Husqvarna question "288's"

[NORMZILLA44]

I've never run your'e saw stumpy, but 288 what's not to like LOL!:msp_thumbup: Love em!:msp_thumbup:

 

[Stumpys Customs]

I've never run your'e saw stumpy, but 288 what's not to like LOL!:msp_thumbup: Love em!:msp_thumbup:

210 psi, and still strokin hard at 13,500 rpms. Whats not to like??

 

[NORMZILLA44]

Never forget the first time I ran one. Went to fire it up, and did, but mother of god. The compression is high!:msp_thumbup: Not just power like some saw's, but tried, and true stump power.

 

[cowroy]

281 cylinder?

Do you fellas know if Husqvarna ever put a 54mm cylinder on a 281?

 

[nmurph]

Yes, and just to keep it under the radar they very cleverly named it 288. :msp_rolleyes:

Seriously, I've never heard of such.

 

[SawTroll]

Yes, and just to keep it under the radar they very cleverly named it 288. :msp_rolleyes:

Seriously, I've never heard of such.

I am not sure I read the question right - but the 288 basically was the 281 with a 54mm top end. If a 281 has a 54mm top end, someone have fitted that after the saw left the factory.

 

[mdavlee]

Yeah stumpy I liked that one. One of the 2 I've ran. I might have to add one to the stable when I can find a decent looking.

 

[Stumpys Customs]

Yeah stumpy I liked that one. One of the 2 I've ran. I might have to add one to the stable when I can find a decent looking.

Thanks, They're gittin hard to find in good shape. I've finally got mine lookin good. Don't run to bad either.:msp_biggrin:

 

[fredmc]

I am not sure I read the question right - but the 288 basically was the 281 with a 54mm top end. If a 281 has a 54mm top end, someone have fitted that after the saw left the factory.

With the right carb and a 54mm top end you can change a 281 into a 288 as the cases are similar. same thing with 385/390.

 

[cowroy]

Call me anal but I just don't trust the cylinder that came on my blown up 288. I found a 281 cylinder on ebay and because the 288 and the 281 change out I thought it might be a 54mm, but this is why I love this forum cause there is more than likely someone who has been there and done that and can steer me in the right direction. :msp_thumbsup: Now I know it is for sure not a 54mm.

 

[NORMZILLA44]

Even a trie'd, and true Stihl man will give a 288, or 2101 respect.

 

[Teddy.Scout]

ALRIGHT GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Let this thread DIE!

The prices are just going up!
We are making a Enron type situation here!!! LOL!

I will have one! Just need to fit the price range, as I will need a full wrap and HD filter!

 

[jockeydeuce]

For about 10 years around here, the 288 was THE logging saw....Everyone had one!....

Most of them are pretty beat, but I find them pretty steady as parts saws.:msp_tongue:......I only have one left right now......

 

[NORMZILLA44]

It's like the saw Matt, it may never die!otstir:otstir:

 

[Stumpys Customs]

Here's a couple pics of mine.

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[sunfish]

Hey Stump, that saw is lookin very good! Enjoyed runnin it the other day. :msp_thumbup:

 

[Stumpys Customs]

Hey Stump, that saw is lookin very good! Enjoyed runnin it the other day. :msp_thumbup:

Thanks, she's the purdiest one I've got. I've got my 372 loaned out to the feller that I'm buildin that 576 fer, so I'm gonna put some hours on the 288 till my shoulders cry uncle. Then I'll grab the 268.

 

[Steveo_supremo]

Well as long as we're showing them off here's mine:

 

[srcarr52]

Ok I'll play.

 

[jockeydeuce]

Ok I'll play.

That's a nice 288, srcarr52! Nice job on the DP muffler and making it look factory!

I'm digging the "lightening holes" in the dogs too!