372XP free bee

[blsnelling]

It really seems to be in pretty good condition. I've been working on the lower transfers tonight, can't do much else without the piston....

You should be able to widen the intake and exhaust to a full 70% of bore. You can do what you wish with the upper transfers as well. The skirts are wide and the ring locating pins towards the middle of the intake. Gasket match the cylinder base. There's room for a LOT of improvement there.

 

[TRI955]

Gasket match the cylinder base. There's room for a LOT of improvement there.

That's exactly what I did, gasket matched the base and put a knife edge on the wall in between the transfer ports.

I also bead blasted the muffler on did a muffler mod, I just opened up the existing hole, this way it will still look factory when done.

I'll be using some hi-temp paint on it tonight.

 

[blsnelling]

You're on a roll Make sure and check the big end crank bearing good.

 

[TRI955]

You're on a roll Make sure and check the big end crank bearing good.

Already did, they're tight.

 

[blsnelling]

Already did, they're tight.

I'm talking about the rod bearing. It's a not too uncommon failure. Just something to check.

Have you started porting the intake and exhaust yet? Gonna pretty this one up, or just get it running for now? See, none of the rest of us got a free modern saw like that. So we have to live vicariously through you

 

[TRI955]

I'm talking about the rod bearing. It's a not too uncommon failure. Just something to check.

Have you started porting the intake and exhaust yet? Gonna pretty this one up, or just get it running for now? See, none of the rest of us got a free modern saw like that. So we have to live vicariously through you

Yes, the top bearing is tight too.

I have not messed with the exhaust or intake yet. Saw is just getting cleaned up, not pretty.

 

[blsnelling]

Yes, the top bearing is tight too.

I have not messed with the exhaust or intake yet. Saw is just getting cleaned up, not pretty.

Should have a good runner then for <$75. Don't discount that 72cc topend either. A good one will run right with my 372BB.

 

[wigglesworth]

Have I mentioned that you suck mike.....

 

[TRI955]

I'm suprised Wiggs hasn't commented on the saw that could have been his!!!!:biggrinbounce2:


edit: There's my buddy!!!

 

[wigglesworth]

I'm suprised Wiggs hasn't commented on the saw that could have been his!!!!:biggrinbounce2:


edit: There's my buddy!!!

In all seriousness, congrats on the saw, and looking forward to the finished product. you still seriously suck.....seriously...

 

[little possum]

Have I mentioned that you suck mike.....

We need to set up a intervention for that poor fellow. He seems to have forgotten that the Holy Grail of saws are cream color and orange.

More of a brand traitor than Mike?
:biggrinbounce2:

 

[TRI955]

We need to set up a intervention for that poor fellow. He seems to have forgotten that the Holy Grail of saws are cream color and orange.

More of a brand traitor than Mike?
:biggrinbounce2:

How would I be a brand traitor?? If your talking about those red saws, I still have quite the collection....just because I don't have it listed in my sig line doesn't mean that I don't still have them!

I think Wiggs and I have just seen the light...

 

[little possum]

Just messin with ya Mike. I know its easy to run outta room in the sig.

Every saw manufacturer has good saws, and some bad saws.

I love the "light" though

 

[blsnelling]

How would I be a brand traitor?? If your talking about those red saws, I still have quite the collection....just because I don't have it listed in my sig line doesn't mean that I don't still have them!

I think Wiggs and I have just seen the light...

Yeah. He really wants a 346/2153, but just won't admit it:hmm3grin2orange:

 

[TRI955]

Yeah. He really wants a 346/2153, but just won't admit it:hmm3grin2orange:

Wiggs and his boys at the mill!!!!

 

[blsnelling]

Wiggs and his boys at the mill!!!!

Yeah, those boys know a good saw when they run one:hmm3grin2orange:

 

[wigglesworth]

Yeah, those boys know a good saw when they run one:hmm3grin2orange:

Yep....that's why they want an 044/046 hybrid for their faller.

 

[TRI955]

Ok back on subject...

That's exactly what I did, gasket matched the base and put a knife edge on the wall in between the transfer ports.

I also bead blasted the muffler on did a muffler mod, I just opened up the existing hole, this way it will still look factory when done.

I'll be using some hi-temp paint on it tonight.

Should I remove material at the bottom of the transfers (remove some of the cylinder wall) so it flows better??

 

[parrisw]

Ok back on subject...



Should I remove material at the bottom of the transfers (remove some of the cylinder wall) so it flows better??

Yes.

Also your transfer divider shouldn't have a sharp edge. Here is a pic of a 371 I just did for reference.

 

[blsnelling]

Should I remove material at the bottom of the transfers (remove some of the cylinder wall) so it flows better??

I make it even with the base of the cylinder. When I gasket/case match, I also remove some of the cylinder that sticks down into the case. Doing this will open up the sides of the piston. This is what led me to start windowing the piston.