dissecting an earthquake chainsaw

[naturelover]

If anyone would like to have the chain adjuster that is accessed through the clutch cover instead of right next to the bar, you can order this:

I ordered one for my saw to see if it would work, it dropped right in and works great. Here's a link to the site I found mine:

Tension Adjustment [308767001] - $5.66 at eReplacementParts.com

dd

Coolio!

The adjusters look to be a weak point, as there seems to be quite a bit of slack in them, looks like it could strip easily. This would be a great addition to them.

 

[naturelover]

Aww, I feel so special now...

I gots ST to puke!

 

[H 2 H]

And warranty registration...

Second saw..

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Man those are dirty

 

[stihl023/5]

I just notised that there isn't a "puke" smiley availiable on this site - I actually felt like puking when I looked at what the above post tells me they are selling as a chainsaw....:msp_thumbdn:

:sick: You didn't do your research! I cant wait till mine gets here!

 

[Chris-PA]

I just notised that there isn't a "puke" smiley availiable on this site - I actually felt like puking when I looked at what the above post tells me they are selling as a chainsaw....:msp_thumbdn:

Don't like the colors?

Hey, it's a "pro" saw - adjustable oiler, two piece metal case, good A/V........ You can still get in!

 

[stihl023/5]

Don't like the colors?

Hey, it's a "pro" saw - adjustable oiler, two piece metal case, good A/V........ You can still get in!

Good luck with that!opcorn:

 

[SawTroll]

Don't like the colors?

Hey, it's a "pro" saw - adjustable oiler, two piece metal case, good A/V........ You can still get in!

:sick: I had totally forgotten about those smilies down there - found a suitable one! :sick:

 

[diggers_dad]

Which Earthquake does this fit, I don't remember a hole in the cover on the 3816, fill us in some more.:msp_thumbup:

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Sorry about that, was in a rush at the time I posted. I have the 40 cc Ryobi, which is the same externals as the 41 cc and 38 cc Quakes. I knew the parts off of the Ryobi would fit inside the Quake clutch cover, but wasn't sure if they were still available. I have been into the Ryobi muffler and it is less restrictive than the Quake. I've also noticed the Ryobi choke is larger and easier to access if you are wearing gloves.

I went to one of the parts places for Ryobi and ordered the chain tensioner, the choke rod and a muffler. When they came in today I test fit everything and it was a direct, drop-in replacement. I butchered one of the mufflers I worked on earlier and the replacements are only $8 so I picked one up.

Now I can operate the choke easily even with gloves on, tighten the chain without fighting for clearance for the scrench and I can replace the muffler I messed up.

 

[diggers_dad]

I just notised that there isn't a "puke" smiley availiable on this site - I actually felt like puking when I looked at what the above post tells me they are selling as a chainsaw....:msp_thumbdn:

Sounds like someone found out these Pro-Quakes aren't available in Norway and is a little jealous.

Let's see, these have a split case made out of actual metal, a proper cylinder that can be removed and worked on, adjustable oiler, and a decent A/V system. Show me something else for 5 times the price with the same features.

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Nothing else out there?

Didn't think so.

 

[SawTroll]

My life is now complete...SawTroll finally replied to this thread...hahahaha:hmm3grin2orange:

Yep, but that so-called "chainsaw" looks really bad from the pics, far from what anyone in their right mind would buy - unless it just was for an experiment...

 

[SawTroll]

Sounds like someone found out these Pro-Quakes aren't available in Norway and is a little jealous.

Let's see, these have a split case made out of actual metal, a proper cylinder that can be removed and worked on, adjustable oiler, and a decent A/V system. Show me something else for 5 times the price with the same features.

opcorn:

opcorn:

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Nothing else out there?

Didn't think so.

Continue thinking that way, and you will soon enough go broke - "features" isn't worth anything, rather the opposite, if the quality is not there - and even the simplest quality is obviously not present here....:msp_rolleyes:

 

[the westspartan]

If you bolt a cylinder and side chain adjuster to a dog turd, it may be a pro grade dog turd, but it is still a dog turd

 

[diggers_dad]

If you bolt a cylinder and side chain adjuster to a dog turd, it may be a pro grade dog turd, but it is still a dog turd

Laughed so hard I spewed some coffee on that one!

Sounded like ST thought I was serious. :msp_scared:

Still, in defense of the little turds, it's a great little saw for what it is. Less than $35 bucks for something to have in the back of the truck? Yep, I'd buy another one at that price.

 

[diggers_dad]

Continue thinking that way, and you will soon enough go broke - "features" isn't worth anything, rather the opposite, if the quality is not there - and even the simplest quality is obviously not present here....:msp_rolleyes:

Now, ST, to be serious here for a minute. I don't think it's fair that you're bashing the little saw from some pictures you saw on the internet. Have you held one? Heard one? Ran one?

The fit and finish on the ones I have is decent, the plating on the cylinder is good, it doesn't leak bar oil when I sit it down and every one has started right up when I wanted to run it. I have ZERO complaints with the little saw and would put mine up against any other 38 cc saw out there.

Is it the best? No. Is it the worst? Also no. Like most every saw out there, it's somewhere in the middle and has good points and bad. Bottom line, the simplest quality IS there or it wouldn't run. Period. It just ain't painted orange.

dd

 

[o8f150]

i think we need to have the fleabay seller send ST one so he won't feel left out,,,, i bet he would love to have one sitting next to all of his wild things
i know i haven't been on here much guys to defend these little saws but i have been sicker then hell the last 6 days,, but i agree with everyone these are decent little saws for what they are,, here in the next couple of weeks i will be running the piss out of one of mine to see how they hold up

 

[Chris-PA]

Yep, but that so-called "chainsaw" looks really bad from the pics, far from what anyone in their right mind would buy - unless it just was for an experiment...

Just for reference - what did you think of the original RedMax G3800 and G5000 saws these are based on?

 

[stihl023/5]

I just notised that there isn't a "puke" smiley availiable on this site - I actually felt like puking when I looked at what the above post tells me they are selling as a chainsaw....:msp_thumbdn:

:sick: I had totally forgotten about those smilies down there - found a suitable one! :sick:

Yep, but that so-called "chainsaw" looks really bad from the pics, far from what anyone in their right mind would buy - unless it just was for an experiment...

Continue thinking that way, and you will soon enough go broke - "features" isn't worth anything, rather the opposite, if the quality is not there - and even the simplest quality is obviously not present here....:msp_rolleyes:

:chatter:

 

[H 2 H]

And it begins here now :taped:

 

[Como]

Norwegians do not need saws, they have axes:

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[Walt41]

Yep, but that so-called "chainsaw" looks really bad from the pics, far from what anyone in their right mind would buy - unless it just was for an experiment...

I have one in my truck, one in my tractor and one being used at the shop...all for less than the cost of a good bar and chain for one of my pro saws, best part is I don't have to use a good saw to cut up a branch or something that gets in my way and if they get stolen or broken I'm out only a few bucks and my heart rate does not go up.