What's on your bench

[biggerstaff94]

The muffler and bracket on this 372 was pretty crusty. Sandblasted, piped, and painted it this morning. Stuck it back on with a new lazer cut copper gasket and some new stainless bolts since those were crusty too.

Also blasted and painted the crusty top cover screws. Shes shaping up, cant wait for the new chain and what not to get here so i can see what all the 372xp hype is about.

 

[Sierra_rider]

The muffler and bracket on this 372 was pretty crusty. Sandblasted, piped, and painted it this morning. Stuck it back on with a new lazer cut copper gasket and some new stainless bolts since those were crusty too.
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Also blasted and painted the crusty top cover screws. Shes shaping up, cant wait for the new chain and what not to get here so i can see what all the 372xp hype is about.

The 372 hype is real...the air filter, AV, power/weight, ergos, was ahead of its time. That one's looking pretty clean.

 

[biggerstaff94]

The 372 hype is real...the air filter, AV, power/weight, ergos, was ahead of its time. That one's looking pretty clean.

Thanks, other than the rear handle being discolored it’s pretty mint. Couldnt be happier considering it’s the cheapest running 372 I’ve ever come across.

 

[Woodslasher]

Thanks, other than the rear handle being discolored it’s pretty mint. Couldnt be happier considering it’s the cheapest running 372 I’ve ever come across.

That isn't discolored per se, early 372's were made with a "translucent" tank which just means that it looks dark and slightly see-through. Later saws got non-translucent tanks that matched better but early ones were deliberately made in that odd color.

 

[biggerstaff94]

That isn't discolored per se, early 372's were made with a "translucent" tank which just means that it looks dark and slightly see-through. Later saws got non-translucent tanks that matched better but early ones were deliberately made in that odd color.

Ahh, well that makes sense then. I was wondering how it got like that, it still bugs me lol.

 

[Woodslasher]

Ahh, well that makes sense then. I was wondering how it got like that, it still bugs me lol.

I know, they bug me too. My dad's 372 and my brother's 365 and 372 all have the "clear" tanks but I got lucky and picked up an oe 372 with the solid tank.

 

[Chevboy0167]

Bench time check in.
The repairs to the ATV are done but got sucked into another problem area.... the front winch. Cable was snapped and bird caged all up on the drum. Had to remove front bumper with winch attached as it is an integral setup. Pulled the old cable out 1 loop at a time until it would free spool.

During that process, I could hear all the carrier gears making a crap ton of racket. Started to rip apart the winch and smashed my left thumb with a 32 oz ballpeen hammer trying to remove the winch mounting bolts to the front bumper. 3/16 steel hex drive counter sunk bolts with hidden galvanized nuts. Ended up drilling the heads off and the rest came apart.

Planetary gears on 2 of the 3 stage carriers wear shot. Can not find replacements even from Warn. It's getting a new winch setup with synthetic rope.

 

[Chevboy0167]

While waiting for new winch, decided to give the 562XP a haircut or a new hat..... however ya wanna look at it. Filter upgrade.

Was a pain in the rear even with small hands like mine but got it done. I didn't even use the new top cover cuz the original is the same part number, and the new cover is a slightly different shade of orange... it doesn't match the rest of the saw. Not acceptable....

 

[biggerstaff94]

the new cover is a slightly different shade of orange... it doesn't match the rest of the saw. Not acceptable....

So I’m not the only one…

 

[skeet88]

While waiting for new winch, decided to give the 562XP a haircut or a new hat..... however ya wanna look at it. Filter upgrade.

Was a pain in the rear even with small hands like mine but got it done. I didn't even use the new top cover cuz the original is the same part number, and the new cover is a slightly different shade of orange... it doesn't match the rest of the saw. Not acceptable....


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Looks better with the new hat . Is the intake opening smaller on the new filter?Does it have any effect on performance? It just looked like it was in the photo .Of course I am getting older and the eyes ain’t what they use to be. Be Safe.

 

[Chevboy0167]

skeet88, yes the new filter mount is indeed a smaller over all opening. Performance wise I cannot tell ya. This saw is on it's 2nd tank from new. Still needs to fully break in. I just went out back the shop and cut some cookies for 15 minutes to scratch the itch.... lol!

