Well, my search for a builder is over... HOORAY 288!

[RIDE-RED 350r]

Well, Rocketnorton and I swapped starter housing and both are enroute to their destinations. Unfortunately, neither are projected to arrive until next week. So now I gotta butter up little brother to borrow his starter along with his clutch cover to test this ported KS cylinder...and right now I'm fighting with a clogged kitchen sink drain....grrrrrrr!

Was planning on finishing assembly of the 288 tonight but it's not looking like that's going to happen.. dammit

 

[Mkinslow]

You been cleaning saws in the kitchen sink again??

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

Lol! I wish!

Might have to call a professional with a power snake for this one....

 

[traffic903]

Well, Rocketnorton and I swapped starter housing and both are enroute to their destinations. Unfortunately, neither are projected to arrive until next week. So now I gotta butter up little brother to borrow his starter along with his clutch cover to test this ported KS cylinder...and right now I'm fighting with a clogged kitchen sink drain....grrrrrrr!

Was planning on finishing assembly of the 288 tonight but it's not looking like that's going to happen.. dammit

Noooooooo................

 

[XP_Slinger]

Well, Rocketnorton and I swapped starter housing and both are enroute to their destinations. Unfortunately, neither are projected to arrive until next week. So now I gotta butter up little brother to borrow his starter along with his clutch cover to test this ported KS cylinder...and right now I'm fighting with a clogged kitchen sink drain....grrrrrrr!

Was planning on finishing assembly of the 288 tonight but it's not looking like that's going to happen.. dammit

Whatever you need...we’ll discuss removal/installation and usage fees when you get here...LOL!

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

New Hyway piston and Caber ring. That little sharpie mark on the intake skirt indicates how much I lowered the intake from stock with no base gasket.

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

Fellas, metering lever height on the Tilly 228? I measure the existing one to be 1mm below the gasket surface. Is that correct?

 

[p61 western]

Fellas, metering lever height on the Tilly 228? I measure the existing one to be 1mm below the gasket surface. Is that correct?

Should be flush with the body around it.

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

Are you referring to the housing immediately surrounding the metering lever as opposed to the gasket surface? If so, that makes sense. I saw that it was well below the gasket surface and went ahead and measured it so I would have a clue.

 

[p61 western]

Are you referring to the housing immediately surrounding the metering lever as opposed to the gasket surface? If so, that makes sense. I saw that it was well below the gasket surface and went ahead and measured it so I would have a clue.

Yes now you have the right idea. The gasket area is way to high.

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

Thank you much Sir. Set the lever as you described. The previous one was set too high.

So, freshly rebuilt carb and intake tract installed on cylinder. Mounting it up now.

 

[p61 western]

Thank you much Sir. Set the lever as you described. The previous one was set too high.

So, freshly rebuilt carb and intake tract installed on cylinder. Mounting it up now. View attachment 108921

Good deal it looks like your almost ready for some test cuts.

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

Top end on. Checked for full throttle and not getting there. Addressing now.

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

Well I went to put the clutch on and realized I'm a friggen idiot and forgot to get a clutch bearing and rim sprocket when I picked up my other parts today. So, off to Kahlers first thing in the morning because I'm gonna try this thing out tomorrow!

Anyway, flywheel and ignition in.

 

[p61 western]

Well I went to put the clutch on and realized I'm a friggen idiot and forgot to get a clutch bearing and rim sprocket when I picked up my other parts today. So, off to Kahlers first thing in the morning because I'm gonna try this thing out tomorrow!

Anyway, flywheel and ignition in.
View attachment 108936

Did you get the throttle figured out?

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

Exhaust and front spring mount done. Took a little fenangling to get the muffler support bracket bolted up due to the cylinder sitting a bit lower without the base gasket but she's there. This is an HL Supply muffler and bracket. They seem to be really nice .

Now when I post a vid of this thing, keep in mind that I did not match this muffler to the enlarged exhaust port as I intend to run my Mahle cylinder with a simple BG delete for awhile. Also, I have not modified this muffler in any way yet.

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

Did you get the throttle figured out?

Yes, a little tubing slipped over the throttle shaft arm roller to give it a little more push.

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

Wrap handle, a borrowed starter, and I'm ready for a compression test and quick startup.. No clutch on it, but I simply MUST hear it run tonight! Albeit gently.

 

[Mkinslow]

Just a heads up on the HL mufflers , they are thin metal. I’ve only been able to braze them as I only have a mig and it want adjust down low enough to not blow holes and I can only dream of having a tig welder. Anyway, they braze well.
Great job on the saw

 

[RIDE-RED 350r]

Success!! Aside from a few other parts like the aforementioned rim sprocket, clutch bearing and chainbrake, this saw is pretty much done! She pulled 180psi cold and runs awesome thus far. Only idling with a few mild blips on the throttle as there is no clutch on it just yet. Just had to hear it run and so far I love it!

Going to borrow Josh's clutch cover and starter tomorrow and get a few test cuts in. There will be video of it and one of us will post it up along with vids of his 288 in the same log for comparison.