All Things 288XP

[Dolmar Junkie]

I don't have a saw to mount it on but I will post pics when I finish it . My stock for a mandrel was too long so I got to messing around with it I was going to have to cut it anyway I will get it finished up soon.

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I was going to say that if you are making these commercially that I would be interested,but I see now that you were just eliminating excess length from your stock. Let me know if you decide to go into the velocity stack business. Thanks, Matt...

 

[rattler]

I was going to say that if you are making these commercially that I would be interested,but I see now that you were just eliminating excess length from your stock. Let me know if you decide to go into the velocity stack business. Thanks, Matt...

I sure will shoot me a pm I will try to help you out

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[danimal]

Mike, that looks like a custom shot glass ..... or a chalice for a midget priest.

Hey! Thats my chalice..
Sumone menchen midget?

 

[Daserlon]

This v-stack is from early 90's. Crappy pic but... Its on one of my 288's. I love the sound of an open air filter carb. Same as an open air filter carb on a 454 chevy.

 

[XP_Slinger]

View attachment 66822 This v-stack is from early 90's. Crappy pic but... Its on one of my 288's. I love the sound of an open air filter carb. Same as an open air filter carb on a 454 chevy.

Thanks for the pic, my assumption on the install was correct. Definitely won't be cutting my new OEM top cover to run one though. Maybe down the road I'll sacrifice my old top cover for that "wooooop" sound. Lol

 

[XP_Slinger]

So other than plastics; how much really changed on the 288 between 1987 and 2001? I've been digging around and haven't been able to find a whole lot of info. Did it have strength changes like the 357's connecting rod or the 372's crank? By my serial number I believe I have an 88' model and that being early in the 288 evolution I want to make sure I'm building this saw as strong as I possibly can. Thanks

 

[Mastermind]

Great thread fellers.

 

[decableguy2000]

So other than plastics; how much really changed on the 288 between 1987 and 2001?

I'm no expert, but not much changed. Chain brake, AV options, starter housing, mufflers, clutches. The latest IPL form Husqvarna is for the Brazilian models, it doesn't have a full wrap, mufflers with spark screens, a few other misc parts. All the parts I have order from my dealer came in most are marked made in Brazil. The only thing I have not been able to order from the latest IPL are some of the decals, how ever South Creek Supply can hook us up.

 

[XP_Slinger]

I'm no expert, but not much changed. Chain brake, AV options, starter housing, mufflers, clutches. The latest IPL form Husqvarna is for the Brazilian models, it doesn't have a full wrap, mufflers with spark screens, a few other misc parts. All the parts I have order from my dealer came in most are marked made in Brazil. The only thing I have not been able to order from the latest IPL are some of the decals, how ever South Creek Supply can hook us up.

Thanks for the info bud. I like that there were no significant changes to the power head internals. To me that means they got it right the first time.
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[XP_Slinger]

Great thread fellers.

Thanks Randy. Man did Dustin hook me up and make this rebuild a breeze. Can't wait to put it in some wood!

 

[XP_Slinger]

Another thought. I'm installing the 2 front AV bushings on the tank in my rebuild process. As far as I have learned, the 288 lite had those bushings as a substitute for the large dog mounted AV spring. For those of you with 288 experience; should I retain that front spring or leave it off since I'm putting in the front bushings? I always liked the solid feel of the 920 I had and I would ASSume my 288 will feel similar with the rubber bushings up front.

 

[mdavlee]

Rubber bushings to me are smoother. The springs flex until it's all on the limiters with more buzz into your hands. If it's never going to see more than a 28" no front spring is needed.

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

X2 on South Creek Supply for NLA decals. He got some measurements from me on my early 394 and made a whole set for me. Quality and design is spot on with him, I would highly recommend him. Even if he doesn't currently offer something, he will make it happen.

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

I kinda like the spring up front...I just think it looks cool

 

[rattler]

I kinda like the spring up front...I just think it looks cool

Same here

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[trooney]

X 3!

 

[XP_Slinger]

Rubber bushings to me are smoother. The springs flex until it's all on the limiters with more buzz into your hands. If it's never going to see more than a 28" no front spring is needed.

Thanks Mike...that's kinda what I was thinking. Now I'm feeling the pressure from these other guys to keep the spring on it...lol!

 

[dustinwilt68]

I like as much AV as possible, so I run the front bushings with the big spring, plus it saves the front of the case from taking abuse as well

 

[rattler]

I like as much AV as possible, so I run the front bushings with the big spring, plus it saves the front of the case from taking abuse as well

Good point Dustin that's why I always put it back on mine.

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[XP_Slinger]

I like as much AV as possible, so I run the front bushings with the big spring, plus it saves the front of the case from taking abuse as well

Had that thought as well, you were one step ahead of me with the typing..ha ha. I might wanna protect that perty case I just put so much work into