120 . I feel great now. Good luck with yours .
Thanks for taking the time to show us your knowledge! Take care of yourself and keep turning out awesome saws!
Advice for a guy that has a dozen stills as to how to manage storage so as not to have carb problems from old fuel. Fantastic builds -thank for sharing your build and expertise. Iron horse rocks
I really enjoy your videos to the point that I have the confidence to perform the mods shown in this video. Glad that your health has improved. I'm a 70 y/o operating a blue G372XP and considering purchasing a G260 "for light work" Thank You, Sir!
I'm so happy for you man! It is genuinely heartwarming to see you feeling good. I love that you're sharing it with us. Looking forward to seeing what's under that beard!
I live in NZ and I been thinking hard about getting a Holzzfarmor 372. My old Huskey 372 got sick and I put it in a box under the bench for a few months. I dragged it out an fitted a new piston kit. Wow it runs good and so far I put 8 tanks of gas through it. This is all thanks to you for giving me the confidence to have a go at it. Its just fire wood but I am over the moon with it. I guess I don't need the Chinese saw so bad now. Thankyou so much, Jim in NZ.
Had my g660 in aus for 3 seasons now i love it.
I've found if you cut that pipe about 4.75" and push it to the back corner of the muffler above the exhaust port it pulls like mad.
Dear IRONHORSE My name is alan from England , OK i have a jonsared 625 ii which is a beast , i also have a joneared 625 it is not a beast BUT now after doing the two mods which you so kindley shared with us on UA-cam it is now a BEAST fitted a new piston , removed the base gasket the squish went from 44 th to 25 th of an inch did the exhaust like you and went out into the field tuned the engine with my rev counter and hay presto it funs and cuts fine thanks to you many thanks Alan
Love your attitude & friendliness, nice to see.
Yes on the age and feeling the old hurts and pains. I also have the big D and went on the KETO diet. Guess what, all my numbers are now very controllable. I keep them in the normal range now.
Hey Harvy your an darn right honest human being! Your age is not a barrier to accomplish your goals. Frailness comes with age but you are a wise man and you are compensating for life short comings. Keep well and thanks for the humble community You've set up! God bless! Endre from down under Australia
Good job cutting carbs I believe it will help you. Good to see you back was worried about you. God bless.
Perhaps try the carnivore diet? As a life long diabetic (who refused to take medication) the carnivore diet changed my life in the most indescribable ways. Weight, cognition, skin, blood-sugar, energy, teeth.... and so much more. What was equally fascinating, was analyzing what was happening in my body during each 'stage', as I am a trained nutritionist.
If you would like me to point you in a the direction of some literature, give me a holla in this comment. Also, for UA-cam content, check out Mikhaila Peterson's TedX talk for some real-world experience, and Dr. Berg and High Intensity Health for the science.
Cood luck brother
Just found your channel after buying an ms120. Ran it for the 1st time yesterday. I'm looking to make it run like a dream.
Have Neo Tech on order. These are the first two things I will do to it. Thank you for the videos, always learn something. Hoping your health improves, praying for you.
Did this to my Neotec 372 clone. Ended up advancing the timing the width of the key. Really woke it up. Thanks Harvey for the info!
So glad you are feeling better!!!! Thank you for the great content in your videos!!!
Glad to hear your adjusting to the new diet. That saw sounds good. Nice video!
Man that was the best video iv seen,you had me in fits ,barrel down mod and talking squish then cold shoulder joke,I did a similar mod to my yz250 just the other way,2.1 alloy base plate ,but then machine new combustion and some squish to get 15.1comp .keep up the good work cheers.
Dude you ain't a lying, or by urself...this life dont owe me nothing and I'm about half ur age..sheeew, lived hard for awhile, love you brother keep on keeping on, like the saws, get ur numbers right!
Hey Travis!
Uncle Harvey. I am impressed with the way the pro runs stock. Love your information. Glad your feeling great. ❤️🔥💪🏻🦾☀️🌙
@@jason3211 diaphragm nipple length .!!!!!🦾
the aging of the body is to me a diploma of life, you earned it, embrace it and be thankful for the story it tells. Nice saw. The orange 372 Holzfforma I bought (build date October 2022) did not have the well detailed cylinder...I looked...pretty rough inside and definitely no chamfering. I suspect the better prepared cylinder is a feature offered as an upgrade and part of that "pro" package of the carbon fiber version.
We love you Ironhorse:) God Bless you for sharing your life and wisdom with your loving community:)
Almost ready for the mountain bike conversion.
Nice ending message, also
Your right about cleaning out the muffler real good after any drilling/welding mods. Cause now I got a Husky 390 to rebuild, dang it anyway.
Paul from Iowa, Hey ironhorse, just ordered a G372xppro chainsaw and 25" bar with chain. Excited to get a New Toy. Thank you for your videos. Stay Healthy, God Bless you and your Family
Hi, a friend of mine with diabetes discovered that strenuous exercise improved health in a surprising way.
