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Title: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jul 24, 2010, 07:11 AM
Fraternal Order of Eskimo Auger Owners. I like it, IT SINGS !! ;D  Having just become a proud Eskimo auger owner myself, I was traded a Eskimo 8600 Shark auger for a dock repair, I've wanted an Eskimo since I was a teenager. Now I finally have one ! :thumbsup: I thought a post about being an Eskimo Auger Owner would be kinda cool, So Rebelss & I started this thread. Anything and everything Eskimo is welcome here, Pictures, Opinions (yea and nay), Tips, Stories. I'll get the ball rolling.  ;D
 (http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/summer%20fishing%202010/hpim0316-1-1.jpg)

(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/summer%20fishing%202010/hpim0317.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: CMMahy on Jul 24, 2010, 09:51 AM
That thing looks incredibly simple, yet build like a tank, I love it! :thumbsup:

I don't own or have any experience with an Eskimo, so I'll just cheer from the sidelines.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Aug 31, 2010, 08:24 AM

G'Day All
This is my first post of the Season ( well for the season coming up)
I'm really new at ice fishing, ( hated the cold all my life until about three years ago.)
Started to ice fish about then.

I like to takes things in stages.  Hence ....
First year - Bought a Otter two mini sled. ( went through first year with things all piled on sled.
Second year- Built a Sled rack for my Mini. ( phase one) It works like a charm
This is my third year - Summer - improved my rack and started work on Phase two.

NOW !!!! Now I say I have given it a lot of thought and drilled a Lot of holes by hand.
Never ever owned any thing that takes mixed Gas. Have always heard scary stories from people of years gone past.

So Now!! I say it is my time to buy a power Ice Auger.........

And YUP here it is, the Question that I believe everyone hears and tries to answer every year.

ESKIMO Verses JIFFY !! .LOL.

I have been thinking about it for such a long time now. I think it is time for a power Auger.
So I have done what everyone does I've asked around. ( All last year and this one)

and Yes, you guessed , as with everything in life all kinds of answers.

But with what I've heard, I'm really starting to lean towards a Eskimo.
-One fellow said he has owned one of them for over ten years now ( and it was a hand me down from his father) and he said that it does not look pretty but he swears it is the hardest working, always starting machine, he would ever want.

Now my only thought left is What Size?
- Both, motor size .  I always think that the biggest and most powerful motor is the way to go. ( But is it needed?)
- Blade Size??    8,9, or 10.  ( remember I'm new at this so i have not caught a lot of fish as of yet and have never ever caught anything very BIG as of YET)

So I believe my choices are for Eskimo =

SHARK 71CC 10" QUANTUM Z71Q10

SHARK 51.7CC 10" QUANTUM Z51Q10

SHARK 51CC & 9 INCH QUANTUM Z51Q9
If Money is no problem ( I have been saving all summer... LOL)
What would all of you think.. Am I right in leaning towards the  " 71CC 10" QUANTUM Z71Q10"

What do you think " Surflizard" ?  And what made you decide on your Eskimo? Have had any other Brand before this one??

Everyone have a great day and a even better up and coming Hard water season.

Regards

AltaIce














Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Aug 31, 2010, 08:28 AM
Hi " CMMahy"

 Like I posted before I have been told it is a tank that can be counted on.

If you don't mind me asking?  What have you used and what do you think about the Ice Auger you have used till now?
( Pro and Cons? )

Have a great day.

Take Care

AltaIce  8)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: ice dawg on Aug 31, 2010, 08:46 AM
I have owned an Eskimo which was a good auger. I sold it and bought a 3 hp Jiffy about 25 years ago and the guy that bought it is still using it. I now own a Jiffy 2 hp and have never tried a Strikemaster. The augers that I like best are the kind that start and drill holes in the ice. I think they all have their good and bad points depending on what you expect out of them. I have seen most popular brands on the ice and at one time or another they either wouldn't run well or took a long time to go through the ice. I can remember drilling all six of my holes through 18" of ice while a guy with a Strikemaster was trying to get through the ice for his first hole. I didn't blame the auger as I knew that you have to be smart enough to know when you need new blades and ya have to care about such things. This guy had no problem with his auger being that slow.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Aug 31, 2010, 09:04 AM
Hi "ice dawg"

I agree in what you have said. As well I have always thought it is not always the fault of the Ice Auger ( or fuel powered item) not working proper as at times it is the person using it. Like I mentioned before I have never had any thing where I have had to mix fuel. and I have heard and seen people mess that part up.  LOL

I guess I was hoping for someone to tell me that there was a unit out there that would run even if one poured sand in it.... LOL.. Know what I mean?  Kinda idiot proof.

The first year I took my 6" hand auger out.. I drilled about 12 holes then handed it to a friend and told him to make sure he wipes away the snow before drilling as I had seen that there was different layers of dirt under the fresh snow..
Well he did NOT!.... LOL.. and your right it was a Dull Blade thing.. right there.. and that was the end of our holes for the rest of the day. ( as I tried for ever on the next hole and gave up)

I agree with you and understand what your saying, ice dawg. There are a lot of variables that must be considered when seeing a person having problems with there Ice Auger.

Later, have a God One.

AltaIce  .    8)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Layne on Aug 31, 2010, 09:35 AM
I wouldn't rule out jiffy or strikemaster yet, they all make a quality product and they all have their pros and cons. My biggest beef with eskimos is the serrated hole and how hard it is to redrill old holes. There is enough support and parts out there that you can't really go wrong with any brand right now, the only thing Ive done to my Jiffy in 11 years is a carb kit and it cost me 4$ and took about 15 minutes. Go out with some buddies and try and few different machines and see what you like.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Aug 31, 2010, 10:16 AM
Hi "Layne"

Understood Sir, I know that what ever I do decide to pick for my first Ice Auger, will be on me, my decision at the end and I can not will ever blame anyone for there advise if I decide to go with what they might like or prefer using.

I realize that everything out there has to built in a good and standard way.

I have been out with a friend in the past that bought and is using a 10" Jiffy and your all right when you say that it could be at that time it may or not work. I was at awe as I've seen it do wonders and only once or twice it had a tricky time in starting or staying going.. and I also realize it could one of many things that can make it that way.

But, I keep thinking in a way or a strange way is buying my first Ice Auger, any different than Myself buying any used car or a new one for that mater. A lemon or dud can be in any item I guess that is made.
I never get so afraid that I will never buy anything based on someone else's problems. Once again trying to realize than many things can make it go wrong. and it was my decision to buy it for what ever reason I thought it was good.

Layne, do you think that the Eskimo has a tricky time going through old holes because the teeth or blades are that much better or different than anything that Jiffy might have now?

Also please keep in mind everyone. That this fellow here ( me) is not  SO rich that I don't care what a item will cost.... LOL. but I guess that is the next thing I will have to think about comparing.. I have also have believed that one can get something better in some cases if one spends more. ( and I know that can be argued as well but is for a different thread.... LOL)
 Your all right.. Pro's and Con's.

And I will not forget, that the Pro's and Con's I hear or read are coming from other source's and opinions. So I know it will come back to what I decide based on those thoughts.

I love this site and for this very reason ( as well as many many more) that we all can give our experiences and thoughts with ideas that we have tested or invented.  ( How can you know, that I'm new on the web,.... LOL and am slowly getting into blogs and all these open forums... LOL

Later

Regards.
AltaIce    .  8)









Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Aug 31, 2010, 10:25 AM

Never been much on Bling or how something looks as much as what the item can do or what purpose it can preform well.
( having said that, been there done that, truck shows etc. but that was for that purpose)

Hence all the different looking and working Sleds etc. Man, if it is  something I or we have made and it works and works well for the purpose I or we need it for. I Don't care at all what it looks like. ...LOL as long as it works well for me.

 I guess that goes to what people say at work when they talk about the Jiffy and Eskimo.. I offend hear them come back too or start the conversation, with " this one looks better or this one does not look the same as this one".

but in the end I know it is what works best for the person using it. Hence back to mixing  gas, holding the Auger right, storing it, ETC, ETC, ETC< ... LOL..

know what i mean?

 AltaIce    . 8)

Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Layne on Aug 31, 2010, 11:28 AM
For sure man, honestly I think Eskimos are a good machine and they deffinetly seem to be the most affordable. Last year costco was blowing out 8" eskimos for 299. I had 2 freinds buy them and they worked well the whole season.

As far as redrilling old holes I think its a combination of the torque, gearing and the blades. If you havent used an eskimo yet you will be suprised as to how much torque they have, they deffinetly rely more on gearing than horsepower. I find the jiffy's "shaver" style blades cut a cleaner hole and they dont bite near as much at once so you dont get your blade stuck opening an old half frozen hole.

Having said all this my next unit wont likely be a jiffy or an eskimo, its probably going to be a strikemaster or a husquavarna. The strike-lite and the husquavarna are really nice units and about half the weight of my current setup which would make thoses 100 hole days alot easier.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Aug 31, 2010, 05:09 PM
Welcome to the forum Altaice, Glad to have you ! Where to start ? My Uncle had an Eskimo back in the late 60s, early 70s.He was one of a very few back then, running a gas auger, most everyone used a spud / chisel ! Back then, we had over three feet of ice every year, he was a real popular guy. ;D Of all those years fishing with him, I remember him having only one problem with it, during that time. The dogs on the recoil wore out, so he took the shroud off and notched the pulley on top of the flywheel and used a pull rope from then on ! I've owned a Strikemaster, a couple of Jiffy's, still have a Jiffy Legend Lightning too, But I always wanted an Eskimo since I was old enough to go fishing with him ! I'll be honest, I don't like all the Plastic on the new augers, no matter what brand it is ! I have seen Plastic handles break and Plastic recoils grenade in the cold ! If that makes me old school, So be it ! I see the Z71 is claiming to be the biggest motor out there, I guess if your fishing up in Drifters neck of the woods, the NWT, you need the power for that thickness of ice there. Out of all the new Eskimos, I like the steel handles on the Mako 10" Quantum the most,the large recoil handle for using mittens is nice. That motor has more than enough power to get the job done ! As for the comments I've seen about the centering rings binding in an old hole, that maybe, but I've never had that particular issue with the different Eskimos I've tried over the years or for that fact, any other brand that has them ! If the hole isn't plumb to start with, most any auger might bind up, Who knows ? I'm very lucky in the fact that I scored my old Eskimo in a work trade, because that way I'm not stuck trying to sort throught all of the choices that you have my friend ! There is a reason Eskimo's been around for 50 years, they make Great augers and their service is top notch, if I didn't believe that, I wouldn't tell you that ! I hope somewhere in all this rambling, I helped you a little. Good luck and happy drillin ! (http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/summer%20fishing%202010/auger1xy4.gif)
Let me know what you decide, whatever Auger you choose will be much better than chiseling !  :roflmao:
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/summer%20fishing%202010/hpim0316-1-1.jpg) LOOK OUT, THERE'S A SHARK !!   :woot:  :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: mealworm on Aug 31, 2010, 08:18 PM
I wouldn't rule out jiffy or strikemaster yet, they all make a quality product and they all have their pros and cons. My biggest beef with eskimos is the serrated hole and how hard it is to redrill old holes. There is enough support and parts out there that you can't really go wrong with any brand right now, the only thing Ive done to my Jiffy in 11 years is a carb kit and it cost me 4$ and took about 15 minutes. Go out with some buddies and try and few different machines and see what you like.
just curious what eskimo auger your talking about that drilled serrated holes? i have had my eskimo shark for well this will be season #12 and other than the blades its still all original. the only time it drills serrated holes is when the ice gets all soft and honey combed in the spring.also i'v never had a problem re drilling old holes in fact seems to re drill old holes better than my brothers lazer mag whitch is only starting its 3rd season this year,i'm not to impressed with the Tecumseh motor thats on his lazer mag its hard starting and takes for ever to warm up enough to cut a hole, my eskimo fires on the first few pulls even in -27*f  and is ready to cut with in a few seconds.i really can't say much about the new solo motors on the strikemaster and i don't know anyone that owns a jiffy anymore,my father and a friend of his and a buddy of mine all had older jiffy augers and seeing those three jiffy augers in action or the lack of is why i personally have such a hatred for jiffy augers. i don't know how many times i had a short day cause the jiffy augers had some kind of problem.
i would just like to say that i'm not trying to argue or tick anyone off i'm just sharing my experience with the three brands of augers
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Layne on Sep 01, 2010, 09:49 AM
Sorry I have zero exeperience with the older units just the new ones costco was selling last year. They drill nice it just seems to leave sharp "serrated" groves along the sides of the hole, this wont be an issue for 90% of the people out there but if you like to run 2-4LB line and UL gear it may be something to think about. Im not trying to bash eskimo by any means, everyone I know that bought one seems to like them and has no complaints so far other than one buddy getting his stuck in a hole. Nothing a little muscle and finesse couldn't fix. Ive got a few friends with jiffys that run like crap too, but that is totally because of a lack of maintenance.

 :tipup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: pikeking on Sep 11, 2010, 03:31 AM
I have a 6" Eskimo Shark that cuts like CRAZY, and a Barracuda plus 3hp that out drilled one of those Ice Gators last year, and the Barracuda is a 10". Need I say more? Like I said in the past, the Barracuda is heavy, but it is the strongest auger I have ever used.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: steven girard on Nov 22, 2010, 05:50 PM
Mainedog!(not only dull blades,hand-augers are made to doing great with a minimum of power) That's the way a taked about four years ago and it's still Rock on!

 I got an old Exkimo(maybe around 1990) for pearch fishing 4 1/2'' but muskys wont coming(holes to smalls) so i decided to try something..

1- I was habbit at Manual augers and know that they're doing great, easily and fast.
2- I dont liked the draw of the screw of my 4 1/2..
3- I was knowing that Normark hand-auger turn the same side that Eskimo's

So Why not a 8''

Difference of the screw.

(http://www.stevengirard.com/bricolages/perceuse/blades.gif)

I just had to do a fitting(it's enought thickness and weight around 1 pound, so the auger's going down by itself if i want because of this one more pound)

(http://www.stevengirard.com/bricolages/perceuse/fitting1.gif)

(http://www.stevengirard.com/bricolages/perceuse/fitting2.gif)

(http://www.stevengirard.com/bricolages/perceuse/fitting3.gif)

Add a couple of holes and screw it!

(http://www.stevengirard.com/bricolages/perceuse/meche1.gif)

(http://www.stevengirard.com/bricolages/perceuse/meche2.gif)

(http://www.stevengirard.com/bricolages/perceuse/meche3.gif)

New look!

(http://www.stevengirard.com/bricolages/perceuse/meche4.gif)

I was affraid that those modifications gave me transmission problems..But, i did that since four years an no trouble appear yet..I't going great..I just have to take care at the bottom of the hole..just a little less gas!

Hope you enjoy!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 22, 2010, 07:08 PM
Nice Fabication on your adaptor Steven, Pretty Clever !   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Nov 23, 2010, 05:27 PM
Hey surflizard and everyone

Well I went and picked my new Eskimo about 2-3 weeks back.
I got the Z71 Q10.
I have not set it up yet, or had the chance to even read about it yet.
Hope to get into reading about it soon.

It is my first 2 stoke anything.
So I'm going have to read about the oil's and fuel mixes etc.

Take Care All
 8)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 23, 2010, 05:45 PM
Congrats on getting your Eskimo Z71 Q10 AltaIce, GO BIG OR GO HOME !  ;D  After you drill your first couple of holes, you might just kick yourself for not doing it sooner !  :roflmao: Keep us updated on your progress and tell us what you think of it after you run it some. Good luck and enjoy !

                                                                                                                                                                                               Surf
                                                                                                                   
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Nov 23, 2010, 05:50 PM
Thanks Surf

First I have to get my butt in gear and design and make a system so I can haul it on my
sled or design a Trailer for sled .... LOL

AltaIce
 8)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 23, 2010, 06:55 PM
You must have ice or real close to it, by now Alta ? I found some froze over ponds in Northern NH last week end. So much to do and so little time !  :woot: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 01, 2010, 03:03 PM
OK, fellow 'MO owners!!! let's get things goin' here!!! Grabbed the stingray out of the rec room today..pulled the "dummy"plug I put in it after I fog the cylinder at end of season, popped the regular plug in...dumped in my fresh mix..pumped the primer 'til the lines where full of gas, flipped on the choke...flipped the kill swith to "on"....pulled once...nothing...pulle d a second time...ROOWWWWRRRRRRRR RRRRRR!!

Jeez, I love my 'Mo!!!!!!!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: 5 years and still rippin' away!!!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: MaxAntonious on Dec 01, 2010, 03:11 PM
New to the club  ;D  Picked up my Eskimo this past Monday.

Now wheres my ice!?!?!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 01, 2010, 03:26 PM
New to the club  ;D  Picked up my Eskimo this past Monday.


Good for you!!!!! I saw that!!!! Got a good deal!!!! 'Mo owners, unite!!!!   :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 01, 2010, 03:33 PM
Hey Max, have you had the chance to fire that baby up yet  ??  ;D





P.S. Hey Reb,  FLAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGG !!!!!!  :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 01, 2010, 04:12 PM
The preceding post was made by the  founder of F.O.E.A.O., my good friend and brother-in-fishing, the mighty Surfy. Fellow Eskimo owners, this is what sometimes happens when you love your 'Mo SOOO much, you sleep with it, inhaling those delicious 2 cycle fumes all night. However, extended inhalation of fumes and lack of human interaction can result in loud screams as above. The price we pay for owning an Eskimo....  :wacko: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Dec 01, 2010, 05:48 PM
The preceding post was made by the founder of F.O.E.A.O., my good friend and brother-in-fishing, the mighty Surfy. Fellow Eskimo owners, this is what sometimes happens when you love your 'Mo SOOO much, you sleep with it, inhaling those delicious 2 cycle fumes all night. However, extended inhalation of fumes and lack of human interaction can result in loud screams as above. The price we pay for owning an Eskimo....  :wacko: :roflmao: :roflmao:
...
Ok....OK.... Hey Rebelss !!!!

Back up a minute.... If I understand what your saying?????

Your not supposed to sleep with it ?????

    8)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Dec 01, 2010, 05:55 PM
But.... But.... Rebelss

When I first  told "Surf" that I got my Eskimo a short time ago , he told me that it was written in the warranty.

That if you did not SLEEP with your "Mo"it would Void your Warranty!!  TOTALLY !!!

Am I to assume I was told a Falsehood????   ......   LOL .....

AltaIce
   8)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: adam_mcd on Dec 01, 2010, 05:58 PM
Got my first power auger this summer.  Should get some pics of my "MO" on here.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 01, 2010, 06:06 PM
Congrats on the new Auger and welcome to the Brotherhood of Eskimo Auger Owners Adam ! Have you got any chest waders Adam, Its gettin Mighty deep in here !  ;D  :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 01, 2010, 07:05 PM
No falsehoods on this thread, Adam!!  You're safe with us!!! Say, did I tell you what I named my auger?  :whistle:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Mr.J5625 on Dec 02, 2010, 05:40 PM
it was delivered today  ;D. pictures were taken with phone so quality is not the best. now i just need ice.

(http://i56.tinypic.com/71pil1.jpg)

(http://i56.tinypic.com/2d9wtbo.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Dec 02, 2010, 05:52 PM
Congrats on the new Auger and welcome to the Brotherhood of Eskimo Auger Owners Adam ! Have you got any chest waders Adam, Its gettin Mighty deep in here !  ;D  :roflmao:
...
Hey Surf..... so that is what I smelt that night eh?....LOL... I just thought it was mixed Gas....

Hey Rebelss... What did you name your Ice Auger??  Just wondering. ( And what has Surf named his Ice Auger??.. LOL)

Hi Mr.J5625 .. Nice Auger. Congrats.. Your one step ahead of me, I have not put my blade on mine yet.

     8)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 02, 2010, 06:22 PM
Hey Alta, 2 stroke mix has its own Wonderful, unique Fragrance ! What ever you do, don't step in the other stuff or the boss may not let you back in the house !  :roflmao:

I named mine BB = BIG BERTHA !!    (http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/summer%20fishing%202010/auger1xy4.gif) I can't post the Swahili translation for BB here ! :roflmao:

Congrats Mr J5625 on joining the F.O.E.A.O. I like the looks of the Steel handles on it, Very few of the new auger have Steel handles anymore ! Have ya fired her up yet ??  ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Krazykaiser on Dec 02, 2010, 08:05 PM
Proud Mako Owner Reporting in !!!!  Bought it last season 2009 model.  After being winterized and sitting over seven months it started with only three pulls!  8) Gotta love Amsoil and Seafoam !!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Mr.J5625 on Dec 02, 2010, 08:15 PM
Congrats Mr J5625 on joining the F.O.E.A.O. I like the looks of the Steel handles on it, Very few of the new auger have Steel handles anymore ! Have ya fired her up yet ??  ;D

nope not yet. i might this weekend though  ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 03, 2010, 04:46 AM
" Gotta love Amsoil and Seafoam !!! "  ABSOLUTELY !  (http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/summer%20fishing%202010/auger1xy4.gif)  :thumbsup:

Congrats on the Mako KK, Welcome to the Brotherhood !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Dec 03, 2010, 05:03 AM
Hey all,

Surf, another dumb question here.  I figure you are all talking about Amsoil 2 stroke oil. ( I'll have to look for that)

But... but.... what is Seafoam??

   8)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 03, 2010, 05:20 AM
Good mornin Alta, Seafoam is a fuel stabilizer that has no alcohol [ it attracts water, not good ! ] in it. It also doesn't have any red or green dye in it that can turn into really gooey snot when it combines with water in the fuel system ! Gas w/ ethanol in it really sucks for small motors, because of the alcohol in it !  :%$#!: I use Seafoam in everything I own, Cars, trucks, wheeler, ski doo and all of my small engines ! It's cheap insurance for me, Especially now that they are talking about adding even more Ethecrap to the fuel, Up to 15% !  :o :%$#!: Sorry for the rant Buddy, but that kind of headuptherectum thinking cost everyone more money for engine maintenance ! There is a lot of info on the amsoil site ! Good luck and have a great day !
                                                                                                                Surf
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: kchamp on Dec 03, 2010, 10:51 AM
what size does everybody have for an eskimo auger I am looking at getting a new one I want 8inch and   http://www.glensoutdoors.com/Gas-Power-Ice-Augers-s/8565.htm (http://www.glensoutdoors.com/Gas-Power-Ice-Augers-s/8565.htm) I was looking at get the 43cc or the 51 not sure the big difference besides the motor
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Krazykaiser on Dec 03, 2010, 11:33 AM
 Since I am a Member of the  F.O.E.A.O  I need some help here :P..............I own a 2009 model Eskimo Mako.  I was wondering if there is a hidden Grease Zerk/fitting for the gear case /Transmission that I am not seeing. I see that the bottom end is Held together with some Hex screws to get at the lower case. I'd thought I would ask you guys before I start removing stuff.  I has some Grease seep out when it sat on it side last year and would like to check the levels or add grease. Thanks a Bunch
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 03, 2010, 03:27 PM
Hey KK, If you go to the Eskimo web site, you can download the Parts schematic for free. I think those are a sealed unit, but its worth a look ! They also have a FAQ page to answer any questions you may have. I've talked with the service techs there and they are on the ball !



Hey kchamp, I'm running an old 10" model 8600 Shark. Try the Eskimo site there are better spec lists on those augers and customer reviews also. Myself personally, I like Steel handles on my augers, I saw a SM fall over last winter and the handle shattered, it was toast !
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Eskimo/hpim0316.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: kchamp on Dec 04, 2010, 07:35 AM
I am getting the 51cc shark, couldn`t find any reviews on them Bass pro has it on sale with an auger bag for 329.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Dec 04, 2010, 07:41 AM
I am getting the 51cc shark, couldn`t find any reviews on them Bass pro has it on sale with an auger bag for 329.
...

Congrats "kchamp"   
Is this your first gas powered Ice Aguer?

   8)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: kchamp on Dec 04, 2010, 08:16 AM
no i got 3 others this will be number 4, going to sell the rest, also have a nills hand auger. I have way to much crap
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: kchamp on Dec 04, 2010, 08:44 AM
the new auger what oil should i use, i want to get the best so she last the longest. they make amsoil or should i use    OIL VIPER 2-CYCLE 50:1 SINGLE PACK 300400
Viper semi-synthetic, smokeless, 2-cycle engine oil with fuel stabilizer is specifically blended for Viper engines. It's safer for the environment and the equipment operator because it helps eliminates exhaust smoke. Viper oil maintains a clean fuel system and removes the need for draining fuel at the end of the season.
$1.99
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 04, 2010, 11:22 AM
krazykaiser: You're not missing a thing...that's a sealed gearcase. Have to crack it open and add new gearcase oil, plus new gasket. Ardisam recommends every year.. I go about 2-3 years, depending on your usage. They will "seep" just a bit over the off season...mine does.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 04, 2010, 11:24 AM
...

Hey Rebelss... What did you name your Ice Auger??  Just wondering. ( And what has Surf named his Ice Auger??.. LOL)

 

After an old girlfriend...The "Red Hot.. :whistle: (Can't print the rest) Let's just say "Ripper"... :roflmao: :roflmao:

And don't let Surfy kid you...he named his "Little Surfette"...!  :clap: :woot:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 04, 2010, 02:47 PM
Come on Reb, I could of sworn you said, Luke Warm LULABELL !!  :roflmao:  Like the women say buddy, Size does matter ! Thats why I'm running the big 10 Inch !  >:D :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Krazykaiser on Dec 04, 2010, 02:50 PM
Quote
krazykaiser: You're not missing a thing...that's a sealed gearcase. Have to crack it open and add new gearcase oil, plus new gasket. Ardisam recommends every year.. I go about 2-3 years, depending on your usage. They will "seep" just a bit over the off season...mine does.

Thank you very Much ;D  
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 04, 2010, 03:08 PM
Come on Reb, I could of sworn you said, Luke Warm LULABELL !!  :roflmao:  Like the women say buddy, Size does matter ! Thats why I'm running the big 10 Inch !  >:D :roflmao:

Can I get those Hip Waders back now? :whistle: ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Krazykaiser on Dec 04, 2010, 08:58 PM
Somebody with Photoshop skills here needs to make us a F.O.E.A.O Siggy we can display :woot:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 04, 2010, 09:48 PM
Surfy.....poke LLT and get her to make us up one!!!!! Jeez, do I have to lead you by the nose every minute?!  I know you're just waitin to holler FLAAAAAAAAAAAGGGG!!!!!  :roflmao: :roflmao:  Get off that new sled and get back to the computer!!!!!! ;D I've got 8" of snow to shovel here!!!!  And I'm busted up and creaky...and didn't get my Bikini team Girl!!!!:%$#!: :%$#!:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 05, 2010, 05:34 AM
JEEZ Reb, your no fun after somebody pee's in your cornflakes !!  ;D
FLAAAAGGGGGGG !!  :roflmao:
I'll see what we can put together for a F.O.E.A.O. Siggy.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Dec 05, 2010, 07:20 AM
Hey all  :)

Hey Surf and Reb... sorry forgot to walk in with my Hip waiters on... LOL ...
and sorry too hear about your Cornflakes Reb.  That has gotta bite eh... they say that Breakfast is the most important meal of the day before I get skunked on the ICE... LOL ...

Hey " SurfLizard" !!
Here are a couple fast pics of fast build that I came up with yesterday and talking with you guys. It is ( for now) sitting on a returned old boat seat mount that I got for $5.66 in a Sale bin.
(http://i51.tinypic.com/10wk7wm.jpg) (http://i56.tinypic.com/33cakyc.jpg)

(http://i56.tinypic.com/jseqfd.jpg) (http://i52.tinypic.com/k1ul1x.jpg)

(http://i51.tinypic.com/10wk7wm.jpg) (http://i56.tinypic.com/jseqfd.jpg)

(http://i51.tinypic.com/13yebr4.jpg)(http://i52.tinypic.com/1z1wuvo.jpg)

It will have to be moved if and when I carry my tent though.

    8)



Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Dec 05, 2010, 07:29 AM
no i got 3 others this will be number 4, going to sell the rest, also have a nills hand auger. I have way to much crap
...

Hey " Kchamp"
Holly cow man!!  4!!  ... LOL ... I think I just saw my future... LOL ... I have for now the 6" hand Ice Augur and now the new Gas powered one.
I hear Ya as far as getting toooo much crap. But Heck that is OK with me, a I am becoming my father and taking up the local Pack-Rat business. And... And... I say for now the Wife says it is Ok as it has given me something else to do other than sitting on the Couch. ... L ...

I think of those sweet , sweet, words she said when she said... " Now that you have a powered Ice Auger, you better get out there more often" .... It still brings a tear of Joy to my eye when I think of what she said .... LMBO ...

I have not got the room to store four augers at this point... although I have not told her of the extra waisted space we are not using in the bedroom at this time.... LOL..

Later Kchanp... Have a great day man. Be safe.

    8)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Dec 05, 2010, 07:50 AM
Hey all.

  Went down yesterday morning to M.J. Mowers ( the local Stihl dealer) and picked up a 5 litre jerry can and my oil. They gave me there Premium Stihl two-stroke oil (with fuel stabilizer  50:1 100 ml bottles and I picked up a little extra package of Briggs and Stratton " fresh start" stabilizer to add to it.

I did ask the salesman if he thought I should ever go to a synthetic oil... and he said that I should not have too... BUT I think i'll run one or two 5 litre cans through it and look at the Synthetic route.

The Eskimo manual I have says to have it at 50:1 ratio as well as the side of the oil bottle.

