Opinions Need on this 362Xp

[decableguy2000]

This was in an E-bay auction that picked up as parts saws. It wouldn't hold and pressure or vacuum. Over all in not in horrible shape just dirty. So I finally got around to getting some gaskets for it, but upon further investigation, I found the problem. Now I need a few opinions on how to fix it. Here are my 3 ideas.
1. Moto-seal. Cheapest route but no guarantee
2. Oem case 1/2. Lets me keep it all OEM and a small mount
3. Aftermarket case. Already have on in the works

Pictures of what I found. Gasket blown and maybe the reason it was blown maybe.

 

[cus_deluxe]

If it was for me, id clean those areas up, fill em w epoxy, file em flat and go for it.

 

[CJ Brown]

If it was for me, id clean those areas up, fill em w epoxy, file em flat and go for it.

I'm with you Custer. Nothing a little pave 'n shave won't fix.

 

[beaglebriar]

Delete the base gasket. Use a good sealant ...move on.

 

[Czed]

Motoseal and run it.

 

[dustinwilt68]

I love the small mount with a ported 71 or 75cc topend on them. They just feel lighter in the hand to me, 24" is plenty big for these models anyways

 

[decableguy2000]

I went with option 1. Picked up a new tube of Motoseal this morning. a Light coat of goo and re-assembled. I will wait 24hrs before I pressure and vacuum test again to be on the safe side.

 

[qurotro]

Sealant with gap filling feature will do it.

 

[decableguy2000]

Motoseal between crankcase and gasket pass maybe. Looks like it may be leaking between gasket and cylinder. Time for new round of motoseal.

 

[decableguy2000]

Motosealed and holding. Need a few little bits and I'll be able to have it up and going I hope.

 

[decableguy2000]

It lives. It's ugly but a runner.