Grinding out the transfer cover dividers.

[Joseph W Santora]

I've seen this referenced a few times. What does this entail. And why?

Joe

 

[Andyshine77]

Only a handful of saws have them, the 365 XT for example. It's basically a restrictor plate for the transfers, you grind it off to allow for better flow, aka more power. You have to remove the cylinder and than take the cover off.

 

[Joseph W Santora]

Are they like the dividers in a Husky 353?

 

[Andyshine77]

Are they like the dividers in a Husky 353?

No. Skip to 12 minutes in the video.

 

[river of smoak]

I just did this to a 365 xt that I just got , still waiting for the piston and carb kit to continue with the build . I used a 1/2 inch diameter carbide ball with my die grinder to remove the divider , super easy . I'm somewhat wondering if I should replace the seals before reassembly . they feel like they are still pliable and are not distorted looking but a leak here could possibly mess with my outcome .

 

[Ryan'smilling]

I just did this to a 365 xt that I just got , still waiting for the piston and carb kit to continue with the build . I used a 1/2 inch diameter carbide ball with my die grinder to remove the divider , super easy . I'm somewhat wondering if I should replace the seals before reassembly . they feel like they are still pliable and are not distorted looking but a leak here could possibly mess with my outcome .

The only way to get new seals is to buy a new jug I believe.

 

[Andyshine77]

I clean them and apply hondabond 4 to prevent leaks. As mentioned you can't buy the seals separately.