I hear the new setup filters out the fine dust better, so I was sold on the update.

 

[Woodslasher]

skeet88, yes the new filter mount is indeed a smaller over all opening. Performance wise I cannot tell ya. This saw is on it's 2nd tank from new. Still needs to fully break in. I just went out back the shop and cut some cookies for 15 minutes to scratch the itch.... lol!

I hear the new setup filters out the fine dust better, so I was sold on the update.

They do filter better in my experience, but you should still grease the lip where the filter seals to the base.

 

[Sierra_rider]

Early Echo 8000 on the bench. The goal is to find some more power...they left a lot on the table with this one in stock form. The port timing numbers are reallllly funky, also it has a wide squish band. With a lot of machining and grinding, I'm expecting big improvements.

 

[Chevboy0167]

OK... my buddies atv did not get the new winch treatment as you would have to remove and leave off the front stock tube bumper.... H#ll with that!

The new mounts for this old of a 4 wheeler are the same from pretty much all makes of winches except for the Warn integrated mount that fits behind the tube bumper.... as it should. So I got a used unit off of eBay of the same vintage and robbed 1 carrier that was used to repair the original. At least the eBay unit is all still good and works for parts. That old grease in these things was dry as a popcorn fart and terrrible to clean out!

Now cleaned, new low temp grease and a new synthetic rope with Hawse fairlead, life is good!

 

[Chevboy0167]

And I'm into this also.... late 70's to early 80's Realistic radio from work. She blew the rectifier diodes. I suspected dried out and shorted capacitors. Yeppers.

About $25 in caps and diodes and hopefully she lives to die another day!

 

[Sierra_rider]

I just finished another 2511 build. I didn't go as extreme as I did on my personal 2511 I did awhile back. No port work, just decked the cylinder to get the squish right, gutted the muffler, and a timing advance...pretty much the same thing you can do to a 2511 even if you don't have a lathe or knowledge of port timing. A base gasket delete would get it somewhat close to my final squish number, but I'd rather just turn it on the late and be able to get it perfect w/ a base gasket.

It doesn't have the crazy responsiveness, chain speed, or high rpm of my personal 2511, but I'd describe it as a much easier saw to live with. My 2511 will shred even in a big cut, but requires a light touch...this saw is much more forgiving. You don't really have to "think" about the cut, it just works.

I'm now mostly using the 4 jaw chuck on my lathe now:

W/ the 16" WP arbormax lite bar/chain. It's a narrow kerf 3/8lp set up and this saw has no issue with it buried in softwoods.

 

[Jwilliams]

Ms500 fell 40ft from the bucket and blew the handle off so grabbed a 7310 in the meantime till all the parts for the 500 come in

 

[Pioneer]

On the bench right now is a Husqvarna 50 and a 55. The '50s in real nice shape and only needs some fuel related parts to get it going. The 55 on the other hand is going to be a parts saw. A starter pawl broke loose, took out a flywheel fin and the air conductor. The clutch side of the saw is corroded and heavily pitted. The top cover is cracked. Still some usable parts but just a bit too expensive to fix up this one.

 

[canadian175]

I have an old 270 canadien.its getting a complete over haul.new rings,berrings,seals.gasgets.new carb kit.gas filter,air filter.muffler,points condencer.all new oil tank filter.convert it to automatic oiler and manual.paint job. Starter cup and friction washers,spring.oil lever.few odds and ends.all bought from mike acres.good man to deal with.have to build a new work shop before i can start,lol.wife is getting fed up with the smell of oil coming up stairs.from the saws and other engines im rebuilding. Also have a c91 a zip and a pioneer 3270s poulan micro 2 small macks a skil a 850 poineer and 4 huskys and 3 still and 2 400 ,600 pioneers all in the wing waiting to be rebuilt.building a garage when im not working .some new materials and some used. A 20 by 24 ft shop just for my hobby.and i love it,lol.

 

[canadian175]

One thing is for sure, no matter how big your work surface is, it will get filled up eventually.

Whats on my bench...
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Lol,aint that the trooth.lol.