Eating a little less and moving a little more is a good and proven tip. Health is among the most important things in life.
Good channel that I want to continue watching.
Greetings from Sweden.
Thank you for the great information. Lots of detail and good genuine conversation.
Glad to see n hear ya doing better man.
Keep up the good work hoss!
So glad to see your feeling better Ironhorse, thanks for sharing your knowledge and work, hope ya have a very Merry Christmas and a Healthy and happy new year.
Thanks for all your great videos,and helpful information on saws,and sawing.I enjoy All you knowledge and stories of living and working keep up the great work thanks again
Proud of ya Harv, you’ll do just fine for years to come.
Hey Ben!
our son went a year trying to find out what his health problem was. Wearing a coat in the summer because he was cold, tired all the time, etc. Found out he was diabetic. Studied everything about diet and went on a strict Carnivore diet. Eats nothing but steak, bacon, chicken, pork, uses ghee butter for cooking or flavoring. Took off 80 pounds, he's 6'1" and was 280 now 195. Has totally eliminated insulin and metforman. No longer using any drugs. He's now 42 and studying to be a dietician. Says he never felt better. Just my 2 cents on diabetes.
I’ve been asking what everyone thinks of these and you are the only one who has been honest about what they think of these or maybe folks aren’t really looking what these pro versions are about. Maybe folks don’t like the 100$ more 🤷🏻♂️
This 372pro and the 660pro are damn monsters after my version of ironhorse/hopper/walker build.
I enjoyed watching you and learned a couple of things. I’m getting motivated to do the muffler hack on the Husky 357.
New favorite channel! Great to hear the stories. Thanks! A+++
The last several Farmertec cylinders that I have replaced had nice broken edges and a nice hash on the cylinder. Could not ask for more.
I absolutely love what you do really hope u do alot more with the holzfforma 372 I love learning from you
I have started cutting more wood due to fuel prices, but enjoying cutting and splitting wood. I have a Stihl ms279c, thought about buying a Stihl ms462c, but a New one is 1399.00 plus tax, so decided to go with the Holzforma g372xppro
Iron horse! I’m looking to get into one of these husky clones. Current daily driver is my old 041 Stihl. She’s a family heirloom so I don’t want her to be my everyday saw. Loving this build, have a great weekend brother!!
041 great saws i love em!
@@justinweaver8787 they are great old saws for sure bud!
You don't stop ridin' when ya get old, ya get old when you stop ridin'.
Rooster tails on the trails, and if on the road, keep it off da rails!
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Pretty sharp looking saws..seem to be very popular right now..has been rainy only getting 3 days a week without rain..grounds wet..good to know your feeling better..bad habits are hard to break ..windy today...👍👍
Im glad your taking care of yourself in your heath harvy I will add you to my prayer list God bless you. Excellent worknon that saw... 👍
high blood sugar is no joke ive delt with it myself...getting rid of the pop tarts (carbs) is a good start...eating a high protein snack at night helps keep it down during sleep....if you can stand it a keto diet helps alot....
I went keto in one step! Damned near killed me at first!
@@theironhorse6600 yep it aint no joke take care of yourself harvey
Thank you Ironhorse for all you information and teaching skill. That sure is a good lookin saw buddy. Congrats to the proud owner of that beauty. Love ya brother. 🌲❤️🌲👊🪓
All the best brother. Good timing. Pardon the pun. Just doing a base gasket delete and opening up an exhaust on a 346xp.
Thanks for sharing Ironhorse. My son recently dropped in a 66cc chinese chainsaw that he picked up for $70. I was really surprised at how well it went. Apparently the old bloke who owned it for years never used it. The air filter looks pretty 'dodgy' but that's no problem to rectify. I think the Chinese are trying hard to improve their act; time will tell I guess.
Harvey awesome video... I did a clean up port and polish muffler mod to my 372 carbon fiber dipped version saw..... I love it... I have a stock muffler modded muffler all Tig welded if you need one.....it's been cleaned repainted with heat paint...I live in northern ny on candian border so it probably only take a day or so to get it.....it's a extra brand new muffler that I took and modded......
Oh man you got me laughing there when you said I might try to find a piece of ash.... love it!!
Glad to hear your carbs are going well. Just started cutting bad carbs. Really enjoy your videos. Thank you so much for sharing.
