Starting my first complete build, Husky 372xp!

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First let me say thanks to the members of this forum. Some of you have really helped me out with my newbie questions and saved me a lot of time, I appreciate it!

I decided to build a 372xp because there are tons of parts around and it's not super expensive and it's a pretty legendary saw before the xtorque took over.

I got a Chinese saw kit, an OEM crankcase, OEM used crankshaft, meteor piston/cylinder kit, OEM carb and most of the stuff that goes with it like the boot and air filter base. I ordered SKF bearings and they came with BAO seals which I just installed. If they are no good I bought the tool to remove them and I'll put in better ones.

I've never built a saw before from the ground up so hopefully it goes good. Or you'll get to see it implode.

I just figured I'd post photos to this thread with stuff I've done, maybe it can help someone in the future or will be good for a laugh, it's too soon to know.

I just used a socket/rubber mallet to tap the seals in, it wasn't too difficult. I'll pressure/vac test the case once it's together.




The coating on the real crankcase is way nicer but overall they really look identical, it's pretty crazy.

Thanks for looking!

 

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Just put the crank in the clutch side half. I used the tool made by husky and it couldn't have been easier. Although im not sure if i pulled the crank in too far with the tool. I guess I'll find out.

Also realized I had no yamabond or dirko so now it gets to sit for 2 days. Thank you Amazon for driving every small local business out of business.

If anyone sees anything obvious that I did wrong let me know. I almost used motoseal for the case but I found a post that said that was bad.