SOLD Husqvarna 288XP Lite (SOLD) and 181 SE PHO

[Kensie1988]

So I had these saws and rebuilt them, I put a NOS piston in the 288 and a Meteor in the 181, after the break in period (3-4 tanks) I check the pistons, after running them rich I add, and they showed signs of starting to score, so maybe I just didn't clean up the cylinder well enough or there was a tiny air leak somewhere that I could tell because the saws had no irregular running conditions.

So with that said, both saws are in great shape, and after pulling the 288 top end I still see no major scoring, just some transfer marks. I've put too much time and effort into these two and I'm done with them, I'll go back to saws I have more luck with *cough, Stihl, cough* Don't know why I have such bad luck but ohh well. Both saws are power head only.

I would like to get $350+shipping for each one.

I can get more pictures tonight.

(I do not have the proper tools for a pressure vacuum test)
(Both saws showed no irregular run conditions in any position on basic carbs settings, so I assumed there were no leaks)
(Both saws also had audible 4 stroking burble when out of the cut)

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[Kensie1988]

288XP top end pics

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[Kensie1988]

288xp is SOLD

 

[whitesnake]

Ahh I missed another deal on a 288...and a low top at that!

 

[Big1066ih]

Ahh I missed another deal on a 288...and a low top at that!

Pm me if you're looking for another

 

[GoBigBlue1984]

181-Sold

 

[Dub11]

181-Sold

You must be following @EJ mcnamara 5 cube race thread.

 

[GoBigBlue1984]

Nah, I’ve just got a thing for 181’s. I’ve got 4-5 here now in various conditions. Unsung saws in my book. Suckers are runners.

 

[Cat 525]

Way to go big blue!

 

[GoBigBlue1984]

Thank ya brother Tim

 

[hseII]

So I had these saws and rebuilt them, I put a NOS piston in the 288 and a Meteor in the 181, after the break in period (3-4 tanks) I check the pistons, after running them rich I add, and they showed signs of starting to score, so maybe I just didn't clean up the cylinder well enough or there was a tiny air leak somewhere that I could tell because the saws had no irregular running conditions.

So with that said, both saws are in great shape, and after pulling the 288 top end I still see no major scoring, just some transfer marks. I've put too much time and effort into these two and I'm done with them, I'll go back to saws I have more luck with *cough, Stihl, cough* Don't know why I have such bad luck but ohh well. Both saws are power head only.

I would like to get $350+shipping for each one.

I can get more pictures tonight.

(I do not have the proper tools for a pressure vacuum test)
(Both saws showed no irregular run conditions in any position on basic carbs settings, so I assumed there were no leaks)
(Both saws also had audible 4 stroking burble when out of the cut)

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You & I have another similar experience.

Huskys have been hard on me.

 

[Dub11]

Nah, I’ve just got a thing for 181’s. I’ve got 4-5 here now in various conditions. Unsung saws in my book. Suckers are runners.

What became of that hotrod poulan you were doing a thread on?

 

[Kensie1988]

You & I have another similar experience.

Huskys have been hard on me.

Yeah it sucks pretty bad, I have similar luck with the 70's model Jonsereds saws

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[GoBigBlue1984]

What became of that hotrod poulan you were doing a thread on?

I traded it to definitive Dave. I never heard if it became the racer it was destined to be. That saw was sweet though. It’s one of those I’d like to have back.