     8)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 05, 2010, 10:58 AM
[quote author=AltaIce link=topic=152698.msg1551673#msg1551673 date=1291557022

The Eskimo manual I have says to have it at 50:1 ratio as well as the side of the oil bottle.

     8)
[/quote]

And that's what ya should keep it at!!!!! DON'T GO LEANER!!!!!...even if you do switch to a synthetic oil.  ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 05, 2010, 11:00 AM
AltaIce: Good thinkin'!!!!! That's a great looking holder!!! Should be just the ticket... ;)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 05, 2010, 03:00 PM
Alta, You amaze me every time I see that Cadillac of ice sleds, You're doing a great job on it ! Not to be a worry wart or anything, but with the power head up there where its mounted, does it make the sled tippy ?
                                                                                                               Surf
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: icehead79 on Dec 05, 2010, 03:23 PM
just got a shark z51 today bass pro 329.00 with carrying case thought it was to good to pass up merry xmas to me tired of the had enough of the hand auger ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Dec 05, 2010, 04:12 PM
Not to be a worry wart or anything, but with the power head up there where its mounted, does it make the sled tippy ?
                                                                           Surf
...
Hey Surf
 Good question .... and my short answer would be... " I hope not".  Surf, time is only going to tell how top heavy the whole thing might be. At the very beginning that was a concern of mine and after a while that thought and concern went out the window. ( the reason for now was)  I do know that last year when I had her all loaded up, (including tent and the works) for some strange reason it felt very stable.

Now I am thinking about it again.... LOL .... thanks Surf

  Back then I designed ( only on paper) a system and thought of it a lot and came up with a idea that kinda had like pontoons like arms on it with skis if it became way to top heavy and on a sharp angle it would lean to one side and at that point the outward ski would stop it from tipping over.. ( Kinda serve the purpose like the training wheels I have on my bicycle.

Of course with its height any side ways angle that was too much will tip it over on its side. Back when I was in high school ... there was a kid who's daddy bought him three brand new decked out   4X4's, before he realized that his son thought it was ok to do a U-TURN on a steep hill.... YUP, you guessed it.. he rolled dang near every time he did it.
 
   As for now I don't plan on too many inclines... and not just cause it might tip over if I go sideways.. BUT cause it will be a challenge to pull the dang thing up a hill.

  ( Who knows one day I might have to b making some kind of outward side system with supports)
I am hoping to be able to test Her out this next Saturday.

    8)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Dec 05, 2010, 04:33 PM
Alta, Not to be a worry wart or anything, but with the power head up there where its mounted, does it make the sled tippy ?
                                                                                      Surf

Hi Surf
I just finished looking at some other pics I had with it all loaded up and two rough outlines I had drawn. Your right.. it does sit up that much higher than if it was just the tent on it..

The tent sits down lower in between the side racks. The Auger sits up on the very top. That was hard to see when I have it sitting down in the basement on my flimsy card table of a work table.

Oh... Oh... I may be back to the drawing board again.... I may be back to the Trailer idea once again.  ... LOL ...

Thanks Surf ...
   8)




Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 05, 2010, 05:45 PM
Sorry Alta, I was just trying to help. :( I used to fish with a guy that tried something similar to what your building and he went too high and too heavy. He used the slotted angle iron to build his and it got way too top heavy.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Dec 05, 2010, 06:10 PM
Sorry Alta, I was just trying to help. :( I used to fish with a guy that tried something similar to what your building and he went too high and too heavy. He used the slotted angle iron to build his and it got way too top heavy.
........................................

Hi Surf.
Sir, no problem , no need to say sorry.. I am glad you woke me up.... LOL ... I'll just have to rethink it through.

Thanks bud.
     8)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 05, 2010, 07:23 PM
Alta, you just need to mount those cantilevered outriggers on it like a Hawaiian canoe!!!!  ;D  Lower and wider= Stability. As load height increases, center of gravity needs to decrease and occupy more ground area...ie; larger footprint. Or, you could have have Surfy sit above the tub/skiis...he has a low center of gravity... :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Can you go with a center rail, and two "Side rails" angled down?  Like the peak of a roof...both sides equidistant..like the letter "A"...
That would give you a lower center of gravity the more your side angles increase.....just a thought.  ???

Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Sinnian on Dec 07, 2010, 04:51 PM
I'm IN!!!

A brand spanking new Eskimo Z51 10" was waiting for me when I got home  ;D

I am a little unsure about the composite handles, but I usually take good care of my gear anyway.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 07, 2010, 05:47 PM
Outstanding Sinnian, Welcome to the F.O.E.A.O. (http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/summer%20fishing%202010/auger1xy4.gif) (http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/summer%20fishing%202010/auger1xy4.gif) (http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/summer%20fishing%202010/auger1xy4.gif)  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Dec 07, 2010, 07:00 PM
Alta, you just need to mount those cantilevered outriggers on it like a Hawaiian canoe!!!!  ;D  Lower and wider= Stability. As load height increases, center of gravity needs to decrease and occupy more ground area...ie; larger footprint. Or, you could have have Surfy sit above the tub/skiis...he has a low center of gravity... :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Can you go with a center rail, and two "Side rails" angled down?  Like the peak of a roof...both sides equidistant..like the letter "A"...
That would give you a lower center of gravity the more your side angles increase.....just a thought.  ???
...
Thanks Rebelss

I understand what your saying... well the part about the outriggers like the Hawaiian canoe's.. Not sure about getting " Surf"
to sit still long enough until we get to the right spot on the lake. ...  LOL  ...

I was hoping down the road to get some time to work on something that can be on each side and it will be able to be lifted up out of the way and lowered down when it is needed.

    8)








Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Dec 07, 2010, 07:04 PM
I'm IN!!!
A brand spanking new Eskimo Z51 10" was waiting for me when I got home  ;D
...

Hi Sinnian

Welcome to F.O.E.A.O  and congrats on your new Eskimo!

 AltaIce

   8)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: cbtrtbum on Dec 07, 2010, 11:31 PM
This is my first year with a power auger and i picked up an Eskimo Mako. Have had it out twice this season so far, and i love it! It started on the first pull this morning, and cut like a charm.  Cheers
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 08, 2010, 04:29 AM
Congrats and Welcome to the F.O.E.A.O. cbtrtbum, your the lucky one for sure, still waitin on the ice here !

I'll do it Alta, just as long as I can yell MUSH and WHOA at all the appropriate times !!  :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 08, 2010, 09:37 AM
Welcome to F.O.E.A.O., Sinnian and cbtrtbum!!!! You gonna love those 'mo's!!!!! I like firing mine up 1st thing in the early am under my neigbor's window!!! ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 08, 2010, 09:44 AM
...
Thanks Rebelss

 Not sure about getting " Surf"
to sit still long enough until we get to the right spot on the lake. ...  LOL  ...

Get him some Old Squaw longnecks, a bag  of Doritos, and a couple 'o trout sammiches, and you won't be ABLE to move him!!! :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Just keep him away from the FLLLLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAGGGG!!!!!   :tipup: :tipup: :tipup:

                                               
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: nypike on Dec 08, 2010, 03:47 PM
getting ready to join the ranks with a new mako. are they a decent auger?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 08, 2010, 05:02 PM
Feel free to chime in on the new Mako, all of you New Mako Maniacs !   >:D :roflmao:


Just for future reference Reb, I find that Pork Rinds are more pleasing to the Palette than Doritos !  :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 08, 2010, 07:22 PM
Are Mako's decent?! Those babies rock, nypike!!!!! Yes....in all honesty, a good, solid auger.  :)

I think we need Eskimo Ice Teams....the Makos and the 'Rays! We could have those emblems on T-shirts that you're WORKING ON Surfy, and have a big Ice-Hole O'rama Shoot Out and Fishapalooza!!!!  :woot:
Guys, just DO NOT let Surfy tell you he's "Head of concessions"...we'll have to carry him home again!! :sick: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: RowdyRay on Dec 08, 2010, 08:06 PM
What the heck, I'll join in. Picked up a Stingray last winter for 200.00 from my uncle. Brand new in the box. He won it in a raffle. No tax or shipping, so not a bad deal. Love it so far.

(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a22/Rowdyray/100_0721.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: xcr440 on Dec 08, 2010, 08:39 PM
getting ready to join the ranks with a new mako. are they a decent auger?
Better than decent. They are agreat auger. No issues with mine in the 2 season I have on it.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: holedriller on Dec 08, 2010, 08:49 PM
Eskimo pirhanna bought brand new in 1999 this will be season #11 with it.   1 new spark plug 2 years ago and 2 new blades and it has never missed a lick.  These things are tough and well built. I also have a 3 horse jiffy i got last year the thing is a pig and does not run nearly as good as the eskimo
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 08, 2010, 09:32 PM
You bet they are, holedriller. You don't see many augers still going strong after 11 years! Eskimo's just celebrated their 50th anniversary...must be doing something right.  ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Dec 09, 2010, 03:24 AM
Feel free to chime in on the new Mako, all of you New Mako Maniacs !   >:D :roflmao:
Just for future reference Reb, I find that Pork Rinds are more pleasing to the Palette than Doritos !  :roflmao:
........................
Sorry Reb... LOL ... I have to agree with "Surf" on this one... I'll take tha' Pork rinds over the Dort's any day. ...LOL ...

     8)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Dec 09, 2010, 03:42 AM
Hey all good day.

Ok, Ok, I plan to take the new Z71 out for its first try this saturday. (just a short day)
Then on Sunday, Hope to plan to go out for a long day at Pine Coulee.

So for now I intend to bring my Auger in two pieces.
So I know that in time I know I am going to have the odd extra parts in my sled. (incase i lose, drop ,damage, etc.)

A few fast questions though??? ( If you don't mind) Just need to pick your brains.  So Surf, please put down the " Pork Rinds" and pay attention... Thank you.  LOL ...
  -  Three different grads of Fuel here. I was told to get the 87% Regular gas, and that it was all I needed... True or False. I
wanted to to put in Premium. But was told not too??

  -  Do I need to carry a extra spark plug? ( in time I'll have all the other extras like screws, wrenches, blades etc.)

  -  This may be a weird questions. You how for vehicles they suggest in some climates ( and folks who keep there vehicles in the garage) too add a gas line antifreeze? Do you need to add a little gas line antifreeze to a auger?

   -  If Pork Rinds are banned in Canada.... Can we get Surf to ship us some??

   -  When finished using the Ice Auger.... Best to lay it on its handle or drill half a hole and stand it in the up-right position?

   -  The Eskimo manual states that there is a two or so hour break in time where during this time the Clutch may slip. What am I watching or hearing for, and should I be worried if it does not engage over a certain period of any time. ( like seconds, etc?)
Thanks ...
    8)
   



Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 09, 2010, 05:23 AM
First and foremost, Heaven help those who dream up the Cockamamie Idea of Banning Pork Rinds, If they even thought of attempting it, I would invoke the curse of the Deadly Sputtering Sphincter Spasms down upon them  ! OOPS, sorry Alta, I got a little carried away there !  ;D False, 2 stroke engines like octane, they Do run better on the Premium. I take the spare parts idea to to the borderline excessive end, The one time I didn't bring the spare parts I needed, I ended up going home early and for me that is unacceptable ! Spare plugs, Plug wrench's, Blades and a small tool set just in case ! Better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it ! Gas line antifreeze is basically alcohol, there is too much alcohol in the fuel already ! A good mix of high test gas and a quality 2 stroke oil and fuel stabilizer, preferably Seafoam and your good to go ! Laying it on its handle with the blade guard installed is the best way to protect your hard earned investment in your new Mo, left upright in a half drilled hole, it can fall over or worse it can freeze in and the excessive twisting and prying of the drill bit to get it out can really do serious damage to the drill bit and blades ! With a new auger, I will drill quite a few holes, It helps me to figure out the best way to run it, see if it will bind at the bottom of the hole, and it lets me listen to the motor to see if everything is Copacetic ! Occasionally, guys will push down on the handles to make it drill faster or so they think. sometimes this will lead to a bit stall, you don't have too, a sharp auger will pull itself down ! I keep my feet shoulder width apart and good grip on the handle and let her do the work !!  :roflmao: Rebel has a great RPMs break in technique that I recommend, after all, he was a Crotch Rocket Racer for a lot of years  ;D  Hopefully he's not lollygagging around and he will post it again for everyone !  (http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/summer%20fishing%202010/auger1xy4.gif) Lets see some action shots of all these Mo's on the ice, It may lead to some occasional drooling, but that's reason why the Fish Gods invented long sleeves !!   :roflmao: For the new to power auger users amongst us, you might notice a craving for the smell of 2 stroke mix burnin in the morning, that is normal F.O.E.A.O. Behavior !  :thumbsup: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: nypike on Dec 09, 2010, 06:11 AM
picking up my Mako today!!!!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 09, 2010, 08:05 AM
What the heck, I'll join in. Picked up a Stingray last winter for 200.00 from my uncle. Brand new in the box. He won it in a raffle. No tax or shipping, so not a bad deal. Love it so far.

(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a22/Rowdyray/100_0721.jpg)

And another Stingray joins the ranks!!!! Welcome to the Brotherhood, Ray!!!! Finally, another Minneysoda Man!!!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: xcr440 on Dec 09, 2010, 08:16 AM
I'll argue the fact that 2 strokes love octane. There is no need to burn more than the recommended octane. The higher the octane the slower the burn and the cooler the engine runs. I can see a need for higher octane if you are running higher compression ratios. The average engine running 10:1 or less runs fine on 87 octane. Anything above 12:1 and your getting into the need for premium 91+.
If you buy a oil with stabalizer there is no real need for seafoam.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 09, 2010, 08:34 AM
AltaIce: Everything the venerable Mr.Surflizard said is "right on the money"...but, for some reason he forget to tell you...USE NON-OXY GAS!!!! Don't use this crap with ethanol in it...it just destroys fuel lines, gaskets, seats, etc., anything that's rubber/plastic is degraded due to the high amount of alcohol in it. I've talked with the folks at Eskimo numerous times (Great folks!) regarding this...and they also suggest adding some Seafoam to the gas.
I would bet Surfy was just chasing a pork-rind across the keyboard and inadvertently deleted the point about non-oxy gas...because we have discussed it/suggested it numerous times before. On the break in, here's how I've always broken in new engines or ones after a rebuild...I'll apply it specifically to augers....
Get your good non-oxy gas and seafoam mix...use a good air-cooled 2 cycle oil at the RECOMMENDED 50:1 mix, (you can go a little rich, ie; add more oil on your first tank, but not necessary) and yes, synthetic is fine, as long as it's the PROPER ratio. Can't stress that enough...too many people think the engines run "Better" at 100:1 with synthetic...except a year down the road when the cylinder is all scored.  Anyway, fire 'er up, and let it idle for about 10 minutes or so. Shut it off, and let cool down about 10 minutes. What you want to be doing, is as long as it runs, give it the same amount of "cool down" time...heat is the worst enemy  on a break-in. Now start it again, and slowly rev it up, let it go back to idle, repeat, shut off. Repeat this again, taking it up higher in rpm's....until after about 4 or 5 of these ''cycles" you hit WOT. Hold it wide open for 10- 20 seconds, let it return to idle for a couple minutes, shut 'er down. rest. Repeat. Check for gas/oil leaks.  You're good to go!!!!! Let 'er scream on that ice...and yes, it will take some time for that clutch to break in...it WON'T lock on you, but don't be concerned if it turns slowly at idle. They're a little "grabby" (the clutch) when new. Mine did it. DON'T turn the idle screw down!!!!! Hope all this helps!!! Oh, and Surfy, thanks for the pork-rind Christmas cookie recipe! The neighbors dog loved them!!! ;D Oh, I'll be sending you a tin of fruitcake that I know you like...I didn't have rum, so I just added beer and powdered orange drink. I call it my "Prune-tang" special... :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 09, 2010, 08:46 AM
I'll argue the fact that 2 strokes love octane. There is no need to burn more than the recommended octane. The higher the octane the slower the burn and the cooler the engine runs. I can see a need for higher octane if you are running higher compression ratios. The average engine running 10:1 or less runs fine on 87 octane. Anything above 12:1 and your getting into the need for premium 91+.
If you buy a oil with stabalizer there is no real need for seafoam.
Yup, I agree with ya...and the lower octane has more actual "energy" expended in a burn. However, unfortunately,  some of the lower octane stuff they're pushing out there has more alcohol in it in some areas... Since we're talking about Eskimo's here, the reference to Seafoam is what the people at Ardisam told me more than once on the phone to use in their augers. Just passing that along to these Eskimo owners. The difference between the stabilizers and Seafoam is that Sfoam helps to actually keep your needles/seats clean.
I rarely used it before, just a certain name brand stabilizer...but I've switched to the Seafoam. A hot tip from some of the engine build buddies: there's a Great (So they say) new stabilizer out there...Startron..made by Starbrite. Has some good recommendations... ;)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: xcr440 on Dec 09, 2010, 08:48 AM
Seafoam is good but in our local shop we have seen some etching of the carb throat?? This is mainly on the machines whose owners swear that they regliously use some type of "cleaner/stablizer" I would use it sparingly.
Not sure what it is from but it is there.
I was told by a eskimo rep that i could use a few oz's of seafoam with my mix.
I bought one of those ethanol testers. Most I have seen in the winter months is 2-3%. I use winter fuel only as the content is less than summer blended fuel.

No issue running a 100:1 mix. Think about it oil injected snowmobiles run from 100:1 at idle to maybe 60:1 at WOT. People have been running amsoil/opti-2 for 30+ years with no issues.

My fil runs an old poulan chainsaw, ran opti-2 through it for 30 years. Still runs and has great compression. Only cuts in the winter time.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 09, 2010, 04:50 PM
As Rebel stated, the lower octane gas here in NH has 10% Ethanol in it ,so I run the higher octane AV gas with no Ethanol in my engines and they run better for me, but that's just my choice. I found this out by trial and error, some mixes were junk right out of the jug and I discovered that the AV gas and Amsoil Saber and Seafoam is what runs the best for me. There are a lot of gas mix choices out there, so what ever you find that works best for you, by all means run it. When I started this thread I was looking for feedback from Mo owners and that's what you guys are doing and myself personally, I think its helping both veterans and newcomers alike ! Keep up the good work and lets see some Mo's in action ! I don't have enough ice to run mine yet so this is the best I can do !  :'(  :roflmao:
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/lookin%20for%20ice/100_2797.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: xcr440 on Dec 09, 2010, 04:54 PM
isn't AV gas leaded?? We as the end users are getting screwed by the fuel companies. Everything in engines has greatly improved but the quality of gas has not. You never know from one tank to the next what you will receive.

I have yet to start my M43 up. Maybe next week. No real hurry as ice is sketchy on my local lake.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 09, 2010, 05:57 PM
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Eskimo/IMG_0523.jpg)

OK!!! Let's see those 'Mo's in action, people!!! Get those pic's out!!!! Surfy and I  got it started.... ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 09, 2010, 06:03 PM
Way to go Reb !  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 09, 2010, 06:16 PM
Thank you, Surfy!!! Don't I look sweet and demure? I sucked in those 235 lbs on that 6'1 frame...that's why my face is red, I was ready to blow!!! So much for publicity shots!   :o :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 09, 2010, 06:23 PM
I was gonna say Vapor locked, Time for some Prunetang buddy ??   :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 09, 2010, 06:40 PM
Or a "family Size" bag of pork rinds.... :clap: :clap: Quit pickin' on us old warriors!  Hey RowdyRay, where are ya?  Will ya back me here?! You're practically in my backyard, and a Stingray owner at that!!!!  We gotta stick together!!!!  ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Dec 11, 2010, 05:41 AM
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Eskimo/IMG_0523.jpg)

OK!!! Let's see those 'Mo's in action, people!!! Get those pic's out!!!! Surfy and I  got it started.... ;D
.....................................
Hey "Rebelss" and " Surf"
Thanks for showing us your pics, of your first time out this year!
I hope to have one to show you today as it will be my first time out today for a short day... only to get ready for tomorrow.

Thanks again to you BOTH for your advise on what to do for my first start up and break in. It helped so much.
   Surf  your were also right.. nothing feels better than hearing that Engine purrrrrrrr! ( hope my neighbors felt the same as I broke her in last night on my driveway at 6:30 pm... LOL ...

  Well it is now 4:37 am... been awake since 2:00 am.. LOL ... ( Which is the norm on the night before any fishing trip)
On my third cup of coffee and am heading to the Man Dungeon to get the rest of my stuff ready to but my Eskimo to the test to day.

Everyone be safe, If you get that chance to enjoy your Eskimo today!!

   AltaIce
       8)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 11, 2010, 05:58 AM
NOW THATS LIVIN THE LA VIDA LOCO ESKIMO LIFESTYLE ALTA, WAY TO GO !!  :bow: :flex: :thumbsup:  :roflmao: Good luck out there today and Don't forget the most important thing, Enjoy yourself and that Awesome new Auger !! (http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/summer%20fishing%202010/auger1xy4.gif) (http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/summer%20fishing%202010/auger1xy4.gif)  (http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/summer%20fishing%202010/auger1xy4.gif)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 11, 2010, 08:00 AM
AltaIce... :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :clap: :clap:

Way to go, 'Bro!!!! Surfy, I think we just got whupped!!!  :bow: :bow:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: RowdyRay on Dec 11, 2010, 08:49 AM
Or a "family Size" bag of pork rinds.... :clap: :clap: Quit pickin' on us old warriors!  Hey RowdyRay, where are ya?  Will ya back me here?! You're practically in my backyard, and a Stingray owner at that!!!!  We gotta stick together!!!!  ;D

Sorry Rebel, missed this. I got your back.

Surf, don't be picking on the old warriors. At least not until they've spilled all their tips or tricks, and shared their secret fishing holes.  ;) ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: RowdyRay on Dec 11, 2010, 08:53 AM
...................................................................
  Hey All.  G'd Day.

  Hey " Surf" !!
I took your advise ... I did as you mentioned, I read the very fine print on my Eskimo Ice Auger agreement and ... and ...
  YUP!! you were right ( not sure what surprises me more..  the fact you were right or the fact that I was able to read the Fine Print... LOL ...) It does say. "Warranty is Void if one does not attempt to sleep with one's Eskimo".

   And... And... "Surf you were wrong when you said it would only be a one time thing! .... LOL ...But I have to tell ya... It was five of the best sleeps, i have had in a long time.  ;D
 I had ran out of Pork Rinds though... LOL ...

SURF !! the following pics are about to show ... that I was living up to my end of the Warranty Agreement and I guess being Busted by my Wife as well. ... LOL ... ( BUT,BUT... they were great sleeps)..

Hey " Rebelss "
I ran out of "Pork Rinds", could not find the "Tang"... but was able to find the fine print and how it also states that Hickory sticks are a close second to Pork Rinds... LOL ...

Everyone have a Great Day on the ICE !!!

  I KNOW that I will have a Big smile on my face as I am cutting my FIRST ever HOLE with my NEW Z-71 ICE AUGER!!
Enjoy... and be Safe all.
(http://i53.tinypic.com/2z8vlew.jpg) (http://i53.tinypic.com/15mekhd.jpg)
(http://i51.tinypic.com/2ugpaj6.jpg) (http://i51.tinypic.com/28i6cf9.jpg)
(http://i55.tinypic.com/2dhcm5u.jpg)
Did I mention how well I slept.... Just knowing that my Warranty Agreement was  done right... LOL ...









OMG! Eskimo Porn!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 11, 2010, 09:18 AM




OMG! Eskimo Porn!

My igloo or yours?  :roflmao: Thanks for the backup, Ray!! Hope we survive this storm...YEESH!!! :o
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: RowdyRay on Dec 11, 2010, 09:25 AM
My igloo or yours?  :roflmao: Thanks for the backup, Ray!! Hope we survive this storm...YEESH!!! :o

Coming down like crazy out there. Glad I got the blower ready.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 11, 2010, 05:05 PM
" Surf, don't be picking on the old warriors. At least not until they've spilled all their tips or tricks, and shared their secret fishing holes. "
 
  Ray, I think its the other way around !   ;D   :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 11, 2010, 05:25 PM
Hey!!! We're in the middle of a record setting blizzard/snow storm here, Mr. S. Lizard!!!!!! I just saw three rabbits go by in a Sno-cat, and one on a snowmobile!!!!! We probably ain't gonna be dug out until Spring, especially when we get that -15 temps tonite and tomorrow!! It's blowin' soooo hard right now, I honestly can't see ANYTHING one foot past my picture window. The wind is just howling...plus we lost power for about 1 1/2 hours or so today. They'll find me frozen in a block of ice 100 years from now, holding a strange, red, auger-like device in one hand, and a gold, metal cylinder in the other with strange letters that look like "MGD" on it... :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: adam_mcd on Dec 11, 2010, 05:28 PM
So I was just out in the garage talking to my MO.  She is just sitting there twitching.  She can wait to get out on the ice in a few hours.  She said she was very happy with the new carb kit and that she would rip through the ice tomorrow.  I don't think I will sleep tonight knowing that she is so ready to hit the ice.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 11, 2010, 06:25 PM
Got enuff beer, right Reb ? I try to keep tellin ya to go down to the Local Laundry mat and pick somethin to snuggle with during these snow storms buddy ! You said the power was out, so it don't really matter what she, it, whatever you end up with, looks like right ?  If your concerned about that, then just wait  and sneak her, it or whatever in thru the cellar under the cover of darkness, you'll be good to go !  :thumbsup: Don't you worry buddy, I won't ever tell a single soul, I promise !!
                                                                                                                  Your Concerned Compadre
                                                                                                                                Surf
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 11, 2010, 06:33 PM
Way to go Adam, got her all tuned up and ready to rip ? She won't act as finiky if you go and talk to her more often, it helps out with the bonding issues that can sometimes develop between a iceman and his Auger ! Don't worry too much about it, Because as members of F.O.E.A.O., we get to make our own rules !  ;D  :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 11, 2010, 07:05 PM
Ya, Adam, talk sweet to her and stroke her handles...she'll be so rarin' to go, you'll get thrown off!!!  :roflmao:
Thanks for the concern, Surfy! Powers back on..but if I COULD get to the laundromat in the dark, being it's Minnesota, with my luck, I'd probably end up bringing home Boo-Boo Bear!!! "Gee Yogi, do you think we should"?!  :woot:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 11, 2010, 07:06 PM
 Boo Boo  !! :woot: Thanks Reb, Now I've got to wipe the snot off the keyboard !!  :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Dec 12, 2010, 06:58 AM
First Blood or I guess... My first day of "Mo" Ice.
(http://i51.tinypic.com/21j9460.jpg) (http://i51.tinypic.com/2ptxzqf.jpg)
(http://i53.tinypic.com/qx29a9.jpg)  (http://i56.tinypic.com/zu3xad.jpg)
Packed up and ready to haul it all back to the parking lot.
(http://i56.tinypic.com/352f13r.jpg)
Thanks again for all of the help and ADVICE  from "Surflizard", "Rebelss" and others. It all was very useful .....
and... and ... Yes .... EVEN the Recipe for the   "Pork Rind Pudding" .... Thanks again Surf.

  You are so right " Surf" it is about enjoying the day and getting outside to relax and run from Ice Hole to ice Hole.
Oh, and I almost forgot to mention having Quality Time with my New friend " Mo".
Take Care all.. Be safe.

      8)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 12, 2010, 06:59 AM
Way to go Alta, Nice photos of the Shark !! Not to worry buddy, the permagrin symptom is Completely NORMAL !!  :roflmao: Nice twout too !!  ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Waynesburgjay on Dec 12, 2010, 08:20 AM
(http://i948.photobucket.com/albums/ad323/waynesburgjay/DSCF1560Small.jpg)





Got mine off my brother who fishes up in New York.  She runs good, just have to clean her up a little.  Need some ice around here too, we're always the last to get ice in s.w. PA
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 12, 2010, 08:39 AM
Alta...you lucky dog!!! ;D Here we're buried under 15" of snow and it's below zero with the wind howling and piling up the drifts. Don't even know WHERE to start to dig out.....looks like the rig worked for ya...nice set up...and fish!!!! Have fun!!! I'm gonna try to figure out how to find my driveway!  :%$#!:
Hey RowdyRay, how'd you end up? My cuz in St. Paul said he's at 20"... :o
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 12, 2010, 08:43 AM
Welcome, waynesburgjay!!! Wow!! Nice old eski!!! Love the antique "patina" on it!!! ;D I'd leave it like it is...it just looks bad!! That one's an old workhorse...you'll gets lots of use out of that!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: RowdyRay on Dec 12, 2010, 09:45 AM
Alta...you lucky dog!!! ;D Here we're buried under 15" of snow and it's below zero with the wind howling and piling up the drifts. Don't even know WHERE to start to dig out.....looks like the rig worked for ya...nice set up...and fish!!!! Have fun!!! I'm gonna try to figure out how to find my driveway!  :%$#!:
Hey RowdyRay, how'd you end up? My cuz in St. Paul said he's at 20"... :o

Haven't heard the official tally here. 20 or more for sure. I'm just north of St. Paul. And if we're not having fun yet, my furnace went out last night. Thermocouple. Trying to locate one as I type.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 12, 2010, 10:01 AM
Oh God...sorry to hear that Ray. Get one quick!!!! Just replaced my flame sensor last week....it's gonna be a great weekend! Where do you start with the snow when it's WAY over the top of your blower?! ??? :%$#!:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: RowdyRay on Dec 12, 2010, 10:18 AM
Oh God...sorry to hear that Ray. Get one quick!!!! Just replaced my flame sensor last week....it's gonna be a great weekend! Where do you start with the snow when it's WAY over the top of your blower?! ??? :%$#!:

Welcome to my life. This is not unusual. Space heaters, oven going, electric blanket and faucets running. Hehe. In my robe and slippers yet. 75 degrees. Waiting for the hardware store to open. They had one last time. Have to get it running before tonight. Supposed to be -15.

