Stihl 046 ms460 handle/ tank

[jmemmert]

Would the rear handle/tank from an 044 fit on the 046 If i changed the carb studs? How hard would that be?

Does anybody have a handle/tank that they could part with?... or know someone that does?

thanks.

Jon

 

[Jacob J.]

You can put an 044 tank on your 046 with the crab studs swapped, but you'll lose some capacity as the 044 tank is slightly smaller.

 

[Cameljoe73]

I have 3 spare 044 tank/handle assembly's.. all 3 are cracked, 2 through the tank, 1 though the handle. The last one is usable, it holds gas fine, but the handle has been JB welded, and don't look very nice. You would have to be in a super hurry, and super broke to put it back in service, but if you get this desperate, I'll give it to ya.

I just checked ebay for ya, and there is only 1 on there right now, and its cracked through the tank like 2 of mine, don't think thats an option.

 

[Lakeside53]

The 044 filter cover and carb backing plate will also need to be used, and if you care, won't match the 460 top cover.

Also, you'll loose some power - the air-intake of the 460 is much better than the 044.


I did the reverse on my own saw - put an 046 tank etc on a 440.. There's a thread about it somewhere...

 

[forestryworks]

The 044 filter cover and carb backing plate will also need to be used, and if you care, won't match the 460 top cover.

Also, you'll loose some power - the air-intake of the 460 is much better than the 044.


I did the reverse on my own saw - put an 046 tank etc on a 440.. There's a thread about it somewhere...

is this a thread you did, andy?

i haven't found it yet