STIHL 046 Handle repair

[Gotzskillz]

Hey All,

I recently picked up an 046 and the handle has some cracks on the footpad.

Ive seen plenty of posts talking about repairs but no real tutorial type posts.

I was think of repairing it like is done with car bumpers. Imbedding wire mesh into the cracked area and then melting more plastic over the top. I read the handles are a plastic and fiberglass mix so that may make things difficult.

Could y'all share what has worked for you and pictures if possible?

Thanks

 

[NSEric]

I'd get farmertec tank for it, they're cheap and easy to get.
Fiberglass like what's used for auto body repairs will work too but it will be thick and ugly.

 

[ZeroJunk]

I'd get farmertec tank for it, they're cheap and easy to get.
Fiberglass like what's used for auto body repairs will work too but it will be thick and ugly.

I put one on an 034 this week that a customer had bought. It all fit fine except the air filter cover. It will not go all the way down in the slots. I suspect you could whittle on it with a Dremel tool or similar. But, it's his. He can do what he wants.