I hear ya on the snow. Just don't hurt yourself trying to move it.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 12, 2010, 11:58 AM
You guys stay safe out there ! I'm on the other end of the weather spectrum, the rains coming down in buckets, 3 to 5 inches of rain, 40 to 50 MPH winds coming in tonight ! The flood watches and power outage watches are popping up as I type, So much for the start of our season !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: BlueDevil on Dec 14, 2010, 12:04 AM
I joined the brotherhood earlier this evening with the Shark Z71!!!!

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(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb303/bluedevil98/Ice%20Fishing%202011/IMG_0503.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 14, 2010, 04:21 AM
Way to go Blue devil, Welcome !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Dec 14, 2010, 05:06 AM
Right on " BlueDevil "
Congrats.  Your gonna love it.

I used mine for the first time last Saturday. I broke her in on Friday night, with the advice from Surf and Rebelss.
( it is my first power Auger and I'll never look back again.

  The only ADVICE I can give you at this time ( and it worked for me.. LOL ...)
  Your auger will have a affective break in time if it gets a GOOD NIGHTS SLEEP the night before it starts a wonderful life of shaving holes for ever! It will work its heart for you from this point on.
(http://i51.tinypic.com/123meyo.jpg)
The flashers look pretty nice. I have never used a flasher or seen one work. Do they work as good as they say?

Take care and be safe.

AltaIce
    8)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Dec 14, 2010, 05:12 AM
Hey " Surf" !!

Good to see Ya Sir. Hope all is well? Are you rained out still.
I have not heard or seen any movement from Rebelss or Rowdy. I hope they are doing ok through there Winter storm?

When you talk to them , wish them well.

   8)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 14, 2010, 05:27 AM
Hey Alta, ya we lost all the ice we had in the bottom half of the state, but the ice up north was spared, Thank God ! I stayed in touch with Reb all weekend, he made out okay, but I'll let him explain the " Me Tarzan, You Snowblower ! " scenario ! ;D  We're headed to a Brookie/Brown Trout Haunt this coming weekend for 3 days, YEHAA, I can't wait ! I went there this spring and managed to bring home dinner !
Hopefully, we can get on em again this weekend !  :tipup:  :icefish:
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/summer%20fishing%202010/100_2522.jpg)
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/summer%20fishing%202010/100_2521.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 14, 2010, 10:02 AM
*POP*! That's me poking my nose up like a ferret through all this snow!!!! 16", and I know RowdyRay got at least 20" plus. Took 2 of us and 2 snowblowers 2 hours to get through our driveways...was up to my hips from drifting...then the plows came by.. :%$#!: Don't know when we'll get out now...we were just getting ice..now it's all insulated and going to turn to mush under all this snow.  :'( Hey, way to go, Devil!!! Welcome!!! You're gonna love it!! Break it in nicely, now!!! Surfy, good luck this weekend up at Oola Boola Trout Hole. You might want to trade in your "Sunbonnet Baby" hat for something warmer, though. :roflmao: Surprised you didn't give these bro's your favorite "Rainbow Wonder" sammich recipe..So I will! Take a loaf of french bread, split in half, toss one half to the dog. Lay a large trout  down, smear with tartar sauce and dill, place bread half on top, then put another trout on top of this. Holding firmly together, BITE!!!! :woot: Wash down with Old Squaw Longnecks.   :clap: OOPS! Sorry to get off topic... ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 14, 2010, 05:27 PM
Okay Reb, I can tell that you want a sunbonnet baby hat too, Ill send you one right out Pronto ! :roflmao: Some times I wonder about you Buddy, You are the first person that I know that would DESICRATE a Rainbow wonder sammich with  dill !! Dill is for pickles Reb, not trout sammiches !  :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Dec 14, 2010, 05:47 PM
Ok, I want in on this! Here is my mo barracuda auger I picked up at a pawn shop for $100.00, 8" and 10" augers. Seems to run good, just waiting for some ice, Been in the 50's for last two weeks. Anyone know why they discontinued this model? (http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx206/fordkisskrazy/auger001.jpg)(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx206/fordkisskrazy/auger002.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Dec 14, 2010, 05:59 PM
Hi " fordkisskrazy
I am no way a expert by any means . but it looks like to me you got one heck of a deal for $100.00 and with the two
sizes of blades.

Good buy. It is a very nice looking set up.

    8)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Dec 14, 2010, 06:02 PM
Hey Surf

Sorry to hear about the Ice in your area. Glad to hear and see that Reb and Mr. Rowdy are doing a little better.

Glad to hear Reb has a snow blower.

   8)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 14, 2010, 06:21 PM
Welcome FKK, that is an Awesome score man, way to go !  :thumbsup:

Hey Alta, you aughta hear Reb talk about that Snowblower, I think he really, I mean REALLY likes that Machine !  :roflmao: No worries, I got the ice report for this weekends mission tonight, We're good to go !! YEHAAA !! FLAAAAAGGGGGGG !!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: RowdyRay on Dec 14, 2010, 06:21 PM
I survived. My back doesn't think so. Got a snowblower too, but with this much it's still a lot of work. The path back to the shed looks like I live in the Yukon. And we're just getting started. Geez!

Hey Reb, drove past White Bear Monday morning. Steam coming off of it in quite a few places. Not a good sign. Really wanted to go somewhere this weekend. Not so sure now. May have to go further north.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 14, 2010, 06:27 PM
fordkisskrazy..Welcome!!! :) $100.00?! With 2 augers? And it's a 'cuda?! Boy, you got a heck of a deal!!!!! They made 2 "basic" 'cuda models, one a  2hp, and the other a 3 hp, both Tecumseh engines. Workhorses!!!!!! I think they were replaced by the Shark.
Can't tell for sure which yours is, but it looks like the 2 hp to me........I can't get over the deal you got in that!!!!! Pop a new plug in 'er, clean that carb good, lube the linkage, and some fresh non-oxy gas with a little Seafoam, and you'll be tearin' up that ice!!!! Hey Surfy, when ya saw those pics, I bet ya  spilled that whole bag of pork rinds all over your fuzzy bun-bun slippers!!!! :roflmao: :roflmao: And yes, I love my blower!!! :whistle:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 14, 2010, 06:31 PM
Ray...I think we all got screwed by the snow...steam coming offa there is NOT a good sign......north country expedition?!! ???
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Dec 14, 2010, 07:47 PM
Hey all thanks for the welcome! Great site here, but you guys gotta stop with the pork rinds. I had to go buy a bag after posting. Rebless, she a two hp. its the 49cc motor. When you say lube the linkage to you mean grease the gear box? And as far as cleaning the carb I'm looking for  carb kit now, She runs good but seems like she needs something. A little more oomph! know what I mean? I did put a new plug in and cleaned the air filter, so carb is next.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 14, 2010, 07:55 PM
Hey all thanks for the welcome! Great site here, but you guys gotta stop with the pork rinds. I had to go buy a bag after posting. Rebless, she a two hp. its the 49cc motor. When you say lube the linkage to you mean grease the gear box? And as far as cleaning the carb I'm looking for  carb kit now, She runs good but seems like she needs something. A little more oomph! know what I mean? I did put a new plug in and cleaned the air filter, so carb is next.

New lube in the ol' box wouldn't hurt....not sure of your carb on that one, but WD-40 on any moving part, ie; choke plate, governor, etc. I'm sure your needle/seat is gummed up...a carb kit should put her to rights!!! just for info, Ardisam does have the exploded parts diagram on their homepage...go to "Ardisam", click on Eskimo, then on discontinued/older model. I think there are the various models of the 'cudas on there, both 2 and 3 hp. Keep us informed!!!  :) PS...unless you do a drill & tap, you will have to crack the gearcase for the new lube and gasket.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: RowdyRay on Dec 14, 2010, 08:19 PM
Welcome FKK. That's a great deal. Especially with the 2 augers. Nice.

Love the pawnshops. If you can find one that will deal with ya.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: BlueDevil on Dec 14, 2010, 10:03 PM
Right on " BlueDevil "
Congrats.  Your gonna love it.

I used mine for the first time last Saturday. I broke her in on Friday night, with the advice from Surf and Rebelss.
( it is my first power Auger and I'll never look back again.

  The only ADVICE I can give you at this time ( and it worked for me.. LOL ...)
  Your auger will have a affective break in time if it gets a GOOD NIGHTS SLEEP the night before it starts a wonderful life of shaving holes for ever! It will work its heart for you from this point on.
(http://i51.tinypic.com/123meyo.jpg)
The flashers look pretty nice. I have never used a flasher or seen one work. Do they work as good as they say?

Take care and be safe.

AltaIce
    8)

Hey AltaIce!

Calgary huh?  I'm in Saskatoon, we're getting pelted with freezing rain right now.  I think it's worse towards the southern part of the province.  I'm soo stoked to trying Z71 out this weekend, I'm just going to go for a 20 min drive to a common lake near ToonTown and pop a few holes.  As far as flashers go they are just a tool and you still have to catch the fish!!!!!  That being said, I don't know how I could have gone this long without sonar they definitely give you a peek at what's down there.  Best of luck this season, looking forward to seeing some photos!!!!


P.S.  I bought an extension and Eskimo bag for my auger online last night, LOL!!!!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: ice_hunter on Dec 14, 2010, 10:58 PM
count me in with this bunch of ne'er do wells!        proud owner of a MO mako for 5 years now, been the most reliable auger ive ever owned next to a manual one.  still on the original spark plug it came with, only maintainence ive had to do is hit the carb with some carb/choke cleaner last winter.........runs like a champ as long as i keep gas in it.

only real problem i have had with it is the plastic gas tank........the filler neck was broke when i bought it (used) and i cant seem to locate a replacement for it yet..............did finally succeed in "welding" it back together this summer, hope once it makes the first voyage this winter it stays "welded".
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: BlueDevil on Dec 14, 2010, 11:36 PM
I think you can get replacement gas tanks from their website http://www.geteskimo.com/foundations/store_getEskimo/scresults.asp?start=20 (http://www.geteskimo.com/foundations/store_getEskimo/scresults.asp?start=20)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 15, 2010, 04:35 AM
Welcome Ice hunter, the more, the merrier ! ;D It is quite the unique cast of Characters that we have here !!  :thumbsup: :roflmao: For anyone looking for parts or info, even the older obsolete Mo's like mine, the People at Ardisam, the Eskimo parent company are second to none ! They couldn't find a manual for my 8600 Shark, but they were able to find a exploded view diagram for me and still have parts for the older Mo's ! they have the adaptor for my old Mo, so I can run the 2010 10" Quantum bit on my old girl ! Eskimo's Rule !  :thumbsup:
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Eskimo/hpim0316.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: parker on Dec 15, 2010, 04:49 AM
just bought z-51 10'' this summer got to use it last weekend-- was simply amazed what a good product
had a piece of crap strikemaster would never stay running--
my buddy had an eskimo that was older than dirt and ran everytime
what a good company
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 15, 2010, 05:04 AM
Welcome to the funny farm Parker, Oops, I ment forum !  ;D  We are trying to get action shots of guys with their Mo's on the ice, so feel free to post photos. I'm still waiting to see if anyone can top Alta Ice, but I seriously doubt it !  :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: pikeking on Dec 15, 2010, 05:08 AM
I have 2!!!

Eskimo Barracuda plus 10" 3hp,

Eskimo Shark 6" with Italian motor...
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 15, 2010, 05:26 AM
Hey PK, hows it going ? Got any photos of that Sophia Loren Mo ?  ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 15, 2010, 08:57 AM
Welcome, parker, pikeking, and ice_hunter!!!!! Wow!!!! We've got quite the group of 'Mo enthusiasts anywhere!!! Happy, happy, owners!!!
And to think last year every time I said " Mo", people were looking for Larry and Curly!! ;D Thinks me, we got us a catch phrase! You get 'mo with your "Mo!!!! :roflmao:  Kinda like when you say "Pork Rinds", you think of Surfy...   :clap:  :woot: When I talk to the people at Ardisam (who are right across the border from me)...I'm gonna have to mention our group.  And like Surfy said, lets see those pics!!! I wanna see pikekings Ferrari engine! (Surf,by the way..Sophia's been rooming with ME for the winter..ciao!)  :whistle:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 15, 2010, 04:51 PM
Wow, I sure wish I could DREAM that Vividly Reb, thats truly a gift you have right there buddy !   :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Dec 15, 2010, 04:59 PM
Hey Alta,  We're headed to a Brookie/Brown Trout Haunt this coming weekend for 3 days, YEHAA, I can't wait ! I went there this spring and managed to bring home dinner !
Hopefully, we can get on em again this weekend !  :tipup:  :icefish:
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/summer%20fishing%202010/100_2522.jpg)
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/summer%20fishing%202010/100_2521.jpg)
............................................................
Hey Surf

Just wanted to say those are some great looking fish and wish Ya good luck and a great time this weekend.
You and miss's be safe and take some pictures .
    8)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Dec 16, 2010, 10:55 AM
Hey all got a question, on my barracuda I just did a carb kit and a new plug. My question is what do you guys think of using opti 2 oil at its mixing ratio in this old of auger? I had a mako and after break in I ran opti in it, really liked it but just not sure on the old girl. She's only running at 60 lbs compression, not sure if thats good or not. What do you all think?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 16, 2010, 04:38 PM
I've run the Opti 2 and really liked it, with that said, I'd run her with the viper 50 to 1 oil mix and she should be fine ! She might not like the 100 to 1 ratio mix with compression like that. Good luck and keep us updated on her would ya ? Whats her name ?  ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Dec 16, 2010, 06:31 PM
Surflizard, this is a Tecumseh motor, runs 24:1. That's why I was worried about running the opti 2, and the compression. I'm not sure what these little motors should have for compression. have found specs but they all range from 40 lbs to 100 lbs so not sure if the motor is toast or not.  Oh and as far as her name, not sure yet, gotta see how good she is and if she is tempermental or not! Might have a few choice names for her then. Lol. Thanks for your help.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: RowdyRay on Dec 16, 2010, 07:45 PM
Surflizard, this is a Tecumseh motor, runs 24:1. That's why I was worried about running the opti 2, and the compression. I'm not sure what these little motors should have for compression. have found specs but they all range from 40 lbs to 100 lbs so not sure if the motor is toast or not.  Oh and as far as her name, not sure yet, gotta see how good she is and if she is tempermental or not! Might have a few choice names for her then. Lol. Thanks for your help.

24:1? That's pretty thick. Mix up a gallon and try it. See how she does. Make sure it opens up and doesn't spew oil out the exhaust. They used to "over oil" the motors.

The old Mac chainsaw is 24:1, but says you can run 50:1 in the winter. It won't run if I don't. The old Tanaka on the Strikemaster called for 30:1. She didn't like it. Wouldn't open up and spewed oil everywhere and/or fouled the plug. The snowblower uses 50:1. Tried that in the auger. Screamed, but didn't have much smoke and I didn't want to burn her up. Finally settled on 40:1. Would run all day, even at -30. You might have to play around with a mixture that runs well and still keeps everything lubricated.

Anyone else run into this, or messed with fuel/oil ratios?   
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 16, 2010, 09:19 PM
I hear ya Ray, I have 2 Tecumseh powered augers, My old Eskimo Shark won't run right at anything less then 50:1 Of all the different ratios, she likes it the best ! My other Tecumseh is on a Jiffy Legend Lightning, I run it at 100:1 with 97 Oct and Amsoil Sabre, It runs like a Raped Ape !!The method to this madness is that I want to see what it will take, so far its on it second season and it still running Flawlessly ! There are a lot of guys that run their augers to company specs and swear by it, more power to em ! I've been tinking with motors for a while now and I like to tune some right to the edge, some times just a touch too far and POW !! I expect engine failures because of how far I push them, Oh well, then its time to put another one together ! I don't recommend doing it, but I can't help it sometimes ! That just  me !  ;D

Fordkisskrazy, Give her a shot at 24:1 and see how it runs, I agree with ray, I think its too thick and will smoke hard and foul the plug. Lets ask the F.O.E.A.O. Crew !

What ratios are all you different Mo Owners running ???
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: RowdyRay on Dec 16, 2010, 10:02 PM
I hear ya Ray, I have 2 Tecumseh powered augers, My old Eskimo Shark won't run right at anything less then 50:1 Of all the different ratios, she likes it the best ! My other Tecumseh is on a Jiffy Legend Lightning, I run it at 100:1 with 97 Oct and Amsoil Sabre, It runs like a Raped Ape !!The method to this madness is that I want to see what it will take, so far its on it second season and it still running Flawlessly ! There are a lot of guys that run their augers to company specs and swear by it, more power to em ! I've been tinking with motors for a while now and I like to tune some right to the edge, some times just a touch too far and POW !! I expect engine failures because of how far I push them, Oh well, then its time to put another one together ! I don't recommend doing it, but I can't help it sometimes ! That just  me !  ;D

Fordkisskrazy, Give her a shot at 24:1 and see how it runs, I agree with ray, I think its too thick and will smoke hard and foul the plug. Lets ask the F.O.E.A.O. Crew !

What ratios are all you different Mo Owners running ???

Hehe, BOOM! I'm not promoting engine failure. Personal experience has taught me that not all like to run at company specs. Especially as they get older. But the older engines were made better too. They could withstand a leaner mix. The new ones are so cheaply made I'm afraid to mess with it. The Stingray hasn't even had a whole tank through it. I'll stick to the 50:1 for now. Have always used Valvoline oil. Beat me up, but it's readily available and in 35 years haven't blown anything up. 
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 17, 2010, 04:21 AM
I've been using the Valvoline Synthetics in my vehicles for years Ray, I love it ! I never knew they made a 2 stroke oil, what it called ?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Waynesburgjay on Dec 17, 2010, 05:07 AM
I use outboard oil, I think its quicksilver mixed 24:1  a little marine stabil and a shot of seafoam.  It runs so good in my outboard I'm gonna try it in the auger.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: RowdyRay on Dec 17, 2010, 06:45 AM
It's just a multi-purpose 2 cycle oil. Good or bad, it's worked well for years. Hard to teach an old dog new tricks.

http://www.idealtruevalue.com/servlet/the-65238/Detail
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 17, 2010, 09:30 AM
waynesburgjay: DO NOT run an outboard oil in your auger. Use ONLY an oil for air-cooled engines!!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Dec 17, 2010, 10:47 AM
Hey guys just got off the phone with Brad Clark of opti 2. He says I shouldn't have any problems running the opti 2 at 70:1. Even told me to look on IS  and I would find all kinds of people using it. Lol. Still wonder though..........
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: xcr440 on Dec 18, 2010, 08:58 AM
^^^ Good stuff. My FIL used the stuff for over 30 years in his chainsaws. Never lost an engine due to oil issues. I currently use it at the recommended ratio.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Waynesburgjay on Dec 18, 2010, 06:39 PM
waynesburgjay: DO NOT run an outboard oil in your auger. Use ONLY an oil for air-cooled engines!!!

I should be ok, it says it's good for all 2 stroke air or water cooled engines.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: nypike on Dec 19, 2010, 06:14 AM
took my mako (Maggie) out for the first time yesterday, 1 pull and she fired right up and gave me 25 effortless holes through 7 inches of ice. ;D ;D First gas auger I have owned and I love it.
(http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o280/kesslerdrywall/camp160.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: jonesy on Dec 19, 2010, 06:29 AM
You're killing me, my mako is my first power augur and with the weather we're having it might not see gas and oil this year. Always a chance of an open winter in Nova Scotia  :'(
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Dec 19, 2010, 06:29 AM
Qoute: nypike :: took my mako (Maggie) out for the first time yesterday, 1 pull and she fired right up and gave me 25 effortless holes through 7 inches of ice.   First gas auger I have owned and I love it.

Hi " nypike"

Congrats on your first time out. Glad it all worked out. On my first power auger as well.

  Man, I don't know about you.. but after drilling the first hole with my power auger ... I kinda  felt a little silly ( for lack of a harsher word ..LOL ...) of why I did not buy a Eskimo power auger way , way sooner. ( and my arms thanked me for it as well)
  gald it worked out for Ya and cought some nice fish.

     8)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Dec 19, 2010, 06:38 AM
You're killing me, my mako is my first power augur and with the weather we're having it might not see gas and oil this year. Always a chance of an open winter in Nova Scotia  :'(
...
Hey " jonesy"
  Sorry to hear that you may not get the Ice that you deserve. Cause I hate to rub it in .... BUT ...  I gotta tell Ya.. you need some Ice, as  for the last three years all those guys that told me that I needed a power auger and all I said was... "ah!! don't need one.... Me tough ( as I banged my Man Chest).. I now see what the heck they were talking about. If one does not have to carry there auger up the side of a mountain or for 50 kms I would recommend a power auger to everyone.. and as I  think about it now.... They did tell me the same thing... LOL ...

  I ( we all ) hope you get a chance to use it this year.. Hang in there.. and all the best to Ya!!

     8) 


Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 19, 2010, 08:41 AM
Isn't that a GREAT feeling, nypike?! Kinda like that "first kiss", huh?  ;) Glad ya got out there!!!! I'm just sitting here staring at the 22" of SNOW that's buried our few inches of ice we were just forming...does NOT look good at all for our season.... :%$#!: :%$#!: :%$#!: I'm about ready to sneak out to Surfy's place, since he's gone "up country" for those giant trout this weekend. I know his freezer's full, and I know where he hides his pork rinds... ;D   Keep those pics comin', guys, that may be as close as I get to real ice for a while... :'(


PS...As far as the porkrinds, what's that in your Showdown box under the bench downstairs....you took the Showdown with you....:whistle:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 19, 2010, 03:48 PM
Glad to see all the new faces here on the F.O.E.A.O. Thread ! Jonesey, I will Pray to the all Knowing, all Seeing Fish Gods and Hopefully they will grant you ice making weather ! I know "Praying to some fish gods" ?? It works for me ! Hey Reb, recognize that Bait bucket, a buddy of mine out Minnesota way makes em, they work pretty Slick too !  :roflmao: Even had a Coyote come out and say howdy, too bad I didn't have the old Savage 99 in 308 with me, I would have sent him to meet his Maker, they're really doing a number on the deer here in NH ! Ice was kinda skinny, 6 " tops, so it was all spudbar work, sorry guys no Mo action shots !  :'(  Congrats NYPIKE, Maggie is Sweet lookin !
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Christine%20Lake/d.jpg)
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Christine%20Lake/100_2876.jpg)
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Christine%20Lake/hpim0371.jpg)
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Christine%20Lake/hpim0365.jpg)

P.S. The Troller is the BOLLOCKS Reb !!!!  :thumbsup: :icefish: :icefish: :icefish: :roflmao: >:D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 19, 2010, 04:02 PM
Surfy!!!! Good to see ya back with some FISH!!!! Say, that IS a nice lookin' areated bait bucket!!!! Good things made in Minnesota!!!!! Did I ever tell ya you can take the FREEZE BOTTLE out in the winter??!!! :roflmao:
Glad ya had a good time? Where's LLT's fish? Oh oh...she didn't skunk ya again, did she? Gonna send ya some SNOW for Christmas, since we don't have any ice or any way to get to it if we did!! :%$#!: :%$#!:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Dec 19, 2010, 04:09 PM
Hey Surf

Great pics, nice fish. Sounds like you had a great time. Glad you are all back ok and safe.

    8)


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Post by: RowdyRay on Dec 19, 2010, 04:12 PM
Way to go Surf. At least you made it out. Hope to get out day after Xmas.
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Post by: RowdyRay on Dec 19, 2010, 04:33 PM
Got a couple of questions for you gentlemen.

On Edit: Rebel answered my questions. Thank you. 
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 19, 2010, 04:36 PM
I'll pm ya, Ray.
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Post by: surflizard on Dec 19, 2010, 06:20 PM
Thanks guys, I really hope mother nature gives you midwest guys a break from the snow so you can get out on the ice too !! Ray, I've used some of the Lucas Oil products and they make good 2 stroke injector oil, but I've never seen a Mix oil from them ?

 I thought you said to keep the Snow Snake Bite Medicine in there Reb !  :woot: :roflmao:
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 19, 2010, 07:15 PM
Thanks guys, I really hope mother nature gives you midwest guys a break from the snow so you can get out on the ice too !! Ray, I've used some of the Lucas Oil products and they make good 2 stroke injector oil, but I've never seen a Mix oil from them ?

 I thought you said to keep the Snow Snake Bite Medicine in there Reb !  :woot: :roflmao:

I did, I did, Surfy!!! But after taking your advice and going to the laundromat for some female company, I had to DRINK IT after meeting wash 'n dri Wanda.... :sick: :roflmao:
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Post by: surflizard on Dec 19, 2010, 07:55 PM
JEEZ Reb, you know better than that !! You ALWAYS DRINK IT BEFORE ya go wandering for Wanda's !!  >:D :roflmao:
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Post by: RowdyRay on Dec 19, 2010, 08:09 PM
JEEZ Reb, you know better than that !! You ALWAYS DRINK IT BEFORE ya go wandering for Wanda's !!  >:D :roflmao:

I don't know....might wanna pour some on Wanda too. :sick:
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Post by: surflizard on Dec 19, 2010, 08:30 PM
Whatever you do, don't light up, it will be the last thing ya do !! On second thought maybe being Blown up is better than a case of the Weird Wanda Worts, That kind of gift keeps on givin  !!  :woot: :roflmao:
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Post by: RowdyRay on Dec 19, 2010, 08:43 PM
Thanks. Now I'm trying to get the image of Warty Wrinkly Wanda, out of my head.

Just thought I'd mention......did my good deed for the year. Sold an Eskimo Mako to a guy at Mills Fleet Farm today. He was looking at augers for his son-in-law. (Nice FIL) They wouldn't give me my commission when I got to the register. Told me I'd have to speak to the manager.  :laugh:
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 19, 2010, 08:58 PM
Oh yeah? Well, I'll take care of him!!!!!!! You're gonna get all the Viper oil ya need, buddy!!!  :thumbsup:  Way to go, Ray!!!! If we can't be out there, at least we can sell more 'Mo's!!!!!!! I hope you told him about the F.O.E.A.O.,
and showed him your card signed by the GPOEAO?! (Grand Poobah of Eskimo Auger Owners)  ;)2 It's rumored that only 1 or 2 people have actually met him...I've heard that Surflizard ACTUALLY talked to him!!!  :o
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Post by: RowdyRay on Dec 19, 2010, 09:56 PM
Oh yeah? Well, I'll take care of him!!!!!!! You're gonna get all the Viper oil ya need, buddy!!!  :thumbsup:  Way to go, Ray!!!! If we can't be out there, at least we can sell more 'Mo's!!!!!!! I hope you told him about the F.O.E.A.O.,
and showed him your card signed by the GPOEAO?! (Grand Poobah of Eskimo Auger Owners)  ;)2 It's rumored that only 1 or 2 people have actually met him...I've heard that Surflizard ACTUALLY talked to him!!!  :o

Yep, told him about Ice Shanty. (Left my FOEAO card at home) Wait.....there's a Grand Poobah? You mean like a royal fez wearing eskimo? Wow. Bet he could talk some sense into that manager.
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Post by: surflizard on Dec 20, 2010, 06:33 AM
Oh ya Ray, he is the All Knowing, All Seeing, Fez totin, Wandering Wanda Wipin, Big Kahuna, Grand Pooba, Supreme Ruler of the FOEAO Fiefdom !! Non other the our very own Rambunctious Rebel !! All Hail his Exaultedness !!  :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :roflmao: Sorry Reb, I just couldn't keep this Wonderful news to myself, now that we have a fearless Ruler to steer the helm of this Worm Riddled, Barnacle Encrusted old Skow we all know and love, the SS FOEAO !   :bow: :thumbsup: :roflmao: :roflmao:
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 20, 2010, 08:11 AM
Great...NOW ya tell me...  :o I always kinda figured it was YOU...you get the credit for this brotherhood, Surfy!!!! ::)  Steer the helm?! I ran my boat into a tree last summer!!!! :woot: However, I humbly accept the honor with gratitude, and will attempt to dispense knowledge (if I can find any) to further the cause and brotherhood of the F.O.E.A.O., from my snow palace somewhere in the bowels of southern Minnysoda. Here here!
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Post by: surflizard on Dec 20, 2010, 08:19 AM
That's why Your my Hero Reb, Your not gonna let something like Inconsequential like Smashin into a lttle ol'Tree Slow this Barge down One Bit !  :roflmao: :roflmao:  Oh by the way, Good luck with it,Your Exaultedness, Watch out, the Poop deck is quite Slick !  :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 20, 2010, 08:48 AM
With the weather right now, I can't even FIND the poop deck, much less the friggin' boat!!!! :%$#!:  Another 5-7" coming down!!!!! Anyone wanna stop in and see "Rebel's Winter Wonderland of Snow ", drop me a line!!! ;D  Hmmm...maybe National Geographic...."Giant Snow Caves of Minnysoda"... :roflmao:
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 20, 2010, 10:08 AM
Anyone besides the Troutmaster get a chance to get out this weekend and hook a few?  ???
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Post by: MaxAntonious on Dec 20, 2010, 01:41 PM
Question about my new Eskimo.

Had it out this past weekend for the first time and I had some leakage of fuel from the gas cap I believe.  Is there supposed to be some sort of washer or 'o' ring in the cap?   Mine does not have one and I did not come with one.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 20, 2010, 01:52 PM
Question about my new Eskimo.

Had it out this past weekend for the first time and I had some leakage of fuel from the gas cap I believe.  Is there supposed to be some sort of washer or 'o' ring in the cap?   Mine does not have one and I did not come with one.

