NPKenny
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- Lehi, AZ
I have a really rough OEM 372xp (2003 model) that is mostly tore down and 95% complete. I purchased it like this in a box with a few Stihl pro saws.
The saw will need to come apart for bearings and I have no idea on the crank, yet.
The cylinder will clean up well and the case halves look excellent.
Based on the box saws I have built before, I think this saw is too far gone to affordably be built with all OEM parts.
My first thoughts are to replace the piston with a Meteor 371XP single ring, clean-up and port the cylinder, and use a Hutzl kit for all of the plastics and small parts that I expect to nickle and dime this build. i have never handled the Hutzl parts for fit / finish, nor the rubber parts.
I'm looking for some discussion points and recommendations. Thanks!
The saw will need to come apart for bearings and I have no idea on the crank, yet.
The cylinder will clean up well and the case halves look excellent.
Based on the box saws I have built before, I think this saw is too far gone to affordably be built with all OEM parts.
My first thoughts are to replace the piston with a Meteor 371XP single ring, clean-up and port the cylinder, and use a Hutzl kit for all of the plastics and small parts that I expect to nickle and dime this build. i have never handled the Hutzl parts for fit / finish, nor the rubber parts.
I'm looking for some discussion points and recommendations. Thanks!