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So, as a rule- I was always a Jonsered fan from back in the 80's when I was first introduced to the red saws and bought my first one.
Had handled Husqvarna saws, but liked the more square front handle alignment of the Jonsered better, so never saw the need to go down the orange track.
All of my work saws of late have been Stihl's and I have a few as personal saws- but still have a real liking for the red cased Swedish saws.
BUT......... I just got wind of a saw service shop that is closing down and liquidating the pile of unclaimed or uneconomic repairs.
Lots of the usual homeowner saws are in the line up, 30-50 cc plastic cased......... guessing staff got first option on the "good"saws?
However, one jumped out at me as "interesting"in the form of an older 288XP. Just the powerhead, no bar or chain and is missing at least the air filter- possibly more.
Paid a bit more than I perhaps should have, but good 70cc+ saws do not show up often here, least not unless they are a well used MS660 or 661 that has been a fallers saw and well used- but still commanding 2/3rds the price of a new one! I handed over the equivalent of $55 US- sight unseen.
Now, if it was an uneconomic repair the original owner decided they did not want repaired and did not pick up, I am willing to bet I will be at the very least be looking at a new piston and ring at the best case scenario- worst case the bottom end is gone and the cylinder is toast as well.
Bit of a gamble, but nothing ventured nothing gained..... right?
Will post photos when the saw arrives.
Anything to be wary of? Anything specific to this model to be wary of, or parts that are no longer available?
Are there other model parts that are interchangeable- like say shared between the 266, 272 and the 288? Things like chain brake assemblies or clutch covers, clutch......... ?
Had handled Husqvarna saws, but liked the more square front handle alignment of the Jonsered better, so never saw the need to go down the orange track.
All of my work saws of late have been Stihl's and I have a few as personal saws- but still have a real liking for the red cased Swedish saws.
BUT......... I just got wind of a saw service shop that is closing down and liquidating the pile of unclaimed or uneconomic repairs.
Lots of the usual homeowner saws are in the line up, 30-50 cc plastic cased......... guessing staff got first option on the "good"saws?
However, one jumped out at me as "interesting"in the form of an older 288XP. Just the powerhead, no bar or chain and is missing at least the air filter- possibly more.
Paid a bit more than I perhaps should have, but good 70cc+ saws do not show up often here, least not unless they are a well used MS660 or 661 that has been a fallers saw and well used- but still commanding 2/3rds the price of a new one! I handed over the equivalent of $55 US- sight unseen.
Now, if it was an uneconomic repair the original owner decided they did not want repaired and did not pick up, I am willing to bet I will be at the very least be looking at a new piston and ring at the best case scenario- worst case the bottom end is gone and the cylinder is toast as well.
Bit of a gamble, but nothing ventured nothing gained..... right?
Will post photos when the saw arrives.
Anything to be wary of? Anything specific to this model to be wary of, or parts that are no longer available?
Are there other model parts that are interchangeable- like say shared between the 266, 272 and the 288? Things like chain brake assemblies or clutch covers, clutch......... ?
