Husqvarna 181/281/288 Repair Thread.

[Sty57]

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.

Don't the 281 have a 52mm bore? Compared to the 54mm bore on the 288.
What about the 181, is it 52 or 54mm?

 

[T.Roller]

Don't the 281 have a 52mm bore? Compared to the 54mm bore on the 288.
What about the 181, is it 52 or 54mm?

52

 

[Onan18]

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

Summed it up pretty well my friend.

 

[rattler]

Summed it up pretty well my friend.

Yes it dose My Friend and I hope it runs as good as it looks dang she is purty.

 

[rattler]

181 are dang awesome saws the one I had 180 lbs with a base gasket

 

[rattler]

Hey guys what have I got here?

 

[T.Roller]

View attachment 112704 Hey guys what have I got here?
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Looks to have been ran super rich and already ported?

 

[rattler]

More pic netter angle base dose spear to have been turned

 

[TreeLife]

Is this what I think it is @rattler

 

[T.Roller]

181?

 

[rattler]

Yes I think so in good shape too I got another that's in great shape too.

 

[TreeLife]

Yes I think so in good shape too I got another that's in great shape too.

Excellent. Has it been ported or just the base and squish done?

 

[Canadian farm boy]

@Onan18 rebuilt and @rattler ported 288xp
Wow! This saw is unreal.

 

[dustinwilt68]

Gotta love a ported 288!

 

[huskyboy]

@Onan18 rebuilt and @rattler ported 288xp
Wow! This saw is unreal.

Torque! Are you going to bring it to Dan’s in the spring?

 

[Canadian farm boy]

Torque! Are you going to bring it to Dan’s in the spring?

Yuppers. Might have a couple hooskies with me. Lol

 

[dustinwilt68]

More hooskies the better!

 

[merc_man]

Yay look what came in.
I should be able to make the 181 run now.
Then i can tear all apart and see what else it needs.

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[cus_deluxe]

On the topic of those triggers, can a guy repair that plug wire section? Ive got one that works, but has some pretty serious damage to the wore in a couple spots.

 

[rattler]

Try liquid tape they say it works good.