whats the correct oil/gas mix for strikemaster magnum?

[Hoffer]

Thought I would ask the experts here....I have an old Strikemaster ice auger. It is called a "magnum". It is a 49cc engine - and I was wondering what the correct oil/gas mixture is?? Its been sitting in my garage for 7 years - and hasnt been started - so I have even forgot what the mix is for this Also, if you have any ideas for trying to get this started - as it has been sitting for 7 years - that would be helpful too!!

[kslipsinker]

24 to 1 is the mix.

[Sutty]

was gas sitting in it the whole time? I'd drain it out if there is and put a new spark plug in. see if it starts. If it doesn't or runs rough clean the carb out.

[theoilman]

Getting a 2-stroke (or any engine) running that has been left sitting for 7 years is going to be a challenge. First of all, I assume it is free - that it will spin over, if not and it is siezed, you probably have a boat anchor on your hands, it will probably be more trouble and expense than it is worth to get it running.

If it was left with gas in it, the carburetor is probably trashed. The gas left in it many times will eat right through the aluminum parts. Unless you are good at working on 2-stroke engines, take it to a shop you trust for an opinion and estimate. If it was left dry you have a fighting chance.

You will probably have to replace the pickup filter and fuel line from the tank to the carb, it is probably cracked and maybe crumbling.

Fresh mixed gas and a new spark plug are the first steps.

AMSOIL synthetic 2-cycle oil Saber-Professional can be mixed as lean as 100-1 in any air cooled pre-mix engine, though many prefer to run it richer, say 80-1 or even 50-1 (and is still smokeless in most machines). You can go through my site below to purchase AMSOIL on-line.

[H20fowlr]

You can run it up to Big Lake and have Cy and the group look at at Strikemaster. I work on my own, but picked up a carb kit for the exact same unit you have along with a new fuel line and a cap. That engine is a reliable engine and I am actually in the process of putting on a new Lazer Auger to this power head. All posts and comments I have been told is that the Mag III 49cc is a perfect fit for the lazer auger. Can't wait until there's enough ice to start drillin'!

[BIG DS]

Your auger will need a carb kit. If you are interested in simplifying things, as mentioned earlier, Amsoil and Stens both have a product that can eliminate the need for different mix ratios for different tools. You can use the same mix for your chainsaw, line trimmer, and your auger. All you will need to do after switching them over is open the high speed screw about a half a turn. 80:1 is a real good mix. I have used it in my 2 stroke engines for over ten years now and will never mix a tank of 2 stroke "oil" again. Look into it. It will make a difference on how your engines run.

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h20fowler

I had the old magnum head and a lazer bit on it.. it drilled like crazy. It seemed the gear ratio was much faster on the old chipper auger(magIII+).. It worked great, but seemed to dull the blades a bit quicker.

As for getting that auger running.. you might be surprised and just put some gas in it and it will start. If there was gas left in the carb, I would plan on taking it off and cleaning it out really well with carb cleaner and a compressor, or putting a kit in it(still clean out the carb with cleaner).

[311Hemi]

Check out the fuel line for fuel getting all gummed up. I bought one that say for a few years and when I pulled the fuel line off it was full of dump. I ended up buying new line and it worked great. I did have to clean the carbs also.

[Amon Rah]

Seems odd to leave a perfectly good auger idle for 7 years. My bet is on boat anchor.