Well, my search for a builder is over... HOORAY 288!

[RIDE-RED 350r]

True..but I still think the port layout on your new KS is going to be very similar to the Mahle

 

[XP_Slinger]

True..but I still think the port layout on your new KS is going to be very similar to the Mahle

If it’s not it will be

 

[p61 western]

If it’s not it will be

Soon?

 

[XP_Slinger]

Soon?

Hopefully, I have to get some big stuff done around here then I intend to pull the topend...finally.

 

[traffic903]

I didn't even check mine when I did the base gasket delete and put the new ring in. But I do know that squish was as low as 15 thou without the gasket. I made up a coke can gasket to get me to 18.5. Would that indicate Mahle cylinder?

 

[Daserlon]

This is my only current 288 pic. Along with my 266. Dad gave me both.

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

I didn't even check mine when I did the base gasket delete and put the new ring in. But I do know that squish was as low as 15 thou without the gasket. I made up a coke can gasket to get me to 18.5. Would that indicate Mahle cylinder?

It's entirely possible. Look on the base if the cylinder, it will say Mahle or KS

 

[traffic903]

It's entirely possible. Look on the base if the cylinder, it will say Mahle or KS

Have to check. Had her out today cutting some white and yellow box. Compression is definitely starting to come up with the new ring breaking in. And it just wants to rev too!! I've got it tuned way rich still and it pulls 13500 with ease. I don't really know how high to let her go when fully broken in, but I would imagine north of 14000 would be a breeze for this saw. If I even slightly relax the pressure currently it just four strokes hard.

 

[XP_Slinger]

This is my only current 288 pic. Along with my 266. Dad gave me both.View attachment 114027

That is a badass pair of saws Dale...very nice

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

Well I received the Mahle cylinder from Rattler that he cut the base and band for me the other day (thanks bud!) and finally got some time to get this project back on the rails today.

Swapped in the crank that Daserlon sent (another tip of that hat Dale) and got the bottom end back together. Everything went pretty smooth and I got started with the porting of the cylinder getting the exhaust port done except for the final finishing bringing it to 98 deg and widening it a bit. Squish with no gasket came in right where Rattler wanted, bout .022"-.023" doing the quick check method through the spark plug hole. He got .0215-.022 on his setup cases and I'm sure that's what I would get if I did the 4-point method. All is well in that area. Kudos to Mike for a job very well done!

Planning to work on it some more tomorrow after work. Going to go after the transfers, looking to flatten them and bring them up to about 118 from the 120/124 they currently sit at with the tapered opening. Only took a couple of pics today.

It's like deja Vu all over again! Lol!

 

[p61 western]

Well I received the Mahle cylinder from Rattler that he cut the base and band for me the other day (thanks bud!) and finally got some time to get this project back on the rails today.

Swapped in the crank that Daserlon sent (another tip of that hat Dale) and got the bottom end back together. Everything went pretty smooth and I got started with the porting of the cylinder getting the exhaust port done except for the final finishing bringing it to 98 deg and widening it a bit. Squish with no gasket came in right where Rattler wanted, bout .022"-.023" doing the quick check method through the spark plug hole. He got .0215-.022 on his setup cases and I'm sure that's what I would get if I did the 4-point method. All is well in that area. Kudos to Mike for a job very well done!

Planning to work on it some more tomorrow after work. Going to go after the transfers, looking to flatten them and bring them up to about 118 from the 120/124 they currently sit at with the tapered opening. Only took a couple of pics today.

It's like deja Vu all over again! Lol!View attachment 115787 View attachment 115788

Good deal glad to see this back going again.

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

Yeah, we've had old man winter show back up here over the last week or two. If we weren't dealing with the noreasters, it kept snowing an inch or two overnight prompting that 2:45am phone call to go to work early. Lots of OT!

 

[p61 western]

Yeah, we've had old man winter show back up here over the last week or two. If we weren't dealing with the noreasters, it kept snowing an inch or two overnight prompting that 2:45am phone call to go to work early. Lots of OT!

Hopefully you get a little break from all the storms. Looking forward to seeing this done, and how it compares to the ks cylinder.

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

My prediction is that this cylinder will blow the doors off the KS. She's going to have some compression!

 

[decableguy2000]

Well I received the Mahle cylinder from Rattler that he cut the base and band for me the other day (thanks bud!)

Mike is good guy to deal with.

 

[traffic903]

Glad she is back on track. Look forward to the comparison.

 

[dustinwilt68]

Imo, the Mahle cylinder is usually the better choice of cylinder for porting a 2 series husky.

 

[Daserlon]

I'm glad to see this thread going again Joe. It's a good one

 

[Mkinslow]

Good to see y’all back at it. Bet this round goes a whole lot better.

 

[rattler]

Well I received the Mahle cylinder from Rattler that he cut the base and band for me the other day (thanks bud!) and finally got some time to get this project back on the rails today.

Swapped in the crank that Daserlon sent (another tip of that hat Dale) and got the bottom end back together. Everything went pretty smooth and I got started with the porting of the cylinder getting the exhaust port done except for the final finishing bringing it to 98 deg and widening it a bit. Squish with no gasket came in right where Rattler wanted, bout .022"-.023" doing the quick check method through the spark plug hole. He got .0215-.022 on his setup cases and I'm sure that's what I would get if I did the 4-point method. All is well in that area. Kudos to Mike for a job very well done!

Planning to work on it some more tomorrow after work. Going to go after the transfers, looking to flatten them and bring them up to about 118 from the 120/124 they currently sit at with the tapered opening. Only took a couple of pics today.

It's like deja Vu all over again! Lol!View attachment 115787 View attachment 115788

Joe you are very Welcome my Friend anytime and also glad to see this thread back can't wait to see her run