372XP free bee

[TRI955]

First I would like to thank rburg again for the saw, what a great guy!! He brought this saw to Wiggs GTG yesterday looking to get rid of it, I know, I still wonder why. He had it for a few years and said it was tired when he got it.

 

[TRI955]

 

[TRI955]

The saw had no compression...

so I did a pressure test, and once I tightened up the intake clamp all seems to be good...

So I got her cleaned up...

 

[TRI955]

and pulled her down to see how bad the piston and cylinder was....

Not too bad, I think the cylinder will clean up just fine. Gonna order up a Meteor piston, fuel and impulse lines and I think I'll replace the intake boot and clamp just for peace of mind. I think I might also play on the lathe with this one....

I will keep on this thread until finished, just have to wait for parts now.

 

[madman39]

Good project saw! Have fun!

 

[2000ssm6]

Great score for a Freebeeee, wrong color for me though.

 

[RVALUE]

Do you still have that pony from the time you fell into the pile of manure?

 

[minkota1]

Good Score!

 

[MadMax5578]

Nice pick up!

 

[parrisw]

Sweet. I look forward to see your work on this one.

 

[TRI955]

Bead blasted the cylinder, sure makes them look pretty...

Cleaned up the bore with muratic acid and then did a light hone, looks good and feels even beter!

All parts are ordered, now the waiting game. I guess I'll go through the carb while I wait....

 

[mdavlee]

That's a great score for free and to be able to make a runner out of it cheap is even better.

 

[NC4TN]

You're havin' way to much fun there! Keep inspiring me for retirement projects. Great post!

 

[Steveo_supremo]

(In my best Master Yoda voice)..........Jealous, I am.

 

[parrisw]

Now's a perfect time to make a mandrel for that cylinder, I just did one not too long ago for the 371 I just built.

 

[blsnelling]

Way to go Mike! Lookin' good!

 

[stihl sawing]

Great score, Should be a good cutting saw when you're finished. lookin good.

 

[little possum]

Serioulsy? Lucky!

Just a little but congratulations Mike.

 

[andrethegiant70]

Tired!? Man, you should see the stuff I start with! That is one heck of a score. Bearings, seals, a piston and some fuel work, that thing will rock. Maybe cost you a hundred bucks.

 

[TRI955]

Tired!? Man, you should see the stuff I start with! That is one heck of a score. Bearings, seals, a piston and some fuel work, that thing will rock. Maybe cost you a hundred bucks.

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....