scorched stihl 046 complete rebuild. w/ pic's

[AUSSIE1]

You've done an awesome job on this saw Matt.

 

[matt9923]

Thanks, just ran it with a 20" B&C. had the 7pin rim, ill have to try it with the 8.

Cut 2 cookies and ran outta gas... I pushed hard and it didn't bog, this was has some power. Sharp chain and 8 rim this thing should be a keeper. Ill put it threw its passes and get it tuned in this weekend. I here this saw with a 28" bar is good, ill have to get one.


I was to scared to put it down but that will go away soon enough. Tried making a video but it was just a blurry mess.

 

[parrisw]

Thanks, just ran it with a 20" B&C. had the 7pin rim, ill have to try it with the 8.

Cut 2 cookies and ran outta gas... I pushed hard and it didn't bog, this was has some power. Sharp chain and 8 rim this thing should be a keeper. Ill put it threw its passes and get it tuned in this weekend. I here this saw with a 28" bar is good, ill have to get one.


I was to scared to put it down but that will go away soon enough. Tried making a video but it was just a blurry mess.

Cool. Good to hear. 046's rip pretty good stock. I just did a vid last week with mine. I'm running 25" with mine.

 

[caotropheus]

Matt

Will you post us a video or do I have to go over there to make the video by my self! :hmm3grin2orange::chainsawguy:

 

[matt9923]

i tried but it was a blurry :censored:up. Ill see what I can do.

I ordered the tank vent assy yesterday so maybe ill get some work done with it this weekend.

 

[keith811]

Very Nice

the work you have accomplished on this saw is just amazing. great pictorials and descriptions of the work in a nice easy to understand way. I have never done a wrecked saw but I have done alot of other wrecked power equipment from lawnmowers to farm tractors and alot in between, and I must say that I could never have done a post this informative. Now I want to do a saw. (dang CAD) great work hope to see a vid soon

 

[wigglesworth]

Well matt, did you put some fuel thru this thing this weekend?

 

[matt9923]

nope, i'm waiting on the correct tank vent assy. Maybe ill make one and use it today. Its goign to pour all day tho.

 

[matt9923]

Was cleaning out my parts washer and found the pieces i needed for the tank vent. Put it together and cut down a few trees. Runs great. Idle screw is lose and moves around so I have to fix that. Other then that I'm really happy, strong saw.

Painted the tank protector and other dog, came out great.

 

[Hddnis]

This has been a really neat thread and project.



Mr. HE

 

[Mastermind]

Hey Matt, did you use the gasket and seal kit from Baileys in this build?

I am amazed that you stuck with it brought this saw back from the edge.

 

[matt9923]

Hey Matt, did you use the gasket and seal kit from Baileys in this build?

I am amazed that you stuck with it brought this saw back from the edge.

yes i used the Baileys one. I need to get a carb kit for it. Its still needs work but its been working as is until i have more time.

 

[Hugenpoet]

Great work Matt. It has been a fun learning experience following your project. I would suggest you name your saw Phoenix because just as the bird from Greek mythology, it has, thanks to you, been reborn from its own ashes.

 

[JJay03]

Looks good are you eventually going to get a new tank and plastics? Cant wait to get a 044 or bigger to redo like this.

 

[nanuk]

Awesome Tutorial and Rebuild

Awesome Tutorial and Rebuild

Awesome Tutorial and Rebuild

worth saying twice.

Who is next to rebuild?

 

[madhatte]

Fantastic work bringing that poor machine back from the dead. I suggest you name it "Lazarus".

 

[matt9923]

im still running it with the same tank/handle. My 066 rebuild on here came out alot better. but the saws still running strong.

 

[arrow13]

Nice job Matt. I just got my first 046 project saw so this thread will help me along the way. Again, job well done!