jiffy model 30

[hamms-scooter]

[ I will most likely give it away to someone who needs a Gas auger.

[pathogen]

Bought mine new in the early 80s, replaced the blade once since then. Yes, it is a bit heavy and it has a strong voice, but it starts on the first or second pull every time and it drills like a madman. I'm not a big guy, if I can handle it, anyone can.

[SpecialK]

I love my 30! It is the model that has one bar for a handle on the right side and you have to hold the other one that is above the recoil.

You can buy a D-Handle conversion kit for $30 bucks from Jiffy. Took me about 2 hours to do mine.

[fivebucks]

I bought my 9" Model 30 back in 1984 I think. I had some carb work done on it to try and stop some leaking but that's all I've ever done. Sometimes I remember to drain the gas in the spring - sometimes not. I always start the season with fresh gas and it pops off in 2 maybe 3 pulls. They are heavy but it's like a Timex with a load tick.

[riverview]

I bought a model 30 the first year they were yellow. 2 years ago i bought a jiffy 2500 lighting to get away from the weight. Last week i took the model 30 out and it took 4 pulls with new gas. I am thinking of buying a 10 inch and takeing it out of retirement.

[hamms-scooter]

The 2500 a good auger or is this question answered by the 30 coming out of retirment? Or running 2 different sizes to have options? Can't beat the sound of the model 30 it is what you look back at your childhood and remember being on the ice hearing one augerand the sound echoing from the shoreline across the lake. The 30.

[Archerysniper]

I agree 100% nothing like that jiffy raspy idle and the rpms kicking in half way through a hole.

[riverview]

the 2500 starts second pull everytime and runs clean after 10 seconds of 1/2 choke but it wont ever handle a 10 inch auger.

[JosMN]

I have a 1965? Jiffy that I got from my old man - has the single bar to hold onto. The thing is a beast. Always runs well after a tweak on the air screw ever fall and cuts like a SOB. Its quicker than a lot of the newer ones. Doesn't have removable blades and has never been sharpened...

I dont think I will ever buy a new one if she always runs and cuts like it does.

[pljllo]

Mine is 25 years old and still going strong.

[hamms-scooter]

I have a 1965? Jiffy that I got from my old man - has the single bar to hold onto. The thing is a beast. Always runs well after a tweak on the air screw ever fall and cuts like a SOB. Its quicker than a lot of the newer ones. Doesn't have removable blades and has never been sharpened...

I dont think I will ever buy a new one if she always runs and cuts like it does.

You need to post a pic of that thing. powerhead and blade.

[Rube]

Also have an older Jiffy 30. It didn't seem as heavy 15 or so years ago. Got the 9" blade and it makes quick work drilling a few holes.

Started using Amzoil, mixed 80-1 and it starts, idles and runs too good to consider buying a new one.

A little heavy and somewhat noisy, but she gets the job done!