I’m not going to cut much wood but would like to know what holzfforma 50cc plus or minus 10cc saw is good to buy and port? Or non holzfforma saw
Made my day geting to see an iron horse vid today glad your feeling better I'm out in my shop puttering on my project keep up the vids
Sweet sounding saw! Good to hear your feelings better! Stay well! ✌️
I gotta say, the faux carbon fiber does look good! And I respect you for giving credit to the 50 class. They are the unsung heroes of the chainsaw World, but there is a reason that big box stores usually only sell chainsaws up to 59cc. You East Coast guys are too much sometimes, though. A firewood man in the High Sierras needs at least 95cc, although the majority of work can be handled by the 70 class. My little Gen 1 55 Rancher still gets whipped out all the time and it is a chainsaw that gained 25% in the cut after a muffler mod!
Good to see health is getting better for ya bud. We need you to teach us all you can, especially us younger guys. Like to see this saw in the wood and how it runs. Take care friend and as always, thank you.
Very good video. Pretty impressed with the Holz g372xp pro saw. Like the walbro carb, piston & cylinder upgrades. I believe they recommend a 25.1 mix for these saws. Do you run that, or do you run 40.1? Do you, or can you do that same muffler mod and sell me one?
First time viewer, you remind me of my dad. He battled diabetes for years. He also loves tinkering on things all the time, which he passed onto me. I'm now subscribed to your channel and gonna go sit through some of your other videos. I've been slowly learning how to do more with these engines from Tinmans videos also.
I’m not diabetic but I was a carboholic for my whole life until a couple years ago. Didn’t cut them out completely but Lost 15 lbs just the same. I wish you the best and plenty of saw videos to come
nice simple mods. I think that's a great muffler design - can probably do it on many saws. like the factory one but better.
Hey man just saying hi I think your video are the best chainsaw videos on UA-cam thanks for sharing your great stories I really like listening to them thanks iron horse
a like that muffler,looking good. so glad to see and hear you are feeling better Harvey.
Hey Mika!
I know this is what, 8 months old now but It just popped up in my feed. I have no problem with these made in CHINA knock offs. A young man on my Crew bought one last spring and brought it to me to see what it might need to perform out in the Mountain West where we fall. My Wife and I own the company and our son works for us and we have 5 other employees. 4 of us do all the falling , we are a small environmental footprint company that falls all our Timber manually the old fashioned way , a man and a good chainsaw.
We own 2 skidders but one is really a 4x4 front wheel assist European style Ford Tractor with Forestry Winch and skidding set up on the rear and a log Grapple in place of the front loader. We use this small very maneuverable tractor to get into where we're falling and skid the logs out to where we have the Regular Big Skidder and it skids the logs to the landing. We have our own Log Truck and we have a small John Deere Track hoe that we converted to forestry use with a log Grapple on it in place of the bucket to move sort and pile the skidded and bucked logs. Our Truck Driver (who has worked with me since I was a kid Falling on the West Coast ) is also a helluva mechanic, and can operate all the equipment we own like all our employees can. it's important for us to have this versatility.
Anyway This good young kid thought he would try one of these power heads on the job so we fixed his muffler first thing, so it breathed right but is still Forest Service legal, we put the wrap around handle bar kit and we fit a pair of our custom made dogs on it, replaced the on/off switch with a good quality American made one, put a bigger Air Filter set up on it and that's about it and he brought it to work. I'm happy to say while he still likes using one of my personal Custom Ported Husqvarna 390 XP powerheads this saw has performed good so far, we replaced the starter rope with a little bigger rope of better quality, put a Bar Cover from a Husky we had laying in here waiting for this winter when I will tear it down and give it a complete re fresh rebuild. But other than that it starts good even when hot, and has a good power band. I don't know how long it's gonna last but we will see. I've been running Husky 390-395's since the early 80's when Stihl started to go up in price and down in quality and haven't gone or looked back since. Sadly we lost our local Saw Shop Guy to the China Virus so all us local loggers are forced to ship out our stuff or drive over an hour one way to get it worked on.
But I will stick with My 390's that are fully ported and re worked when right out of the box ...(I like the 390 a bit better than the 395 because of where the power is that's all) otherwise I like each equally I just prefer to carry my old school 390 XP to the woods.....never had one yet let me down on the job in 15 years so that's proof right there they were built right from the get go.
I actually found out our old saw shop guy who was a Husqvarna Dealer had a dozen each 390 XP and 395 XP that were brand new in the box but we're old stock....these were all built in Europe and shipped to the US. He would do that, buy a supply of good powerheads when he heard they were changing things and sell the good old stock to me and a few other of his good customers.....he bought a half dozen ea. of the New Electronic 550xp mk 2, the 572xp, and he was one of the first guys to get a dozen of the new 592 XP powerheads.....they all sold like hot cakes when his wife had her auction and he got list or better price for each of them. I was going to try a 592 after he ported and re tuned it but he got sick and never got to do it so his wife sold us 3 of the new old stock already ported ready to go 390's so I'm set for several years anyway !
As a T1 diabetic diagnosed at age 13 and now 40 I can attest how difficult things get sometimes. I hope you have a dr (endocrinologist) that you feel comfortable with and listen to what they say. Wish you the best bud.
