Husqvarna G288 Chinese clone

[gary courtney]

I have had a G660 for going on 4 years and I have done nothing but run it straight from the box. It has cut 40+ cords of wood and runs as good as my 661. Never done anything except increase rpm's to 13,000. Run 40:1 schaeffers in it. If the 288 is anything in comparison to it I will buy one.

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

First run of oil pumps had issues. Put a new Rasiman in it works like a dream and flows a river on 4. The new FT ones have same marking now I seen. Have one of those on way too.

Local blind ported this one and it felt like twice the saw it was in stock form.

 

[serdie]

First run of oil pumps had issues. Put a new Rasiman in it works like a dream and flows a river on 4. The new FT ones have same marking now I seen. Have one of those on way too.

Local blind ported this one and it felt like twice the saw it was in stock form.

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The oiler on my 288 copy leaks but this is common. After 2 months of hard use it has no issues. The ported meteor cylinder and domed piston seated in and using the compression release is a must!! I run a Tsumura 32” bar and full comp chipper chain on it with a 8 tooth drive sprocket on it and it’s been worth the money - so far.

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

The oiler on my 288 copy leaks but this is common. After 2 months of hard use it has no issues. The ported meteor cylinder and domed piston seated in and using the compression release is a must!! I run a Tsumura 32” bar and full comp chipper chain on it with a 8 tooth drive sprocket on it and it’s been worth the money - so far.

But why live with the leak if you dont have to. Put some dirko or Threebond 1194 1184 in pump groove.

The aftermarket line guys are saying are a hair short to go to oem line. Me I just did the redneck fix and stopped the leak part.

This one is wears a 36" for guys uses.

 

[serdie]

But why live with the leak if you dont have to. Put some dirko or Threebond 1194 1194 in pump groove.

The aftermarket line guys are saying are a hair short to go to oem line. Me I just did the redneck fix and stopped the leak part.

This one is wears a 36" for guys uses.

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But why live with the leak if you dont have to. Put some dirko or Threebond 1194 1194 in pump groove.

The aftermarket line guys are saying are a hair short to go to oem line. Me I just did the redneck fix and stopped the leak part.

This one is wears a 36" for guys uses.

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You’re right I’ll take it down tomorrow and fix it

 

[Knotthead]

Brand New member here. Always found this site from web searches and have enjoyed learning. - seriously considering pulling the trigger on the G288 powerhead in orange. Fathers Day Special $268 shipped. Anyone have any recent experience?
I caught this saw bug a few years back after saving my pennies and splurging on a 562. A couple dozen or so cords later and.... Earlier this spring I lucked out on a bargain on a 545 Mark II. The 288 would be for bucking and of course the grin factor.

 

[ammoaddict]

They have a complete power head in orange now? Or are you talking about the kit?

 

[Knotthead]

They have a complete power head in orange now? Or are you talking about the kit?

Complete power head

 

[ammoaddict]

Last time I looked at them the complete ones were blue and the kits were orange. I would be tempted to buy a complete orange one.

 

[ammoaddict]

I just checked them out. They look pretty good, much better than the blue.

 

[serdie]

I just checked them out. They look pretty good, much better than the blue.

They’re offered as a complete power head in the orange now. I have a blue one that I changed out the oil pump, used a highway cylinder and piston and have run it like I stole it for almost 6 months with no issues. 4 of those months were with the loggers as a felling saw.

 

[Knotthead]

They’re offered as a complete power head in the orange now. I have a blue one that I changed out the oil pump, used a highway cylinder and piston and have run it like I stole it for almost 6 months with no issues. 4 of those months were with the loggers as a felling saw.

Good to know there's potential. Curious, did you experience problems with the pump, piston, and cylinder? Or were they changed to ensure a more trustworthy rig?

 

[serdie]

Good to know there's potential. Curious, did you experience problems with the pump, piston, and cylinder? Or were they changed to ensure a more trustworthy rig?

I ran it a week and since I have a real 288 to compare it to I didn’t like the way it ran. Down on power, and had an oil pump leak. So I changed it up with better parts and it came alive. I run it at 40:1 mix though

 

[RedneckChainsawRepair]

The early pumps with no marking was issues TOP. If your pump comes like the one I was sent to replace with by farmertec BOTTOM. It is the one that is used now. List suppose to be if newer.

Stock mine was 150psi after 2 tanks and .033 squish with base gasket.

It got ported after and no base gasket and was a much better saw to use then.

 

[serdie]

The early pumps with no marking was issues TOP. If your pump comes like the one I was sent to replace with by farmertec BOTTOM. It is the one that is used now. List suppose to be if newer.

Stock mine was 150psi after 2 tanks and .033 squish with base gasket.

It got ported after and no base gasket and was a much better saw to use then.



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I didn’t use the piston that came with the kit I used a domed piston from LRB. Don’t use their wrist pin! Plus a base gasket delete. Ended up with 22 as squish. I didn’t port this one. I did port the blue 372 that I have.

 

[Knotthead]

I didn’t use the piston that came with the kit I used a domed piston from LRB. Don’t use their wrist pin! Plus a base gasket delete. Ended up with 22 as squish. I didn’t port this one. I did port the blue 372 that I have.

Awesome info, thanks!
Now another possible deal unfolded. A local pawn shop has a Redmax G9000. Other than not liking the name. Would this not be close to a 390 or 2188? They want about twice the cost of the China saw. Hhhm

 

[serdie]

Awesome info, thanks!
Now another possible deal unfolded. A local pawn shop has a Redmax G9000. Other than not liking the name. Would this not be close to a 390 or 2188? They want about twice the cost of the China saw. Hhhm

Really pricey 2188, but an excellent saw.

 

[huskihl]

Awesome info, thanks!
Now another possible deal unfolded. A local pawn shop has a Redmax G9000. Other than not liking the name. Would this not be close to a 390 or 2188? They want about twice the cost of the China saw. Hhhm

They changed stickers from Jonsered to redmax a few years ago. It’s not a copy. It is exactly a 2188

 

[Jethro 2t sniffer]

Anyone heard from huskybill?