Want to Buy am i hunting ghost ?nos or mint preferably ported

[R2D]

To whom it may concern:
At the tune of 2,279 reais (roughly $850) you can get ya a brand new 288xp!
That plus shipping, importing fees, handling, federal exporting fees on the Brazilian side etc etc etc. I'm guessing $1000-1500 you can get your hands on one...

I've contacted a dealer down there. After he found out I was in the US, no more emails [emoji20] maybe customs and epa is a problem? ???

 

[Nuno]

Im sure both are an issue. My father and uncle tell me that in order to own a chainsaw in Brazil - at least in the old days- it was much like buying a firearm. Registration, background checks etc. Of course that was then. As far as export goes, taxes are high. EPA regs arent the same... But what if you were to buy parts, not a complete saw?? One cover here, one cylinder there... Whos to say.
I think it'll get expensive fast, but than again, you'll get what you want!

 

[tbone75]

Im sure both are an issue. My father and uncle tell me that in order to own a chainsaw in Brazil - at least in the old days- it was much like buying a firearm. Registration, background checks etc. Of course that was then. As far as export goes, taxes are high. EPA regs arent the same... But what if you were to buy parts, not a complete saw?? One cover here, one cylinder there... Whos to say.
I think it'll get expensive fast, but than again, you'll get what you want!

This is sounding very interesting !
I have a 288 , some nice purdy new parts would sure fix it up ! Guess I do have a couple chinee parts for it . Brazil parts would have to be much better ! Need a high top cover and all the parts that go with it , elbow ,filter & ??

 

[Nuno]

I'm in the process of starting a 288 myself, so I'll keep an eye on that and keep ya posted.

 

[Nuno]

If i find any sites or any distributors that have the parts, I'll be quick to pass it along

 

[SS Sniper]

I see what you did there!
He's too young to watch rated R movies.

Wow...

 

[tbone75]

If i find any sites or any distributors that have the parts, I'll be quick to pass it along

Thanks !!

 

[Nuno]

To whom it may concern: vipecas.com.br has an extensive catalog with all kinds of 288 parts. No prices. You may have to find the catalog part and email for a quote. Ps: its in portuguese....

 

[tbone75]

To whom it may concern: vipecas.com.br has an extensive catalog with all kinds of 288 parts. No prices. You may have to find the catalog part and email for a quote. Ps: its in portuguese....

Dang , I can't read it ! LOL

Thanks !!

 

[Nuno]

http://www.vipecasintercomercial.com.br/newsite/CATALOGOS WEB/catalogo_motosserras_2013.pdf

 

[SS Sniper]

Nuno, you should hang out here more often! I'm sure a lot of guys are thankful for the info you share

 

[Nuno]

@tbone75 look at the pics and the models... The rest is just figuring out! Lol
@SS Sniper: i appreciate that. I love the forum, and follow it. I've learned lots from here and build a couple of saws from the nuggets everyone has left. I'm still figuring out how to post and participate. I'm glad yall can get some use out of this intel! I emailed those guys today for a quote on some parts (coil and wires). As i hear from them, I'll share it.

 

[Nuno]

Will the cylinder cover for a 268 fit a 288?

 

[tbone75]

Will the cylinder cover for a 268 fit a 288?

I don't think it will ?

 

[tbone75]

@tbone75 look at the pics and the models... The rest is just figuring out! Lol
@SS Sniper: i appreciate that. I love the forum, and follow it. I've learned lots from here and build a couple of saws from the nuggets everyone has left. I'm still figuring out how to post and participate. I'm glad yall can get some use out of this intel! I emailed those guys today for a quote on some parts (coil and wires). As i hear from them, I'll share it.

Yes , I bet I can figure it out ! LOL

 

[Nuno]

Well, other than that, in that catalog i found the following:
Gas tank, crank, starter cover, muffler support/muffler, ignition coil and wires(blue and red) all oem. Cylinder and piston. Some were husqvarna originals. Some weren't. I found a cylinder cover for a 268- not a 288. And no clutch cover. That and a myriad of small parts ranging from bolts, nuts and screws, to carburator and springs to whatever else.... Seems to me the "ghost" is materializing!!

 

[tbone75]

Well, other than that, in that catalog i found the following:
Gas tank, crank, starter cover, muffler support/muffler, ignition coil and wires(blue and red) all oem. Cylinder and piston. Some were husqvarna originals. Some weren't. I found a cylinder cover for a 268- not a 288. And no clutch cover. That and a myriad of small parts ranging from bolts, nuts and screws, to carburator and springs to whatever else.... Seems to me the "ghost" is materializing!!

Your doing good !!

 

[Nuno]

Mean while, shine a light on this:
The spark plug wire was broken- hence no spark at the plug. I was getting spark up to the break in the wire, but not to the spark plug. How do i repair that? Can i just mend the wire with a wire from auto store, or do i need a whole new ignition ?

 

[tbone75]

Mean while, shine a light on this:
The spark plug wire was broken- hence no spark at the plug. I was getting spark up to the break in the wire, but not to the spark plug. How do i repair that? Can i just mend the wire with a wire from auto store, or do i need a whole new ignition ?

The plug wire should unscrew out of the coil I am fairly sure , most do . I have never tried to repair one ?

 

[ft. churchill]

Shoot me a pm and we can talk about a 064 that I have.