Jump to content

  • GUESTS

    If you want access to members only forums on HSO, you will gain access only when you Sign-in or Sign-Up .

    This box will disappear once you are signed in as a member. ?

Jiffy Ice Auger

Therod

By Therod
in Ice Fishing

 Share

Recommended Posts

Therod Rookie

Therod

Posted
Posted

I just bought a new Jiffy Arctic blast that came to $300 with tax. Now I heard that they used to run Tecumseh engines that went out of business and that the new motors they were making aren't very good. Anyone have an opinion and is this a good auger for $300 bucks? How do I know who made the engine on it?

Thanks!!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
hydro Mentor

hydro

Posted
Posted

Don't fret about it so much. Just follow the manufacturer's recommendations for proper break-in, use the right oil and mix ratio, and enjoy your new auger. If it is new, it also has a warranty to take care of the inevitable "out of the box" issues that every product is susceptable to. If you take care of the equipment it will very likely last a long time.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
hamms-scooter Veteran

hamms-scooter

Posted
Posted

The engines are made in china now. I would do as stated do proper break in and enjoy your new auger! Good deal to btw! smile Treat it right and it will treat you right. I also just got a Jiffy model 79 st Stealth legend lightning bolt enough names for it...? grin anyway i am breaking mine in as well. The motor only had about 15 minutes of run time on it from the previous owner. This one has the 2 hp tecumseh. I don't think a company like Jiffy would throw a bad engine on their product. Enjoy

Link to comment
Share on other sites
DRH1175 Veteran

DRH1175

Posted
Posted

They are good engines. As far as being made in China. Unfortunutly they all are made there now. The Solo is German engineered but assembled in China. The Viper engines, are made in China. Jiffy engines are all made in China. Heck stikemaster blades are not even made in Sweden anymore they, Too, are from China. Enjoy your new auger.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Agronomist_at_IA Veteran

Agronomist_at_IA

Posted
Posted

I just bought a new Jiffy Arctic blast that came to $300 with tax. Now I heard that they used to run Tecumseh engines that went out of business and that the new motors they were making aren't very good. Anyone have an opinion and is this a good auger for $300 bucks? How do I know who made the engine on it?

Thanks!!

Can't speak for the motor on you're Jiffy. I bought a Model 30 years ago. The more I abuse it the better it runs. Nice thing about it is I bought it before all the plastic [PoorWordUsage] was used on the motors. If it's like the other jiffy products that have been put out you'll be fine.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now ↓↓↓ or ask your question and then register. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Restore formatting

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Your Responses - Share & Have Fun :)

    • Wanderer
      New boat question

      By Wanderer · Posted

      As a recovering machinist, I can appreciate that.  If the spec is 0.001 - 0.0015, then clearly the correct measurement is 0.00125, duh…
    • Crow Hunter
      New boat question

      By Crow Hunter · Posted

      I just figured that it is easy enough to just get a 3 bank so when the boat is not in use I can keep all 3 batteries charged. I have not bough a charger yet, maybe I will give it some more thought. Edit: After thinking this over, with the size, weight, and heat output of the charger (as well as the cost) I think it makes sense to just buy a 2 bank charger, I have a smaller charger i can use on the starting battery when the boat is sitting at home. Forgive me, for i am a retired engineer and I have to obsess over everything...
    • Wanderer
      New boat question

      By Wanderer · Posted

      Congrats on the motor!  I think you’ll like it.   I can’t say much on the charger location but I’ve seen them under the lid in back compartments and under center rod lockers.  160 degrees is more than I expected to hear.   Curious why you’re opting for a 3 bank charger with a 24V trolling motor.  Unless you don’t feel you be running you big motor enough to keep that battery up as well?
    • Crow Hunter
      New boat question

      By Crow Hunter · Posted

      I did buy an Minnkota Ulterra, thanks for the recommendations. I had a bunch of Cabela"s bucks saved up, which helped. Now i need to get an onboard battery charger. Where do you guys mount these things in your boat? The manufacturer I am looking at {Noco genius) says tht their 3-bank charger will run at 160 degrees, seems like a lot of heat in an enclosed compartment? Thanks for any input on this.
    • Duffman
      Random Daily Pics

      By Duffman · Posted

      You're very lucky a troop of Sea Monkey's didn't carry you away.   
    • bobbymalone
      Random Daily Pics

      By bobbymalone · Posted

      Wasn't terrible at a state park beach. Antelope island maybe.  I wouldn't recommend it as a beach destination tho.  Figured I was there, I'm getting in it.
    • SledNeck
      Random Daily Pics

      By SledNeck · Posted

      The water looked and smelled disgusting with hundreds of thousands of birds sh*tting in there.  About as gross as the Salton Sea. When I duck hunted there I didn't even want to touch the water.
    • bobbymalone
      Random Daily Pics

      By bobbymalone · Posted

      It's kinda gross with the algae in the summer but I got in it anyway.  Wanted to see the increased bouyancy at work.  You can kinda tuck yourself into a ball and you'll just float with your head above water.  When dry off you look diamond encrusted with the salt.
    • Macgyver55
      Random Daily Pics

      By Macgyver55 · Posted

      We went to the flats too. I dipped a tire on the rental car onto it just to say I’ve been there,but it was still pretty soft from winter melt. After seeing some moron in a BMW suv get dragged out of the muck I had no intention of repeating his stupidity. 
    • SledNeck
      Random Daily Pics

      By SledNeck · Posted

      I've been out on the flats. It's like being on a different planet 

  • Topics

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.

  I accept