One more shootout discussion: 288xp vs 390xp

[RIDE-RED 350r]

That spring isn't necessary to run it, the top trigger doesn't effect it.

Sounds similar to my 394. The operator presence safety switch was broken and mostly missing as was the associated spring. It functioned without both, but the throttle trigger didn't have any spring to it till slack was taken up in the cable and it began to open the throttle on the carb. I ended up getting the missing parts and installed them...You know, OCD

 

[dustinwilt68]

Yeah almost every 288 I get is missing them, I once made one from a 372xp spring. Next order I am getting 5 to stock up.lol

 

[Locust Cutter]

You are correct sir I just checked. I don't for the life of me understand why though, as i stated earlier they are still in production in other parts of the world so Husqvarna is making or sourcing 100% of the parts for the factory. I do not see why, if they are tooled up to make the parts anyways, they would choose not to offer something as a service item.

It maybe un-related but it just may be EPA driven. Right now there are some OPE engine Manufacturers, Kawasaki and Honda that I know of, possibly others, that require when replacing an older engine, that the dealer physically receive it, and physically ruin it (a-la Cash for Clunkers) to ensure that it WON'T run again. It appears to be an emissions thing. While smaller numbers, the Big 4 may be facing similarly principled measures. Dealers not being able to buy a new safety screwdriver tool w/o remitting the broken one comes to mind. It may that there's strong financial or regulatory "incentive" to the major OPE brands NOT to supply the parts to keep older equipment running. I didn't mean to derail this into a political thread but while at a Scag mower shop earlier today I was getting the down-low on some of the crap that they're having to deal with now and it's bordering between arcane and extortion.

As far as the original thread's question, I'm inclined to agree with the Chimp. I love the feel, personality, etc or a ported 390 and will have one. But, I have a soft spot in my heart for the 2xx series saws. The torque and idle of the 288 are something else entirely. I just might have both eventually for no good reason other than I want them.

 

[srcarr52]

288 FTW

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

288 FTW

I watched that vid (and commented on it too) last night on my hour-long 288 vid binge last night! Lol!

 

[rattler]

I may have a few more layet in the year. I would like a 394 myself, Jacob sold a nice 1 last month, very nice saw.

I would like to try a 394 for a build project.

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[RIDE-RED 350r]

I would like to try a 394 for a build project.

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Tons of fun, that I can promise you. 288 does have an awesome sounding idle, but 394 takes the cake for just sounding pissed off in general..Lol!

 

[rattler]

The 288 is one of my favorites I have built a few the last one was the one T Roller bought.

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[T.Roller]

The 288 is one of my favorites I have built a few the last one was the one T Roller bought.

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Yeah buddy! Love that saw

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

I'm really hoping to run this thing tomorrow.
Here's before pics:

And after:

 

[huskyboy]

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

I was running the 36" with 8-pin on mine in the vids I posted on my build thread. That hard maple gave it a hell of a workout!

 

[srcarr52]

I was running the 36" with 8-pin on mine in the vids I posted on my build thread. That hard maple gave it a hell of a workout!

I'm glad you are liking it and that I could help.

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

And I thank you for a job well done at a good price, and not to mention all the help and advice along the way.

 

[XP_Slinger]

I'm glad you are liking it and that I could help.

I may end up using your services in a similar fashion for my 288 build. Pending your availability of course

 

[Locust Cutter]

That runs nicely! I like decent chain speed but will trade a bit for a mountain of torque. I've come to the conclusion with my 372 in Hedge that at a certain point chain speed becomes highly detrimental to chain life both in stretch and cutters.

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

Yeah, in hind sight I think that the 8-pin was a little much for burying a 36" bar in hard maple. I'll probably run the 7-pin when I need the 36" and run the 8-pin with the 28" when I get one from fordf150.

 

[huskyboy]

Yeah, in hind sight I think that the 8-pin was a little much for burying a 36" bar in hard maple. I'll probably run the 7-pin when I need the 36" and run the 8-pin with the 28" when I get one from fordf150.

I'm going to be running a lightweight 28 on mine too with 8 pin, seems like an awesome combo can't wait to try it. Your 394 will probably get even more power as you break it in more, how many tanks do you have on her? Seemed to run great in your video

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

All back together and ready to run. Now if it would just stop raining.

 

[Canadian farm boy]

Can someone enlighten me on the eliminator top covers? I'm just wondering what the difference is between it and a regular high top cover.