Chainsaw Repair

288's are still very much missed by the guys that used to run them. Probably the most enduring loyalty of any Husky. They were a tough saw that took a fair amount of physical abuse. The first saw in that family was the 181, which I believe came out in 1982. The 288 was still being sold in the US up until 2002 and they are still being made in other parts of the world. Not a bad track record.

They "lasted" a few years more on the market here, and as you said they are still made (in Brazil, I assume).

Quote from: aclarke on April 05, 2013, 12:56:37 pm

Theres a lot of Chinese side covers floating around for 181/281, 288's etc

I would avoid those, if possible!

Same here.

i'm sorry guys I was refering to the spring in the front of the oil tank near the bar. you can see it in bloods pic.  Do any of you guys have a good oem 288 p & c, I have 3 52 mm jugs but I want to build a big one. 

Also, If i was to build a gas muffler saw would I be better with a 2100 or 288? or are they too close to tell?

Thanks
David

Yeah its no fun if you don't play by the rules,  The rules are run what you brung stock appearing, no fuel. saw is running on the ground.  This is just a local fair in town.  I might be running against  395s or 3120s  who knows but ported with externals and half a chain, I might surprise some folks.