Handle bar stop

[kevinm1980]

So I have a few xl-76,130 etc with the cast in handle bar stop, and has broken off like in the first picture, all the saw had the raised round castings like in the 2nd picture, now does anyone know if those spots can be drilled and tapped to accept the later bolt on handle bar stop like in the 3rd picture without compromising the fuel tank?

[onlyhomelites]

I'd look in the tank and see if there is a raised boss...if not, I'd be very hesitant to drill and tap the std. casting. It isn't very thick.

[kevinm1980]

Opened up the tank on a vi130 I'm using for parts and even tho there is the casting on the outside there isn't any extra thickness for drilling and taping for the bolt on stop.. This weekend I might investigate a saw with the bolt on stop... Splitting this tank reminded me how much I hate Phillips head machine screws.. Lol