All Things 288XP

[huskyboy]

I like how the newer walbro runs on a 288 (pretty sure it’s a wj117). No governor either. I agree with Matt sometimes you just have to try a new or known good carb to find out if it was the problem. Usually idle problems are the carb or ignition coil if it doesn’t have an airleak.

 

[PA Dan]

What are we looking for? I don't see any big brass plug on the PTO side of carb.
Looks like Mine's a 97 too, not a 95.View attachment 298584 View attachment 298585 View attachment 298586

This is what you are looking for.

 

[Kiwioilboiler]

This is what you are looking for.

and hoping not to find tho ay?

 

[cus_deluxe]

punch out a piece of beer can and put that binch in bottom of that hole. done.

 

[PA Dan]

punch out a piece of beer can and put that binch in bottom of that hole. done.

Thats what's done to that one. Be a while before I can try it.

 

[Kiwioilboiler]

Thats what's done to that one. Be a while before I can try it.

So Big Johns saw got another carb or a piece of tin in the carb?

 

[PA Dan]

So Big Johns saw got another carb or a piece of tin in the carb?

His carb has the tin in it and there is a new carb on the way. We will get this Husky figured out one way or another!

 

[41FanForLife]

So Big Johns saw got another carb or a piece of tin in the carb?

Got the new carb on today Adam. Started pretty easy and sounded pretty close for the tune. Neighbors seemed pretty happy to hear it run. Thanks to @PA Dan and @Fruecrue for helping me out. Got a few decent sized oaks to knock down when Dan and can match schedules. More info to follow

 

[PA Dan]

Got the new carb on today Adam. Started pretty easy and sounded pretty close for the tune. Neighbors seemed pretty happy to hear it run. Thanks to @PA Dan and @Fruecrue for helping me out. Got a few decent sized oaks to knock down when Dan and can match schedules. More info to follow

Maybe sooner than that brother! I'll talk to Steve about setting up the Cherry and walnut to mill. Might head over there one evening later this week.

 

[davidwyby]

Recent adoption

 

[davidwyby]

I like how the newer walbro runs on a 288 (pretty sure it’s a wj117). No governor either. I agree with Matt sometimes you just have to try a new or known good carb to find out if it was the problem. Usually idle problems are the carb or ignition coil if it doesn’t have an airleak.

looks like that’s it. Now I think I mainly just need some sparky parts to see if this box of dirty junk will run.

 

[RI Chevy]

Nice David

 

[Woodslasher]

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looks like that’s it. Now I think I mainly just need some sparky parts to see if this box of dirty junk will run. View attachment 302548

Sorry, I've been a little busy. I'll dig them out soon unless some more unexpected problems come up.

 

[davidwyby]

Sorry, I've been a little busy. I'll dig them out soon unless some more unexpected problems come up.

No worries, I ain’t nagging. This saw is two or three back on the list...and still no AC in my saw shop. :-(

 

[HuskyHead]

Came across this today. Not sure if it’s a good deal or not. Don’t know any details or if it even runs, felt like good compression.

 

[Mattyo]

Does it say when it had its crank seals changed? If not.....itll need done among other things.

 

[HuskyHead]

No it’s sitting at a local pawn shop

 

[Ronie]

If it runs good and it's all OEM, I'd say that's a fair price but I'd offer them $400 and go from there.

 

[HuskyHead]

If it runs good and it's all OEM, I'd say that's a fair price but I'd offer them $400 and go from there.

Well I just bought a MS440 Mag like a month ago, and with thinking of rebuilding it along with the thought of doing a 440/460 hybrid I am probably going to pass on this. I’ll sell my 550 Mk2 to fund something in the 90cc class

 

[Mattyo]

If its been rebuilt.. new bearings rubber carb lines...complete and I mean complete....then in current cosmetic shape its worth the 500. Whether it runs good or not id personally still expect to be splitting it and use that as your guide to what u r gonna pay.