You bond to find another in Tenn, lots of of old mtn barns still standing up there, was up that way couple months ago for a GM training class next to the diesel school.
Steve
Steve
Roper 3.7 tear down and rebuild
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Opihi59
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Sad to see it grenaded on you. I tend to use threadlocker blue on these, it seems I use it more and more on automotive stuff as well like flywheel bolts, setscrews on shift forks etc. Threadlocker red is a bit too stiff, you have to heat that to get it to come loose.
Just sad to see that degree of carnage. The rest of the parts are worth something on fleabay if you go that route, or decide to search for parts to fix it once again.
Just sad to see that degree of carnage. The rest of the parts are worth something on fleabay if you go that route, or decide to search for parts to fix it once again.
may be able to help if you want it. probly took a few small parts off. pulls through, doesn't feel bad. ive got two others. yours for postage.
Very generous, Jerry. Thank you. PM sent.
Sounds like you'll be back in the saddle again thanks to Jerry.
Steve
Steve
Opihi59
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Now that sounds like a win for sure. Isn't this forum a great place? What a community!
Indeed it is
Any of youse guys can steer me to a set of rings for the 3.7. One of mine is low compression to where it really doesn't want to start
Opihi59
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Pretty sure I put photos and details in an earlier post as well as source from "The Greek" via ebay
Check a Homelite Super XL. The are the same bore and 1/16" thick if I remember right. The Pioneer 1200 is also the same.
Pa.coal Dave
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Just wanted to thank everyone here. This site is just a wealth of info on getting my old 353750 running again after resting in the barn for 33+ years (with gas in it). I bought it new in July 1977. Used it heavily for 5 or 6 years. Great saw in it's day for me.
Just need to fashion a new air filter. Thanks again for sharing your experiences and fixes.
Just need to fashion a new air filter. Thanks again for sharing your experiences and fixes.
Opihi59
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They are good saws and well worth keeping alive. You can likely glue a thin piece of felt around the perimeter of the old filter and drive on.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/152081692159?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
I have one of these on mine. Trim two of the sides to fit the hole and it works fine. I need to get pics up of the metal air filter cover I made recently. Same shape but made out of car fender metal. Also made a chain clutch cover/dog spike unit for the other side out of metal. Kicks butt with 20" bar.
I have one of these on mine. Trim two of the sides to fit the hole and it works fine. I need to get pics up of the metal air filter cover I made recently. Same shape but made out of car fender metal. Also made a chain clutch cover/dog spike unit for the other side out of metal. Kicks butt with 20" bar.
Pa.coal Dave
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Awesome!
Opihi59
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Pretty sweet. Sounds better than my fabric remnants. Site now shows one bought in last hour..........bet that was Pa.coal Dave.........
Pa.coal Dave
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That was just too easy
Opihi59. This morning when I drug that thing down from the barn and brushed 30 years of dust off of it, I'd bet $50 it will never run again let alone finding a forum on the web loaded with valuable information. AND AN AIR FILTER! WOW!
Dang......and I had the wife convinced I'd probably have to buy a new Husky.
Opihi59. This morning when I drug that thing down from the barn and brushed 30 years of dust off of it, I'd bet $50 it will never run again let alone finding a forum on the web loaded with valuable information. AND AN AIR FILTER! WOW!Dang......and I had the wife convinced I'd probably have to buy a new Husky.
Opihi59
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You can still get a husky. I never take only one saw to a job anymore. I take 3 or 4 so they can all get a chance to play, and I have a backup if I yank off the starter cord on one, or run into a piece of metal or a rock and booger up the chain. Always good to have a backup. Of course, I'd recommend getting an older model someone else has had sitting in their barn for a few decades as well. In general, consumer level saws just aren't all that satisfying anymore when you have a dozen vintage saws. So go ahead and start looking for a husky, or Stihl, or Mac to round out the collection. Or of course another Roper or 3.
Backup:
The above varies month to month but you get the idea.
Dang, I thought I had my Roper in there.
The above varies month to month but you get the idea.
Dang, I thought I had my Roper in there.
Pa.coal Dave
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I can only imagine what today's home owner saws feel like as compared to the old Sears/Roper. I remember well that thing with a 20" bar and full chisel chain just pulling itself down through a big old oak or cherry log and all I did was keep the throttle mashed and let her hog it's way down through.
That was yester-year. Gees I have to stand on the thing to pull it over now and the compression release is working. Just too much for the old man anymore. At least it gave me great satisfaction to know it still runs like a beast again after all those idle years. Thanks again to everyone in this thread for sharing all their wisdom and knowledge in reviving catalog number 917.353750.
Dave