Max...Your cap will have a flat piece of rubber with a "nub" on the top of it that is pushed down when you turn the silver vent knob on the cap to allow it to "breathe".....when you shut the auger off, close the cap vent, or it can drip if you have enough gas in the tank.  :)

Reb

PS...I think the Packers should have won last nite... ;)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: MaxAntonious on Dec 20, 2010, 02:12 PM
Well bummer, then I am missing a something. :(

There is nothing inside my cap.  It's just the plastic cap with a vent screw in the top.  There is a small washer between the head of the vent screw and the cap but nothing at all on the inside of the cap.  Guess I have to write eskimo a letter. 
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 20, 2010, 02:24 PM
Nope...Call 'em at 1-800-345-6007. Make sure you tell 'em it's new. Let us know what ya found out... :) They're great to work with.
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Post by: BlueDevil on Dec 20, 2010, 10:28 PM
I finally got mine out this past weekend, all I can say is W0W!!!!!!!   :o

(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb303/bluedevil98/Ice%20Fishing%202011/IMG_0520.jpg)
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Post by: surflizard on Dec 21, 2010, 04:43 AM
Way to go Blue Devil, Nice shot ! Thanks for sharing the photo with us !  :thumbsup: (http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/summer%20fishing%202010/auger1xy4.gif)
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 21, 2010, 12:31 PM
Good pic, BlueDevil!!! Bet you had a blast, eh?  ;D
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Post by: Mightyjoeyoung on Dec 21, 2010, 01:31 PM
I finally got mine out this past weekend, all I can say is W0W!!!!!!!   :o

(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb303/bluedevil98/Ice%20Fishing%202011/IMG_0520.jpg)

Thinking about picking myself up a Shark....how do those composite (or whatever they are) handles seem like they will hold up?  Just curious, I would assume you could get replacement ones if they happen to break?  Any feedback on it would be appreciated....thanks.
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 21, 2010, 01:48 PM
Welcome, Mightyjoe!!!! Haven't heard of any problems with the 'Mo composite handles yet...common sense would dictate that at -20 you probably don't want to drop it flat on hard ice!! :o  Eskimo is right across the border in Wisconsin, and great to work with...I wouldn't foresee any problems if you did need a replacement.
Anyone else with input on the composite handle?
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Post by: AltaIce on Dec 21, 2010, 06:44 PM
Hey AltaIce!

Calgary huh?  I'm in Saskatoon, we're getting pelted with freezing rain right now.  I think it's worse towards the southern part of the province.  I'm soo stoked to trying Z71 out this weekend, I'm just going to go for a 20 min drive to a common lake near ToonTown and pop a few holes.  As far as flashers go they are just a tool and you still have to catch the fish!!!!!  That being said, I don't know how I could have gone this long without sonar they definitely give you a peek at what's down there.  Best of luck this season, looking forward to seeing some photos!!!!
P.S.  I bought an extension and Eskimo bag for my auger online last night, LOL!!!!!
.............................
Hey "BlueDevil"
Sorry some how I missed your Post.
Ya, your so right about the catching part ... LOL ... I'm working on that part.
Just saw your last post and pic. Awesome, right on. Glad you like your Z71.
   
      8)
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Post by: Krazykaiser on Dec 22, 2010, 10:46 PM
Hmmmm Still waiting on that Eskimo F.O.E.A.O. Siggy!  8) ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 23, 2010, 04:09 AM
Don't feel bad KrazyKiaser, me too ! I've got a couple of designs that I'm kicking around, the tough part is getting them from the brain pan to the screen !  ;D My own personal computer Guru is right out straight making Dream catchers for gifts !

Do we have any computer Guru's here on the F.O.E.A.O Thread that can help to get this Custom signature Banner idea off the ground ?? Any help with this would be Greatly Appreciated !!
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 23, 2010, 01:45 PM
MaxAntonious.... Did you get your "cap" problem taken care of???? Just wondering how it went for ya....if I can help, let me know!!!   ;D                   

Reb
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: MaxAntonious on Dec 23, 2010, 02:45 PM
Yes I did thanks  :)  I checked and I do in fact have that rubber cap insert.  I was looking for an 'o' ring or washer type thing.  I pulled the cap and looked at it in the light and it is there.  I don't know now where the gas leaked out.  It is entirely possible that I didn't have the cap snugged down tight enough I guess. 

I'm going to fill up the tank again, make sure everything is closed and hang the auger upside down and see if anything leaks  :P

Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 23, 2010, 03:00 PM
Yes I did thanks  :)  I checked and I do in fact have that rubber cap insert.  I was looking for an 'o' ring or washer type thing.  I pulled the cap and looked at it in the light and it is there.  I don't know now where the gas leaked out.  It is entirely possible that I didn't have the cap snugged down tight enough I guess.  

I'm going to fill up the tank again, make sure everything is closed and hang the auger upside down and see if anything leaks  :P



Don't know if I'd hang it upside down, but.. ;D Just make sure that vent is closed, and lay it on it's side. If it doesn't leak then, you're good to go. I also occasionally put a little silicone spray on that rubber insert to keep it from drying out, too. Let me know how it goes!!!!!

Reb
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 23, 2010, 03:40 PM
I would like to wish everyone and their families on this thread AND the IS site a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!!
This thread started out just for fun, thanks to Surfy, and I just kinda chipped in my 2 cents here and there to keep 'er rolling....and boy, did it roll!!!! Let's continue to have fun here, share those pic's of our good ol' Eskimos, and our little "tips 'n tricks". I am working with Ardisam on something right now...hopefully, it will come to fruition for all of our benefit.  I'll keep ya updated....anyway, enjoy your holidays...may they be peaceful and happy.   :)


Rebel
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Post by: surflizard on Dec 23, 2010, 06:36 PM
You are much too modest Reb, I couldn't have kept her rollin with out you buddy ! Too many thanks to you to fit on here !! :roflmao: I hope your scheme works out Reb, I was also in touch with the fine folks at Ardisam today, pitchin my scheme, we shall see ! :whistle: I would like to say thanks to everyone who has posted here and who has in turn, helped to create what we fondly call the F.O.E.A.O. Forum !  :clap: :clap:

I want to wish all of you Mo, Manipulating, Maniacs and the rest of the Ice shanty Bretheren, A Very Merry Christmas and a Fish Filled new Year !!

                                                                                You Guys Rule !!
                                                                                   
                                                                                        Surf
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Post by: AltaIce on Dec 24, 2010, 04:55 AM
Christmas Toast and wish.

 Here's to the friendly folks of F.O.E.A.O. Here's to Surf for giving us " Mo's" a thread to share our "Mo" stories and  jokes.   To both Surf and Reb who have helped us and allowed us all a chance to learn , speak about and share our thoughts and pictures of the great sport we al call " Ice Fishing". To giving us a chance to help each other.

  Here's to The Awesome folks at Ice shanty for giving us all a place to meet and learn from others all around the world, as the world is not as big as one would like to think, for bringing us all together.

  Here's to you: and I wish we all keep out sense of humor and keep the ability to laugh amongst ourselves and with each other.

And ... And... and most of all here is the fact and hope that all of us get a chance to spend time with all those they love and learn from and all get that CHANCE to share all the  " PORK RINDS "  , yes I said " pork rinds" they can handle.

  And for those of us that have loved ones that are doing something that helps us all from the grounds of another country
( In which we are all internally grateful) I know you have them your hearts and we all do.

  Please be safe

  Enjoy your day and all those around you.
 Wishing you All a wonderful holiday season and the best of the New Year.

  AltaIce
       8)
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Post by: fordkisskrazy on Dec 24, 2010, 09:40 PM
I to want to wish everyone here a great holiday!!!! And also thanks to all who have helped me out. IS is a great site and F.O.E.A.O. is the bomb! Merry christmas and happy new year Eskimo bro's!!! And may you all have tight lines!
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Post by: adam_mcd on Dec 25, 2010, 10:52 AM
Merry Christmas MO owners.  Tight Lines and cold beer for all.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: simbadon_s on Dec 25, 2010, 11:19 PM
Hey guys I'm looking at getting a stingray 8" what do you think is that a good one compared to the other models as in is it going to hold up or is this the cheap mans model
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 26, 2010, 05:28 AM
Welcome to the Shanty simbadon_s and to the F.O.E.A.O. Forum, Glad to have you aboard ! In my Opinion, the Stingrays aren't any Cheaper than the the top of the line Model Z71s, just lower priced is all ! We have a couple of Ray Owner/Operators here and I'll bet you a years supply of Pork Rinds that they can answer any questions that you have about the Stingrays Ruggedness, Reliability and ice cutting Capabilities much better than I can ! they are probably still tucked warm in their beds with visions of Pork Rinds dancing thru their heads !  Come on Guys, Up and At em, we got work to do !!    :roflmao:

P.S. Just keep yours eyes open, they tend to be a little Unpredictable after a Pork Rind Bender !  :woot: :roflmao:
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 26, 2010, 11:20 AM
OK, OK, quit your yappin...I just got up!!!!!! ;D Someone drank ALL my MGD, or I'd have been up sooner...plus the Eskimo Bikini Team girls were just walking in the house...  :whistle:  Simbadon_s: Read the earlier posts, and check out the pictures of me and RowdyRay...we both run ray's. (ha ha!)
Mine's going on 6 years now, and still rocking!!! My cousin up north pounds his relentlessly every day, doing guide fishing. His is six years old, and still going strong.  Eskimo doesn't build "Cheaper" models...the ray's just have the smaller Viper 33cc engine, all steel handles, Quantum blades.  Just as bulletproof as the sharks and the other ones. Lots of them out there!!! Heartily recommended!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 26, 2010, 12:52 PM
Sorry simbadon_s, My bad, I forgot to mention Occasionally Delusional  also !!   :wacko: :cookoo: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 26, 2010, 01:00 PM
You probably need to explain that to him, O Master of  Mitigated Mayhem....he might think you're referring to the Stingray, and not what you perceive as my delusional 'Mo Girls guests ...;D >:D.....

PS....That is NOT a bad case of dermatitis on your face, Surfy, it's just dried PORK RIND crumbs... :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 26, 2010, 01:11 PM
You mean Wandering, Warty, Wanda, the Laundry Mat Queen is your House guest ?? Outstanding Reb, Good for you, you Old Sly Dog you !   :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: xsists on Dec 26, 2010, 04:05 PM
I just joined the club today :)

I picked up a Eskimo Stingray 8 inch.  It was on sale for $238.  I really wanted the Shark in the 10 inch but couldn't pass up the savings of the Stingray.  Sure its not as big or as powerful but it should still cut ice.  Plus, with the money I saved (about $150) I can now pick up a Quickfish shelter :)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Dec 26, 2010, 04:25 PM
Hey Gang.
Hope you all had a nice holiday and I wish you all the best of the New Year.

I got a chance to get out yesterday. Some pice of how I can haul my "Mo" when I don't bring my Ice Tent.
I also got a chance to use my new Ice Fishing  " Rod Gloves". Check out there site guys!! They help protect my rods and I no longer have my rods getting all tangled up when I throw them in the back of the vehicle. Take a look at em!
http://www.therodglove.com/Ice_Fishing.php   http://www.therodglove.com/Ice_Fishing.php  (http://www.therodglove.com/Ice_Fishing.php)  
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Take Care everyone, Be Safe
AltaIce    8) .
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 26, 2010, 04:27 PM
Welcome xsists, Glad to have ya aboard ! Any Mo action photos are warmly welcomed !  ;D


Hi Alta, I hope you and yours had a great Holiday ! Its way too funny around here, the weather Morons have been screeching all day about the Blizzard of 2010 ! OMG WE'RE DOOMED !!   :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:

P.S. She's lookin real sharp Alta, How's she handle ?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 26, 2010, 04:35 PM
Ya jumped on me again, Surfy!!!! I was just posting and *POOF*.. ??? Oh well, great minds think alike, eh?  ;D
Welcome, welcome, xsists!!! You'll love this brotherhood AND that Stingray!!! I love mine! And a Wisconsin man to boot!!!!!
AltaIce..Holy Crap!!! You better patent that rig, son, you're loaded for bear!!!! That's one of the best home-made rigs I've EVER seen!!!!!!! All ya need now is a flashing strobe on each corner!!!!!  :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Seriously, you put a lot of good thought in that..and it shows.
Will have some news for everyone tomorrow...spent some time with the folks from Eskimo to put together a deal for us....I'll announce it here tomorrow or Tuesday.    Surfy, quit hoppin' up and down like that...ya look like an overweight, bearded kangaroo!!! :clap: Get me those pics of "your" little storm to me now,  we'll compare yours and mine to see who gets whining rights!!!
Hope everyone had a good Christmas....and gets a chance to get out soon.

Rebel
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 26, 2010, 06:04 PM
Please forgive me Your Great Exaulted Poobaishness, I wasn't thinking straight ! With every local channel, radio stations and the older gentleman down the road with the signal flags blaring about the Blizzard of 2010, I was completely Consumed by thoughts of Chaos, mayhem, death and destruction !! Your gonna have to hold down the Fort Reb, while I figure out how I'm gonna survive this Cataclismic event !  I KNOW, I'll jump on my Trusty Ski Doo and take a little jaunt down to Mickey Ds and get me a burger ! , If by chance, I don't complete my mission in the face of such Adverse Odds, Reb, buddy, old pal, Please tell my Old Mo, Big Bertha that I did love her and I'll always think of her Fondlly ! Asta Lavista, My friends


Caution Dear Readers, This just a clever ploy by the author to distract you while he gets dressed and sneaks outside under the cover of darkness to make Snow Angels !   :woot: :cookoo: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Dec 26, 2010, 06:13 PM
Please forgive me Your Great Exaulted Poobaishness, I wasn't thinking straight ! With every local channel, radio stations and the older gentleman down the road with the signal flags blaring about the Blizzard of 2010, I was completely Consumed by thoughts of Chaos, mayhem, death and destruction !! Your gonna have to hold down the Fort Reb, while I figure out how I'm gonna survive this Cataclismic event !  I KNOW, I'll jump on my Trusty Ski Doo and take a little jaunt down to Mickey Ds and get me a burger ! , If by chance, I don't complete my mission in the face of such Adverse Odds, Reb, buddy, old pal, Please tell my Old Mo, Big Bertha that I did love her and I'll always think of her Fondlly ! Asta Lavista, My friends
........................................................

What??  What !!

Problem solved !!!!

Just take Bertha with Ya... Slap her on the back of the Snowmobile... Gawd... toooo easy eh?

hmmmmmm ...   burger and Pork Rinds..... sounds like a celebration.... not a last meal.

Sorry to hear about your storm Surf, hope all are OK.

Wishing everyone a Awesome New Year.

    8)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 26, 2010, 06:38 PM
Looks like awful hefty "snow angels" to me... :whistle: Hope the dog don't fall in them... :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Dec 26, 2010, 06:41 PM
P.S.  How's she handle ?
..............................................................................

Well ... on ice or hard snow or even flat dry concrete.. She handle's and pulls easy and great.

But in the deeper snow she is ... like you all said, it would happen ... she is a little harder to pull it through.
( not impossible but defiantly harder to pull)
Been thinking now of building a separate unit that can be placed under her.. with something with skies.

Hey Reb !!!! What is this deal thingy that you and Surf are a working on??? It sounds very exciting. Good luck with it you two.
Sorry having trouble trying to TYPE... keep laughing at a picture in my head of a bearded kangaroo!!! Let alone Overweight!!

      8)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Dec 26, 2010, 06:43 PM
Hey Reb

Happy holidays. Wishing you and yours a Awesome New Year!

Glad you made it through your winter Storm.

Been fishing lately?

    8)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 26, 2010, 06:54 PM
Nope....not yet, not with all the snow we have. 43" so far...blew away the old record for December. All slush and mush here, too deep for anyone to plow off the lake, and ice WAY to thin too drive out. We're gonna have to drive at least a 100 miles to find some....Hey RowdyRay!!!! Any better up there yet? What's the report? Worth me taking a trip up? Poor ol ' Surfy's gettin our blizzard from last week... ;D
I'll let you know the "deal" I'm working on with Eskimo when they call me tomorrrow or Tuesday with their answer.. :whistle:
Surfy's working on a logo for us.....we're starting to pile up a good group of members here...over 3000 views this afternoon. Figured we need a good logo. I have a friend that's a computer graphics whiz...I'll wait to see what Surfy comes up with, then have her send him some ideas, too. Should be fun!!!!!

Reb
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: simbadon_s on Dec 26, 2010, 07:20 PM
Hey thanks for all the reply's guys looks like im getting one
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 26, 2010, 07:34 PM
Way to Go simbadon_s You will not regret it  ! Hey Reb, where are ya  ?? Wanda lock ya in the bathroom again ??   :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 26, 2010, 07:48 PM
Hey Alta, have you seen the metal pipe runners the the Spearing shack guys use on their shacks ? Maybe give the spearing Thread a gander, I saw a couple there. I tried the snow angel trick, not a good plan ! The ground is way too hard and not nearly enough snow !  :'(   I improvised, I had a bunch of old wooden pallets, Some old Watery Diesel and a Map Gas Torch, SPLASH, SNAP, POOF, PRESTO FIRE !! :roflmao:
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/New%20Snow/100_2883.jpg)
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/New%20Snow/100_2884a.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 26, 2010, 07:56 PM
Right here, ol' buddy!!! Looking at the latest weather out from NWS for the upcoming week...RAIN...warm temps...river flooding...AAARRRGGH!!!!! I'm NEVER gonna get out!!! WAAHHHHH! Minnesotas gonna merge with the Great Lakes!!! I'm heading up to the Great White North where there's REAL ice!!! If we get rain on top off all this snow, under which is slush and mush...it's gonna be a giant, half-melted snow cone!!!!!! I gotta go watch Grumpy Old Men before I blow!!!!  :%$#!: :%$#!: :nono:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: steven girard on Dec 26, 2010, 08:31 PM
Made a tune-up tonight cause my old tc-300 would'nt start! Time to take off the carb and the gas tank(bottom filter) to clean them(oil depot) with polythinner(got to take off before,  one kind of ''O''  ring, in the carb, cause it's in plastic and plastic dont really like  polythinner) after three time of mount and unmount, air vane wrong side, Spring just get off twice....but  i won the battle with the air vane,i did it,,it's  working great again :)

I hate that stupid air vane and the 1/2 inche of space that we have to work on it.....

(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/stevenpev/juillet2010/air.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 26, 2010, 08:47 PM
Thanks for the post and the diagram, Steven. I think thats part of our problem. The guys who dream up this new technology to make the engines, better, faster, CHEAPER, don't have to work on them to keep them running properly ! That is the main reason why I love my Old Model 8600 Shark, I can work on it !  ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: steven girard on Dec 26, 2010, 10:16 PM
Welcome,,if never someone need more...here's the link..==> http://www.cpdonline.com/694782.pdf
 (http://www.cpdonline.com/694782.pdf)
and also this one..==>  http://www.partstree.com/parts/?lc=tecumseh&mn=TC300-3143J&dn=ETC3100313143J-EN (http://www.partstree.com/parts/?lc=tecumseh&mn=TC300-3143J&dn=ETC3100313143J-EN)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 27, 2010, 04:13 AM
Thank you Steven once again for posting those links ! That is what I call unilateral cooperation right there folks, Thats what makes this forum what it has become !! We can all take Great Pride in the fact that this Forum is what Most of us Eskimo Owners have wanted and needed for a long, long time !! Outstanding job everyone !!  :clap: :thumbsup:
                                                                                          Surf
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: adam_mcd on Dec 27, 2010, 11:54 AM
Made a tune-up tonight cause my old tc-300 would'nt start! Time to take off the carb and the gas tank(bottom filter) to clean them(oil depot) with polythinner(got to take off before,  one kind of ''O''  ring, in the carb, cause it's in plastic and plastic dont really like  polythinner) after three time of mount and unmount, air vane wrong side, Spring just get off twice....but  i won the battle with the air vane,i did it,,it's  working great again :)

I hate that stupid air vane and the 1/2 inche of space that we have to work on it.....

(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/stevenpev/juillet2010/air.jpg)


I could have used this diagram about a month ago.  Thanks a lot.  That thing is a bugger.  All I got to say is break out the tweezers and forceps.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 27, 2010, 12:14 PM
And then the spring bounces 37 feet away under your boat trailer...   :%$#!: That's when the beer comes in handy.  ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: adam_mcd on Dec 27, 2010, 03:55 PM
The spring I lost was one of the two on the gas tank.  Went to put it back on, pulling on it with the pliers, ZING across the garage it went.  Never did find it.  Had to break out the "farmer engineering" and some bailing wire to take its place.  I'm sure my wife will find it come springtime "Honey how did this hole get in the box"  That thing took off like a rocket.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: steven girard on Dec 27, 2010, 04:08 PM
Yes Adam...Those springs are dangerous! Yesterday during the battle with them...it cost me a Coors Light! :'(
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: adam_mcd on Dec 27, 2010, 04:11 PM
Did it put a hole in the can.  I got good money that says it did.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: steven girard on Dec 27, 2010, 04:20 PM
No it was a bottle..it goes directly on the floor!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: tipup_time on Dec 28, 2010, 06:31 PM
has anyone here used a jiffy? do you know what you are missing out on? do you realize the power that jiffy has over all other augers?  (sorry to offend anyone but im seriously in love with my jiffy) :tipup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 28, 2010, 06:42 PM
Welcome tip up time, Glad you dropped by. Yes, even other auger make owners are welcome to visit and chat with us MO Fanatics !  :roflmao: I have both, a Eskimo 10 " Shark and  a Jiffy 8 " Legend Lightning, the best part about both augers is the all metal Construction and The Tecumseh Motors ! The Eskimo is My primary big water, thick ice work horse and The Jiffy is the early ice light weight, get em punched and lets fish rig !

Question ? Is that jiffy your first one, Ahh, I remember my first auger, It was a Jiffy one armed Bandit, I loved it till it crushed 2 bones in my hand agaist a corner stud in the shack ! if my memory serves me right, I'm pretty sure after my hand healed up, I put a 12 Ga slug right through the brain pan of that old jiffy hand crusher and threw it in the dump !!  :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 28, 2010, 06:57 PM
Ya, I've used Jiffy's for many years. It's like the ford vs Chevy debate...whatever works for ya.
See ya got dug out from that "little" blow, Surfy!!!!  ;D Looks like the Polaris got a good workout!!! Will be talking with the folks at Eskimo tomorrow, and hopefully will be able to break some good news for us 'Mo owners!
I got too tied up today and missed  a bunch of calls......working on those ice dams and 2' of snow on the roof. :%$#!:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 28, 2010, 07:12 PM
Take it easy on that roof stuff buddy ! I want to thank you again for taking the inititive and hooking up with the People at Ardisam, Good job Reb ! I think my email effort ended up in cyber space somewhere !  :'(  Ya it was a fun LITTLE blizzard !  :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 28, 2010, 07:14 PM
Thanks, Surfy. I'll be talking with them about the E-mail, too. ;)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: teamlund on Dec 28, 2010, 09:06 PM
has anyone here used a jiffy? do you know what you are missing out on? do you realize the power that jiffy has over all other augers?  (sorry to offend anyone but im seriously in love with my jiffy) :tipup:

yeah, I know what I am missing....Hard starting, poor cutting, poor running, unreliable crap ;D I sold my jiffy stx 3 years ago that I bought new and bought a new eskimo shark z71 3.7hp 10".......I still have not found a jiffy that can even come close! I will never buy another jiffy again! 15 yr old jiffys are 10x better than anything new from them now a days.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: steven girard on Dec 28, 2010, 10:06 PM
If you want to look like Arnold Schwarzenegger but just one arm.get a Jiffy! ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 29, 2010, 02:36 AM
 AARNOLD, You guys are Killin me !!  :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 29, 2010, 12:30 PM
UPDATE: Had a talk with Brett from Ardisam/Eskimo this morning, concerning the little deal I have "cooking" with them...they did check out IS.com and the F.O.E.A.O. thread...and liked what they saw. "There's a lot of good stuff out there that we liked"...The "Big Cheese" is on vacation and will return next Tuesday, and I'll have our answer then. Sounds promising...  :thumbsup:

Rebel
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 29, 2010, 03:18 PM
3 Cheers for the Hardest Working Man on the F.O.E.A.O. Thread ! Hip, Hip, Hurrah, Hip, Hip, Hurrah, Hip, Hip, Hurrah !!  :thumbsup: Sometimes I just can't help myself Reb !!   :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 29, 2010, 04:01 PM
There, there, Surfy....drink some Old Squaw Longnecks and eat a bag or two of pork rinds, and call me in the morning.... you KNOW the number!!!!! :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: adam_mcd on Dec 29, 2010, 04:06 PM
Now we have to wait thru the weekend.  Come on Rebel. 
Really thanks for whatever you got cooking I'm sure it will be cool.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 29, 2010, 04:10 PM
Don't thank me until Eskimo agrees to the terms.....and I sure hope they do!!! Been workin' on this one for the past couple of weeks with them. I think they'll run with it...if not, at least I tried!  :)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Dec 29, 2010, 08:05 PM
Don't thank me until Eskimo agrees to the terms.....and I sure hope they do!!! Been workin' on this one for the past couple of weeks with them. I think they'll run with it...if not, at least I tried!  :)
.................................................................................................
Hi " Rebelss "
We know and understand you have put your heart into this and we all wish you the very best with it, and we all appreciate your time put in. You know we all have our fingers crossed for Ya.... Even the ones that have there hands full of Pork Rinds... Toes work as well when crossed.

All the best and thank you very much in advance.
    8)

Hey  " Surf ", how you and the family doing with your storm. We have seen some wild news cast's of the weather that is hitting all through the states. We hope all are well. Hang in there.

   8)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 29, 2010, 09:32 PM
Thanks, Alta!!!! Sure, Surfy gets a little bit of fluff out there, and it's "Katie, bar the door" !!  ;D Piffle!!! I drove down to the liquor store during our -15 below blizzard last week to get my back medicine,  stopped at the laundromat to pick up "Wanton Wanda", and put that fire-breathin' black F-150 into 4wd and screamed all the way home!! (Or maybe that WAS Wanda)  :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: You can't whup a Minnesota boy, can you Surfy?! :o  That's what Jesse Ventura said..... ;)2
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 30, 2010, 04:38 AM
Howdy Alta, Rebs right, the weatherMorons really got their panties in a twist over the Blizzard of 2010 ! I spent 2 years up in the Northern Minnesota boundary waters area, I had fun with this " Blizzard " ;D Did a little Plowin, did a little Ridin, a little more Plowin and a little more Ridin !  :roflmao: Good Lord Gerty, Will ya look at that Crazy Character, out there  playin around in the Storm !!  :woot: :roflmao: :roflmao:
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/New%20Snow/100_2892.jpg)
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/New%20Snow/100_2889.jpg)
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/New%20Snow/100_2894.jpg)
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/New%20Snow/100_2890.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Dec 30, 2010, 05:20 AM
Hey " Surf "

  Good to hear that the snow and weather has not got you down.  Heck!! i wish I had some of your toys... Wow!

  it looks like, Brother you have this winter thing under control ...  LOL ... I have to fly , wish i could write more.

Good to hear that you and others are making the best of the  weather in this situation.

But !!! Before I fly.. The one reason I am a little slow getting ready for work I saw some pics of the idea that you and Reb told me about.  Do you remember the mounting bracket i made for my Eskimo Ice Auger???

  Well Bro. Please check out where " Boardstbullie" put his Eskimo Ice Auger.  It is lower ... Just like you mentioned. I think that is so cool.    http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=136832.new#new (http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=136832.new#new)

Got to fly all.

 Be Safe  and enjoy your day and all those around you..

     8)

(( LOL .. I have to laugh... if you and Reb were my neighbors...  I could only imagtion what kinda of Winter toys i would have.... LMAO !!!!)
    Later !!
      8)


Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Dec 30, 2010, 05:23 AM
Hey Surf!!

 Real fast.. Than I got to go... This week started out as a " Oh wo is me" kinda week. Then i pulled my head out of my... then yesterday someone at work did a nice thing for me and I went home last night after work and I was feeling so good i got all  dressed up for the cold and went out and I ( Hand) shoveled FIVE driveways for all our nieghbors.. LOL ... Now I can tell who old bnes can feel it this morn.  LOL... I love your blade on the Atv!..

Later, Be Safe.... and warm ....

