Author Topic: Jiffy Stealth Auger Problems (Read 1867 times)

brace · « **on:** Mar 04, 2009, 07:00 AM »

Greetings All,

I'm looking for some assistance; I have a 3 yr old Jiffy Stealth Auger that has recently stopped idling. Walking between holes it will stall, then takes 5 - 10 pulls before it starts again. Once running, it goes great. The plug is good and the gas new. Any ideas what could be causing this?

Thanks in advance.

kimball07 · « **Reply #1 on:** Mar 04, 2009, 07:02 AM »

carb

dirty or choke issue maybe.

jrelaxin · « **Reply #2 on:** Mar 04, 2009, 07:04 AM »

pm sent.................

JDK · « **Reply #3 on:** Mar 04, 2009, 07:07 AM »

My 2 year old Stealth is doing the same thing. Starves for fuel when running on full throttle also. I spoke with the mecahnic and he said they need a new diaphram. He has 4-5 in the shop all doing the same thing.

Not being mechanical I don't know if this is correct.

dadstacklebox · « **Reply #4 on:** Mar 04, 2009, 07:59 AM »

Look at the bright side, now you know why it will last you thirty + years.

brace · « **Reply #5 on:** Mar 04, 2009, 08:04 AM »

Dads - Not sure if you were being sarcastic or not, but the primary reason I went with the Jiffy was the good luck I had with my last one. I purchased it in 1983 and never had a problem with it. In fact, I gave it to a member of this site who was punching holes with it this winter until it was stolen.

jacksmelt71 · « **Reply #6 on:** Mar 04, 2009, 08:10 AM »

i have a 2yr. old mod. 30 that would run and cut good in warmer temps but would stall and bog at -0's. my buddy showed me how to turn up the high speed adjustment on it when its colder out and i i turn it back down come end of season. these new low emission carbs are like that now. my buddy has a stealth like you do and he does the same w/ his . no problems now. kind of a pain but takes about half a turn on the high speed needle and a few sec. to do and it makes one hell of a diff.! i would try that out before replacing the diaphram on such a new auger. good luck!

Flatlander2Fisher · « **Reply #7 on:** Mar 04, 2009, 08:47 AM »

Quote from: brace on Mar 04, 2009, 08:04 AM

Dads - Not sure if you were being sarcastic or not, but the primary reason I went with the Jiffy was the good luck I had with my last one. I purchased it in 1983 and never had a problem with it. In fact, I gave it to a member of this site who was punching holes with it this winter until it was stolen.

And Boy was that good girl still punching some holes - Freakin' Thief!!!! Grrrrrr!!!

Huntermike · « **Reply #8 on:** Mar 04, 2009, 10:12 AM »

alls u need to do is ajust the high speed jet screw turn it counter clockwise
had the same problem with mine if its not running between holes turn the low
speed one same way

mikeypmcg · « **Reply #9 on:** Mar 04, 2009, 10:18 AM »

i have no issues with mine using the method described below to tune it. also the manual say wait 2 seconds between each prime of the bulb, i have noticed this helps. also my old jiffy when running the vibrations would open the vent hole, with my stealth i noticed that it is closing it instead....

http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=97739.msg955099#msg955099

JimP · « **Reply #10 on:** Mar 04, 2009, 10:23 AM »

Jiffy's are great augers but they can be a pain. I broke the switch on mine last weekend. Lucky for me it is broken in the on position. The intermittent stalling is a good thing, it's how I have been shutting it off...

St.Croix · « **Reply #11 on:** Mar 04, 2009, 10:38 AM »

Quote from: JimP on Mar 04, 2009, 10:23 AM

Jiffy's are great augers but they can be a pain. I broke the switch on mine last weekend. Lucky for me it is broken in the on position. The intermittent stalling is a good thing, it's how I have been shutting it off...

JimP,

St.Croix · « **Reply #12 on:** Mar 04, 2009, 10:40 AM »

Quote from: JimP on Mar 04, 2009, 10:23 AM

Jiffy's are great augers but they can be a pain. I broke the switch on mine last weekend. Lucky for me it is broken in the on position. The intermittent stalling is a good thing, it's how I have been shutting it off...

