Want to Buy OEM 288xp cylinder

[tbilz]

I am looking for a good OEM Husky 288xp cylinder. I have a 281xp that I would like to put a 288xp top end on. Decomp is not an issue. I am young enough and can handle a non-decomp saw that size. Thanks, Taron

 

[mdavlee]

Do you have a thin ring 281 cylinder?

 

[tbilz]

Not sure. Haven't pulled the jug. It is a non-decomp jug though if that helps. 1986 vintage according to the ID tag.

 

[tbilz]

Do you have a thin ring 281 cylinder?

You got a 288 cylinder you aren't using? If it is a thin ring, would you be interested?

 

[mdavlee]

I'm thinking you won't notice much power difference if any unless you put a stop watch on them. The 281 ran good as is.

 

[Jacob J.]

The combustion chamber is significantly smaller in the 181/281 jugs and they make more compression than a 288 jug. The advantage the 288 jug has is better heat dissipation and they can be tuned for a very good torque band.

 

[tbilz]

Well, then it sounds like I will keep the good 281xp as is then. I have another straight-gased 281xp with a fried cylinder. Sounds like it would be the better fit for the 288 top end. Still in the market for one.

 

[tbilz]

Thanks for the CC info on the 281xp, JJ.

 

[mdavlee]

I've got a hankering to build a cookie cutter out of a 181/281. I got a dealer to go check out soon and maybe there's a good 288 cylinder in that stuff.

 

[tbilz]

If you find a good 288 cylinder in there drop me a line.

 

[mdavlee]

If you find a good 288 cylinder in there drop me a line.

I will. I'll probably try to build a few complete saws and the rest will be sold.

 

[tbilz]

Thanks

 

[Eccentric]

Mike let me know when you get that batch in. I'm always needing parts.....

 

[mdavlee]

Mike let me know when you get that batch in. I'm always needing parts.....

If I ever get more than a couple days at home I'll go pick it up.

 

[tbilz]

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[tbilz]

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[mdavlee]

I hope I have time this week to check that stuff out.

 

[tbilz]

Sweet. Let me know if it happens. No worries

 

[Schells]

I'm looking for a gas tank for a 181 if anyone has one that they would like to part with. Somehow my rear handle is broke and would like to get saw back going again