You sound a lot better, keep up what you have been doing to get where you are. 🤙🇺🇸🇺🇸
Hey Iron Horse great video.For years I would just toss the spark arrestor,drill the muffler out a bit and retune.I noticed a much better running saw!!
Super easy!
I'm glad to hear that you're feeling better Harvey!
I was going to carb/coil/muffler mod my echo 590 and tweak it to a 620 for my fire wood ripper, but I feel like selling a cord of madrone from the pile will be enough for the poor man’s saw upgrade I need and this appears to be the one cy, if I was younger I’d pry shoot my wad and buy the 1000$ husky’s but I’m older and frugal now, thank you for your content with this saw in particular very usueful. Humboldt county Ca.
I ordered a OEM part chain adjuster tensioner. Same problem won't work gears won't mess up. It's the casting in the block. I'm a machinist. Journeyman tool and die.
Have you considered using piston dimples like speed of air diesel pistons? They claim 30 % more of what you want. A piston is a piston.
Holtzfforma own the rights to discontinued husky and stihl saws. the g372 orange and blue saws are completely different to the g372xp pro, which is an almost entirely italian saw with the exception of the covers
Hi Ironhorse. Love your videos! I have a Stihl 881 (bought 2022 less than 10 hrs on saw) with bark box that I’m using for milling with Alaskan mill. Saw not running great in my novice opinion. West coast saw advised me not to port the saw for milling. But is there anything else I can do to improve performance? I've heard that replacing the Ignition Module / Coil with one from an ms170 would increase rpms. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Just found your channel today, had heard about you through Buckins comments. Good Vid but I'm curious to hear your viewers comments on these saws. I have a big Husky. 2 smaller Sthils but in a year or so will be in the market for a new one. Cheers Aussie Jeff Moore
Awesome info, thanks Harv. Appreciate your insight
If you get a FamerT MS800, I would sure, either with or without your work on it, I sue would like a chance to purchase it. I have a small farm in north Alabama and would like one for the occasional large oak or beech I need to cut.. Thanks Randy
Glad you're back in the shop brother! I built your pipe for my 365 and it sounds awesome, you got me wanting to buy saws, lol! Have a good day!
Thank you for making these videos and sharing your knowledge and experiences!!
Been awhile from last visit, glad your doing so much better, thanks for your time, would you be interested in rebuilding an old Mac 110,not sure have to look when I get home, would be honnered to have a saw you have touched
I watch Buck'n Billy's channel and he mentioned you were in upstate new york on the episode where you mailed him a 327 you improved for him. I have the same saw since 2007 new. I love the saw. The closest notable town I am near is Boonville, New York. Are we close? Would love to bring my saw to you! Truly love this saw! 😇
So good to see you feeling better in yourself.
Keep it up Harve, doing good!
You're a great man Ironhorse. THANKS for sharing. Talking about small saws, I love my 1983 eagerbeaver 2.0, flat filed full house 16" bar. Wish I saw one tweaked up a little.
Nice to see you feeling good! Hope it continues for ya Harv! Lookin good man:)
Of all the china/Taiwan import saws.. what do you think would be the best value for the 60-70cc ish saws? I want to pick up one to make a mean bucker/firewood wood saw but have no real need for a legit pro-saw (unless i find a killer deal on one local.. but so far no)
Having nothing but clamshells and old homelites it's still as much as it is work... but i'd like a bigger saw thats made to work on.
Love ya Harv. When you load up a video I put it on my To Do List before bed. Thanks Der Guy.
Good video! Looking forwards to seeing your saw in the wood. Some good advice you gave there. It's good to hear your feeling better than you were.
Be proud of your age brother. I try n tell all my friends, as we're aging, to take pride in it. Hell, I never thought I'd live this long and I'm not yet 40.
Harv I was serious about going fishing, trout is part of keto. fishing is free and relaxing .wishing you the best
Sounds good 👍😊
Glad your feeling better my friend!!!!
I thought you were diabetic over a year ago!!! But that is here nor there!!
You know now !!!
My sugar was 135 this morning because I had some popcorn 🍿 last night 😊👍
But I usually run 120 in the morning 🌄 I don't eat potatoes at all !!!!
They make my sugar way high even if I eat a roast that got cooked with potatoes 🥔 and potatoes are my favorite food oh well !!!
And I'm not on any med for diabetes for 3 years now 👍👍👍👍👍👍😊😊🌎🌞💝
Great video and your looking a lot better, I enjoy your teachings and look forward to many more.
Didn’t like the crank in the 372’s? Which years sir 😁 Do tell because e er since the x-torques have came out I have been an anti-372 man unfortunately 😟 What do you feel has changed?
Thank you so much for the time you spend on this channel!!!
Great to hear from a man that has no problem diving in deep with the knowledge of know how... Certainly!