   8)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 30, 2010, 05:47 AM
Way to go Alta, it's amazing what a good deed can do for your daily outlook, Good job buddy !  :thumbsup:

Thanks Alta, It ain't easy, but sometimes even a Surflizard has to buckle down and get it done ! :roflmao: I had a really Bad Bike wreck 10 years ago and I lost Everything, Job, Girl, Home, Freedom and almost my Life ! It was a long hard haul to come back from it, It wasn't easy, but it was most definitely Worth it ! I have a home and the love of a Fantastic Woman , Life is really wonderful, I took it all for granted before, Now I greet each day with a grin and try to get as much as I can out every single Day ! LLT( My better half ) thought it was a good idea to let the machines do the work due to the after affects of the wreck and I'm in no position to argue with her or even want to ! ;D I put my nose to the grindstone from April to October this year, 6,7 days a week to get the machines, I took a beating physically for it, but it has made our lives a heck of a lot easier also !  :thumbsup: Have a Great day Alta and I'll catch ya on the Flipside ! 
                                                                                                                                                                                        Surf
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: adam_mcd on Dec 30, 2010, 10:30 AM
Damn Surf you make me want to go out and crash a motorcycle.  Seriously I have always tried to enjoy life for what it is.  If it's raining you find a way to enjoy it.  Now I got a 3 year old and it is so fun to watch her enjoy life.  Its raining "lets go jump in a puddle".  I get wrapped up in work as much as the next guy but when I punch out that is where I leave it.  I've been elk hunting in 20 below and ice fishing when the wind was blowing 50 and enjoyed every minute of it.  Except when its time to leave.  You see things that you'll never see when you go out no matter what the weather. 
Have a great New Year everyone and go jump in a puddle.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 30, 2010, 03:55 PM
I Highly Recommend the Puddle Jumpin over the Bike Wreckin Adam, Trust me on this ! Having a Halo Restraint Device Screwed to your Skull in 4 places and Torqued to 24 pounds for 11 months is an Experience that No One should have to Endure ! :pinch: I had a Snap On 3/8 drive Socket set, that I gave to one of my riding buddies, because whenever I'd grab it after the wreck, All I could remember was the Neurologist using one on me !  :pinch:  :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: oletimer on Dec 30, 2010, 04:13 PM
I'm really glad your here to enjoy this world with us Surf!!
You definitely put it in perspective. I've had a really sucky year in 2010, but I'm still fairly healthy and able to do most things I can afford to.
Hope you enjoy the new toys, and they get you out with lots of fish!!
God bless Surf!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 30, 2010, 04:20 PM
Thanks oletimer, I really Appreciate that ! I really hope 2011 treats you and yours much better than the last one did ! God Bless you and yours in the coming New Year !!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 30, 2010, 04:44 PM
I Highly Recommend the Puddle Jumpin over the Bike Wreckin Adam, Trust me on this ! Having a Halo Restraint Device Screwed to your Skull in 4 places and Torqued to 24 pounds for 11 months is an Experience that No One should have to Endure !

So THAT'S why your coconut is slightly askew!! :roflmao: :roflmao: I rank that right up there with pulling 133 steel staples out of your shoulder without anesthetic after the rebuild.... :sick: :wacko:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 30, 2010, 05:37 PM
Come on Reb, Pain don't Hurt, it just make you realize you're ALIVE !!  Just be glad the Saw Bones didn't use a Hammer Stapler !  :pinch: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 30, 2010, 06:34 PM
Boy, do I know I'm alive!!!! After the 3rd spinal surgery, "You want me to TRY TO STAND??!!!" "OOPS!" "Someone just made a mess, Ms. Nursie!!"  :sick:  :roflmao: Hey!!! Enough of that tomfoolery!!! How's everyone's weather lookin'? 40 degrees and light rain here.....just makin' a mess of that 3 feet of snow....anyone doing any FISHING out there?!  ??? Running those 'Mo's wide open to the sweet, sweet, smell of two-cycle exhaust!! :icefish:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: adam_mcd on Dec 30, 2010, 07:34 PM
We go six inches of new snow last night, but it is supposed to -15 tonight.  Making ice baby.  I missed out on fishing last weekend(flu).  This weekend I'm all over it.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: nypike on Dec 30, 2010, 07:52 PM
been fishing here amd going again tomorrow before the rain starts "maggie" has about 50 holes under her belt. Will post pics of tomorrows adventure.
(http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o280/kesslerdrywall/camp192.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Dec 31, 2010, 12:07 AM
We are finally having a little winter weather out here!!! Got about 4" of snow today and only gonna be in the teens tomorrow. Should be cold for the next few days!!! might get some ice in town!!! Maybe I might get to go fishing!
  Boy guys we are some broken up Eskimo owners, I had two back surgery's, one in the 80's one in the 90's and just broke my back in October of this year. And that's just the back pains, I could fill up a whole page with all my injury's, and broken bones and such. LOL. Man to be young, ten foot tall n bullet proof again.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 31, 2010, 03:53 AM
Way to go nypike, Maggie and the Quickfish are looking Good ! Thanks for sharing the photos !  :thumbsup:


Ain't that the Truth fordkisskrazy ! I hope your New Year is kinder to you and yours and that you will be feeling Better ! It been a tough start for a lot of guys, Hopefully Mother Nature will get her act together and get Everyone here on the Ice Quickly !

I would like to take the time to Wish all the Ice Fishing Bretheren and their Familys a Happy, Safe, Fish Filled, New Year !
                                                                                                                                                                       Surf
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 31, 2010, 08:55 AM
 Boy guys we are some broken up Eskimo owners, I had two back surgery's, one in the 80's one in the 90's and just broke my back in October of this year. And that's just the back pains, I could fill up a whole page with all my injury's, and broken bones and such. LOL. Man to be young, ten foot tall n bullet proof again.

Maybe we should change the meaning of F.O.E.A.O. to "Fractured Old Eskimo Auger Owners''... :roflmao:

To all:
May your New Year be safe and Happy, your lines tight, your fish big, and your beverages cold!!   :icefish: ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Dec 31, 2010, 12:03 PM
Maybe we should change the meaning of F.O.E.A.O. to "Fractured Old Eskimo Auger Owners''... :roflmao:
LMAO!!! That's funny! True but funny.
  Thanks Surflizard, and to you and yours and everyone else, Happy New Year!!!! I hope its a safe and pleasent one for all!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Dec 31, 2010, 01:45 PM
Thanks Alta, It ain't easy, but sometimes even a Surflizard has to buckle down and get it done ! :roflmao: I had a really Bad Bike wreck 10 years ago and I lost Everything, Job, Girl, Home, Freedom and almost my Life ! It was a long hard haul to come back from it, It wasn't easy, but it was most definitely Worth it ! I have a home and the love of a Fantastic Woman , Life is really wonderful, I took it all for granted before, Now I greet each day with a grin and try to get as much as I can out every single Day ! LLT( My better half ) thought it was a good idea to let the machines do the work due to the after affects of the wreck and I'm in no position to argue with her or even want to ! ;D I put my nose to the grindstone from April to October this year, 6,7 days a week to get the machines, I took a beating physically for it, but it has made our lives a heck of a lot easier also !  :thumbsup: Have a Great day Alta and I'll catch ya on the Flipside !  
                                                                                                                                                                                        Surf
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Hey Surf ... Surf? .... Yo !! SURF!!! put down those "PORK RINDS" I'd like to talk to Ya.  (There)
thank you ... now you can hear me. Ha Ha.

   First of all, thank you for sharing with us. I truly believe it is good to talk to someone about it and one should never worry what other's think, because when it comes from the heart ... We all can learn from it.

   You know that saying?.. you know the one that goes..." what ever does not kill Ya?"
Well I guess that is some what true, but when I also went through those rough times as you have and lets face it, most of us all have at one time or another. ( think about it folks.. at our age , that is a whole lot of living)

  I think the rough times also teach us,  like you said  " Appreciate things more... So we don't take things for granted.  To Stop , think, smell the fish guts on your shoes and go on with a life that not only teaches us to smile as we walk and to laugh at the silly jokes and one liners. But to hold those closer to us as well as to give our selves that chance to mess up and to take the whole world in stride,  one Ice Fishing hole at a time.  ( Know what I mean Vern?")

  Yours and my life as well as many People in here have taken the same path and are at that point where we can all appreciate life and those around us better.
  But... look we made it and now it is time to deal with what we have left and be kind to all, to enjoy everything, including the fact that you have worked hard to have any toy you and your wife want to have.
I hope you did not think i was judging you when I said " You have all the nice toys!" ... I know that for the most part any thing we have in out lives is a part of hard work and concentration.

  As you, I have been there done that, lost it all . but as you I am so lucky and blessed to have a wonderful lady at my side in life.

 Ok... Ok.. I'll stop typing.. Just wanted to say one more thing to You, Sir, also Reb and everyone on your thread.

May your New Year be blessed with love, health, abundance, friends, and family. May we all work hard to inspire others, and in turn, be inspired by them. We must be grateful for each lesson and person that we encounter. We must forgive others and ourselves, and leave the past behind. We must be as fresh and full of life and enjoy   all possibilities as if we were a newborn. ( and eat more pork rinds and tang)..

   Wishing everyone tight lines and very hard Ice to walk on, now and forever!!
Once again... thanks for sharing " SurfLizzard " ( Your thoughts ... don't worry Idid not mean your Pork Rinds.... LOL ...)

Be Safe all..

   AltaIce
        @)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: steven girard on Dec 31, 2010, 02:39 PM
Happy New Year to all.... and a lot of holes for your Eskimo  :icefish:

About my old one... I just remember one time in twelve years of services, something broke in the recoil starter, it's the pawl, it's in nylon, so less hard that metal..

(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/stevenpev/juillet2010/Pawl.jpg)

So 1 breack in twelve years... I ordered, last year two of them..i figure out that i'm ok for a 24 years ride! ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 31, 2010, 05:12 PM
You are welcome to have some of my Pork Rinds Anytime Alta  !!  :thumbsup: :roflmao: I Really look forward to reading your posts Buddy, You crack me up with that Alberta wit Everytime ! May the New Year bring Happiness and Prosperity to you and yours Alta !

Mr Girard, I want to Thank you again for the Mechanical Drawings, those are truly invaluable to us Fellow Eskimo owners ! Merci Bo cu Monami !


                                Happy New Year to One and All !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Jan 01, 2011, 07:14 AM
AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!

She slept well last night... looks she is already for a great day of ICE FISHING Today.
(http://i54.tinypic.com/wi501y.jpg)
Going for Burbot this evening, have only ever caught one before. ( Never fished at night before, it should be very interesting)     ... LOL ...

Have a Awesome day everyone and a even better NEW YEAR!!

AltaIce
    @)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: richstick on Jan 01, 2011, 10:35 AM
say, you guys aren't planning on invading the Strikemaster compound are you?  I'm just a little concerned over this gathering of Eskimo guys, you know...  Drink a few beers, get to talking, next thing you know, you are sneaking up on a rival Strikemaster gang and it gets ugly....   ;)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 01, 2011, 10:56 AM
We operate recon missions under cover of darkness....we send out our point man to S & I (search and identify) possible Strikemaster activities within our perimeter...then we set up an LZ and come in hot, doing an insert of Eskimo augers in the place of Strikemasters....HAHAH A! :roflmao: :roflmao: We be here for a good time, info, and just plain fun!  ;D Some of us got tired of the "brand bashing" and just wanted to discuss without arguing points all the time.  All in all, my opinion is whatever works for ya...almost all those augers work well and get the job done. Just like the ol' Ford vs Chevy vs Dodge thing.... :whistle: We'll bring the chips if you bring the beer!!! :woot:
Oh yeah, Happy New Year's day!!!!

Rockin' Rebel
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 01, 2011, 01:01 PM
...............................................
Hey all. "richstack" and "Rocker R"
Hey Reb .. did he just  call us Ugly??  ... or just you??   Ha ha ha ha.

Hope you don't stick your tongue on that cold auger shaft...... :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Jan 01, 2011, 05:17 PM
Well I'm finally hittin the ice tomorrow!!!! Taken  the old Barracuda out to see how she'll do, gotta take the wife out to so hopefully we find some fish. Lol. will try n get a picture of the old girl in action n post it for ya all. Hope she does good!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 01, 2011, 06:02 PM
fordkisskrazy....You aren't calling the wife an old Barracuda, are ya??!!  :o  You WILL be sleeping with that auger!!!! :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: nypike on Jan 01, 2011, 06:16 PM
here is Maggie in action at sunrise.
(http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o280/kesslerdrywall/camp195.jpg)
and a nice pike too
(http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o280/kesslerdrywall/camp199.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 01, 2011, 06:27 PM
Ohhhh.....That be one plump water wolf, nypike!!! That's what I go for...and we've got soooo much snow right now, the ice has melted to about 4" thick under it, so my buddy told me today....who went out yesterday!! :%$#!: :%$#!: What'd ya catch that rascal on?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 01, 2011, 07:03 PM
Nice Wolf there nypike, Way to go ! Thanks for sharing your photos with us !  :thumbsup:

This Thread is always welcoming new Arrivals, whatever they run, I'll admit it, Mo Owners are entitled to a Free round at the Pork Rind Buffet though ! Anyone on the Shanty is always more than welcome to stop by and say Howdy !

 I'm sad to say it guys, But Big Bertha Has been diagnosed with a Ruptured Fuel line due to the affects of Ethanochittygastronito us !! It was touch and go there for her for awhile, But thanks to My Cantankerous old buddy Frank, the Chainsaw Doctor, She will be undergoing a Complete Fuel Storage/ Fuel delivery System Replacement !  ;)2 So, instead of Moping around the house like a Sad Sack, I went out with LLT and we met a buddy and his family at a Local Lake Trout Haunt and Low and behold,  After a few Pointers from my little budette, Sly old Surf Outwitted an old Snaggle Tooth Trout and Managed to bring home dinner !   :roflmao: :icefish:
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Tarlton%20Lake/fwends4eveh.jpg)
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Tarlton%20Lake/100_2908q.jpg)
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Tarlton%20Lake/hpim0396.jpg)
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Tarlton%20Lake/100_2925.jpg)
BURP, BELCH, It's good to be the Lizard !  :woot: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: nypike on Jan 01, 2011, 07:30 PM
Ohhhh.....That be one plump water wolf, nypike!!! That's what I go for...and we've got soooo much snow right now, the ice has melted to about 4" thick under it, so my buddy told me today....who went out yesterday!! :%$#!: :%$#!: What'd ya catch that rascal on?
jumbo shiner, 12 lb mono. I fish mostly for pike also.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: richstick on Jan 01, 2011, 08:06 PM
LOL - you guys are hilarious!  ;D  I agree - let's all have fun and not worry about brand x vs. brand y - you boyz have the right idea here!  Since I don't own an Eskimo, I promise not to post again  ;)  But, I will probably lurk this thread!

FWIW - I didn't ACTUALLY call anyone ugly...  At least, nobody specifically.  As far as you know, that is..... ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 01, 2011, 08:46 PM
LOL - you guys are hilarious!  ;D  I agree - let's all have fun and not worry about brand x vs. brand y - you boyz have the right idea here!  Since I don't own an Eskimo, I promise not to post again  ;)  But, I will probably lurk this thread!

FWIW - I didn't ACTUALLY call anyone ugly...  At least, nobody specifically.  As far as you know, that is..... ;D

That be exactly what we're aiming for, richstick!!!! :thumbsup: You can post all you want!!!!! Heck, we'll even make you a "secret" member...and we won't tell your Strikemaster buddies!  ;)2  We're all here for FISH....doesn't really matter what makes the holes, does it?
And as far as I DO know, we are all good-lookin' stud-muffins....well, there's one.... :whistle:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Jan 01, 2011, 11:19 PM
Rebelss, na I call the wife the hag! And no I wont be sleeping with the auger, I got my own bed!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: BOOBSS on Jan 02, 2011, 09:23 AM
Finaly we're all coming out of the closet. Owned eskamo all my life. [well not quite ain't dead yet]. My wifes ugly i'm ugly but my MO-NA  Z-71 she beautiful. She sleeps between us. Oh those curves. lol. Saw that picture of her sister in that mans bed thought she was cheating on me. Love this thread keep em coming and let the pork rinds fly.
                                          Long live the MO's
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 02, 2011, 10:07 AM
Hey, welcome, BOOBSS!!!!!!! I like your name!!!  >:D MO-NA.....that's great!!! We all love our 'Mo's!!!! Glad to see you're a long time owner. You're at the right place for some good ol' plain 'Mo fun and info. Believe me, somethin's always flyin' on this thread....and not always pork rinds!!! You may need to grab a pair of waders BEFORE you enter the thread.... :roflmao: Speaking of pork rinds, I saw on the news that a couple of trucks full of them had disappeared from the snack factory. The empty trucks were discovered, empty, in a remote area of New Hampshire...  :whistle:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 02, 2011, 11:34 AM
Welcome BOOBS, Glad to have a another Lifer on board ! Nice handle, IT SINGS !!  :thumbsup:


P.S. Just for the Record, I Emphatically and Categorically Deny having any Knowledge of any So called disappearance of Said Missing Pork Rind Delivery Trucks ! Any Pork Rinds in My Possesion Were Lawfully gained as Compensation for Being on the Judges panel at the MISS PORK RIND OF THE WORLD  PAGENT that was just recently held in WHEREDAFUGAREWE, the current Capital of tiny nation of WERELOSTSURINTHANSHEET !  :whistle: IN Honor of those Immortal Words of Sargent Schultz, I SEE NUTING, I KNOW NUTING !!!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 02, 2011, 02:16 PM
Welcome BOOBS, Glad to have a another Lifer on board ! Nice handle, IT SINGS !!  :thumbsup:


, I SEE NUTING, I KNOW NUTING !!!!

OK, Surfy. That deep trail in the snow, pork rind droppings, and the empty Old Squaw longneck doesn't point your way... :whistle:

Time to get back to business...we should all be out with those 'mo's , just drilling those holes. (You thought I was gonna say "Ho", didn't ya) :clap:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Jan 02, 2011, 04:14 PM
OK, Surfy. That deep trail in the snow, pork rind droppings, and the empty Old Squaw longneck doesn't point your way... :whistle:

Time to get back to business...we should all be out with those 'mo's , just drilling those holes. (You thought I was gonna say "Ho", didn't ya) :clap:

Hey Rebelss
Leave my " Momma' out of this... Ha ha ha ha. Ho

On a side bar Reb, We had her ( my Z71) out last night and she work so well. Do you remember when you and Surf were telling me about the clutch on the new augers ( at break in time) and how when they were doing there break in.. the clutch may slip.
  Well on the second trip, half way through the holes of the day. I thought I could feel the clutch slipping.
I do believe it is now beginning to get its grip together... as last night it felt way better as far as not slipping.. it just did its thing and drilled the hole , nice n steady.

Thanks again for your great advice and helping me deal with and break in my new Auger proper.
     @)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Jan 02, 2011, 04:28 PM
P.S. Just for the Record, I Emphatically and Categorically Deny having any Knowledge of any So called disappearance of Said Missing Pork Rind Delivery Trucks ! Any Pork Rinds in My Possesion Were Lawfully gained as Compensation for Being on the Judges panel at the MISS PORK RIND OF THE WORLD  PAGENT that was just recently held in WHEREDAFUGAREWE, the current Capital of tiny nation of WERELOSTSURINTHANSHEET !  :whistle: IN Honor of those Immortal Words of Sargent Schultz, I SEE NUTING, I KNOW NUTING !!!!
...................................

And you call that reasonable explanation of why the Pork Rind Delivery Truck was in your drive way? ... Surf ...
When they finally find the driver... he might have a little bit of a different Explanation. Do Ya think??

   Oh Ya and by the way Surf... was that not the best " Miss Pork Rind Pageant " they have held as of yet?

      Surf, we are all sad to hear about " Bertha". But it sounds like she is Lucky to have you around caring for her. But you should know by now , " You can't keep sticking pork rinds in her fuel tank... He he he (That makes you run ... not her... not good for her.)
Glad to hear she is going to make a full recovery. Just let us know when she starts to purr again eh!
      @)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: BOOBSS on Jan 02, 2011, 04:32 PM
New Hampshere wow thats close to Maine where I live I think. I didnt do it honest I didn't.Two reasons . 1. Would have waited until the truck was in Maine would have felt better about not paying taxes after I stole em. 2. Would have kept the truck and made a mobile shanty out of it. ;D
          Man I ain't had this much fun since my cross-eyed Aunt give me an enama :o :o :o
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Jan 02, 2011, 04:33 PM
Hey LIZARD !!!

I had a case of Ethanochittygastronito us once.... had to change my depends three times a day for two weeks straight!!!!

Wild!!   ;D

    
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 02, 2011, 04:47 PM
Hey Rebelss
On a side bar Reb, We had her ( my Z71) out last night and she work so well. Do you remember when you and Surf were telling me about the clutch on the new augers ( at break in time) and how when they were doing there break in.. the clutch may slip.
  Well on the second trip, half way through the holes of the day. I thought I could feel the clutch slipping.
I do believe it is now beginning to get its grip together... as last night it felt way better as far as not slipping.. it just did its thing and drilled the hole , nice n steady.

Thanks again for your great advice and helping me deal with and break in my new Auger proper.
     @)

Alta:

You're welcome!!!  :) We know where the bear...er, we know our stuff!!! That's what we're here for!!! Told ya to leave that idle alone and all would be well...people just don't give their engines the proper break-in they should, and then wonder why they never work "right".

And BOOBSS (Man, you better change that name...Surf just LOVES sayin' that) Around Mr. Lizard, more pork rinds get eaten than a red headed step-child gets beaten. Oh yeah, don't mention cross-eyed around him...his first girlfriend, who was cross-eyed (four eyes Flora) fell in love 'cause she thought there was TWO of him... :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 02, 2011, 05:45 PM
BRAAHAHAHAHA, WHAT A BUNCH OF MANIACS !!Oops, sorry Boobs, no offence meant, Dam son, I like that handle !!  :thumbsup: :roflmao:

Alta, you have to strain the ethanol thru a couple of slices of bread first, then your liver won't quiver ! Saves on the Depends bill too !  :roflmao:

And Reb, I'll have you know this, I still Miss Flora, But my aim has really gotten a lot better ever since I switched from the S&W 357 wheel gun to the Sawed off Greener 12 gauge that's tosses out them Rodesion Jungle loads like a Steel curtain !!   :woot: >:D :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 02, 2011, 05:53 PM
And I came up off my sick bed to make you a batch of wine-braised herring with onions rolled in butter softened pork rinds...*sigh*  :'(
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: BOOBSS on Jan 02, 2011, 06:28 PM
Just wanna thank all of you fellas for welcoming me to the Brotherhood. Not many Mo owners around here. Used to get a kick out of the guys telling me jiffy was better back in the day when I had the mo with bicycle handle bars but the same 3 hp tecumsah they had on their jiffy so blind they couldn't see it. Still cracks up. :)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 02, 2011, 06:29 PM
AWE, Poor Wittle Webel, That'll teach ya to go runnin to the store in your Flannel Nighty every time !  :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 02, 2011, 06:43 PM
I'll have you know I DO NOT wear a flannel nightie!!!! It's Japanese silk.... :whistle:

You're very welcome, BOOBSS!!! Actually, the old Jiffy's are really pretty decent...my good buddy Surf has one...scroll back and check out our pics. So you had the old Eskimo with the bike bars? The old white one with black letters, or the red with white? Just where in Maine do you live??? I had a girl friend some years back that was discussing moving to Maine with me...but we ended up going our separate ways. I've always wanted to, and still do, visit Maine...maybe someday... ::)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 02, 2011, 06:52 PM
Quote : Just wanna thank all of you fellas for welcoming me to the Brotherhood.

Careful what you wish for with this Comical Crew here BOOBSS, Ya never know what they're gonna do next !!   :woot: :roflmao:

What ever you do, Don't get Reb started about  Wanderin Warty Wanda the Laundry Mat Glamour Queen !! It gives me the Heeby Geebies every time he goes off on us, Extolling her wonderful Virtues ! The hair on my arms is standing on end just typing this !  :woot: :pinch: :unsure:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 02, 2011, 06:55 PM
See what I mean BOOBSS !  ;D  :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 02, 2011, 06:57 PM
And with that folks, someone likes us...we just hit 4000 views!!! :clap: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: BOOBSS on Jan 02, 2011, 07:29 PM
Had both reb. And jiffy did have a very good auger. I live in Medford pop. 200 sallutte. Little better than half way up the state. Had some relatives out your way once Viking decendent every damn one us last name Boobar hence the handle BOOBSS.


  Surf maybe you shoudn't use them words Hairy Arms he's warming up
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: richstick on Jan 02, 2011, 08:04 PM
Alta - I'm definitely NOT offended by anything in that (unbelievably wordy) post of yours  ;D  99.9% of what I write is tongue in cheek, here to have fun type-o-stuff, so no worries there!  Hope I didn't come across as anything else!

Oh - is stalking illegal?  Crap.  I need a new hobby....

I'm seeing all this auger naming going on - my SM does not have a name (although I called her a few 3 weeks ago when I got my left hand somehow wrapped up into the connector between the auger flight and the powerhead - torn tendons and heavily sprained thumb - stupid).  Anyways - she's an old girl, and tired, but she still gets the job done pretty well.  Maybe somebody here has a suggestion for me? 

Thanks for the compliment (again) on the Glide-Lite mod - I'm still working on the cupholder....
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 02, 2011, 08:11 PM
 Ya BOOBSS, Sometimes he can get a little Rambunctious, but without that old Reprobate Reb, this F.O.E.A.O. Thread wouldn't have got rolling like it has, Besides with him at the helm of this ship of fools," All Hail the Grand Poohba " !!  :bow: :bow: :bow: >:D  it frees me up for more Nefarious activities such as kifing Pork Rinds to feed to My little Friend, Louie the Laker !   :woot: (http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Tarlton%20Lake/hpim0402-1.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Jan 03, 2011, 06:05 PM
Welcome BOOBSS!! These guys are all good people, odd but good. LOL. Just joken guys!
  Well here is the old Barracuda in action! she did great, we got 11 lil bows and lost just as many. fun day.
 Sorry the pictures are so big don't know how to re size em. Oh ya Surflizard, couple pictures just for you.
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx206/fordkisskrazy/011-1.jpg)
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx206/fordkisskrazy/017.jpg)
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx206/fordkisskrazy/015.jpg)
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx206/fordkisskrazy/016.jpg)
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm Pork rinds ::)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 03, 2011, 06:23 PM
MMMM, BAKEN ETS TOO !! Your the man fordkisskrazy !!  Awesome Photos too, thanks for sharing them with us !


Here's a couple more photo's of Lenny the Laker that I wrastled with this weekend !  :roflmao:
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Tarlton%20Lake/164172_481266889233_132863594233_5929166_7701858_n.jpg)
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Tarlton%20Lake/164182_481260894233_132863594233_5929047_2327824_n.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Jan 03, 2011, 06:52 PM
Nice!! some day I'm gonna tie into 1 of them. Some day.....
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: steven girard on Jan 03, 2011, 07:12 PM
Very nice surflizard....again, that the proof that jigs are often do the job!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Jan 04, 2011, 04:19 AM
Awesome Pictures you guys. Thank you for posting.

    Just one thing though... At my age have I come to that pass roads in my life where I don't know if I am more Jealous of the Beautiful Trout that Mr. Lizard caught or the fact that fordkisskrazy can get Pork Rinds that we don't ( can't) get up this way. ... LOL ...   Ahhhhh...  tough decision. In my perfect world I would like to be munching on those Rinds while I am reeling in any kind of fish that size.. Also with the company of Good friends at my side.
(http://i55.tinypic.com/71peoh.jpg)(http://i55.tinypic.com/2z3s1gk.jpg)
Tough choice .. I'll need both.
     @)
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Post by: fordkisskrazy on Jan 04, 2011, 01:42 PM
Shoot, I'd give ya whole shoppen cart of rinds to tie in to a fish that big!! Biggest fish I've ever cought on the ice was only 18" 2lbs. nice bow but sure would like to find a big ol laker.
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 04, 2011, 01:45 PM
Sure made my 21" rainbow look like a pup.... >:(
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Jan 04, 2011, 05:55 PM
Sure made my 21" rainbow look like a pup.... >:(
 LOL. Rebelss, you think your 21" looks like a pup? Check these out..... your 21" makes mine look like a minnow. Look close and you can see it.
 (http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx206/fordkisskrazy/001-1.jpg)
 another one a little bigger
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx206/fordkisskrazy/004-1.jpg)
 and yes I am ashamed to post these.
 Oh hey, aren't we sopposed to get some news from you today?
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Post by: surflizard on Jan 04, 2011, 06:01 PM
I'm sorry Reb, I will never ever do that again, My bad Buddy !! :whistle: ;)2  Look on the bright side Reb, a F.O.E.A.O. Forum Member is in First Place in the Laker division in the 2011 Ice Shanty National Tournament !  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: WEMS4350 on Jan 04, 2011, 06:11 PM
Hi guys, Just got a Z71 for christmas and I was wondering if a strikemaster extension will fit it.  the only reason I ask is they are half of the price of the Eskimo products.  24.99 vs 49.99 for an 18inch ???
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 04, 2011, 06:21 PM
The size of the fish doesn't really matter, it's getting the chance to do it that matters the most to me ! I'll admit it, the big ones are special, but even the little ones keep us coming back for more !!  :thumbsup: Two seasons of hard fishing earned me this Monster !  :roflmao:
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/100_2385-1.jpg)
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 04, 2011, 06:24 PM
fordkisskrazy: Oohhh! Nice speckled chub!!!!  ;D Just kiddin', buddy!  Yes, I was just going to post the news......been a little out of action lately, not feelin' too good since last week (Boy, is that an understatement) but gettin' back on track today. You CAN'T hold a Rebel down!!!! :flex:
Here it is straight: I've been in negotiations with Ardisam, Inc, (Eskimo) for the last month, to give ALL Eskimo owners on the Is.com site a straight 10% across the board discount on all parts, service, and new products. After veiwing the site, the posts, and my information I provided with stats to them, PR/ Sales said they liked what they saw. On two instances, they were supposed to call me and let me know their opinion. The person I was working with has not called me; I've called him back three times. After being told today he wasn't available, I left a message for him that I took his lack of action as a negative response, appreciated his interest, and I'll find someone who WILL work with us. I don't accept excuses from anyone, and I don't p**s around.  I'll try to find someone to take care of us. Surfy, I also hit him with the lack of response to your E-mail's when I talked to him last week.
Remember, this is the PR/Sales department, guys...you can get great service from Eva at their parts/service number, 1-800-345-6007, ext 149, or ask for Eva. She said she'll take care of us...and she will. They still have a great product. Tell them who you are, and that you're from the F.O.E.A.O. We had a long talk last week; she's a great lady.
So, guess that's it, guys (and gals)...I did the best I could. I'm already working on a metro area service center to give us a discount...Rebel doesn't EVER quit!!!!  :nono:
I'm gonna drag this battered body back to the "Rumpus Room", crack a cold one, and listen to "Born to be Wild"... >:D

Rebel
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 04, 2011, 06:35 PM
Hi guys, Just got a Z71 for christmas and I was wondering if a strikemaster extension will fit it.  the only reason I ask is they are half of the price of the Eskimo products.  24.99 vs 49.99 for an 18inch ???

