All Things 288XP

[dustinwilt68]

I would love to have them if you don't, and I will send you my rubber ones when I get my saw back from NC

 

[srcarr52]

Anyone who wants to.part with 4 springs pm me

They are still available. Part number 503514801.

I run all springs on my 288, 4 rear on the rear and the 1 on the dog.

 

[dustinwilt68]

Thanks Shaun I will price me a set.

 

[JonCT]

Hey guys, I'm trying to confirm that it is in fact a 1989 model...serial number is: 9410562

 

[dustinwilt68]

Yes sir 1989 model

 

[JonCT]

Thanks!

 

[quattro90]

Got the new K&S top end on the 288XP Lite. Squish w/o gasket was .022" and timing # 120* 100* 75* took the intake to 78* and left everything else alone. Put a carb kit in the Tilly and got her back together. Went to the woodpile to cut and make some cookies and put a few cuts on video. Sheared the flywheel key in the first 1" of wood. Another week of waiting begins........

 

[quattro90]

In the end I did wait for the keys to arrive so I could have both a shaved key and the added security of a lapped flywheel. I did lap the flywheel with the compound to make sure it stayed put. Torqued it down to spec and that’s what she sounds like as a happy fatly tuned for break-in later this weekend.

 

[JonCT]

Put some fuel in it and she fired up in 3 pulls...kind of a bear with no compression release, haha

 

[XP_Slinger]

Put some fuel in it and she fired up in 3 pulls...kind of a bear with no compression release, haha

Yes they are. Make sure you let the dogs catch before giving it all your might on the pull cord. Your recoil pulley will thank you.

 

[PA Dan]

I got a D handle to help with mine! I hate the feeling the fingers get when they bite back!

 

[rocketnorton]

the "magnum" decal needs to go, imo.

 

[quattro90]

the "magnum" decal needs to go, imo.

Came like that.

 

[Yotaismygame]

I'll play

Rebuilt & ported this girl with some help from that snake fella.

 

[Drptrch]

the "magnum" decal needs to go, imo.

Think it just needs the addition of “Super” added to it


Erik

 

[JonCT]

I know it’s not a 288...but close.

 

[XP_Slinger]

I know it’s not a 288...but close.

Wow, I think that’s the cleanest 181 I’ve ever seen. Very nice.

 

[Johnmn]

So here's a question, can I run the updated oiler worm gear on my 1991 288 or do I have to get the old style and run the v-ring and seal ring.
Also will the blue wire off a 272 work for coil to switch or is it to short?
@Onan18
@dustinwilt68
@Spike60
Thanks

 

[PA Dan]

Hey John does your 288 have the small hole in the oil pump and used the small worm gear? If so there is a ring that pops out so you can run the larger updated worm gear. I cant help with the wire question! Hope this helps!

 

[Johnmn]

Hey John does your 288 have the small hole in the oil pump and used the small worm gear? If so there is a ring that pops out so you can run the larger updated worm gear. I cant help with the wire question! Hope this helps!

Thanks dan