JimP,
Find the thread titled "auger switch protector". PM me your address and I'll send you one.

JimP · « **Reply #13 on:** Mar 04, 2009, 10:51 AM »

PM sent, I remember that thread and thinking you were a genius for coming up with the idea.

Thank you!

ICEMAINEiac · « **Reply #14 on:** Mar 04, 2009, 11:06 AM »

I have one that im using and it runs like crap also i just smash it down on the ice a few times and it seam to come out of it try that !! make sure you keep an eye on the parts that fly off you'll need most of them again !

TommyT · « **Reply #15 on:** Mar 04, 2009, 11:11 AM »

Quote from: ICEMAINEiac on Mar 04, 2009, 11:06 AM

I have one that im using and it runs like crap also i just smash it down on the ice a few times and it seam to come out of it try that !! make sure you keep an eye on the parts that fly off you'll need most of them again !

you'd be surprised how many of those parts that fly off you can replace with a pair of pliers, braided line, and fishing hooks. My auger has the same amount of tackle on it as one of my traps.

JimP · « **Reply #16 on:** Mar 04, 2009, 11:12 AM »

If I let mine warm up it runs pretty good, if I try and use it cold I have to keep hitting the primer bulb to keep it going. To get it to run good warm I had to adjust the screw on the right about a quarter turn from factory setting. She really starts to rip after about 20 holes.

mainedukblaster · « **Reply #17 on:** Mar 04, 2009, 06:44 PM »

Quote from: ICEMAINEiac on Mar 04, 2009, 11:06 AM

I have one that im using and it runs like crap also i just smash it down on the ice a few times and it seam to come out of it try that !! make sure you keep an eye on the parts that fly off you'll need most of them again !

jay drop it by I'll fix it..

mainemark · « **Reply #18 on:** Mar 04, 2009, 07:11 PM »

First thing i would suggest is to use 91 octane gas.My runs perfect now.The 87 dont cut it anymore

mainedukblaster · « **Reply #19 on:** Mar 04, 2009, 07:13 PM »

drop some amsoil sabre in it run it 80:1 with some STABIL in it runs like a top..the 24:1 is like burning bunker C oil in the dam things

mainemark · « **Reply #20 on:** Mar 04, 2009, 07:29 PM »

Well,i aint nothin but a dumb welder, but i buy jiffies own oil,and mix up a gallon couple times a year. 91 octane and jiffy oil and i never have a problem

ICEMAINEiac · « **Reply #21 on:** Mar 04, 2009, 09:13 PM »

Swing by Kevins and grab the Model 30 in his front yard that need some Help and the reason i have his

mainedukblaster · « **Reply #22 on:** Mar 05, 2009, 07:39 AM »

Quote from: ICEMAINEiac on Mar 04, 2009, 09:13 PM

Swing by Kevins and grab the Model 30 in his front yard that need some Help and the reason i have his

I'll give it a look see.. is it the one in the jet sled buried in Snow??

pegasus · « **Reply #23 on:** Mar 05, 2009, 07:48 AM »

I bought my Jiffy 30 in 2000 and only changed the spark plug once just because I thought it was time. A little stubbon first thing in the morning but after some sweet talk she puts out.

TinyTim · « **Reply #24 on:** Mar 05, 2009, 09:10 AM »

Quote from: pegasus on Mar 05, 2009, 07:48 AM

A little stubbon first thing in the morning but after some sweet talk she puts out.

You still refering to your auger?

mikeypmcg · « **Reply #25 on:** Mar 05, 2009, 09:19 AM »

a minimum of 30 second half choke idle is key to gettig it to run properly.

I walk on water! · « **Reply #26 on:** Mar 05, 2009, 05:19 PM »

Quote from: TinyTim on Mar 05, 2009, 09:10 AM

You still refering to your auger?

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Author Topic: Jiffy Stealth Auger Problems (Read 1867 times)