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The official Earthquake thread.

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by clemsonfor, Dec 4, 2013.

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  1. Pallet Pete

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    Well I might be keeping the earthquake saw as a main saw now.:( My super 034 just lost all compression I'm pretty sure and I don't really want to buy a new saw right now. Looks like it's getting opened up but not ported or anything risky because I don't have much experience with these things. pizzer....:(
     
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  2. clemsonfor

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    Well I liked it but not that your saw grenades but because ur using the quake moded
     
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    Yup just did the thumb test the super is not so super anymore.
     
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  4. clemsonfor

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    What's piston look like? Start a new thread on it. Bet we get uou back togeather even if its with aftermarket stiff.
     
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    That's saw is so beat up and abused I am not sure it's worth the time. I will start a thread however and I am gonna tear it apart cuz I want to have some fun with it yet lol.
     
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  6. clemsonfor

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    Well for less than $100 u can have earthquake quality p/c
     
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    You would be surprised how well an old 034 will run. Resurrect that puppy. Even if you have to go as far as dropping it in a box. ;)
     
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    A set of Cabers is less than $15 and will give it some life. As long as it's not seized?

    As for the shavings Clem, the muffler is open. Just use compressed air and/or water and wash/blow them out.
     
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    What would it run to rebuild it? I need a fuel tank too if I am going that far.
     
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    I am starting a new thread sorry for the derail!
     
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    I know I would happily work on it, as well as MasterMech. May only tale a set of rings ($15) ? Throw in a new fuel line and impulse ($20). For around $30, it will have another 20 yrs :)
     
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    I think its free which is how he is able to feel no compression thru plug hole. Ring welded, y'all think, broke ring?
     
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    I have a tank with a small crack in the handle?

    Is your tank leaking? Or just a cracked handle?

    But a new Tank through Hull is cheap. I have won 2 tanks in an auction for the 034/036/360 for less than $30.
     
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    Just cause it turns over doesn't mean that it didn't seize and leave aluminum transfer.
     
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    It's got a cracked handle and tank although AC glued the pizz out of the tank with so e kind of really strong glue so it doesn't leak.
     
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    Oops. Thread derailed. Just read you started a thread. Sorry..

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    It runs but as soon as you hit wood the chain just slows and stops no matter the feudal air settings. It's been acting up for a while now I think today was the final hour so to speak.
     
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    Sounds like she's due for a rebuild. Pull the cyl, if it's clean then it's prob worth going ahead on.
     
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    You need a dozen to make things right!
     
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    Had some time to tinker yesterday. Finally got around to my first 4518 .

    Popped 2nd pull ran third pull.

    I figured out why it never had been in wood. The chain brake won't let the chain turn. And yes I have the brake off. I can get the brake assembly snug and tension chain and itwill spin free but when I tighten it down it like it binds it up. I am pretty sure the band has a place where it contacts the drum more than it should. I van with 2 screw drivers oil the chain around but its tough. It looks like one part may be bent inward contacting the drum???

    I pulled the cover off the brake assemblybut there seems to be no adjustment I can see? Thoughts before I buy a new band?? May try to re count our this one first.
     
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