lol...it was always a rare moment when I got compliments from the old lady too.
Looks good.... I think the High tops add alot of character to these saws. Maybe not quite as much as the tin cover you had on it before though....
Looks good.... I think the High tops add alot of character to these saws. Maybe not quite as much as the tin cover you had on it before though....
I know plenty of loggers who'd have been proud to run that tin cover...
I know plenty of loggers who'd have been proud to run that tin cover...
I like the high tops.
I wasn't too fussed what I got really as long as I found something.
He had a few oldies out back, but wasn't going let up too much about them.
I think he see's money in them still.
At $35 for a second handy I can see his point.
No vids yet!! That's not your style AL. That makes me miss my high top
288, wish I had it back.
There's still money in them apparently. I'm buying parts for a couple that I'm building.. Used parts are fine with me but nobody wants to let them go very cheap for these saws. Ebay is especially a killer for this.
hey Aussie1, How do you like the quality of that aftermarket chain brake cover for the 181? I am looking for a brake for mine, and wondering if I should buy the reporduction or keep looking for an original. Thanks Fred
My other saws I generally look after them, but this one can roll around in the back of the ute, so wasn't really looking for new.
People are still holding on to their old saws. I was out back of the shop and there was alot of 2 series saws sitting there for work.
The 2 series saws are still working well for me. I don't see myself looking to upgrade from my 288's for a long time to come. They're such great saws I just havent found a need or a want to replace them yet. :greenchainsaw:
Not until I get that thing running right.
Got a hint of a miss goin on. Going to pick up some of those small female spade terminals and make some new wires. Throw in a new plug. I just put a new carb kit through it, so I'll see how that goes.
I have taken a couple of vids but nothing worth viewing.
Yep, as Al said they still have a strong following here.
Al, I believe they run mainly 2 Series saws over at Ellerston still, so one of the top farm maintenance fella's was telling me about eighteen months ago.
He loved his "Husk-a-varna's" with the fuel "mixed at 25:1, no way you'll get me running that new BS 50:1 ! " :greenchainsaw:
Most all the Aussies will know who I'm talking about, particularly if I mentioned the word 'Polo' :monkey:
Ya, I hear ya, I've taken my fair share of vids not worth viewing.
What kind of miss? Did ya mess with ignition timing at all?
Whether it's a miss or a light popping, not sure just yet. Only appeared after the carb kit. The plug was the wrong heat range so there is a start. The wiring is a little ####y so that needs some serious attention.
Process of elimination I guess.
wait...
what the hell is a "simex & a ute" ?
Never heard the term Simex but Aussies tend to call Utility vehicles "Ute's"
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