That's odd, are you sure it has the correct top end and carb?
Basically a low hour one owner saw that has never had a wrench on it. Just don't have the guts for a 24" bar like I thought it should have from all the talk around here.
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Basically a low hour one owner saw that has never had a wrench on it. Just don't have the guts for a 24" bar like I thought it should have from all the talk around here.
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it was ment to describe how the difference 281 vs 288 feel in work.Not really, as the only differense between the 281 and 288 is the bore of the top end.
It isn't that simple with the other exemples.
With the 261 vs. 262 the bore is the same, but there a other differenses (piston and muffler mainly) - and with the 365 vs. 372 it is totally different porting, in addition to the bore differense. Early 365s had different carbs as well.
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I had a 268xp some years ago and it was just as strong as the then new 6400 Dolmar I have. Someone dropped it out of a tree so I parted the rest out.
Running what size bars? In what kind of wood?
I have ran a 6400 with a 28" bar on it in hardwood and no way a 268XP hangs with that.
Don't get me wrong, the 268 is a fine saw, but it like some others have been put on a pedestal around here for sometime and it just don't live up to the hype for me. Its not as overrated around here though as say a MS460 is.
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A red 268xp, sort of ...
sunfish
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Landmark
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I can't believe you havn't changed that handle yet. if I send you one for free and foot the trip would you consider dressing up that bad boy?
M&Rtree
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I was thinking the same. Guess he don't like the 262's much!
Landmark
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I think he likes his 262 he just wants a sleeper. Even with a rashed correct handle it will still be a sleeper.
SawTroll
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I did see that - but chose to use the opportunity to explain that the differenses are created in different ways.
In the case of the 281/288 it was a natural development, with the others the "lesser" versions were created on purpose.
sunfish
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I have not had time to fix this one up. I do need a handle and string for it.
Landmark
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pm your info and I will send one out. got to be a man of my word.
sunfish
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PM sent, I'll cover the cost... Thanks Dave!pm your info and I will send one out. got to be a man of my word.
M&Rtree
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Bout to say Don, I'd give you a handle if needed! I need a mint filter cover and new 261 clutch cover if anyone has one. Trying to keep mine pretty and still use them is expensive...
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Running what size bars? In what kind of wood?
I have ran a 6400 with a 28" bar on it in hardwood and no way a 268XP hangs with that.
Don't get me wrong, the 268 is a fine saw, but it like some others have been put on a pedestal around here for sometime and it just don't live up to the hype for me. Its not as overrated around here though as say a MS460 is.
Closed port 268xp's run really good with 24" bars. Its rated at 4.8hp or so, 13,500 rpm. Strong saws for their day.
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Hello everyone, first time posting but thought this thread needed it's 'unicorn'! Unmolested 298xp i bought new in '86 i believe when i was bucking here in bc interior. I bought it as a backup for my 181, generally became my 'morning' saw, as the lighter 181 was welcome to start the afternoon! In clean, smaller wood i think the 181 was faster, better rpm, but the 298 was my go to for frozen wood, or in heavy mud where a sharp chain was nearly impossible to maintain, the 298 you could just dog it in an lean on it, and it cut! This one's never been apart, and other than my kinda goofy dual exhaust (needed it to fit around a mill i was making) it's all original, even the lightweight starter housing, and ya, it's a corksucker to start! I'm not a big guy, 150lbs soakin wet with my boots on, only way i can fire it is throw the saw at the ground with my left hand, and give a hail mary pull with my right, and she always crackles to life! Cheers everyone!gomoto69
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Oops, sorry about all the pic duplicates! Still trying to figure that out!
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Here's my 268. Bought new in ~95
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I hate argue with Mark but I agree with you...the closed port Mahle 268XP motors I've used ran a 24" with great authority....every bit as fast as the 272Xp running anything up to a 24" bar.....anything longer and the 272 would pull ahead......mine runs a 20" most all the time and is a real nice saw to use hrs at a time. It has been tweeked a tad but only by me.....not anyone in the business....just a shade tree tweeker.....
Couple pics.....sorry it doesn't say "two something" on it.......but does have a Mahle 268Xp top end...among other things...
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