Chainsaw Repair

I have had this chainsaw since 2004, and it has experienced a good deal of use over the years.  This year I had it out for trimming trees.  I had to get into the flywheel to take up some slack.  Upon removing the screws from the plastic case I noted that a thread had stripped and was attached to the threads of the screw.  I placed all the screws back into the chain saw.  I made them snug, but not too tight.  I have lost 3 out of the 4 screws that hold the plastic cover to the flywheel.  I am going to replace the screws.  I was wondering if there was a good fix for the stripped plastic threads in the casing.  I was thinking of cleaning out the holes and putting in JB Weld, but thought I might get a few pointers from a chainsaw forum first.

Thanks

Dutch

I have been know to stick some trimmer line in the hole and run the screw in there. I guess that is a mute point for you no longer have the screws?

that's exactly what i do. all sorts of saws and other equipment come in with stripped plastic threads. depending on what it is, i'll clean the hole out well and use a bit of ca glue (same as super glue, but comes in different thickenesses. i buy it from my local hobby shop) to hold it in.