All Things 288XP

[Homemade]

From running good one day to crappy the next. I know I just had it split all the way down but I had a good half a tank through it without problems. I’ll do a pressure and vac to see what’s going on. I’ll check the tank vent too. It might be the fuel filter. It had a nice large one in there. I replaced it with a new one that was a significant amount smaller. But new.

Now that I’m talking it out, it sounds like that might be the problem. It starts and runs good, but it’s like someone pinched off the fuel, after 3 seconds in a 24” oak. I’ll swap the fuel filter and see if that helps before I tear into it again.

 

[Intoxsawcated]

My 288 had similar symptoms when I first acquired it.
You might Double triple check the intake block for leaks especially between the block and carb. Maybe cracked gasket or misalignment. The gasket was bad on mine causing the impulse tract to lose enough pressure to run the saw short on fuel on longer cuts. The carb was adjusted richer on both ends to run so it acted rich then went lean but recovered at idle. I overlooked it a few times trying to find the leak.

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[Homemade]

New gaskets with high tack applied. But stranger things have happened.

Btw. What’s your trick on getting the lower carb bolt out. I shortened a standard Allen wrench, but it’s a pain in the ass. The ball end style doesn’t clear the case.

 

[beaglebriar]

My 288 had similar symptoms when I first acquired it.
You might Double triple check the intake block for leaks especially between the block and carb. Maybe cracked gasket or misalignment. The gasket was bad on mine causing the impulse tract to lose enough pressure to run the saw short on fuel on longer cuts. The carb was adjusted richer on both ends to run so it acted rich then went lean but recovered at idle. I overlooked it a few times trying to find the leak.

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Fuel line

 

[XP_Slinger]

Fuel line

That’s what I was thinking. Collapsing or a hole that gets exposed as the saw is tipped.

 

[p61 western]

New gaskets with high tack applied. But stranger things have happened.

Btw. What’s your trick on getting the lower carb bolt out. I shortened a standard Allen wrench, but it’s a pain in the ass. The ball end style doesn’t clear the case.

Without pulling the top end a real short Allen was the best way I figured out.

 

[beaglebriar]

Here's what I use on the carb bolts. My cylinder is cut so the bolts sit a bit lower than stock, no issues.

 

[XP_Slinger]

My 288 cylinder is gonna be going for an out of state trip soon...I’ll fill everybody in when it returns. Probably a couple weeks after the new year

 

[NCPT]

Hey guys, I'm new to this site and love this thread. I don't post much but joined so I could post when needed....like now. I have found a 288 and was wondering if anyone was local to the franklin/sylva, nc area? I'm in lawsonville, nc which is 4hrs away and was hoping a member could check out the saw for me? Thanks.

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

Welcome aboard!

But sorry I can't help, I live in Central NYS. Bit of a haul, lol!

 

[NCPT]

Welcome aboard!

But sorry I can't help, I live in Central NYS. Bit of a haul, lol!

Thanks. The 288 is awesome. I'm so close to saying the hell with it and buying the mint one in the classifieds right now.

 

[p61 western]

Thanks. The 288 is awesome. I'm so close to saying the hell with it and buying the mint one in the classifieds right now.

Do it lol, or the set of 2 for 750.

 

[XP_Slinger]

Thanks. The 288 is awesome. I'm so close to saying the hell with it and buying the mint one in the classifieds right now.

Welcome to he nut house my friend! That pair of 288’s for $750 in the classifieds is a darn good buy.

How much is the seller asking for the one near you? If you don’t mind me asking.

 

[PA Dan]

@NCPT ...theres a lot of good guys here even the ones on the dark side! [emoji12]

 

[p61 western]

Thanks. The 288 is awesome. I'm so close to saying the hell with it and buying the mint one in the classifieds right now.

Just noticed your new here. Welcome to the funny farm.

 

[XP_Slinger]

@NCPT ...theres a lot of good guys here even the ones on the dark side! [emoji12]

Says the guy with a 281. We don’t judge in this thread Dan, you can let your inner Husqvarna fan hang out...lol!

 

[NCPT]

Thanks guys. Just have stihls right now but am looking to get a 346 or 288 or a newer 550.

 

[PA Dan]

Says the guy with a 281. We don’t judge in this thread Dan, you can let your inner Husqvarna fan hang out...lol!

Thanks brother I'll just let the flag fly! Lol!

 

[PA Dan]

Thanks guys. Just have stihls right now but am looking to get a 346 or 288 or a newer 550.

All good choices if your going to the dark side![emoji6]

 

[XP_Slinger]

Thanks brother I'll just let the flag fly! Lol!

You best get that *s-worde out of the 288 thread