281xp Craigslist find

[CascadeHusky]

Grabbed a 281xp off of CL today. Hightop, 300th aniv. edition(I realize that simply means '89)

I know these are the 288's little brother, but I'm still pretty excited about a 27 year old saw that looks just about brand new. These photos are from the ad, I was worried it wouldn't look as good in person. It looks better. Didn't even look inside yet.

Anyone need a metal flagged brake from one of these? I understand they are NLA. Although once I take a real look at the saw I might be afraid to break anything up (or even put to hard use)

 

[computeruser]

Wow. Wow. Nice saw!!!!!!

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

What did it cost you?

 

[CascadeHusky]

What did it cost you?

A gentleman never tells...Asking was $325, might not the best deal I've ever made. I'll have to give it a look over. Do these things have Mahle jugs?

 

[Big Block]

Nice saw.........You suck!!!!!

 

[CascadeHusky]

It does need a new air filter...the (likely) original foam filter came with it. It is the only part of the saw that looks 27 years old. New one costs about $30...

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

Do these things have Mahle jugs?

I have a 288 cylinder sitting here and it's a KS.

 

[jerhurt]

Nice find[emoji106]


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[old guy]

Mine is also a Kolbournschmitt cyl.

 

[CascadeHusky]

Mine is also a Kolbournschmitt cyl.

It has a KS cylinder.

It also has scoring on the piston...so much for my once in a lifetime find. Usually I check, but at this price I got caught up by the shiny and didn't want a reason not to buy...also, I was convinced they were not going lower regardless. Poor buying, but oh well.

Didn't have time to check compression yet.

 

[logeeland]

Even at $325 advertised it is a sweet find!

 

[CascadeHusky]

I have a 288 cylinder sitting here and it's a KS.

Is it for sale?

 

[Chainsaw Jim]

Is it for sale?

Not at the moment. I'm thinking of using it to build another 064 hybrid.

 

[aswan]

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