Hey!!! Welcome!!!   :) The SM should bolt right up to the Shark....BUT...some have not, due to some SM differences....Call Eva at the number on my earlier post and tell her what you just said in your post...I'm sure they'll meet the price for you. (or I'LL talk to her!!!)

Rebel
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Jan 04, 2011, 06:38 PM
Wow! thats way cool that you would try n get something going like that for all of us, wish I could do something to thank you. Oh and as far as that chub comment........why I ought ta
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 04, 2011, 06:45 PM
That right there folks is why He is the Grand Poohba of the F.O.E.A.O. Forum, Outstanding work Reb !!  :thumbsup: :clap:  :bow:  :bow:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Jan 04, 2011, 06:47 PM
Hey " REB "     ( Handshake)

Brother Thank you very much for trying. Hey Ya never know till you try right. I believe you
when you say it is not over. We all appreciate your help. Thank you also for getting us in touch with Eva that is great also. And also the help  from Surf.

(( Just wondering though... did ever offer the Eskimo rep an Pork rinds or any Tang?))

Kidding aside.. Once again, thank you very much.
   AltaIce
       @)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: adam_mcd on Jan 04, 2011, 08:01 PM
Thanks for giving it a try Reb.  That would have been cool. 

Just wanted to let you guys know how much I like my MO.  Bought it used an 8900.  Don't know how old it is.  Had it out a couple times this year.  The last time it had been sitting in the back of the pickup for a couple weeks.  When I took it out Sat. it had been below zero for a couple days.  It was under the cover in the pickup.  Fired up second pull.  I love this thing.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 05, 2011, 04:28 AM
Hey Adam, sounds like a great running old MO ! Big Bertha is a 8600, built in the mid 80s from what little info I could find. Eva at Ardisam couldn't find me a manual, but she was able to find a exploded drawing for me and the new gas tank is in route as we speak !  :thumbsup: :clap: Is yours similar looking ?
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/summer%20fishing%202010/hpim0316-1-1.jpg)
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/summer%20fishing%202010/hpim0317.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: adam_mcd on Jan 05, 2011, 08:40 AM
Exactly the same.  Except for the muffler.  I am really pleased with it.  I bought it in MN, I'm in Montana, off Craigslist.  The guy dropped it off at my father-in-law's place.  I don't think he ever did anything with it.  The shroud on the top had never been off and the spark plug still had red paint on it.  I put a carb kit in it about a month ago and so far I couldn't be happier.  I was looking for an older auger that I could work on, but everyone in MT wanted $300 for their used one.  So far on this one I'm into it for less than $200.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 05, 2011, 04:23 PM
That a good Score Adam, Same red paint on the plug here too ! Mine sat with old gas in it for 5 years before I scored it in a work trade. I cleaned the fuel system and Put a carb kit it and got her running like a Scaulded Cat ! Two weeks ago the night before my fishin mission I went out to check the fuel and fire her up. I have the Factory wall hanger bracket on the garage wall and I spotted Fuel on the floor !  :woot: :%$#!: The old gas had weakened the tank where the fuel line comes in and I had to put Bertha on the injured reserve list !  :'( I should have the new tank, filter and fuel line soon. I miss her Something Fierce !!  ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: BlueDevil on Jan 06, 2011, 12:16 AM
Hey guys just wondering how many HP is the Shark 71?  just wondering!  Thanks!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 06, 2011, 04:15 AM
Roughly broke down, about 5 HP ! Not Too Shabby for a Small Hand Held 2 Stroke Motor !! :thumbsup: Now if a slightly more Twisted Individual were to lets say, Balance and blue print, Port and Polish and add a Custom Tuned Exhaust, mount a Blower and give that Motor a taste of Nitro to drink, I'd probably have to say it just might be a little More than a Handfull to operate, I,"Oops",They would definately want to have a Bomb Blast Suit Handy !!  :pinch: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: adam_mcd on Jan 06, 2011, 11:13 AM
Well I just looked up and I have 99 posts so I figured I would post my 100th here.

Just need to vent we have a really fun derby coming up next weekend and I'm going nuts waiting for it.  This is my first big trip of the year hunting or fishing, so I'm really keyed up for it.  I've been out in the garage every night this week messing with my gear.  I'm a kid at Christmas. 
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 06, 2011, 04:34 PM
I know how you feel buddy, Our annual NH Northern Outing is the 14th and 15th, Roughly 9 Days 23 Hours 48 Minites 20, 19, 18, 17, 16, 15, Never mind, you get the picture ! Really hopeing that Bertha's new Tank shows up in time for me to take her up north with me ! I really miss her Throaty Roar !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Mr.J5625 on Jan 07, 2011, 09:11 PM
well, im a noob when it comes with engines. i just notice in the manual for my eskimo stingray that i need to turn the screw on the gas cap counterclockwise every time i run it. well i havent  ::) :P. what is the purpose of this?  can the engine become damage if i dont it? sorry if this is a dumb question..
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 08, 2011, 04:51 AM
Welcome to the forum MrJ5625, When it comes to ice fishing, there is no such thing as dumb question ! That screw on the gas cap is a air vent, it allows air into the tank, which in turn, allows fuel into the fuel line to the carburetor. When it is closed according to theory, it prevents too much gas from flooding into the carberator by creating a vapor lock. As far as damaging the engine, not really, but I have seen recoil ropes get broken when the bleeder screw were not opened, The guys were yanking on the ropes so hard, trying to start them ! It can make for a really Short day on the ice !  :'(
                                                                                 Surf


On a Sad side note, We have an ongoing recovery effort underway here in NH. 3 Ice fisherman fell thru the ice yesterday on Lake Nubinusit, 2 were rescued, the 3rd is presumed drowned ! I realize how bad we want to get out there to fish, myself included, But Please take the time to check the ice youself, Don't rely on someone elses guess !! No fish is worth your Life ! God Bless and Stay safe !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Jan 08, 2011, 01:04 PM
On a Sad side note, We have an ongoing recovery effort underway here in NH. 3 Ice fisherman fell thru the ice yesterday on Lake Nubinusit, 2 were rescued, the 3rd is presumed drowned ! I realize how bad we want to get out there to fish, myself included, But Please take the time to check the ice youself, Don't rely on someone elses guess !! No fish is worth your Life ! God Bless and Stay safe !
                                                          Surf   :'(
...................... ...................... ...................... ...................... .........

   Thank you for letting us know Surf. Hard news to tell us folks. We appreciate it. Our thoughts go out to them and their families.
Makes me think... as of last week it was the first time I had ever driven onto the ICE.
   As I drove up to the lake I remember someone saying.... Sure we can drive on the Ice... just look at all those other people and their vehicles on the ice. It went against my grain and I kinda felt like Monkey see monkey do... but on the same note.. It was great now having to drag the sled that far. s we left i remember thinking and saying... " I think i'll always drive on the ice... this beats loading up everything else".

Thanks again Surf for letting us now. It brings it all into prospective eh?

Wishing the best of Ice fishing to everyone out there, Please remain in the game and do it in a Safe and in a thoughtful way.


   AltaIce
      :'(
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 09, 2011, 01:42 PM
So....How's everyone doing? Been totally outta action for about 8 days with with snoot-o-rhea of the upper blowhole. Thought I was gonna die...between the poundin',boomin' head, ears,  and ache-like-I-just got-in-a-bar-fight, I don't know what was worse...I haven't had crud like this in years, then on New Year's Eve day....*POOF*  :%$#!:
Ya, OK, Surfy, I toughed it out.....   :thumbsup: (He was calling and sending me E-mails telling me I was a "Little girly boy" with the "sniffles")
Never did hear back from my "friend" at Eskimo, but Eva sent me a hat and a "thanks for the business"...clearly a difference between Managment and service. (As there usually is) Looking to get out MAYBE in the next week or two....ice is getting thicker under all that snow....anyone havin' any luck? Looks like it's been kinda quiet here...
Let's get out there and get some fish!!!

Rapidly Recovering Reb   :flex:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 09, 2011, 02:02 PM
Hey Reb ,Its awefully good to see ya back buddy !! I'm really glad to hear your feeling better and managed to shake the Sniffles ! Just kidding Reb, I could tell from the gravelly sound coming out of the phone that you were hurtin Brother !! We have a member of F.O.E.A.O. holding 1st place in the Lake Trout Division and he's headed over to see how his Perch stack up now !  :flex: :thumbsup: :icefish:
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Winnisquam/hpim0423.jpg)
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Winnisquam/hpim0419.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 09, 2011, 02:37 PM
Way to go!!!! :clap: :clap:  :clap:  Three cheers for the Troutmaster and Perch Leader!!!!! You go get some more, and I'm gonna head out and get some hoagie buns and lettuce for the perch submarine sammichs !!!! :woot: :icefish:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: ancman31 on Jan 09, 2011, 06:02 PM
Hey guys, Just wanted to chime in on a great thread! I have owned my MO (Z43 Shark) for 5 seasons. The only thing I have ever had to do was add gas and oil. It has started on the 3rd pull or better every time. Previously I had owned a Jiffy 3hp 10" which I liked really well. Apart from having to haul it around in the back of a dump truck, it was great. Second season with it and it was very sketchy on starting. made for some very short days. 3rd season, forget about it. I sold it to a buddy and got a smokin deal on this MO. I am an Eskimo guy for life now. This thing drills holes like going through butter and at least half as heavy. Cant say much about SM, but my buddy ended up buying a new one and has had to have it serviced several times in 2 years. Dont want to add to the Ford-Chevy debate, but there is a reason you guys started this thread :) I have really enjoyed reading and will post often now.

PS I used to live up in your neck of the woods surflizard but now Im a little closer to rebelss :)
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 09, 2011, 06:32 PM
Hey everyone, say hello, and a big welcome to ancman31!!!! You sound like you were made for this site!!!! Glad ya found us!!!! We love our 'Mo's here...and to be honest, I think most of us have owned something else at one time or another.
Like we tell all new folk, we just got tired of the "brand bashing"...that's why this site was started. Lots of good augers out there, but we prefer 'Mo's! To each his own... ;) Lots of good info here, tech tips, etc, from people who have worked on 'em, owned em, and run 'em. If you really get bored, you can start at the beginning of our threads and read all of our posts...and you'll see what we're all about!  :o
So what's your location...don't see it in your profile...wait a minute...IOWA??!! HEE HEE   :woot: Surfy, put down that perch rod, pork rinds, and that longneck and welcome our newest member, you old curmudgeon! Now that I'm back from the dead, it's time to get things movin' here!!!!  :flex: Didja get that Perchzilla after we talked this afternoon?!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 09, 2011, 06:36 PM
YUP, Rebs back !!  :clap: :roflmao: Welcome ancman31, Glad to have ya drop by and chat ! Ya, we manage to have quite a lot of fun here on the funny farm, Oops I meant forum !  :roflmao: The Perch entry board is packed with 14 inch Perch now, The Mods will have to sort it all out !  :woot: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: ancman31 on Jan 09, 2011, 09:25 PM
Thanx guys! I am originally from Maine and finding the fishing here in Iowa somewhat challenging. Crappie arent like trout lol. I actually did read all of the posts from the beginning before I posted. Asylum would be a good word. I am very pleased this thread is open to all brand users, we can all learn a lot from each other. I am a pretty seasoned angler and would be more than happy to share what Ive learned/improvised with anybody.

Surfy you will have to do me a favor and keep me posted on whats happening back "home" lol

Anc
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 10, 2011, 04:40 AM
Me, Myself and I would like to thank you for the kind words, We Think ??  :woot:  :roflmao: It is truly an Outstand group of folks here, the combination of Experience, Knowledge and Comic relief available here In my opinion, makes this thread one of the most Informative and Entertaining Threads on the Shanty !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: ancman31 on Jan 11, 2011, 02:22 AM
Went out this weekend, with a couple newbies, my stepson and his friend. We all had a great time and I now have 2 new fishin buddies. I am posting here because they were pretty impressed with my MO. Of course I let them drill a couple of their own holes. The highpoint of my day was watching them fall on their butts because they underestimated the torque of my mighty MO. LMAO. I LOVE MY ESKIMOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOO!!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 11, 2011, 04:21 AM
Ahh, the rite of Passage for a young newby, Ya gotta hang on to em tight, if ya don't, you won't enjoy the results !!   :pinch: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 11, 2011, 08:56 AM
Ahh, the rite of Passage for a young newby, Ya gotta hang on to em tight, if ya don't, you won't enjoy the results !!   :pinch: :roflmao:

You mean your auger?  :whistle:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Blue83 on Jan 11, 2011, 09:04 PM
Just broke down today and bought a sting ray!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: ancman31 on Jan 12, 2011, 01:28 AM
Just broke down today and bought a sting ray!

Thats not breaking down, thats steppin up! :D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 12, 2011, 04:24 AM
Way to go Blue 83, when ya get her out there and start punchin holes, grab an action shot for us would ya ?


You mean your auger?  :whistle:
Thats the problem Bro, Ya gotta leave it alone, it will grow !  :whistle:

Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 12, 2011, 02:09 PM
Way to go, Blue 83!!! You're gonna love it!!!! I do mine! Hey everyone!!! I'd like to see everyone read the post on our Auger site here "Required Reading...Alcohol Awareness". PM has the best article yet on this stuff they try to pass off as today's gas. Go pick up a copy, borrow one, copy one, it'll be worth it...might even save your auger!!!!

And no, Surfy,you can relax now...the "Alcohol Awareness" does NOT reference your "Old Squaw" Longnecks.... :roflmao: :roflmao:

Just for the record, there WAS an Old Squaw beer available in Minnesota during that killer winter of '83...wasn't there, Surfy? :flex:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 12, 2011, 03:15 PM
I'm here to tell ya Reb, Them Trees Exploding sure got my attention !! :woot:  Ya, It didn't get much better than Old Squaw ! 24 Ice Cold Long Necked Beauties for $3.99 a Case !!  :woot: :thumbsup: The really Strange Part was that it was a dam fine beer too !!  :thumbsup: I think it was made in Minneapolis/St Paul too !

I spent a bunch of time reading up on Startron, the enzyme based marine fuel treatment. The wrenches at the marina were telling me about it, It is specifically designed to neutralize the ethanol in marine gas ! It doesn't have alcohol in it like most of the dry gases and stabilizers do, from what I can tell, the enzyme's are attracted to a chemical in the ethanol and actually breaks the eth down and consume it with out reducing the octane in the gas ?? According to the info at Startron, it is safe and recommended for all types of Gas fueled, internal combustion engines, both air and liquid cooled !! One of the mechanics has been running it in all of his motors, truck, car, snomachine, tractor, lawn mower and his chainsaw, he swears by it ! I'm gonna give a dose to the Jiffy and see what she does !!

Ya, 20" on the ground and still comin down ! :'( :%$#!:
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Snow%20Storm/100_2936.jpg)
The Polaris is workin for Her supper tonight !
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Snow%20Storm/100_2930_00.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 12, 2011, 03:25 PM
Yup...heard about the Startron...'sposed to be good stuff!!! Think I'll mix a capful in my beer and see if it does anything for the gas..  :sick: :roflmao:

Hope you don't end up like us here or in SD "Dawg" country, where you can't even get out on the ice because of the snow. I think this is ALREADY gonna be one of those winters to remember..how's everyone else with the weather? Let's hear/see some reports/pics!!!  :)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: ice dawg on Jan 12, 2011, 03:58 PM
I'm gettin ready to change my handle to Ice Nutz and for good reason.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 12, 2011, 04:05 PM
Can I be snow balls?  :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: ice dawg on Jan 12, 2011, 04:14 PM
Yup. Who wants to be no ballz?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 12, 2011, 04:26 PM
I'll take Froze balls !! How goes the battle Ice dawg ?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: ice dawg on Jan 12, 2011, 04:38 PM
I'll take Froze balls !! How goes the battle Ice dawg ?
It would be going better if the snow wasn't so deep and my buddy Clawed Ballz and I could get on the ice. I understand you are getting some of the white stuff over in your area.  ;) ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 12, 2011, 05:50 PM
Ya it started last night, theres 26" on the ground now and It ain't stopped yet ! Our big lakes were just starting to get safe enough to fish and unless she starts blowin hard, our season might be over before it starts ! :(
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 12, 2011, 05:55 PM
Maybe we could all get together and do the Hokey-Pokey..... ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: ice dawg on Jan 12, 2011, 06:44 PM
Maybe we could all get together and do the Hokey-Pokey..... ;D
Hokey dokey.  ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 12, 2011, 06:48 PM
I'm just afraid we'll find out that it's NOT what it's all about.... :woot:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: ice dawg on Jan 12, 2011, 06:50 PM
Ya it started last night, theres 26" on the ground now and It ain't stopped yet ! Our big lakes were just starting to get safe enough to fish and unless she starts blowin hard, our season might be over before it starts ! :(
There is 44" of snow on the ground fifty miles east of where I live and that area is where I like to fish. Guys are getting stuck on the ice with 4x4 trucks that are chained up on all four wheels. Snowmobiles are about the only thing getting around on the ice. I have been on the ice once this year with my popup and it looks like this will be the second year in a row that my wheelhouse hasn't left the driveway. :'(
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 12, 2011, 07:13 PM
We have 46'' down here all ready....a new record... :%$#!: :%$#!:
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Post by: ice dawg on Jan 12, 2011, 07:19 PM
I think it is supposed to snow here tomorrow and Friday and you will probably get it next.  :woot:
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 12, 2011, 07:26 PM
I hope Tawny runs off with your bottle of  Wild Turkey.  ;D
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Post by: adam_mcd on Jan 12, 2011, 07:28 PM
Alright Reb just sent me a PM and told me I wasn't meeting my quota for posting here.  Such a demanding organization.  He threatened to cancel my membership and melt down my MO.   :roflmao: ;)
I want to let everyone know that I have been reading but I'm so worked up for the derby that we are hitting this weekend that I haven't been able to put a clear thought together so that I could post something witty.  
Sorry to hear that everyone is getting buried in ice rotting snow.  The wind just started blowing here and we are supposed to get some tonight, but not as much as you guys.
Sorry Reb I will never let it happen again.  Once I get thru this weekend my head will be straight again.
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Post by: ice dawg on Jan 12, 2011, 07:38 PM
I hope Tawny runs off with your bottle of  Wild Turkey.  ;D
Someone needs to feel yer nose. Ice Pooch shares my Wild Turkey and I get a few green Milk Bones from ol nozzle nose.  ;)
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Post by: surflizard on Jan 12, 2011, 07:53 PM
Beware of the Whip Crackin Wildman !!  Legend has it that some where in the wilds of Minnesota, locked away from Pryin eye, our Grand Poohba has the worlds Largest Single Collection of DEVO, WHIP IT GOOD  LPs Ever assembled in one place !! :woot:
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 12, 2011, 08:09 PM
 And just what did you THINK I was doing during that winter of '83 while you were sleepin' with the 15 barking, yappin' puppies?! I was down here tryin' to keep alive that group of snowed in, frozen folks you know about by doing Devo impressions!!!!  Where's my red flowerpot??! :woot: Adam's asked me to come out to Big Sky Country and watch over the cowgirls while he's in that tourney.... >:D Then he's gonna post pics...go, buddy, go!!!!!
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Post by: adam_mcd on Jan 12, 2011, 08:36 PM
Oh great the wife is already mad that I'm taking off for the weekend, now I got to tell her that Rebel is coming over.  Well maybe she will understand him she came from MN.  Don't worry Reb she is a good cook ;) and my 3 year always lets you sleep in ;) ;)
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 12, 2011, 08:48 PM
Soothe her jangled nerves by explaining to her that the fine print that came with your 'Mo clearly states that "All tourneys within the living perimeter of said owner requires appearance with said auger".... or warranty is null and void...;D
I'll pack some herring, lutefisk, and lefse, and bring my collection of Devo LP's along, which are sure to amuse your 3 year old, since that was the same age of Devo's manager.  :roflmao: What city did your fine bride reside in when she was in the land of 10,000 lakes?
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Post by: adam_mcd on Jan 12, 2011, 08:54 PM
I bought my MO used.  Do you got a copy of that warranty card?
She grew up in Shoreview right on Turtle Lake.  Yes I'm the only man that is happy to go visit the in-laws.  Just as long as I can bring my gear I'm good.  Thats where I picked up my MO.  Guy up north had it on Craigslist and I asked him ifhe ever got  to the cities?  He said yes and the rest is history, he even drilled a few holes in the lake to show the in-laws that it worked good.
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 12, 2011, 09:04 PM
Shoreview?! Shoreview?! Right past the "Shoreview" big rock sign to Meister's Bar & Grill?! Off 96?!  :woot: Oh oh...her name isn't Sally, is it?  :whistle:
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Post by: adam_mcd on Jan 12, 2011, 10:15 PM
No Sally's here.  Sorry if I brought up some bad memories. :afro:
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 13, 2011, 09:11 AM
Oh, they weren't.... :whistle: Just pullin' your line... ;D
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Post by: surflizard on Jan 13, 2011, 06:56 PM
BRAHAHAHAHAHA, Alta your a Maniac !!
I used the NJ Double Chicken Truck Knot, But Ole Rebs a pretty Crafty Codger !  :roflmao:
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 13, 2011, 08:54 PM
You can't mess with the Reb. "Sly fox" is an understatement of my earlier years. "Crafty Codger" doesn't even scratch the surface... ;D  And per your phone call today, Surfy, I was gettin hammered on at the dentist....and then up to the mighty World Famous Mayo Clinic, where they told me "You're awful sick" "Why didn't you come in sooner"?!...duh...'cause I'm Reb...and they gave me some SUPER
antibiotics!!!  :woot: 'Sposed to be better by the weekend!!!!

Alta: Sorry to hear about your wife running off with the neighbor. He must have a large, new Eskimo!!!! One point of advice: When sleeping with someone other than the wife, it is imperative that you inform your partner that you were at the "Full Moon Grunion Spawning Tournament", which may last into the wee hours of the morning... an ice-fishing tradition. Keep your best friend's phone number handy, so that he may provide verbal substantiation as to your whereabouts.  ;)2
I will now attempt to rest up this weary body for future informative advice. Surfy, get your nose outta those pork rinds and take care of our members here until I'm able to provide intellectual back up.  :blink:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 14, 2011, 04:53 AM
I would love to Your Exaultedness, But I'm hitting the road north to the Canadian Border in 3 hours for our NH Northern Outing, don't tell me you didn't get the Memo ? We have a Solid Crew here at F.O.E.A.O. and other than a little Chaos and Mayhem, I forsee no problems ! Chaos and Mayhem define who we are here at F.O.E.A.O. Hopefully, We all will have some interesting Tales to tell on the flipside ! Honey, wheres my Hockey Helmet, the one with scooby doo ice fishing stickers on it ?? Oops Sorry guys ! Every one have a great weekend, good luck and stay safe !!
I'm Outta Here !
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Tarlton%20Lake/100_2908q.jpg)
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Post by: ancman31 on Jan 14, 2011, 11:40 AM
Hockey? Did someone say hockey?...2nd best sport on ice :D
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 14, 2011, 11:59 AM
It used to be, until that stupid money grubbin' Norm Green took my Minnesota North Stars on that fateful April day in '93 and moved 'em down south.... :%$#!: :%$#!: Surfy has to wear a hockey helmet because he's constantly falling on his head when he bends over to look down the hole... :roflmao:
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Post by: ice dawg on Jan 14, 2011, 01:50 PM
It used to be, until that stupid money grubbin' Norm Green took my Minnesota North Stars on that fateful April day in '93 and moved 'em down south.... :%$#!: :%$#!: Surfy has to wear a hockey helmet because he's constantly falling on his head when he bends over to look down the hole... :roflmao:
I think that ol Smurflizard is gonna come up a through a hole and grab ya by the nads Reb.  :woot: :whistle:
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 14, 2011, 02:05 PM
I think that ol Smurflizard is gonna come up a through a hole and grab ya by the nads Reb.  :woot: :whistle:

Quite possible...I think I need a vicious "Ice pooch" to guard my icehole... :roflmao: :roflmao:
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Post by: ice dawg on Jan 14, 2011, 02:10 PM
Quite possible...I think I need a vicious "Ice pooch" to guard my icehole... :roflmao: :roflmao:
Just bring lots of Wild Turkey for the ol gal and don't forget the green Milk Bones. She does hand amputations for Milk Bones.  ;D
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Post by: Mr.J5625 on Jan 14, 2011, 09:06 PM
hey i have a question about my eskimo stingray that i bought at the end of november. i just notice this black oil coming out of the exhaust and running down. its not much but it concerns me. is this normal? i just started using it in the the last week of december. i did mix 2.6oz of oil and one gallon of gas.
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Post by: eyefishermandt on Jan 14, 2011, 09:50 PM
JUST WANTED TO LET everyone on here know i am a new proud owner of an eskimo gas auger!!!!!!!! ;) ;D ;D ;D  EYEFISHERMAN    D.T.   oh yea and i love it compared to my buddy that has a jiffy and had to use my eskimo to drill his holes!!!!!!!
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 14, 2011, 10:20 PM
hey i have a question about my eskimo stingray that i bought at the end of november. i just notice this black oil coming out of the exhaust and running down. its not much but it concerns me. is this normal? i just started using it in the the last week of december. i did mix 2.6oz of oil and one gallon of gas.

Welcome to our site, Mr. J!!!! Unfortunately, no, you should never have oil coming out of your exhaust. With the proper mix, oil isn't even noticible in the gas...black oil? Even if you had bad rings on the piston, you wouldn't see something like that...does it run? How does it run? I guess I would give Eskimo a call at 1-800-345-6007, ext 146...Eva. Tell her Mark from Minnesota sent ya, and that you're a member of this site. She'll take care of ya. Please let me know what you find out....I'd like to know.... ???
Good luck!
Rebel
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 14, 2011, 10:25 PM
Welcome, eyefishermandt!!! Which 'Mo did ya get?? You're gonna love it, whichever model ya got!!! From Pa, eh?
Hope your fishing out there is better than here..we're just a "wee bit" snowed under here in Minnysoda....post us some pics of that new "mo for our site!!! ;D Good times and foolishness run rampant around here!!!! We call it the 'Mo brotherhood!!! :thumbsup:
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Post by: Mr.J5625 on Jan 14, 2011, 10:32 PM
Welcome to our site, Mr. J!!!! Unfortunately, no, you should never have oil coming out of your exhaust. With the proper mix, oil isn't even noticible in the gas...black oil? Even if you had bad rings on the pistion, you wouldn't see something like that...does it run? How does it run? I guess I would give Eskimo a call at 1-800-345-6007, ext 146...Eva. Tell her Mark from Minnesota sent ya, and that you're a member of this site. She'll take care of ya. Please let me know what you find out....I'd like to know.... ???
Good luck!
Rebel

i gave them a call earlier and they told me to clean the air filter. i took a peek and didnt look bad at all. seems weird that i need to do that already and i only started using third week in december brand new! i have no idea where im gonna clean the air filter since its soaked in fuel. i dont have garage and its too cold out. the auger runs but seems to bog down a little at full throttle. im gonna be out fishing all day tomorrow i hope the auger doesnt crap on me.
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 14, 2011, 11:59 PM
Your air cleaner should not be soaked in fuel. It sounds like you have a needle valve sticking in your carb, allowing excess fuel into the combustion chamber that is being pushed out the exhaust valve. Call them back..it's under warranty and what you are experiencing is not acceptable.... or return it to the place of purchase.
Keep us posted.

Rebel
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Post by: Mr.J5625 on Jan 15, 2011, 05:22 AM
Your air cleaner should not be soaked in fuel. It sounds like you have a needle valve sticking in your carb, allowing excess fuel into the combustion chamber that is being pushed out the exhaust valve. Call them back..it's under warranty and what you are experiencing is not acceptable.... or return it to the place of purchase.
Keep us posted.

Rebel

ill give them a call back monday. ill let you know what i find out.
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Post by: AltaIce on Jan 15, 2011, 03:03 PM
Hey all

Well over 5,000 ( 5,350 ) views here in F.O.E.A.O. ...  Way to Go " Surf n Reb "  !!!
Thanks you guys.

( Psssst... Psssst... Hey Reb... Are you the one that is going let Surf know that while he is gorging on his Pork Rinds that is also OK to view other threads as well? ... LOL ... )

Thanks again you two and everyone for letting us all have fun.
Have a great weekend everyone and stay safe.

