All Things 288XP

[XP_Slinger]

If any y’all follow the bench thread you’ll notice the one in the middle I got a couple weeks ago, but I got the other two 288’s and the 385 yesterday. One of the 288’s and the 385 are locked up and the other 288 will run, but is scored. Really odd to get a chance at these caliber of saws around here local.

Dang! Pretty jealous of that haul! That’s a whole lot of fun sitting on that bench.

 

[rattler]

If any y’all follow the bench thread you’ll notice the one in the middle I got a couple weeks ago, but I got the other two 288’s and the 385 yesterday. One of the 288’s and the 385 are locked up and the other 288 will run, but is scored. Really odd to get a chance at these caliber of saws around here local.

Nice saws you will have them running in no time.

 

[mortalitool]

Here are some pictures on how this setup works.

This brackets just sits in the slots on the horn.
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This black cage is normally attached to the filter but I pulled it out for a visual.
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It just looks like a mini dirtbike filter. The inside of the filter is in good shape but the outside is just turning into sand.
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^^^^ This is awesome!!! I've never seen that before. Very cool

 

[cowroy]

This is the first 385/390 I’ve ever owned so I basically want to see how it feels compared to a 288. I wouldn’t doubt they’ll all be gone before it’s said and done.

 

[hoskvarna]

If any y’all follow the bench thread you’ll notice the one in the middle I got a couple weeks ago, but I got the other two 288’s and the 385 yesterday. One of the 288’s and the 385 are locked up and the other 288 will run, but is scored. Really odd to get a chance at these caliber of saws around here local.

This is one of those you suck deals [emoji106]
I’m sure there is some envy there, me included [emoji12]


Sent from Hoskey Hills

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

This is one of those you suck deals [emoji106]
I’m sure there is some envy there, me included [emoji12]


Sent from Hoskey Hills

Yep, I'm jealous. Been itching to get myself a 385 project for awhile now.

 

[justoldsaws]

Finally got the 281 completed.
Photo shoot with his bigger brother.
Working now on getting a 3120 from a mate, cant wait for that saw, last saw it 4yrs ago, hopefully it's been well kept.

 

[mortalitool]

Has anyone tried an aftermarket carb for a 288?

I have several more to build, but need some carbys. I havent used an aftermarket carb in a saw.
I know nothing can beat OEM.

Just looking for opinions.

I think the last time I checked on an OEM carb from my dealer, it was around $90.

 

[Onan18]

Has anyone tried an aftermarket carb for a 288?

I have several more to build, but need some carbys. I havent used an aftermarket carb in a saw.
I know nothing can beat OEM.

Just looking for opinions.

I think the last time I checked on an OEM carb from my dealer, it was around $90.

Sometimes HL Supply will put genuine Tillotson carbs on Deal of the Day for like $35.00

 

[mutti_wilson]

How are the cheap mufflers for these saws? Looks like the outlet is a little small but that could be changed easily enough. I'd rather hack an aftermarket muffler than my OEM one.

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[mortalitool]

Sometimes HL Supply will put genuine Tillotson carbs on Deal of the Day for like $35.00

I will have to keep my eye out for them!!!
Thats a great price for OEM

 

[mortalitool]

How are the cheap mufflers for these saws? Looks like the outlet is a little small but that could be changed easily enough. I'd rather hack an aftermarket muffler than my OEM one.

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i've not tried an aftermarket muffler out on these saws yet. I will soon need to though as I am running out of them.

 

[T.Roller]

How are the cheap mufflers for these saws? Looks like the outlet is a little small but that could be changed easily enough. I'd rather hack an aftermarket muffler than my OEM one.

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They work great. I have one on my 288 with a larger pipe installed

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

They work great. I have one on my 288 with a larger pipe installed

Same here, my 288 is running the HL Supply pipe outlet muffler...with a bit larger pipe. So far the quality seems just fine. Must admit though, I haven't run my 288 a ton yet

 

[T.Roller]

 

[mutti_wilson]

That looks great. What size pipe?

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[ranchdadmike]

I will have to keep my eye out for them!!!
Thats a great price for OEM

Walbro wj-117 is an oem option...on eBay for ~$56 shipped.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/142920828809

I think the Tilly is favored but I don’t know by how much.

 

[mortalitool]

Walbro wj-117 is an oem option...on eBay for ~$56 shipped.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/142920828809

I think the Tilly is favored but I don’t know by how much.

Wow! Thank you. This is great info.

 

[rattler]

Shaun does a wj71 I believe that is awsome on a 288 also.

 

[mutti_wilson]

I ordered a muffler from eBay. I'll post up a little something on it once I get it modded.

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