dissecting an earthquake chainsaw

[naturelover]

:msp_smile:

 

[DSS]

we got these things new in the box for $35 delivered with the file and scabard and a owners manual in only english. Some of the guys even got the oil. The chains were still in the bag...whats not to like:hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange:

That's crazy isn't it? Funny looking little *******s but you seem to be having a lot of fun with them

 

[Chris-PA]

Clean up the molding flash from the plastic with an X-acto

Mod the muffler (or replace it with a non-cat and mod that)

Remove the base gasket

Widen the ports and clean up the lower transfers

Advance the timing a few degrees

Remove the excessive decals

You'd be amazed at how nice it is to use.

 

[milkman]

no no they are junk....anchor material if they weighed more.....:hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange:

Now THAT's a reason to not buy one, too light to use for an anchor.:msp_biggrin:

Kinda like I saw in a list of reasons to not buy a Prius:

Not enough CO in exhaust to commit suicide with.
You have to run a hose into the window from your neighbor's car's exhaust pipe.

 

[H 2 H]

I thought you got rid of all yours to get a truck, did you hang onto one of them?opcorn:

Still have the HUSKYQUAKE and the saw that got ran over :msp_wink:

 

[Philbert]

This thread is still going . . . . ?????

(Let's punch it up a bit)

If I cut a cord of wood with an Earthquake, do I measure it differently than with other saws? How about in New Hampshire?


Philbert

 

[H 2 H]

don't be silly...you can't cut a cord of wood with a $35 made in china pos saw.......

you need a real saw to do that something orange....:hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange:.....

Yeah these saw's will not cut anything at all maybe paper :msp_tongue:

 

[naturelover]

Welp, some more Quake action.

Wonderful weather today, would say that spring weather is here, but back to snow beginning of the week.

 

[stihl023/5]

Welp, some more Quake action.


Wonderful weather today, would say that spring weather is here, but back to snow beginning of the week.

I still have too much snow. :msp_mad:

 

[Deleted member 83629]

no no they are junk....anchor material if they weighed more.....:hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange::hmm3grin2orange:

go buy a stihl it serves three purposes! a door stop,paper weight,and a boat anchor it should fulfill you're needs

 

[rms61moparman]

go buy a stihl it serves three purposes! a door stop,paper weight,and a boat anchor it should fulfill you're needs

Also a place to dispose of all that extra cash you have laying around!!!!!


Mike

 

[diggers_dad]

I can't believe this thread is still going!?!?!? :biggrin:

One of the clones I sold (the PowerHorse in 41cc) is still going strong after two cords of wood and lots of clean up work. I talked to the guy a couple of days ago and he told me it has become his favorite saw since it is so light and cuts faster than a certain orange 50cc saw he owns.

The only changes from the factory were opening the cat muffler and sharpening the chain...

 

[naturelover]

I still have too much snow. :msp_mad:

Yea, there was still snow up on the hill from where we were cutting, looks like we'll have another round of snow followed by some more spring like weather.

that tree must not have any self respect.....was that saw stock? I only ask because I suspect that many of them will stay that way and still work rather well.:msp_ohmy::msp_ohmy:

Yup, all stock. Only thing I've modified is the carb screws and tuned it. Sharp chain helps too of course.

It cut that tree up well, I am still surprised by this little saw.

The rounds near the base were ones more suited for the 500 though, but trying to put the Quake through its paces...

Its pretty efficient too, it cut that up along with some other branches on less than a tank.

 

[poorboypaul]

Just sold my last 2 yesterday at local farm consignment auction. $75 each. Heck, even an old junk Poulan brought $75!

 

[BlueSmoke12]

Decently warm and sunny day in Minnesota today...

Used the quake 3816 with a MM and re-tune to drop a 15" Red Oak standing dead fall at my folks place.

Red Oak = Dense wood.

Worked like a champ.

Giving the saw a MM and fattening up the mix made it sing.

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[H 2 H]

Boys/Girls; It's kinda disappointing that a Stihl 020 AV that is 35 + years old out runs a Earthquake (HUSKYQUAKE) it made my head hang low today :bang:

 

[H 2 H]

not familiar with that model, got any pictures?

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:jester:

 

[Chris-PA]

Boys/Girls; It's kinda disappointing that a Stihl 020 AV that is 35 + years old out runs a Earthquake (HUSKYQUAKE) it made my head hang low today :bang:

I don't remember what mods were done to your saw. Stock it's not surprising at all. The Earthquake is one of the choked up saws I've ever seen, given that muffler and the tiny exhaust port. Squish seems to be pretty large too.

 

[H 2 H]

I don't remember what mods were done to your saw. Stock it's not surprising at all. The Earthquake is one of the choked up saws I've ever seen, given that muffler and the tiny exhaust port. Squish seems to be pretty large too.

Muffler is gutted and inlet inlarged

Head gasket is now gone

Simple mods to the cylinder ports

 

[rms61moparman]

Boys/Girls; It's kinda disappointing that a Stihl 020 AV that is 35 + years old out runs a Earthquake (HUSKYQUAKE) it made my head hang low today :bang:

I wouldn't feel too bad.
The fuel line on the Stihl costs more than these guys were paying for their Earthquakes!!!


Mikew