 AltaIce
     @)
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 15, 2011, 03:33 PM

( Psssst... Psssst... Hey Reb... Are you the one that is going let Surf know that while he is gorging on his Pork Rinds that is also OK to view other threads as well? ... LOL ... )
   [/quote]

I just don't tell him... :whistle: He is currently up in the great white north battling the nanook of giant lakers. I expect we will see pics if he can find a wide-angle lens big enough to get the fish in it.... ;D
I think it's great we have over 5,000 views....nice little group here!!!  :woot: Hopefully I will be up north next weekend chasing water wolves and get some some 'Mo pics and fish porn posted......until then, tight lines, guys!!! Have a good weekend!!
I'm gonna be glued to the tube watching the football shoot-outs...pass the beers and pork rinds, please... :woot:
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Post by: 2fst4u on Jan 15, 2011, 04:43 PM
Well boys

Got the mako 8" for cheap.  Long story short bought a package.  2 quickfish3 and the mako for 500 bones.  Had a quickfish3 already so sold the tents and got the auger for 100 bucks.  All stuff was in the box never used, got luckey and love the auger so far.  Starts well runs like a top and looks snazey with the rest of my equipment.  Next on the list...marcum vs620....
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Post by: dahuletts on Jan 15, 2011, 10:07 PM
I recently got my dad's Eskimo 10" auger. It's at least 15-17 years old.  Last time I used it was a couple weeks ago, and it cut OK.  I got new blades for it and hoped for the best.  Took it out today and cut one hole in mediocre time.  After that initial hole, other holes were damn near impossible.  The auger would not settle down, it wanted to jump all over.  It cut exceptionally slowly.  My brother and I teamed up (him on one side and me on the other) and it took over 7 minutes of continuous augering to get through 20 inches of ice.  Remember this is all with brand new blades!  My brother thinks the blades are out of whack or something is bent out of shape.  The point in between the blades is knocked off.  Could this be the culprit?  This auger situation really jammed us up today.

Any advice from this savvy group of Eskimo owners would be greatly, greatly appreciated.

Thank you!
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Post by: BOOBSS on Jan 15, 2011, 10:59 PM
That sounds like a MO on the loose. Yes you dif. need that center point. You can buy just the point through eskimo. Oh did I tell everybody i love my MO-NA ;D
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Post by: steven girard on Jan 16, 2011, 10:11 AM
Basic Information about Mako's

http://www.tc-store.com/pdf/eskimo/OMM4307.pdf
 (http://www.tc-store.com/pdf/eskimo/OMM4307.pdf)

An old gas line recall

http://www.tecumsehpower.com/Recall/FuelLineRecall.pdf (http://www.tecumsehpower.com/Recall/FuelLineRecall.pdf)

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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 16, 2011, 11:12 AM
I recently got my dad's Eskimo 10" auger. It's at least 15-17 years old.  Last time I used it was a couple weeks ago, and it cut OK.  I got new blades for it and hoped for the best.  Took it out today and cut one hole in mediocre time.  After that initial hole, other holes were damn near impossible.  The auger would not settle down, it wanted to jump all over.  It cut exceptionally slowly.  My brother and I teamed up (him on one side and me on the other) and it took over 7 minutes of continuous augering to get through 20 inches of ice.  Remember this is all with brand new blades!  My brother thinks the blades are out of whack or something is bent out of shape.  The point in between the blades is knocked off.  Could this be the culprit?  This auger situation really jammed us up today.

Any advice from this savvy group of Eskimo owners would be greatly, greatly appreciated.

Thank you!


Hey dahuletts! Welcome! Yes, your blades are definately 'out of whack". The "jumping all over" tells me the blade angle of attack is too great..basically, the blades are trying to take too big a bite of ice. This can be a real pickle to deal with..are the blades the same as the old ones? Did you mount them with the bolts in the proper positon?, ie; exactly the same way the old ones were? If they were just dull, they wouldn't cut...you wouldn't get anywhere, but I don't expect it would jump around. One thing you should NEVER do is oush down on it while it's drilling...that may be part of the problem. I'd start from scratch and make sure they are razor sharp with no nick, reset them on the flighting, and sharpen that center point. Hope that helps!  :)
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 16, 2011, 11:14 AM
Basic Information about Mako's

http://www.tc-store.com/pdf/eskimo/OMM4307.pdf
 (http://www.tc-store.com/pdf/eskimo/OMM4307.pdf)

An old gas line recall

http://www.tecumsehpower.com/Recall/FuelLineRecall.pdf (http://www.tecumsehpower.com/Recall/FuelLineRecall.pdf)




Thanks for the info!!!!! Good post!!!
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Post by: dahuletts on Jan 16, 2011, 08:10 PM


Thanks for the info.  I took off the new blades and they seem very, very dull considering they are brand new.  I put the old blades back on since now they are much sharper than the new ones.  I took a file to the center point and sweetened it up a lot.  Maybe I'll get a chance to take it out soon, just to check the, the uh, performance.  Ya, that's the ticket...

Thank you!
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Post by: icefisherman10990 on Jan 16, 2011, 08:12 PM
just got the mako and love it
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Post by: adam_mcd on Jan 16, 2011, 08:19 PM
Well just got back from the pearch derby we went to this weekend.  You will all be happy to know that my Mo led me to the 2nd biggest perch on Sat. worth $100.  We did OK overall could have been a lot better.  It was a great time can't wait for next year.
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 16, 2011, 08:23 PM
Thanks for the info.  I took off the new blades and they seem very, very dull considering they are brand new.  I put the old blades back on since now they are much sharper than the new ones.  I took a file to the center point and sweetened it up a lot.  Maybe I'll get a chance to take it out soon, just to check the, the uh, performance.  Ya, that's the ticket...

Thank you!

[/quote
 You're welcome!!! Just a tip.... Don't use a file on the blades...WAY too course..get a sharpening stone, like an Arkansas hard/soft stone...use a good oil, and follow the blade angle, honing until sharp. Those old blades are probably the ones to go with... Let us know how you ended up!!!  File on the center point is OK, though.  Where did you get the new blades? Were they Eskimo blades? Let us know... ;D
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 16, 2011, 08:25 PM
Way to go, Adam!!!  :clap: :clap: :clap: Sounds like a great time!!!!! See, 'Mo's do it for ya!!!!  ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: dahuletts on Jan 16, 2011, 08:28 PM
Thanks for the info.  I took off the new blades and they seem very, very dull considering they are brand new.  I put the old blades back on since now they are much sharper than the new ones.  I took a file to the center point and sweetened it up a lot.  Maybe I'll get a chance to take it out soon, just to check the, the uh, performance.  Ya, that's the ticket...

Thank you!

[/quote
 You're welcome!!! Just a tip.... Don't use a file on the blades...WAY too course..get a sharpening stone, like an Arkansas hard/soft stone...use a good oil, and follow the blade angle, honing until sharp. Those old blades are probably the ones to go with... Let us know how you ended up!!!  File on the center point is OK, though.  Where did you get the new blades? Were they Eskimo blades? Let us know... ;D

We'll do!  I've known this for a long time:  serious blade sharpening is over my head!  I sure expected more out of a new set of blades.  The were Eskimo blades and they were made in China. :(
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 16, 2011, 08:38 PM
??? ???
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 17, 2011, 07:39 AM
Way to go Adam, Congrats on the fine finish !  :thumbsup: Good to be back guys, Way to break the 5000 mark Guys, It is a huge milestone for Everyone here, That is what makes this F.O.E.A.O. Thread such an Awesome Experience !! Without everyones input, this wouldn't have turned into the MO Manipulating, Fire Breathing Monster that we all know and love !! Three Cheers for having Such Outstanding Crew Members !!  :clap: :flex: :thumbsup: (http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/summer%20fishing%202010/auger1xy4.gif) (http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/summer%20fishing%202010/auger1xy4.gif) (http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/summer%20fishing%202010/auger1xy4.gif)

The trip up North was truly Fantastic, Over 20 Trout caught, Lakers, Rainbows and Browns !  :thumbsup: :icefish: It will take a few days for the Lizard Lashing to heal, that I received from my fellow anglers skunk whipping Saturday night ! Wow, What a rough crowd !  :pinch: :roflmao: I was able to squeak by a complete skunkin with a little Brown, but he wasn't much bigger than the bait we were using !!  :-[ :roflmao: It sure would've been nice to see whatever grabbed LLTs bait and took that 200 yard Polar tip up spool to the knot in less then 40 seconds and snapped the Seagar, 15 lb test leader like it was 2 pound test !!  :woot: :pinch: :unsure: I think I brought it all on myself, I forgot the Pork Rinds at home and there wasn't a Single Solitary Rind to be found above the 45Th parallel !!  :'(  :roflmao:
Lady Laker Taker Livin up to her Handle ! Best Fishin and Life Partner, I've ever had !!  :thumbsup:
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Pittsburg/hpim0431.jpg)
These 2 Togue Tamers combined for 6 Lakers and a nice Rainbow, Sure are innocent lookin ain't they !   :angel >:D :roflmao:
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Pittsburg/hpim0432.jpg)
Better than Nothing after that Skunk Whippin I took Saturday !!  :pinch: :roflmao:
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Pittsburg/hpim0437.jpg)
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Pittsburg/hpim0428.jpg)
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Pittsburg/hpim0438.jpg)
I'll be Skunk Bait, the Winch Got another one !  :roflmao:
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Pittsburg/hpim0433.jpg)
Way to hold down the fort Reb, Good job Buddy ! I would like to nominate some members for the F.O.E.A.O. Board of directors ! Thanks Steven for the tech info, I like to nominate Mr Steven Girard for F.O.E.A.O. Technical Information Director, All in favor ? I would like to nominate Mr Alta Ice for the position of F.O.E.A.O. Behavioral Specialist and Undercover Pork rind Procurement ! All in Favor ?
Thanks again to everyone who has helped to create F.O.E.A.O. !! :thumbsup: Have a Great day Everyone !
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 17, 2011, 11:01 AM
I would like to nominate some members for the F.O.E.A.O. Board of directors ! Thanks Steven for the tech info, I like to nominate Mr Steven Girard for F.O.E.A.O. Technical Information Director, All in favor ? I would like to nominate Mr Alta Ice for the position of F.O.E.A.O. Behavioral Specialist and Undercover Pork rind Procurement ! All in Favor ?
Thanks again to everyone who has helped to create F.O.E.A.O. !! :thumbsup: Have a Great day Everyone !

All in favor? Aye, aye!!! Motion passed!!! The Grand poobah has spoken!!!!! :bow:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vermonner on Jan 17, 2011, 11:18 AM
Just found this thread and am LingMAO!!  I have an 8" 8600 built in 1992, purchased second hand from a forum member here, in 2006.  Still going strong.  Haven't sharpened the blades since I bought it in '06.  Just fresh gas and spark plug every year, starts after a couple of pulls, chews the ice.  Made me a big fan of Eskimo and likely to purchase other products of theirs if'n the need arises (say, like, a quickfish 3).  Anyone come up with a secret handshake yet?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 17, 2011, 11:28 AM
Welcome, Mr. vermonner!!! Glad we could crack you up!!! Actually, we're a bunch of unemployed comedians... :roflmao:  Glad you like your 'Mo...they just kinda seem to keep perking right along.We were going to use a "firm grip" type of handshake, but it didn't work well with gloves on, and when Surfy did it, there were too many complaints that there were a myriad of some type of tan-colored crumbs stuck to his hand all the time.... ;D Actually, here it is: extend hand out, palm down; extend thumb & little finger 90 degrees out,bump fists, rotate hand back and forth while going "RRRRRRR".. that be the 'Mo shake"! :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vermonner on Jan 17, 2011, 11:36 AM
Welcome, Mr. vermonner!!! Glad we could crack you up!!! Actually, we're a bunch of unemployed comedians... :roflmao:  Glad you like your 'Mo...they just kinda seem to keep perking right along.We were going to use a "firm grip" type of handshake, but it didn't work well with gloves on, and when Surfy did it, there were too many complaints that there were a myriad of some type of tan-colored crumbs stuck to his hand all the time.... ;D Actually, here it is: extend hand out, palm down; extend thumb & little finger 90 degrees out,bump fists, rotate hand back and forth while going "RRRRRRR".. that be the 'Mo shake"! :roflmao: :roflmao:
Can't wait to uncork it on a Jiffy owner
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: The Dowagiac Dangler on Jan 17, 2011, 12:03 PM
just purchased an eskimo std. hand auger after my mora stopped working. great auger, i can drill through 10" of ice in a matter of seconds! ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 17, 2011, 12:07 PM
Welcome, welcome!!!! A manual man!!   ;D Like your name...do you collect any Dowagiac lures? I do.... :whistle:
interesting company history......Stick around, you'll have some fun!!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: ancman31 on Jan 17, 2011, 12:15 PM
Rebss, Im practicing the handshake as we speak. Im sure I will get some funny looks at work, but if you dont own a MO, you just wont get it... ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 17, 2011, 12:19 PM
Good man!!!! Jeez...maybe it'll go global... :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 17, 2011, 02:37 PM
Welcome to the Thread guys, Glad to have ya aboard ! vermonner, I've got a 8600 Myself, I nicknamed mine " Big Bertha " for that nice 10 " hole she gives me ! ;D I've been trying to figure out the age of her since I picked her up, no luck yet ! Yours look like her ?
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/summer%20fishing%202010/hpim0316-1-1.jpg)
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/summer%20fishing%202010/hpim0317.jpg)
I see our fearless leader has been up to more Mischief, I had this vision of him the other day, Racing around on the ice with with a bright red cape with the large letters MO enblazened with Glowing white trim, Jumpin from drift to drift Just as fast as that Arctic Cat Kitty Kat would carry him ! Thank God, I woke up before I was exposed too much to the Bright red jump suit he was wearin !  :o ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 17, 2011, 02:45 PM
That's a lovely new tank you have there on Bertha...my x-ray vision is working fine. I'll have you know that I don't need a Kitty Kat to jump me around...I'm gas powered by a Miller fueled gas ramjet... :whistle: I hope you're practicing the secret handshake Surfy..I don't want you to get caught with your pants down... ::) EWWW!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Ise De By on Jan 17, 2011, 02:51 PM
OK heres the deal, I got an older Mako, that uses the triangular turbo BB8 blades, where I live, its real hard to get these blades, and they are real expensive, (80 bucks) so I was wondering if i can somehow mount my new Fin Bore III hand auger to the Eskimo,   right now I have an adapter for the Fin Bore to mount it to the Icegator,  but does anyone know if the output shafts on the Eskimo and Icegator are the same?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 17, 2011, 02:58 PM
Ise De By: Boy, I sure don't. I know they'll mate up to some Strikmaster shafts, but....let me do some checking...I'll get back to ya... ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 17, 2011, 03:14 PM
I was exposed too much to the Bright red jump suit he was wearin !  :o ;D

Surfy, we don't want you exposing ANYTHING, even if it is a dream.  :o :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 17, 2011, 03:43 PM
I got it down Pat Brother Reb, Extend hand out, palm down; extend thumb & little finger 90 degrees out,bump fists, rotate hand back and forth while going "RRRRRRR".. !! Just do all of us innocent bystanders a small favor Reb, Make dam sure you use deflectors on those RamJets buddy, Its all fun and games till somebody loses an Eye !!  :woot: :pinch: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 19, 2011, 02:16 PM
OK heres the deal, I got an older Mako, that uses the triangular turbo BB8 blades, where I live, its real hard to get these blades, and they are real expensive, (80 bucks) so I was wondering if i can somehow mount my new Fin Bore III hand auger to the Eskimo,   right now I have an adapter for the Fin Bore to mount it to the Icegator,  but does anyone know if the output shafts on the Eskimo and Icegator are the same?

I can't come up with a darn thing.....guess you'll have to fine out thread pitch/size and go from there....sorry!!! :(
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: da-yooper on Jan 20, 2011, 10:31 AM
so i was recently given an older eskimo model 8900 that's been sitting in my dad's garage for the last year...tried to get it running the other day and no luck. it appears that the carb is not drawing gas from the tank...if i remove the spark plug and pour a little gas down in there, it fires and runs for a couple seconds. but once that fuels burned, it stalls....started to tear apart the carb (which i have virtually zero experience at doing) and it was pretty gunked-up...so i'm assuming i'm going to screw it up and need some replacement parts. soooooo.....could someone please tell me where i might find some replacement parts for a much older eskimo auger???? i managed to find the manual online....

http://www.cpdonline.com/694782.pdf

i believe mine has the TC type-1 engine and the walbro carb....i'm also in need of a new gas cap...it leaks gas even with the vent tightly closed.

THANK YOU!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 20, 2011, 10:57 AM
So ya hey dere, yooper!!! Welcome!! You can get the parts and some good info from Eva at Eskimo....1-800-345-6007, ext 146. She'll be glad to help ya!!  :) Yup, sounds like you need a complete teardown and "degoo" of everything...I imagine your fuel tank is also gooed up with sediment...your reason it won't run,and your needles and seats are probably varnished up and stuck badly, too. Surfy is the pro on that model.... Surfy ol' boy...get your nozzle outta those snowdrifts and get this man some of your 8900 advice... ;D  I gotta pack for the expedition!!!!

Running around Reb
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: da-yooper on Jan 20, 2011, 11:24 AM
rebelss, thanks a bunch! i'm headed out to the garage shortly to see what kind of mess i find in that carb. i'm sure a call to eva will quickly follow...
appreciate the advice, eh!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Ise De By on Jan 20, 2011, 11:24 AM
I can't come up with a darn thing.....guess you'll have to fine out thread pitch/size and go from there....sorry!!! :(

Thanks for trying,   I emailed ESkimo and they said it has a 7/8 shaft, smooth,  Does anyone know if the Strikemaster augers are the same? if so I will just buy a Strikemaster auger bit for my Eskimo power  head, and buy the cheaper Strikemaster Laser blades   :)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 20, 2011, 11:27 AM
I do know SOME of the Strikemaster's WILL bolt right up to the 'Mo...have seen it done before, but don't hold me to it...don't want to steer you wrong!!! ;)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: adam_mcd on Jan 20, 2011, 01:00 PM
Yooper sounds like you're having the same problems that I had back in Dec. with my 8900.  Carb kit cured all my pain.  I dinked around with that thing for 3 hours.  Next day went and got the kit had it running in about half hour.  Just be careful of springs flying/rolling around you garage and you'll be fine.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 20, 2011, 01:29 PM
You hit the nail right on the head Adam, Good advice ! Welcome da-yooper, Glad to have ya aboard ! The only thing I would suggest, Is to check the entire fuel system while your at it, The tank filter and fuel line can build up a thin layer of ethanol Snot and stop fuel also ! Just don't be too aggressive scraping off any old gaskets, Carb cleaner spray will soften them up for you. Good luck and let us know how you make out, Don't hesitate to ask questions, Thats what this F.O.E.A.O. Thread is all about !!
                                                                                                                                    Surf
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 20, 2011, 01:39 PM
da-yooper..you might want to replace those old gas lines while you're at it...I'll bet money they have or will have some hairline cracks in 'em... :whistle:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: da-yooper on Jan 20, 2011, 02:41 PM
thanks for all the advice fellas! so here's my status (been out in the garage for last two hours)...gas line, fuel filter, and fuel/oil mix are all brand new. i decided to "go for it" and tore apart that walbro carb...easier than i thought! down in the guts i found a bunch of gunk (brown residue) that was keeping that little needle from allowing gas to enter (i think that's how it works). anywho, cleaned the crap out of everything with some carb cleaner and soaked the gaskets/diaphragms in some brake fluid (someone recommended that on another post).....put 'er all back together and whaddya know, she fired right up!
now the bad news...i can't keep the darned thing running unless it's on half-choke and i'm on the throttle. the idle-speed screw looks good....wondering if i tinker around with the idle-mixture screw if that will finally get her running like a champ?
one other thought i had....i'm currently at about 4500 feet above sea level (yooper born and raised, transplanted to montana)....do you think the elevation might mess something up? i know on my four-wheeler i had to buy a "high-altitude jet"...
ok back at it...thanks again, eh?!?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: da-yooper on Jan 20, 2011, 02:46 PM
...one more thing i forgot to mention....the auger came from sea-level just a couple weeks ago....and is now living at the before-mentioned 4500 feet, without any adjustment to anything...
could that be part of the problem???
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 20, 2011, 03:01 PM
Sea-level/altitude, yes. Also, I think the diaphragm is probably "pooped" out or has a pinhole...bad idea to use brake fluid...ask us mechanics that have been around since the '70's...that's an old trick. Your rubber needle tip/ seat is probaly not sealing well, and without new gaskest/seals, you will have a tiny air leak, effectively "leaning out" the mixture, making you run it on half-choke, to enrichen it... :whistle: As for the diving into it, bravo!! :clap:  :thumbsup:
Good man! Since she's all clean, get the new gaskets/diaphragms, adjust that for altitude, and you'll have one lean, mean, drillin' machine!!! :flex:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: adam_mcd on Jan 20, 2011, 03:40 PM
Where you at in MT Yooper?  Bozeman here.  If you are close we could get together.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: da-yooper on Jan 20, 2011, 03:42 PM
one more quick update...success...i think that bugger is good-to-go! got 'er fired up at half-choke and tweaked the idle-mixture screw and whaddya know, she purred like a kitten! it looks like all the gaskets and seals must be working fine, cause it sat there and idled for a good five to ten minutes, no choke, without any throttle from me. going to let it cool down again and re-try from a cold-start....but i think it's operational. the real test comes tomorrow...on the ice. probably bring the hand-crank auger just in case....
thanks again for all the advice fellas....new to iceshanty.com in the last few days, and lovin' it so far!

Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 20, 2011, 03:50 PM
Outstanding da-yooper, nothing more rewarding than a job well done , Congrats on getting her back up and Runnin !!  :thumbsup:(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/summer%20fishing%202010/auger1xy4.gif) (http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/summer%20fishing%202010/auger1xy4.gif)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: xcr440 on Jan 20, 2011, 04:00 PM
Nice to hear you got the old girl running.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: steven girard on Jan 20, 2011, 04:19 PM
Here's an interresting link! :)

ALTITUDE/CARBURETOR (http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/tech/carbjet)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: DanAKAL on Jan 21, 2011, 07:41 AM
Just another Eskimo auger owner.  I've been running a 3 hp 10" Shark the last several years.  If there is another auger out there that will drill a 10" hole in 30" of ice as fast as this auger I haven't seen it yet.  I am in search of a fish I can't get through the hole.  So far haven't caught one yet.  GO BIG OR GO HOME!

da-yopper I can't help much more with your auger.  But I can say that there isn't a 2 stroke motor that had varnish in the carb that I haven't fixed with a good fuel system cleaning.  Now that you have it running spray some carb cleaner down the throat of the carb a few times while it is running.  This will get into any areas you might have missed when you had the carb apart.


Dan
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 21, 2011, 09:25 AM
Good job, Yoop!!! ;D  Way to go!! Let us know how it goes!!!!!

DanAKAL...welcome..you're at the right place!!!! Gotta love those Sharks!!! RRRRRRRR and GRRRRRRR!!! :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 21, 2011, 11:09 AM
Welcome DanAKAL, Glad to have another Shark man aboard, I'm running an older 8600 10" ! Just replaced my whole fuel system due to Ethanol damage ! I'm running Startron in the fuel now to prevent that from happening again !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 21, 2011, 11:16 AM
  I'm running Startron in the fuel now to prevent that from happening again !

And a shot or two of "Old Porkypine Sour Mash".... ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 21, 2011, 11:21 AM
Which, Me or the Auger ??  :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 21, 2011, 11:30 AM
Which, Me or the Auger ??  :roflmao:

If you had Ethanol damage, we know it's from that old girlfriend of yours, Ethel...the one with ..oops! I promised I wouldn't tell about it..never mind!!! :whistle:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 21, 2011, 11:36 AM
Don't you be disparaging on old Ethel Mister, she's the only women that I ever met that could pull a golf ball thru a garden hose with one breath and pull the chrome off a trailer hitch with the next, even if she was a little long in the tooth !!  :woot: :roflmao: I miss old Ethel, but my Aims gettin better !   :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: DanAKAL on Jan 21, 2011, 10:02 PM
You guys be careful with additives!!  Especially where motor vehicles are involved.  Oh..Uh..But when it comes to my Eskimo fuel I use some additives.  I'm not sure of the composition of our fuel up here so we may or may not have as much ethanol as you guys.  It is my understanding that our winter fuel has always had some degree of ethanol.  FWIW I mix Amsoil Saber at about 50:1 with some Amsoil or Stabil fuel stabilizer and so far have had no issues with anything in the fuel system.  I also drain all of the fuel in the summer so it doesn't sit in my auger.  This has worked well for me so far.

Dan
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 22, 2011, 05:41 AM
Your right Dan, you do have to be careful with the additives. Here in NH, our fuel has 10% of Ethanol in it, Rumor has it that they want to increase it to 15% ! My older 8600 Shark sat with old gas in it for 4 years, before I got it and it nuked the fuel system, tank, filter, line and all the carb gaskets and seals ! I just finished rebuilding her ! I've been running the Amsoil Sabre also. I've had better results with the Sea Foam and AV gas, I pay a little more than most, But all of my small engines run better because of it too !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 22, 2011, 09:50 AM
You're absolutely correct, Surfmeister!!! I won't put anything but non-oxy and a touch of Seafoam now and then (which Eskimo recommends) in my "Mo!!!! Even that small amount of alcohol does degrade rubber/plastic parts/gaskets. So, if ya can find non-oxy, go with it!!!! Well worth the few cents more!! ;) In fact, I found out last night that small amounts of alcohol DO degrade things....like my feet...I kept stumbling around... :whistle:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 22, 2011, 04:51 PM
I keep trying to tell ya Reb, the Red button That Mayo installed in your Temple engages the Go Go Gadget Gyroscopically Controlled, Hydraulic Stabilizer systems !! The next time it happens, Just reach up and whack yourself in the head and you should notice a Difference Immediately !!  :woot: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 22, 2011, 05:13 PM
I did that, and for one horrifying, pants-wetting second, I thought I was a Surflizard!!!  Musta hit myself TOO hard!!!  :wacko:  :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 22, 2011, 06:20 PM
JEEZ Reb a simple whack will suffice, not a Hay Maker coming outta left field !! Rebocky Balboa !  :roflmao: I had to have mine removed. Many Moons ago, Way up North, after 1 or 2, okay 26 too many Old Squaw Long Necks, I misjudged the Velocity and short circuited the actuator relay !! I bounced around the inside of that one room cabin like a Pinball Hopped up on Way Too many hits of 4 way window pane Acid ! After I Up righted the wood stove and reconnected it to the chimney, I said to myself, Self, That was Really Far Out and Groovy Man !! Me, Myself and I have never been the same since, But Man, We're here to tell ya, It's been a Heck of a ride since !!  :woot: :wacko: :blink: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Krazykaiser on Jan 22, 2011, 07:08 PM
Quote
Rumor has it that they want to increase it to 15%

It's no rumor !!!!!  http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/01/21/AR2011012103163.html

Say It ain't soo0000!!!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 22, 2011, 07:19 PM
Oh friggin' great!!!! :o KK, where the heck ya, been, man?!!! I hope ya been  drillin' and chillin' them big ones down!!! All we've had here is snow, snow, and the last coupla days, as I bet you've seen on the news...-25..
 -20...-18 again tonight....ARRGGHH!!!!  :%$#!: :%$#!: Ol' Surfy's gettin' whacked so bad out there in never never land I'm gonna have to head over there and bail him out before he blows a jug!!!!  :woot:

Figured that crap was gonna go to 15%....DON'T get me STARTED...I have some large weapons in the house and am quite skilled at using them... :whistle: This "gubmint" ain't gonna be happy until they trash everything through  their HUA stupidity that runs rampant in their ranks....JO's!!!!!!!! >:(
Time to start making our own moonshine....that's all that 15% swill is anyway..ethyl alcohol.....whaddya say, Surfy?! Time for a border run in Wildthing?! ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: ancman31 on Jan 22, 2011, 07:23 PM
Corn is for eatin, alcohol is for drinkin...Why are we depleting our food supply, driving up the price of grain, and gumming up our small engines? Oh, that's right, MONEY. In someone else's pocket no less.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 22, 2011, 07:48 PM
Oh, that's right, MONEY. In someone else's pocket no less.

