Hi all. I have taken on a Poulan 46cc conversion (model 4620 avx, essentially same engine as the 295).
I'm new to gas (never done glow either, just electric) but have run chainsaws for some time.

I'm pretty new to this forum but It seems like the place for this stuff. I have many questions, but I'll try to limit them and search out most on my own.

A couple though... I decided to grind the fins down a bit, mostly for aesthetics. Should I and/or can I seal that exposed aluminum to prevent corrosion? I would like to avoid painting the whole head. Maybe some sort of bluing agent or real simple seal/oil?

I opened up the crankcase (clamshell) to install a Bowman ring. Anything special to resealing it? Yama bond perhaps?

Next will be figuring out the carb adapter and prob hub. Probably ordering the hub...

Here are some pics. I'll add as it comes along (weekend project ya know). I'll be using stock mag as my goal is really to have fun converting and to do it cheaply but hopefully as nicely as possible within technical and expenditure limits. Thanks for any help!
Pre breakdown
Pre fin grinding
Ground. Waiting for porting and all the rest.