All Things 288XP

[XP_Slinger]

Most of the 394's I've checked have had cranks identical to the 288, right down to the part number.

This has been what I’ve seen too. Guess I missed some lol

 

[srcarr52]

Thats what I thought too, but this 394 crank had the number 501814902 whilst the 288 crank ended in 01.

That's good info. I'll have to check the cranks I have laying around. I wonder how much bigger the case was for that larger crank.

 

[markds2]

That's good info. I'll have to check the cranks I have laying around. I wonder how much bigger the case was for that larger crank.

The 394 crank measured 69mm over the lobes while the 288 measured 68mm. Just enough to jam against the case when installed.

 

[markds2]

And, the 288 crank clearly had the lobes machined:

While the 394 crank doesn't (still from a video)

 

[mgr1]

Little bit lighter and more case capacity.

 

[XP_Slinger]

I’ve never had to use a 394 crank in a 288 or visa versa....something to look for if the need ever arises. Thanks for sharing

 

[XP_Slinger]

Little off topic but someday I’d like to have a 288 cylinder bored to 56mm and replated. Have a slightly more compact 394.

 

[GA_Boy]

Okay which one of you bought that minty 281XP parts saw from ebay?!

 

[TreeLife]

Okay which one of you bought that minty 281XP parts saw from ebay?!

 

[decableguy2000]

Okay which one of you bought that minty 281XP parts saw from ebay?!

The one that went for a bunch more than I expected $320 ouch

 

[GA_Boy]

The one that went for a bunch more than I expected $320 ouch

Yup! lol I wanted it bad..... just not That bad.

 

[stihl here]

Yea, there are some problems with the listing and I can use my throttle arm if needed.
If I get a good tank I'll be happy.
The title says "Husqvarna Genuine OEM Part Tank Cpl 501809105"
That's got to mean something.
Will post the outcome of this.

Tank never arrived. According to the tracking info, I don't think it ever left their facility. They wouldn't respond to a message so I filed a claim and got a refund this morning. They are all showing to be out of stock now so if any of you guys bought one, hope you had better luck than I did.

 

[Lightning Performance]

Little off topic but someday I’d like to have a 288 cylinder bored to 56mm and replated. Have a slightly more compact 394.

This sounds reasonable.
What carb would you use 288 or ?

 

[XP_Slinger]

This sounds reasonable.
What carb would you use 288 or ?

394

 

[Lightning Performance]

394

Throttle shaft swap?

 

[decableguy2000]

Tank never arrived. According to the tracking info, I don't think it ever left their facility. They wouldn't respond to a message so I filed a claim and got a refund this morning. They are all showing to be out of stock now so if any of you guys bought one, hope you had better luck than I did.

That sucks. I bought one in the same condition a while ago from a different vendor on Ebay. Arrived and worked great. Needed to change the broken throttle arm out anyway since it was going on a 181.

 

[NightRogue]

Now, for general interest, although you can use a 288 crank in a 394, you can't go the other way around as the 394 crank measures 69mm over the lobes compared to 68mm for the 288. My only 288 crank had a suspect big end but I had a very good 394 crank... the solution was to relieve the cases:
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I was told by my dealer early 394 did have the bigger counter weight crank, he did show me the 1mm difference. Apparently the bigger crank should put out more tq, he has done it before. They had to mill the case for clearance, your saw will be a beast

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[stihl here]

Tank never arrived. According to the tracking info, I don't think it ever left their facility. They wouldn't respond to a message so I filed a claim and got a refund this morning. They are all showing to be out of stock now so if any of you guys bought one, hope you had better luck than I did.

Wanta guess what showed up in my mailbox today? It is a new, useable OEM tank part # 501 809 105, with a broken throttle lever. It hadn't been scanned anywhere since January 4th.
I called the company in Indiana to settle up with them since my money had been refunded through feebay, and the guy knocked off $20 for the broken throttle. I'm happy

 

[markds2]

Rattler 288xp in very old Oak that's been down 18 months.

 

[Drptrch]

Rattler 288xp in very old Oak that's been down 18 months.

Very nice, Solid work there, as usual


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