hunterjoe84 Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 I have a problem with it stalling out 3-4 times before it stays going to drill holes. It just bogs down when you give it throttle. I run the recommended 24-1 ratio but it seems a little oil heavy. Anyone else have this model? What mix do you use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 All the Jiffy's I've ever seen, use 40:1. Check your manual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadadude Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 (edited) it may need to warm up abit, also there are 2 idle screws on the carb that may need adjusting. My brother adjusted mine(he's a marine mechanic), it took him about 5min to have it running like a top. Edited February 1, 2011 by canadadude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John the Fisherman Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 I run 24:1 as well, so I don't think it is fuel. Do you let it warm up enough? If mine is not warm it will bog out and stall. I have to let it warm up at about half choke, slowly give it throttle until it runs steady. When it is warm it will start without issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 This came right from the Jiffy website. What is the correct mixture of oil and gasoline to use for fuel in a Jiffy? The correct ratio for all Jiffy Power Ice Drills is 40 to 1. This means 3.2 oz of Jiffy Two-Cycle Oil is mixed with 1 Gallon of fresh gasoline. If you don't use a 40:1 oil mixture it will void all warranties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyboss Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 Run it longer on half choke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted February 1, 2011 Report Share Posted February 1, 2011 (edited) Depends on year.. the old Jiffy 3 HP are 24:1.. newer ones 40:1. I run 50:1 in my 2 HP Jiffy as I already have 50:1 mixed for my Stihl saw and weed eater (ya I have a weed eater! lol). Runs like a charm.. but still needs to be warmed up for a few minutes before drilling.. like any engine should be.. Edited February 1, 2011 by irishfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 I have a problem with it stalling out 3-4 times before it stays going to drill holes. It just bogs down when you give it throttle. I run the recommended 24-1 ratio but it seems a little oil heavy. Anyone else have this model? What mix do you use? Bogs down when you give it throttle?, needs a wee bit more gas on the high speed jet if you have an adjustable one. Gas/oil mix doesn't affect it.(at that rate) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapshooter Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Sounds normal to me... just the same as any Jiffy I've ever seen out on the ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limeyangler Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 it may need to warm up abit, also there are 2 idle screws on the carb that may need adjusting. My brother adjusted mine(he's a marine mechanic), it took him about 5min to have it running like a top. Run it longer on half choke. all the above...mine does the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadadude Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Bogs down when you give it throttle?, needs a wee bit more gas on the high speed jet if you have an adjustable one. Gas/oil mix doesn't affect it.(at that rate) Thats right, We adjusted it 1/4 turn and it made all the difference no more bogging. Still needs to warm up especially on the really cold days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 (edited) Sounds normal to me... just the same as any Jiffy I've ever seen out on the ice. So true... I comes with age, I have an oldie goldie Jiffy, but still does the job. Try half throttle until she starts to bite, then slowly give it to full. Edited February 2, 2011 by Harrison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAPPIE Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 I bought a strikemaste laser electric ice drill 2 months ago and the only word I can say is "perfect" drill 20-30 holes easily and one time I forget to charge it but it's still good to go. No fuel, no warm up, no smell and light too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 I bought a strikemaste laser electric ice drill 2 months ago and the only word I can say is "perfect" drill 20-30 holes easily and one time I forget to charge it but it's still good to go. No fuel, no warm up, no smell and light too Yup. Next time I buy, it'll be an electric. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 I bought a strikemaste laser electric ice drill 2 months ago and the only word I can say is "perfect" drill 20-30 holes easily and one time I forget to charge it but it's still good to go. No fuel, no warm up, no smell and light too So you only get 20-30 holes per charge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluegill Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 I have a problem with it stalling out 3-4 times before it stays going to drill holes. It just bogs down when you give it throttle. My Jiffy Lightning has the same problem. For me it works well after these steps: 1 start with closed choke 2 after a first short run it stops immediately. Open the choke now 5 mm and start again 3 if it runs now, then open the choke complete and give it throttle After that procedure I can drill without problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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