Jiffy Auger

Post by **Georges** » Wed Jan 20, 2010 2:08 pm

Does any one know where the deals are for 3HP jiffy,s I have to purchase one for my work as our derby is coming and the one we had gave up after 25 years. Thanks Georges
P.S No techumseh as i heard they went bankrupt

Post by **katch moore** » Wed Jan 20, 2010 3:32 pm

I got the STX PRO II 3500 with a 10 inch bit. I couldn't find myself any deals.

It's a great auger even with all the "rumors" behind it. New engine, and composite Gearcase..... So far I'm happy with it.

I was using it when it was -49 'C and it ripped through the ice.

If you are looking for deals you might find one on the net....but paying duties and shipping on that will be a little bit more expensive.

Good luck!

Post by **TLunge** » Wed Jan 20, 2010 6:53 pm

I would still get a model 30 if you could the new ones are absolute crapola, you can expect a lifespan of 1/4 of the model 30 and thats if you're very lucky. I hear Tecumseh is still supplying parts anyway, but a 30 never needs hard parts.

Post by **landshark** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 5:01 pm

bass pro they are all 25% off

Post by **Bondo** » Thu Jan 21, 2010 11:10 pm

On sale in the new Crappy Tire flyer. I have a 9" Legend Jiffy and I love it. If I had to do it over again, I would go smaller, 6 or 8 " just for the weight factor.

Post by **Wallyboss** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 7:11 am

Bondo is there a big diff. in weight by going to a diff. size auger???

I went from a 2hp to a 3hp last year and I regret it now. That 3hp sure gets heavy after 10-12 holes.

Post by **Bondo** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 10:36 am

I would think it would be 1 - 2 lbs heavier. Extra half inch of metal all the way down the auger. I just ordered the new e-z connect collar from Jiffy. Allows you to remove the auger from motor head for easier transport just by taking a pin out and pulling down on a collar (like on a drill driver). Also ordered the clam type auger head cover with a huge elastic all the way around. The auger head cover I have cracked and it was always a pain to put on at the end of the day with the long rubber bungee it came with.

Post by **Wallyboss** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 11:16 am

Bondo the collar is a bit of a hassle, especially when it is real cold. that rubber collar gets a bit stiff. A lot of guys are using pins from Princess Auto to be able to do the same thing. I think that the pins are called PTO pins.

Post by **Bondo** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 1:00 pm

Thanks Wallyboss. Darn, I hate having to wander the aisles of Princess Auto, lol. I could spend hours in there.

Post by **hook&shoot** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 2:42 pm

Good Tip Walleyeboss, I had problems with my EZ connect too.
H&S

Post by **Wallyboss** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 2:48 pm

I usually leave it whole so it doesn't bother me much but if I had to take it apart everytime I would definetly go with the PTO pins.

Post by **Bear** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 8:41 pm

Wallyboss wrote:Bondo the collar is a bit of a hassle, especially when it is real cold. that rubber collar gets a bit stiff. A lot of guys are using pins from Princess Auto to be able to do the same thing. I think that the pins are called PTO pins.

Wallyboss ....... I have an older model jiffy 30 , about 20 years old and still works like a charm, do you think this type of pin would work on this older model

Post by **Wallyboss** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 8:55 pm

I am sure it would Bear. just remove the bolt that holds the auger part to the motor and replace with a same size PTO pin.

Look at this thread that BA just started and you will see an auger with the PTO pin.

http://www.fish-hawk.net/hawktalk/viewtopic.php?t=37843

Post by **Bear** » Fri Jan 22, 2010 9:04 pm

Wallyboss wrote:I am sure it would Bear. just remove the bolt that holds the auger part to the motor and replace with a same size PTO pin.

Look at this thread that BA just started and you will see an auger with the PTO pin.

http://www.fish-hawk.net/hawktalk/viewtopic.php?t=37843

Thanx WB