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    Ok need a little help here. Can someone help me identify the husky I bought today lol. Yes I know I know that you all are thinking " he bought a saw with out knowing what it is ". Well I have some ideas on what it is, but the name plate is gone and the badge on the recoil is mostly scraped off. I'm thinking it is either a 281,288,298, or 2100 by the said and front anti vibe of I'm remembering them right. Here's some pics.
     

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    Here is a pic of the top cover part number if it helps. IMG_20150321_184003.jpg
     
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    I dont know these. But my WAG 288
     
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    298 2100 it is not for sure ;)
     
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    measure bore with Popsicle stick with cylinder on and muffler removed. Will tell you 281 or 288.
     
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    Looks like a 288. Did the 281 come with the spring up front?
     
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    Just curious for future reference, but how can you tell it isn't a 298/2100? I have absolutely zero experience with these saws. I just knew it was a big husky and for the $120 I spent on it while it was running was gonna be worth it.
     
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    Yah, (according to IPLs) 281 had that front AV spring available. So my guess is 281/288.

    Awaiting bore measurement.

    2100 has a fat magnesium handle assembly ... oil/fuel caps are right nest to each other ... manual oiler button is right there in plain sight ... just to name a few features ..
     
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    It will be a bit before I get I measurement. I just got a call from the girlfriend to meet her. We all know how that goes "gotta keep momma happy, because if momma isn't happy no one is happy".
     
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    Ok thank you always good to know. What is different about the 298. Also do the 281/288 share the same chain brake/clutch cover and top cover?
     
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    Running out on your own saw ID thread- duuuuude.....
    Nice saw for $120 tho.
    She buying dinner or the movie tickets now that your light 1.2 Benji's?
    J/k.
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    Food! I can't pass on food lol. If I do I don't know when I would eat again. Lol
     
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    Plus she sounded like she was getting liquored up. So that means there may be more then food involved and I really don't wanna miss out on that! If you catch what I am saying!:thumbs:
     
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    Can't say I blame ya there:beerbbq:
    But then again, that saw must be a good runner if you passed on spending the buck 20 on some groceries!!!
    Eric VW
     
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    As the saying goes, I smell what yer steppin' in
     
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    Toad22t,
    If you're lookin at posts long enough to "like" 'em, I wonder if she ain't passed out already:rofl: :lol:?!
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    The 2100/2101 has the manual oiler also,the 298 automatic oiler only. All 3 saws are same displacement.They didn't start putting chain brakes on them til 1984 or so.My 1983 2100CD has the original clutch cover,with no holes or space for a chain break.
     

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    Ok the bore ruffly measures 54mm!
     
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    Nearly 3:30 post...
    Must've been some dinner last nite!
    54mm, that sounds like a biggin! What model # will that equal, I wonder?
    Eric VW
     
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    288XP is 54mm,281XP is 52mm,298/2100/2101 is 56mm.
     
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