Older Jiffy Model 30 - Question on running auger at an angle?

[311Hemi]

You guys that have the Jiffy model 30 3hp augers, do your augers run well when they are leaned over a little bit?

I have an old model 30 that seems to want to die when leaned over a certain ways (I think it is with the spark plug down), and runs a little better when the spark plug is up. Runs normal when level.

I was told this is normal for the 3hp Tecumseh engines because they just have a diaphram and not a fuel pump.

Anyone experienced this with their model 30's?

[highlife4me]

I have an older Eskimo with the same motor. I usually start it and lean it against the tailgate or side of the fish house for a minute or two while bringing the rest of my equipment into the fish house. It runs just fine with no hesitation or dieing. Try turning you idle up just a little bit if you can without your clutch engaging.

[reinhard1]

i guess i dont have that problem with mine. i only run my jiffy straight up and down and when i lay it down its spark plug up. i hope i understood your question correctly. good luck.

[311Hemi]

For some reason if I just lean my auger over a little bit I can make it run better or worse, depending if the carb is on higher or lower side. I am talking a small amount, the auger is still pretty vertical. Instead of 90* from the ground it would be at maybe a 75* angle.

I am going to rebuild the carb this weekend to see if that helps, I was just curious.

I am not trying to run it while it's laying down.

[reinhard1]

the only time it's running is when i'm drilling or when i carry it to another spot to drill. then when i'm done i turn it off and set it spark plug up even in my truck as a transport it or on my wheeler. good luck.

[Ruegs23]

311, I have the same issue. When I am drilling a line of holes I angle the auger a little as I am walking. If I angle it the wrong way it's like it starts to flood out. I just tap the throttle and she revs up, by this time I am drilling my next hole.

[BoxMN]

Same here on my model 30. Pain when trying to walk to another hole and your arms are tired from drilling a bunch

My SM does not do this, both about same vintage. Other than that, it runs great, and definitely when warmed up drills faster and more power than my SM (2000). But when other people try to drill with my Jiffy, they have it die on them constantly...

[311Hemi]

I was told the 2hp Tecumseh engines have a fuel pump in the carb, where the 3 hp does not and that is why it does thins. But I thought that diaphragm carbs in general were supposed to be better for use at angles.

[courtlandpond]

I have a Model 30 that runs the EXACT same way. I can get it to run on its side with spark plug down ONLY after it is completely warmed up and I find that I have to leave it on half choke as well. No chance of it running on its side cold. I've decided that these 3hp Jiffy's are simple quirky; everyone learns how to keep theirs running in different "creative" ways.