scorched stihl 046 complete rebuild. w/ pic's

Got the saw in today, started a thread "look what i got bla bla bla". Its a bit rough but not terrible. Lot's of pictures, might wanna grab a few beers.

Going in-
nice and clean

What a mess, took me 10min to cut/crack it off, was melted to the white part.



melted a bit






had to cut and break this off.

Was the guy slabbing rolls of lead at a foundry with that thing?

thats it? i didnt even finish my beer

This look like he slapped it on there without runnign it. actually clean






looks like it got a bit warm.

no dishwasher...



Not even broken.

Leak

I will see how this cleans up and how bad the crack is.

Evan said:

thats it? i didnt even finish my beer

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Jacob J. said:

Was the guy slabbing rolls of lead at a foundry with that thing?

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patience, the saw was in a truck fire, supposedly ran 3 months until it died... cylinder was lose, boot was off and clutch side seal was long gone. Look at all the crud and inside the carb and filter was the same thing.

most of that should buff right out.

The crank is also shot... rod bearing is looser then.... something...

SO i need a crank, mind as well get new bearings and a seal kit.
My redneck sandblaster is just about done just waiting on some parts and my powder coater is on its way.

I have a couple ovens i can go pick up for free, so ill have to add another 30amp to my packed box...

If anyone has a-
crank
P/c
tank/handle
B/C cover
3/4 wrap elbow
ill order from dealer-
seal kit
lines
carb nuts


send me a PM

Ill split case tomorrow and track down some glass bead to blast the case. What should i put on the gasket surfaces so I don't damage them? or blast the case in one piece with crank and cylinder slot plugged?

I'd toss it and start with something a little less burnt to a crisp, honestly it's gonna be a money pit and you're gonna need to replace 85% of the parts anyway.

Looks like a normal work saw minus the multiple issues that she had with heat!

If your tank isent leaky & the mount holes arent wallowed out, id try & get her going. If so, looks like you have extre parts..

i dunno it might be worth bringing back from the dead.

theres a new 046 bottom end on eby stuffed with crank in it already for 185.

i think the aftermarket cranks are bout 100 bucks then 70 for sealsn bearings. then 150 for a handle and maybe 30-50 bucks for plastic, looks like the recoil is good

BloodOnTheIce said:

I'd toss it and start with something a little less burnt to a crisp, honestly it's gonna be a money pit and you're gonna need to replace 85% of the parts anyway.

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Evan said:

i dunno it might be worth bringing back from the dead.

theres a new 046 bottom end on eby stuffed with crank in it already for 185.

i think the aftermarket cranks are bout 100 bucks then 70 for sealsn bearings. then 150 for a handle and maybe 30-50 bucks for plastic, looks like the recoil is good

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Ill take my time and accumulate parts. I don't need new plastics or handle. I can live with them for now after i clean up that jb hacked weld.

All i need is crank and cylinder for good price. Ill keep my eye out

Good luck on the project.
Looks like it will need some major parts.


Lee

ill give you a 044 cylinder

Looks like a diamond in the rough to me. Reminds me of the burned 044 I have. Keep on keepin on!

Rookie1 said:

Looks like a diamond in the rough to me. Reminds me of the burned 044 I have. Keep on keepin on!

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I agree. How about some kind of epoxy and slather that stuff with a stiff business card on the chard handle and crack. Then sand it the best you can. Paint it white.