davey buoy Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Just picked up one recently,It's a Jiffy,only 28lbs.How many holes a day would that machine run on one tank of gas?.Still want to keep my arm strong with me in case of a break down.With this now I am able to drill more holes and move.It's a 8" model.Is extra gas a necessity?I realistically can't see more than 20 holes a day.The ice is now 2' plus now.That's my worry.Trying to keep the sleigh as light as possible,it's all ready loaded up with my and other people's gear.Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 I would rough guess at least 40-50. I have never been able to drain a tank in one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 I would think Fisherman is close.. Mine is a Strikemaster. I punched 12 holes through 3' of ice and it only burned about 1/4 tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12footspringbok Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Full tank on a jiffy will last me half the season..... I also do a lot of ice fishing weekends only though, but generally make swiss cheese of the lake I'm on that day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted February 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Thanks guys,looks like I will be alright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bare foot wader Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 full tank in the eskimo 51 will last about a month or so with heavy fishing on wknds, never counted but it's a lot of holes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Perch fishing, I usually drill 10-20 holes per spot. It seems that I can do that all day and still have fuel left in the tank. Drill away! HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dara Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 You will be wore out yourself if you drill enough holes in one day to empty that tank. I have never filled mine...I always bring a bit of gas as fire starter so i don't have to worry but still, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted February 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 (edited) Great news guys,won't be able to get out till next Sat to try it.Two commitments this weekend.Should be a few weeks coming up that we'll be able to give it a good workout. Edited February 27, 2014 by davey buoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akaShag Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 I had a 3 hp Jiffy with a ten inch auger blade, and a tank of gas would last for more holes than I would ever drill in a weekend, let alone a day. (Like everybody already said but I am post whoring now that I am a net mender instead of a fingerling or whatever it is/was...............) Doug PS) It seems to me (and I had an older Jiffy) that the mix was a lot richer than usual, like maybe 24:1???? Not 40:1 like my chain saws etc..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted February 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 I had a 3 hp Jiffy with a ten inch auger blade, and a tank of gas would last for more holes than I would ever drill in a weekend, let alone a day. (Like everybody already said but I am post whoring now that I am a net mender instead of a fingerling or whatever it is/was...............) Doug PS) It seems to me (and I had an older Jiffy) that the mix was a lot richer than usual, like maybe 24:1???? Not 40:1 like my chain saws etc..... Thanks Doug,24:1 it is . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akaShag Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 If you have never used a power auger before, beware the dance with one-armed Suzy! The blade gets stuck and lifts you right off your feet. Or that old 3 horse did anyways.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akaShag Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 Here you go, for entertainment and to serve as a warning for those of us who WOULD have tried this ionce upon a time (eh Fisherman!!! Marcel and OB and Herb and whoever else, you could see this kind of thing going on.............) http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=4de_1387417453 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted February 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 If you have never used a power auger before, beware the dance with one-armed Suzy! The blade gets stuck and lifts you right off your feet. Or that old 3 horse did anyways.............. Thanks for the warning,this is a 8" 2hp.Hoping suzy won't get in the way lol.I will let you know if I meet her . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyboss Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 (edited) I was told by a mechanic that the best thing I could do to my new Jiffy 3 hp(yeah that one akashag) is to take the auger off put the head part on top of a plastic bucket, start it and put it a 3/4 throttle for 15 -20 minutes to do a good break-in. So i had about half a tank of gas in it and I let it go for 20 minutes. You can dig a lot of holes in 20 minutes of digging time and I only used a bit more than 1/4 tank. Now it works really good. But I still can't lie it on it's side without stalling it. If it's a new one the gas oil mixture is 40:1. If you can get oyur hands on Jiffy brand smokeless oil (it has gas stabilizer in it already) it comes in a small plastic bottle that is made to be mixed with 1 gallon of gas. http://www.jiffyonice.com/EComStore/product/2-cycle-oil,2739,25.htm Edited February 27, 2014 by wallyboss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey buoy Posted February 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 I was told by a mechanic that the best thing I could do to my new Jiffy 3 hp(yeah that one akashag) is to take the auger off put the head part on top of a plastic bucket, start it and put it a 3/4 throttle for 15 -20 minutes to do a good break-in. So i had about half a tank of gas in it and I let it go for 20 minutes. You can dig a lot of holes in 20 minutes of digging time and I only used a bit more than 1/4 tank. Now it works really good. But I still can't lie it on it's side without stalling it. You recommend drilling a part hole and letting it stand,rather than on it's side?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyboss Posted February 27, 2014 Report Share Posted February 27, 2014 No I never do that it has iced it up. I just said that it stalls as soon as I tilt it. So I cannot walk from hole to hole holding it with one hand. I had a 2hp before that I started it 20 seconds later turn off the choke set it down on it's side and setup my Clam while the auger warmed up good. Now I have have to hold it upright to warm up (aka shag I should've never done that trade, I've regretted it since. I really miss my 2hp) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akaShag Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 back to wallyboss............ Hi Dan!And I gave that auger away to somebody or other when I bought a BRAND NEW Jiffy 2 hp 8" auger when Canadian Tire was selling them for less than half price a few springs ago. The NEW JIffy had a PLASTIC keeper for the bolt that attaches the head to the drill. DUHHHHHHHHHH!!! I gave THAT ONE to a guy as down payment for a lease on a hunt camp. And now I own a Nils Master, best power auger EVER!!! Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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