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!
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!
