Intro Post - Dad's old saw - Husqy 365/372 - Rebuild

Tacotodd · October 13, 2021, 03:53:35 AM

You need new OEM case halves. Just get @weimedog to share his experience with AM cases & you'll see what I'm speaking about. AM cases are soft and the bearing pocket area (including the seal area) tend to get beaten out, although he can better verbally describe his experience & ordeal with.

Somewhat Handy · October 13, 2021, 09:11:52 AM

@Tacotodd this is a used OEM case half. I think I just need a slightly larger seal, but I'm not sure where to get it. I think I could get by rolling the seal edge in aviation sealer before inserting, it's that close. If I could expand it a little, that might help, maybe in a vise or arbor press.

The original case half has the same size bore on the clutch side, ( that was the old case half in the last photo) so I think I've got the wrong seal somehow.

Tacotodd · October 13, 2021, 09:20:38 AM

I guess it's the pic that makes it like it is. I don't know at this point. Like you say, maybe try so "miracle" chemical that is available from a really reputable place and see how that turns out, because I want to know!

Somewhat Handy · October 23, 2021, 08:33:01 PM

Well. Partstree sent me a flywheel side seal instead of the clutch side. :-[

So, I'll try the aviation sealer instead cuz I'm sick of this merry-go-round.

I applied 1 coat, let that tack up, then applied a second thick wet coat.

I was happy to see a nice bead of sealant pushed up all around the bore.

I'll let this cure overnight before going further.