dissecting an earthquake chainsaw

[Chris-PA]

I have to say that I've found this thread to be the most unusual, disturbing and, frankly, silly that I've had occassion to read in all my years on this forum. Earthquake. 38 cc. Really.

This forum used to be about the very best chainsaws in the world, the best old classics and the best new pro saws. The largest displacements, most power, fastest cut times, reliability, longevity. And now it's $35 Chinese mini-saws?! One hundred thirty two (and counting) pages of Chinese mini-saws??!! Maybe the Mayans were right all along - the world as I knew it here no longer exists.

BTW Any of you fellows who got one back in December when they were still cheap have any interest in hooking me up?

-WSJ

Don't do it! As long as you don't have one you can maintain the pretense, but if you get one it's all over.

Actually, the RedMax G3800 is one of the very best chainsaws of that size in the world, maybe second only to its strato-engined replacement. The GZ4000 and GZ4500 are the only two RedMax saws Husqvarna has not yet replaced with clones of their own, because they don't have anything close in that class. Neither does Stihl. So while the Earthquake is not made as well, it is made well enough that the experience of using it is about the same.

 

[R2D]

I have to say that I've found this thread to be the most unusual, disturbing and, frankly, silly that I've had occassion to read in all my years on this forum. Earthquake. 38 cc. Really.

This forum used to be about the very best chainsaws in the world, the best old classics and the best new pro saws. The largest displacements, most power, fastest cut times, reliability, longevity. And now it's $35 Chinese mini-saws?! One hundred thirty two (and counting) pages of Chinese mini-saws??!! Maybe the Mayans were right all along - the world as I knew it here no longer exists.

BTW Any of you fellows who got one back in December when they were still cheap have any interest in hooking me up?

-WSJ

That right there is funny.

 

[WSJchester]

Anyone have contact info for Quake-aholics Anonymous?!

Serious question: What differences are there in the design of the 38 cc vs the 41 cc Viper motor? Both Redmax clones, just different displacement? Different bore? Stroke? Or totally different animal?

Thanks. -WSJ

 

[diggers_dad]

I went through some of the Quakes and other variants of the RedMax. The only difference between the 38 and 41 cc that I can tell is the piston diameter. They use the same crankcase, crank, connecting rod, carburetor, plastics, everything.

dd

 

[WSJchester]

Hmmm, no takers on my plea to hook a brother up who needs a fix bad, eh?

Well then, if the mountain won't come to Mohammed, then Mohammed must go to the mountain . . . look out fleabay, here I come.

Which one? 38cc 'demo' or 41 cc 'used?'

I am going to try for the AS reduced price shipping discount though.

 

[Chris-PA]

Hmmm, no takers on my plea to hook a brother up who needs a fix bad, eh?

Well then, if the mountain won't come to Mohammed, then Mohammed must go to the mountain . . . look out fleabay, here I come.

Which one? 38cc 'demo' or 41 cc 'used?'

I am going to try for the AS reduced price shipping discount though.

I only have one so I can't hook you up. When I got mine I intentionally paid like $5 more on the Buy It Now in the hopes of getting a nice one. I did, but I have no idea if that was why.

I guess I would worry less about the displacement than the condition and would be inclined to go for the "demo" - but then the distinction may mean nothing.

 

[milkman]

I used mine yesterday, you might have felt the earth shake a little, and it's not going anywhere. I have another one unused, but I just can't bring myself to part with it. Hope somebody can hook you up, you'll be hooked.

 

[WSJchester]

Are you sure you want to go down this path.......turn away my son....you won't be able to stop at one....love the saws you have......

Well I sure wasn't a week ago, until March Madness struck and I went against a solemn vow not to get winter itch and have to scratch it with a new gun or saw. Now I am shopping . . . .

On the other hand I just don't have a nice, lighweight, little saw for those odd jobs and the "$100 little saw" idea took hold. And now I'm justifying it because it's cheaper than a gun (and I don't think we're allowed to buy any more guns here in the Crime State anyway) or even a new B&C for a 346.

And I can try porting it, which is something I'd never think of trying on the loveable saws I already have. I can usually take them apart and put them back together and can hole a muffler if needed, but the only way I'd consider a porting job on them would be to pay to have it done.

I just wish I'd not wasted my time Christmas shopping back in December when these things were cheap - now they're bringing real money. I was serious about the "who's got one to sell" thing.

Good part of all that is now there's tons of info on here about how to fiddle with them, all thanks to 08!

A thought: Should we start a poll to change his moniker to "Earthquake Muldoon" or something similar?

 

[H 2 H]

During "March Madness" the chain saws get a rest period only to start back up after the final game :msp_wink:

 

[WSJchester]

What is march madness and why would anyone care......put a saw in thier hands and they might be able to do something useful....throwing a ball around? Has anyone heard of useless crap. Well there is no money in it so probably not....

My version of March Madness has happened for decades. It's related to cabin fever and seasonal low light syndrome and winter blahs and maybe beer consumption. It used to be cured by browsing through fishing tackle catalogs (paper ones, remember those?), after which I'd fill out the order forms, enclose a check, and await delivery of my medications.

These days there is apparently a kickball tournament or some such called the same thing, but it's unrelated to my issues.

These days the computer and internet have expanded the range of possible remedies almost endlessly, but I try to concentrate on classic durable goods like guns and saws and power tools as they tend not to go bad over time.

 

[Walt41]

March Madness is go time here, put things back together, fertilize and aerate the lawn, cut wood etc...no time to watch African tree hockey.

 

[Chris-PA]

I never did have any time or interest to watch men play with balls. There's work to be done!

 

[stihl023/5]

During "March Madness" the chain saws get a rest period only to start back up after the final game :msp_wink:

No dodgeball! Now there is a sport!opcorn:

 

[H 2 H]

While I have a Earthquake chain saw parts saw

One of them I sold was ran over in there garage and the handle and top cover is in pieces

 

[j_franich]

While I have a Earthquake chain saw parts saw

One of them I sold was ran over in there garage and the handle and top cover is in pieces

I should have both a handle and top cover if you are patient, I won't be home for another 3 weeks.

 

[o8f150]

While I have a Earthquake chain saw parts saw

One of them I sold was ran over in there garage and the handle and top cover is in pieces

guess they want their money back??? :hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange:

 

[milkman]

I got my chainsaw carrier mounted to the tractor, didn't get a pic yet, I posted here because I'm having "dissecting an earthquake chainsaw" thread withdrawal.

 

[H 2 H]

guess they want their money back??? :hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange:

Nope he ran over it himself and he didn't want to see it any more or he didn't want the misses seeing what he did to it

I got my chainsaw carrier mounted to the tractor, didn't get a pic yet, I posted here because I'm having "dissecting an earthquake chainsaw" thread withdrawal.

Me to I went out and drilled more air inlet hole for the carb today on the HUSKYQUAKE top cover I have a roll of screen door mesh and using super glue to cover the holes im making :jester:

 

[H 2 H]

you guys are sick...:hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange:

Thank You :msp_ohmy:

 

[H 2 H]

Paint that thing ORANGE none will ever know it's a Earthquake chain saw :msp_ohmy: