Husqvarna 181/281/288 Repair Thread.

[XP_Slinger]

AND...I spy a different throttle linkage set up on that old hawg. Factory?

 

[Matt M.]

AND...I spy a different throttle linkage set up on that old hawg. Factory?

Must be, it was never messed with. I know who the original owner was. It's a 1983 181se.

 

[Onan18]

The 181 used the 61/272 style throttle linkage. The 281/288 use the roller.

 

[XP_Slinger]

The 181 used the 61/272 style throttle linkage. The 281/288 use the roller.

I thought the 181's were identical in every way. Learn something everyday on here.

 

[Onan18]

I thought the 181's were identical in every way. Learn something everyday on here.

Cylinders were different as well. The 181 has a tiny combustion chamber, and some had a thin ring full circle piston. The mufflers were different as well I believe. Some 281s came with the high top setup, all 181s were low top. Also, the early 181 used the smaller 6202 bearing and smaller seal on the flywheel side, so the early cranks are different.

 

[Matt M.]

I'll need some parts and hardware for mine but the engine is staying intact for now. I had it running briefly about 5 years ago when I got it and if I remember, compression was over 170, I want to say it was 180. I need to buy a new gauge. It has not been used much but it did throw or break a chain at some point.

 

[Onan18]

 

[XP_Slinger]

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Where’d you get that? I want 1 or 7...lol

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

Me too!

 

[Onan18]

Where’d you get that? I want 1 or 7...lol

@Canadian farm boy

 

[Daserlon]

Lets keep this thread going guys. I know that a 181 isn't a 281/288 but it's damn near except for a few small things. I've got a 181 and a couple 181/288's. I love them all, great power and easy to work on just like any 2 series husky. I've got something that'll make the 181 guys jealous and no its not for sale. its a brand new OEM NLA thin ring top-end kit. And a crappy pic lol

 

[Canadian farm boy]

HOORAY 288!!!

 

[Canadian farm boy]

Gotta love that sound.

 

[XP_Slinger]

Gotta love that sound.

double HOORAY for Rattler 288!!!!

 

[huskyboy]

Pop pop ting pop ting pop pop

 

[Onan18]

HOORAY 288!!!

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Gotta love that sound.

Hope you like it brother, we need a video of that baby in some wood.

 

[Canadian farm boy]

Hope you like it brother, we need a video of that baby in some wood.

I'll get a cutting video as soon as I can buddy. I'm anxious to feed this beast.

 

[Time's Standing Stihl]

Gotta love that sound.

What is the story on that saw?

 

[Canadian farm boy]

What is the story on that saw?

Not sure I can do this story the justice it deserves but here goes. Maybe Joe can help me out here with some of the details?
Several months ago Joe @Onan18 and I were chatting. I mentioned that someday I'd like to have one of the saws he rebuilt. He does an excellent job on his rebuilds so I know any saw he's worked on will be right and won't have any issues. Joe also knew that I'd been toying with the idea of getting a bigger husky. From what I understand Joe contacted several generous members and they all pooled their time, skills and resources and this saw was born. I had no idea about any of this until yesterday after I picked up a "package" from my local post office.
I'm still in shock and at a loss for the right words.

To everyone that had a hand in putting this saw together, thank you all so very much. The time and hard work involved in creating this saw really shows. It's a beauty. I feel honored to have it. Thanks again guys. Wow

 

[Time's Standing Stihl]

Not sure I can do this story the justice it deserves but here goes. Maybe Joe can help me out here with some of the details?
Several months ago Joe @Onan18 and I were chatting. I mentioned that someday I'd like to have one of the saws he rebuilt. He does an excellent job on his rebuilds so I know any saw he's worked on will be right and won't have any issues. Joe also knew that I'd been toying with the idea of getting a bigger husky. From what I understand Joe contacted several generous members and they all pooled their time, skills and resources and this saw was born. I had no idea about any of this until yesterday after I picked up a "package" from my local post office.
I'm still in shock and at a loss for the right words.

To everyone that had a hand in putting this saw together, thank you all so very much. The time and hard work involved in creating this saw really shows. It's a beauty. I feel honored to have it. Thanks again guys. Wow

Very cool! It's a beaut Clark