You be right on the bean, ancman. What the Hell are these idjits thinkin'?! ??? My new 2010 F-150 even states in the manual "not to use E-85 more than 60% of the time, or more frequent service intervals will be necessary"...duh...you don't need to tell a lifelong mechanic that :nono:, Dorkwhistle!!! Oh boy, now ya got me goin... :flex: Surfy, ya better hold me down again!!!!  :callcops:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 22, 2011, 07:49 PM
I'd say that section of the Union south of NY and North of VA sure does need a Enema, Yup It sure does !! We could cure 2  problems with one Giant Flush !! We could start fresh at 1600 Pennsylvania avenue and feed all the Poor Hungry Fishes off the East Coast !!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 22, 2011, 07:50 PM
I'm gonna whup somebody..... :o
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 22, 2011, 07:59 PM
Easy Big Fella, remember what happened last time ! That county judge down in Nogalas said you had better behave and not to try anything like you did at that Ostrich ranch ever again or you'd be in Big trouble ! Remember ??
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 22, 2011, 08:11 PM
So how was I supposed to know that was HIS DAUGHTER?!  ??? Just 'cause I punched Pedro's lights out, I was just tryin' to save her further embarrasment from really understanding what "lick the lime" means...sheesh! ;)2
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 22, 2011, 08:25 PM
Ya okay Buddy, So your positive that you chasing her while in your birthday suit didn't have ANYTHING TO DO WITH IT RIGHT  ??  :woot: :whistle:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 22, 2011, 08:41 PM
Ya okay Buddy, So your positive that you chasing her while in your birthday suit didn't have ANYTHING TO DO WITH IT RIGHT  ??  :woot: :whistle:

It's HOT in Nogales!!!! Especially when those old Navy Colt .45 start blasting...aye caramba!!!  :woot: Now ya got me off track from  the prohibition swill they're callin' "Gas"...it wouldn't even give a good "bead"when ya shake it..Know what I mean?  :whistle:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: adam_mcd on Jan 22, 2011, 11:49 PM
Damn Alta you don't post forever then when you do it takes me an hour to read it.  I don't think your job as Behavioral Specialist will be that busy during the ice fishing season as we will all be able to get out and scratch the itch.  So really you just need to keep us stocked up on pork rinds during the season.  I think this is why they gave you 2 jobs.  Your BS roll will come into play during the off season when we are all sitting in our ice houses set up in the yard and babbling like idiots because there is no hard water.  I know myself I will need as much help as I can get during the summer as last year my wife kept getting mad that I was digging holes in the yard and trying to pull a fish out of them.  Your job is to keep our wife from committing us don't end up in the padded room(even though we all belong there).  Glad you have taken on your new rolls with enthusiasm.  Also I like the new names for the guys.  I think we can have a vote right now and make them official.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 23, 2011, 03:14 AM
A Truly Awe Inspiring, Acceptance Speech Alta !  Congratulations on accepting the Position of Behavioural Specialist and Under Cover Pork Rind procurement, kinda, I guess, maybe ! I believe we now have the best possible candidate for helping our F.O.E.A.O. members to cope with the Tremendous amounts of Pride, Self confidence and Just the plain Old Unbridled Joy of Owning and Operating what is often referred to as the Cadillac of Ice Augers ! :clap: :thumbsup: In all Honesty, I think That I should be the first to Volunteerarly take a seat on your Couch and try to explain the rather Serious condition of Pork Rind Hoarding that I'm currently suffering from !! A long time age in a far away Northern Land, I found myself in a Truly Percarious Position ! I was hired on at The Doggy Droppings Husky Hacienda as a full time Dog Handler/Dog team Driver ! I had dreamed of having a position with this Prestigious Husky Racing Kennel since I was a young Pup ! After two weeks of shoveling wheelbarrow loads of Doggy Droppings, I became aware of a nervous shaking, quiver in all of my extremities ! I thought it was due to the Constant Explosions of the Trees around the kennel due to the constant mind numbing, lung searing -50 below temperature, Alas, I was sadly mistaken, it was the fact that the only store within 143 miles in any direction had not only never heard of Pork Rinds, they outrightly refused to order any for me !!  :woot: :%$#!: This Terrifying Reality, when combined with the Claustrophobia inducing size of the one room bunk house and constant baying and barking of 118 Huskies had resulted in the creation of a Had to Have Pork Rind Phobia that I have had to this Very Day ! With your help Alta, I truly hope that you can help me with this Terrible affliction so that I may once again, become a useful member of society and learn to share my Hoard of Pork Rinds with my F.O.E.A.O Brothers and move on with my life ! Oh and by the way, that Pork Rind Scupture is Truly Magnificent, Can I have it, Please, Please ??  :unsure: Oops, Sorry, I completely forgot thats one of the Pork Rind Scuptures in my Vast Collection ! Good luck Doc, Your Gonna Need it ! MMM, Chiccaroons !!  :wacko: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 23, 2011, 09:42 AM
 :wacko: :wacko: :wacko: Holy crap, Alta, were you a speechwriter for Richard Milhouse Nixon??  :blink:
And I thought I was an English major at one time!!!!  "Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth...and transcended the F.O.E.A.O. site"......and danced the skies on laughter silvered wings of a Surflizard..." I find your rambling, rhetorical,  rhapsody of writing refreshing...you apparently have a keen insight into the neuron- addled, synapse shorted brains of some of the faux leaders of this inglorious site of brotherly mechanical love and community comraderie. However, allow me to suggest some constructive criticism as to the moniker of various said mentioned members: "Captian Poo-gas" is technically incorrect, as my gaseous expletives actually lead the olfactory tissues to believe they are in a bed of roses; therefore, I suggest it be shortened to Captain P. (pleasant) Gas... :) May I commend you on your pork-rind porcine porker pornography...I rank that right up there with the Who's "Sell out" album cover of Heinz baked beans....I'm sure Surfy has dilated, contused, bulbous  retinas from staring at and fantasizing about the scrumptious appearing gastronomic gulper.. :roflmao: As for his reasoning behind his pork-rind affliction, be so kind as to allow me true clarification:
Surfy answered the ad to come to the big boys state, Minnesota, to work with the "Big dogs", he thinking it meant HE would be a "big dog". When he found out in that frigid winter of '83 (While yours truly was attempting to keep numerous people safe) that he was to be a "puppy petter & poop pusher" for a menagerie of yapping, whining, little fur-balls, he headed for the nearest northern Minnesota bar, where he immersed himself in Old Squaw longnecks, pork-rinds, and Johny Paycheck's "Take this job and shove it" (Number B-3 on the jukebox).
So, to this day, when he becomes stressed, he immerses himself in a bag of rinds, and just like a teddy bear, they make all the problems and stress go away. He actually suffered a porcine "flashback" this Fall....turned on the TV, and there it was...a movie called "Porky's".. :o Remember the cartoon ad "Cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs"? That was Surfy bouncing off the walls until LLT pulled him down and explained it was only a movie about sex... :whistle:
Allow me to take the time to say I believe we have in you the right man for our "Behavior Specialist"...and I commend you on your acceptance and said speech. :clap: :thumbsup:

Now...where'd I leave pookie bear? :unsure:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: steven girard on Jan 23, 2011, 11:41 AM
“CAPTAIN  BRAINY”      ( Mr. Steven Girard )    (Cause Surf said he is smarter than us... or was it his dog... can’t remember.


 That's make me all mixed up...dam...i got three dogs.... ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 23, 2011, 11:44 AM
Jeez, don't go gettin' us more confused than we already are, Steve!!!!  :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 23, 2011, 03:37 PM
Well guys I'm glad we have moved forward with the election of Officers, with one exception ! Hey Steven, are ya gonna Join in as the Technical information Director, We need ya buddy, Heaven help us if we turn The Grand Poohba Loose in the Tech room !  :woot: :roflmao: We did manage to get out and soak some bait and LLT managed to hook one of the short striking Lakers and My buddy Shakey dad and his boys went home with a keeper ! Nice and brisk out there today, Even with the Frabill left hitched to the sled we still were movin around some !
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Winnisquam/hpim0447.jpg)
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Winnisquam/hpim0451.jpg)
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Winnisquam/hpim0452.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 23, 2011, 04:19 PM
Hey guy's.....anyone see a 'Mo in Surfy's pictures?  :whistle: Musta been BEHIND the shack... :roflmao: :roflmao:
More fish than I got this weekend... :%$#!: Looks like a good time, Mr. lizard!!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 23, 2011, 04:45 PM
She's hanging on her Bracket in the storage room Buddy, we only have 8" so far and it still light weight missions here so far !  :(
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: steven girard on Jan 23, 2011, 06:48 PM
Surflizard.. when i'm here and could help..i do.. :)

Here's an advice: dont try this,,you're going to  crank all day long but motor never start! ;D

==> CRANK MACHINE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jCTyJXxR-4&feature=related)


Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 23, 2011, 07:10 PM
We do Appreciate the Technical info Steven, Thank you for all the help !  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 23, 2011, 07:21 PM
Who they callin' older guys?! I can still kick ass!!!! :flex: That's "strange"...yet interesting...hope the spring don't go SPROING!!!! :pinch: Good one, Steve!!! I liked that!!! keep 'em comin', my man!!!!   ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Jan 24, 2011, 05:47 PM
Great Pics Surf.

Looks like everyone had a awesome time out on the ice.

Thanks for sharing.

    @)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 26, 2011, 08:35 PM
Sooo....all the 'Mo owners just got transported to the Twilight Zone?! Whassup, people?! Isn't ANYONE fishing, gettin' out, what? ???  My expedition to Northern Minnesota was cancelled last week at the last minute, due to below zero bitter cold temps.....have you ever seen four big, REALLY p****d off guys on an early Saturday morning?!  :o Almost February, and with all the snow, and temps, haven't been out YET!!!!! :%$#!: :%$#!:
In speaking with some of you, I know there's some that are going through some "less than savory" times right now, and things aren't so hot. Let's give our fellow "Mo owner's a little camraderie here, and maybe an uplifting word or two!!! Do I need to suit up and do a recon mission to your hootches, stealing your wives, children, and pooches?!  :flex: Say, anyone have some cold longnecks and pork rinds hidden anywhere?! :whistle: Let's hear from this great group of folks!!!!!! 'Mo handshake!!!!! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 27, 2011, 05:03 AM
Sorry to hear about the Weather puttin the boots to your mission Reb, Mother Nature is being real fickle again this year ! >:( She either too cold or not cold enough ! We have 2 layers of ice here, The base is 8" to 10" and the top is 2" to 4" with up to 8" of water trapped between them ! the water is being insulated just enough to not let it lock up ! That 8" drop is Really Spooky to say the least !  :o

Question for the crew : I have a 97 Ski Doo with a rack on the back, has anyone tried making a auger mount for a rear rack ? I'm using bungee's for now and the auger is still swinging and banging a little too much ! Any feed back or suggestions on this would be greatly Appreciated !
                                                                                                                                                                                                Surf
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Jan 27, 2011, 05:18 AM
Sooo....all the 'Mo owners just got transported to the Twilight Zone?! Whassup, people?! Isn't ANYONE fishing, gettin' out, what? ???  My expedition to Northern Minnesota was cancelled last week at the last minute, due to below zero bitter cold temps.....have you ever seen four big, REALLY p****d off guys on an early Saturday morning?!  :o Almost February, and with all the snow, and temps, haven't been out YET!!!!! :%$#!: :%$#!:
In speaking with some of you, I know there's some that are going through some "less than savory" times right now, and things aren't so hot. Let's give our fellow "Mo owner's a little camraderie here, and maybe an uplifting word or two!!! Do I need to suit up and do a recon mission to your hootches, stealing your wives, children, and pooches?!  :flex: Say, anyone have some cold longnecks and pork rinds hidden anywhere?! :whistle: Let's hear from this great group of folks!!!!!! 'Mo handshake!!!!! :thumbsup:
...

  OK... OOOOOk... Ok... REB... We heard Ya !! ... Holly molly brother..  Oh and before i forget.. Sorry to hear that your Trip was cancelled.  I bet anyone that has never ever been to a Ice Fishing thread before... and then all of a sudden just happens to read your note ... about fours guys not going ICE fishing... cause it is cold.... might make them say ...... BUT .... But .... I thoughts it was supposed to be cold to make the Water in the kinda, sorta, maybe HARD FORM... like maybe something they CALL ICE!!!!... LOL ...LOL..

 Just kidding.. I hear .. we know it is not fun when your Pork rinds stick to the top of your Dentures.. or are so cold they fall out of the bag in one solid piece!!!!    .... Oh ...  What am I saying.... that would never stop SURF From Ice fishing nor.... heck no... i say.... that would never stop Surf from eating those Pork Rinds...... May slow him down.. but nope... not stop... A guy has to eat right?

   Oh... where was I ... oh Ya... now I remember..   Reb.. Hey Reb.. wake up !!... Put down your Tang bottle and listen.... LOL ...
  Yesterday after noon i got home... after work... and as I was walking through my garage.... (( See how I wrote that.. " as I was walking through my garage".....  LMAO... as if to make it sound like it is big enough to walk through.. LO..)

  Oh ... now where was I.... O Ya... REB!!

   As I was saying.. as I walked through my garage.... I could hear moaning... it was getting louder and loud and i got closer to the door to go into the house.... and louder... it seemed to be coming from the other side of the garage... (( Ya as if it s all that Far .... LOL ... Gawd I can pile it up EH?)) So I turn around and walk to ward that sound..  I have not heard it in a while... but I still had to check it out... Dang!!... Reb !!! ... Hey Surf.. put down the bag and stop chewing and listen....  Dang !!! it was coming from my .... my .... " MO" !!!! We had a warm spell last weekend... and i also had plans to head out into the big world of Hard Water....  had My Beautiful Ice Auger all set and cleaned and ready to go.... a few days in advance... all rods set.. Smelts under the pillow... Oh I mean in the freezer... LOL.

  Then... something happened... I let someone at work get to me... I lrt someone... take my up lifting spirit and ... I LET that person ( I 'll call it a person for now) .. LOL ...get to me a little bit... so I did ot go fishing.... YUP !! you heard it....... and .... and ... REB... that is what i wa hearing... ( no not the person in my garage).. I was hearing my Z-1... crying...  moaning with the pain... of being topped up with new and shinny fuel... .... kinda, sorta, maybe looking the best she could be... ALL dressed up and  AltaIce did not take her out.. in a sorta.. maybe freaky kinda way... know what I mean Vern?


   Ahhhhhhh Geeze... I have to fly.... sorry Reb.. Sorry Surf... Say hi to everyone on here.. for me as i am better fly as I have to get to work.... ...

Everyone.. have a great day... be safe, stay safe.. and most of all..

  Enjoy your day and all those around you... as they enjoy you...    Oh Ya.. I  all most forgot to tell Ya.. I made it up to my ice Auger... I took her out on to the drive way last night... and Started her up.... Just so the nieghbors could hear her Roar!!!!!!!!!... YUp !!!! it made me smile.....

   Be good all... Sorry for the ramble...  Talk to later today all.. Let Surf, reb and myself... how  you are all making out... out there!!.. I need to hear your Augers roar... from all over this world.


   AtltaIce

        @)

 (( hey someone call my boss and let them know .... I am on the way... Hee heee)).. Thanks again all.. and don't.... i said .... Don't to maybe, kinda, sorta, .... oh heck... just get out there and ICE FISH !!!

   And who asked me the other day .... " how is your A.D.H.D. coming along Alta?.... LOL ....  @)






Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Jan 27, 2011, 05:22 AM

   ... LOL... All most forgot... check this out... it made CBC radio .. yesterday afternoon... Canadian made Bat mobile... for ICE FISHING... LOL..

 Got to fly.. later all.    Oh.. and thanks to you on here that make me smile Laugh and enjoy all of this... You and the roar of her made me realize, to listen to the world around me... not the person beside me....  LOL .. Unless they are nice... of course...

Check this out..  Diff.. EH! The Bat Mobile =  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvaXFqHzXMY
 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvaXFqHzXMY)
    @)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 27, 2011, 05:36 AM
Thats Frikken Awesome, I want One !! Thanks for posting that Alta, that is way Too Cool !!  :woot: :thumbsup: 2 Skandia's together, thats Wild !!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Jan 27, 2011, 03:21 PM
Hey all! Been gone for awhile, see we got some new members :clap: Welcome all. Hope everyone is doing good and the pork rinds still tasty. Sorry to hear about all the crappy weather back east guys, just warm out here. But have been out a couple of times, the old barracuda is kickin a**!
  Computer broke down on me so haven't been able to get on here and keep on eye on you all, but looks like your still being good and we are growing so I'm going back to my rinds and getting my gear ready for the a.m. Hope I get  a big un. Lol
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Jan 27, 2011, 04:28 PM
Hey Surf !!!

Surf that reminds me of that old Joke.....

What did the one Skandia say to the other Skandia?

  Hey man, wanna go Ice fishing!

        
@)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 27, 2011, 04:44 PM
So anyway, two peanuts walk into a bar. One was a salted.    :roflmao: :roflmao:
Sorry, I couldn't help it!!! Now let's get back on track!!! Who's got fish pics?! I think the ol' Surfmonster just might be workin' on a version of that "Batmobile on Ice"....I wonder if ya realize what ya got started, Alta?
He's VERY impressionable, ya know!!!! OOPS, gotta go put my chicken and 'tato's in the oven....hold down the fort!!! ;D  Have a good evening, folks!!!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: simbadon_s on Jan 27, 2011, 06:49 PM
Well used my new stingray today and.... love it not quite sure why i haven't bought one a long time ago. Thanks for all the advise guys
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 27, 2011, 07:04 PM
Hey simbadon_s!!!! Welcome to the wild and wacky world of 'Mo owners!!!! "We love our 'mo's.."   ;D Glad we helped you!!!
Where you be located? We like to see that in your "signature", 'cause some of us don't even know where WE'RE AT!!! :wacko: My 'ray is on it's 6th year, and still screamin' like the girl I tried to kiss last week!!!  :whistle: They are one good, well built unit.
Browse around, and enjoy!!!! Glad to have ya on the F.O.E.A.O. site!!!!! Tight lines, my friend!!  :icefish:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: simbadon_s on Jan 27, 2011, 08:08 PM
I'm from upstate ny
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 28, 2011, 04:16 AM
Glad to see ya back simbadon_s, Glad to hear your enjoying the MO !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Krazykaiser on Jan 28, 2011, 03:35 PM
I have discovered even something better than pork-rinds and it's not for the faint of heart.........Pickled pork-rinds!!!!!   Guaranteed to offend and disgust first try!!!!!!   Make sure to embellish while eating and you'll make many friends lol  Pure Fat goodness!!   They give me the energy to drill 100 holes with my ESKIMO and help me cope with the ethanol hatred!   :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 28, 2011, 04:18 PM
Attaboy, KK!!!! With those, ya GOTTA throw in some whole pickled eggs and Herring....the staple of every bar in Northern Minnesota!!  My Dad used to chow down pickled pig's feet...no kidding. Never had the kahona's to try those, though!! :sick: Do love the herring, though. My jar is about empty right now...time for some more.
Maybe you could strain the juice and use it combat that evil ol' ethanol...you'd be famous!! :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Krazykaiser on Jan 28, 2011, 04:23 PM
Actually The Rinds and Pigs feet are not to different taste wise.. It's just that Pigs feet take to much work compared to the rinds. Gotta Love the Herring !  Wine or cream sauce Yum!  Pickled  Deer heart and Eggs YUM!  The best part is carrying that "JAR" around with the mystery meat inside. Love it!!   Us Hole hoppers need every calorie to survive the cold lol
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 28, 2011, 04:25 PM
We need to go on a fishing trip... ;D   *BURP*
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Krazykaiser on Jan 28, 2011, 04:30 PM
Yes we do(sip) All I need is an ethanol powered plane !@!!!!! LOL  :o
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 28, 2011, 04:40 PM
I think Surfy's working on one right now..... :whistle:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Krazykaiser on Jan 28, 2011, 04:43 PM
My wife wanted to go out but the auger had a better date in mind.. Pickled rinds and flash frozen Perch ! 
(http://premium1.uploadit.org/krazykaiser//Perch.jpg) (http://www.uploadit.org)
(http://premium1.uploadit.org/krazykaiser//perch2.jpg) (http://www.uploadit.org)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 28, 2011, 04:53 PM
Perch sculpture!!! Better get them in a pan fast...they look chilled!!! ::)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Jan 28, 2011, 04:54 PM
Right on, Krazy K

  Your "Mo" will love Ya for ever... if you keep given ' her the best eats.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 28, 2011, 05:04 PM
Thats what Dreams are made of right there Krazy, Way to go !! My Dad and my Grandfather would have Duels over who made the best Pickled Eggs and Pigs feet ! I'm pretty sure Gramps won, He spilled some of the juice on the table dishing them out one night and the Varnish on the Table bubbled up and it turned the oak in that spot a dark green color !!  :woot: :pinch: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 28, 2011, 05:08 PM
Right on, Krazy K

  Your "Mo" will love Ya for ever... if you keep given ' her the best eats.

Look on the jar..the name "Delores"...song by Paul Simon, "Slip slidin' Away":  " and Delores, I live in fear, my love for you is so overpowering I'm afraid that I will disappear"...NOW we know his auger's REAL name!  :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:

Rockin' Reb...Encyclopedia of Rock'n Roll lyrics, your most informative source on F.O.E.A.O.   :woot:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Krazykaiser on Jan 28, 2011, 05:11 PM
Bubbled paint.... Brings back memories of my child hood with My Grandpa's Arkansas friend who would bring back moonshine.  A jar, some real preposterous stories then the absurd !  It always included some sorta strange food. Good times!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 28, 2011, 05:15 PM
Bubbled paint....  who would bring back moonshine. 

Oh oh...you said the "M" word...you've now unleashed the Surflizard!!! :o (His first girl friend at 12 years old was named "Moonshine"...) ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Krazykaiser on Jan 28, 2011, 05:18 PM
Was she from Arkansas?  ;D hehe
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Gambler on Jan 28, 2011, 08:24 PM
Not to change the subject but I have an eskimo auger story. I have an eskimo shark of the year 2000 vintage that has the emak engine on it. That thing has never let me down and tonight it made me proud. I have not started it since the end of ice season last year and I did not even pull end of season maintenance on it. Well I got it out tonight added some gas to the gas that was in the tank and she fired up on the 2nd pull and ran like a champ. even idled with no problem. I love my eskimo!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 28, 2011, 09:20 PM
Me too!!! I think they're the best bang for your buck, Gambler!! Thanks for the input on those "Turbo" blades...NEVER have seen those in Minnesota...what shawn has are Quantums...don't know where he's confused... ??? But he got ME confused...and I've been workin' on these since the 70's!!!! ;D
I really can't understand why everyone touts the Strikemaster and some others as the "Best"...sure, they're good augers, and so are the older Jiffy's...those workhorses can't be beat, but don't know why the Eskimo's are never considered.  I always look at everything as "whatever works for ya"....I won't bash anyone's choice.
They're really all basically the same...some just a little better than others... :whistle:
Thanks for the story!!!  :)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Krazykaiser on Jan 28, 2011, 10:22 PM
Quote
I really can't understand why everyone touts the Strikemaster and some others as the "Best"...sure, they're good augers, and so are the older Jiffy's...those workhorses can't be beat, but don't know why the Eskimo's are never considered.  I always look at everything as "whatever works for ya"....I won't bash anyone's choice.

My Grandpa has an old Jiffy.... it looks like it's been thrown off a cliff then run over. It still starts and runs like a champ. No maintenance! NO nuttin !  It does however take a professional lifter to move the thing lol.  Off course I am talking about an American made product  ::)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 29, 2011, 09:42 AM
I've yet to see an old, battle scarred Jiffy that isn't still perkin' along. OOPs, I better watch out...I'll be under an "Eskimo Attack"....  Can't start a debate here....  ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Krazykaiser on Jan 29, 2011, 09:46 AM
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I've yet to see an old, battle scarred Jiffy that isn't still perkin' along. OOPs, I better watch out...I'll be under an "Eskimo Attack"....  Can't start a deabte here....  Grin

   I am invoking the F.O.E.A.O. clause " NO Auger that is 40+ years of age and of non foreign make shall be excluded from Eskimo attack debate"  errr  or something like that!  :laugh:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 29, 2011, 09:51 AM
I just had a weak moment... :-[   I LOVE MY 'MO!!!!!!!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 30, 2011, 06:48 AM
I am currently in the dog house and Big Bertha won't talk to me ! :'(  Because of the Really Dangerous double layer of snow ice and slush under it here in NH, I'm traveling with Minimal weight out there ! I do love Bertha, but I don't want to go swimming with her ! People are breaking thru the ice all over the state, most are ASSuming that because they see us out there fishing, that the ice is safe ! Scores of sleds, atv and vehicles have gone thru and 3 people have paid the Ultimate Price with Their Lives !! These Morons Don't Realize that We are obligated to try and help them when they go thru and they put Our Lives in Jeopardy because of their Stupidity !!  :%$#!: I Apologize for the Rant folks, I just don't want to lose any of you because some dumb azz does something Really Stupid !! Good luck out there and Please Stay Safe !!
                                                                                                                                                             Surf


P.S. I did discover one neat trick yesterday though, If they come up to me and ask me how the ice is, I stomp down hard with one foot and break thru the snow ice to the Slush layer, they can't seem to get away from me fast enough !!  :woot: "STR" Stomp, Drop and Roar !! :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 30, 2011, 11:58 AM
Just had a nice,new Ford F-150 go under on Lake Pepin last night...guy was able to get out in time.  :o
Driving out on the flowing Mississippi??! (Lake Pepin is the widest spot in the Mississippi River at Lake City, Mn.)
And you live along the RIVER IN MINNESOTA???!!!!! DUHHH.....Where the H**L are people's heads at??! ???
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fish56 on Jan 30, 2011, 05:31 PM
WOW! This topic is only 5 months old and is now 25 pages long, impressive!
I'm considering one of those expensive Nils power augers, but would have a hard time selling my "find" from a couple years ago, an 8" Eskimo with a Tecumseh TC II engine. I got it for $30 at an estate sale and it ran when I got it home! Just installed a new fuel diaphram last year. I haven't tried any of the new oil/gas mixes I see people here post about, just running it still at 24:1, although it is a synthetic oil made by Ryobi.
Stay safe out there.
Bill
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 30, 2011, 07:37 PM
Thanks for dropping by fish56, glad to have ya ! Those Nils are a Nice lightweight and Powerful unit, But like you said, kinda Pricey I saw that the replacement Blades are up to 96 bucks ! That's a lot of Pork Rinds in my Opinion !!  :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: mjmeyer on Jan 30, 2011, 07:45 PM
Just signing in as a member of the F.O.E.A.O. My little Stingray is one year old. Couldn't be happier.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 30, 2011, 07:57 PM
The More The Merrier MJ, Glad to have ya ! If anyone has any questions or feedback on the wonderul world of MO Ownership, By all means feel free to give a shout out ! MO action shots are always welcomed Whole Heartedly also !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: steven girard on Jan 30, 2011, 08:07 PM
Sure TC II are great machine Fish56, they're almost the same of TC III

http://www.cpdonline.com/694782.pdf (http://www.cpdonline.com/694782.pdf)
in that manual they say .030 for the plug gap, but some places for CJ6Y spark plug they say .035!!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 30, 2011, 08:08 PM
action shots are always welcomed Whole Heartedly also !

With the exception of our very own cantankerous, off the wall Surflizard packing his cheeks with pork rinds like an out of control chipmunk!!!  :woot:

Good to hear from ya fish 56 and mj!!! What's the "mj" for..."Mo jammin"?  :roflmao: :roflmao: LOTS of 'ray owners on here...that's what mine is...6 years old, and still tearin' up the ice!!!! What a good, solid little ripper!!!! Send us some pics of those 'Mo's!!!!
Speaking of pics, didja smash any togue's, Surfy? My rescheduled northern expedition is this comin coming Saturday with the crew...hope to have some water wolves or perch porpoises to post.... :icefish:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fish56 on Jan 30, 2011, 08:08 PM
Thanks for the warm welcome, Surflizard!
Yep, those Nils are lightweight, but this Eskimo I've got isn't too bad. I weighed it on a bathroom scale. With a full tank of gas, it was 27 lbs., so a Nils 8" would save me about 5 lbs.. I wonder how much of that weight difference comes from the auger bit itself? Maybe I could swap out the bit with an adapter to fit the Tecumseh and save a couple lbs.?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: steven girard on Jan 30, 2011, 08:10 PM
How many HP it is Fish56 ? 1.6
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Jan 30, 2011, 08:17 PM
Just signing in as a member of the F.O.E.A.O. My little Stingray is one year old. Couldn't be happier.
...
Hi " mjmeyer "

    Welcome to F.O.E.A.O. Good to hear your " MO " is treating you right and your happy with her.
You will enjoy this thread, as it shows that the folks in here have a great and humorous sense of being. Alone with the care and knowledge of Ice fishing as well as Ice Augers.
    
    I am truly a newbie to 2 stroke engines, let alone power ice augers. The folks in here have given me great advise from the very beginning and continue to impress me with there up most respect and tradition of being teachers of this wonderful sport we call Ice Fishing.

    Besides the odd person in here that may be seen on the Ice wearing blue tights along with a red cape running towards there hole in the ice that was made with there favorite MO.

   All I can give to you for advise is the fact that::  First don't ever be afraid when you do see that caped crusader leaping for your rod.. as the odds, say that he will get caught up in his cape and fall to the ice , well before he gets to the hole.

    Second... always.... I do say old chap mjmeyer, that you always have at least one free hand available to cover that bag of Pork Rinds as you hold them against your body as you attempt to hang on to them as ... as.... Surf has no problem in trying to take them from you.. The best way to protect yourself from this ever happening.... is to play it safe... always bring a extra bag or two of Pork Rinds with you... So when you see Surf starting to circle your Ice Camp... just throw him a bag or two .... as it will calm him down, with a huge smile on his face.

  Have a great day, be Safe and once again welcome to F.O.E.A.O. .


  AltaIce
     @)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: pfscott on Jan 30, 2011, 08:18 PM
Just bought a 43cc Viper for a backup for the Tec 2 hp. Gonna run it on a 6" for panfish searching. Can't wait to run it tomorrow!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 30, 2011, 08:20 PM
Steve..if it's the 49cc, it's about 2 hp. I know the TC 111 is 2.2 HP...wish they'd drop this dopey CC crap and "Torque Rating and go back to good ol' HP...but overstating the HP was what got the fed's to institute the actual torque rating instead of HP.... :%$#!:  Leave it to the "gubmint".... :whistle:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 30, 2011, 08:21 PM
The thought of a Nils bit on a MO is right out there Fish, I like the way you think !!  :woot: :thumbsup:
Nope, sorry Reb second dry run so far this year !  :'( I really Hope your Mission comes together for ya Brother, Your overdue !!

Excuse me Alta, but are you gonna finish them there Pork Rinds, if not I'd be more then glad to take them off your hands for Ya !! mmm, Burp !!   :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Jan 30, 2011, 08:25 PM
Welcome Fish56  to F.O.E.A.O.

  Please , we ask of all...  to reframe from leaving bags of Pork Rinds just laying around.

I'll take care of them for Ya!

Other than that... enjoy.. LOL ...

     @)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: steven girard on Jan 30, 2011, 08:33 PM
Thanks Rebelss... in the .pdf they said.. TCII = 1,6 HP and TCIII= 2 HP..but maybe it's not always the same depend of manufacturing years...
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Jan 30, 2011, 08:35 PM
Hey Surf, Reb.

Reb, brah, I hope you get out this time. My fingers are crossed for Ya.. Hope the whether is nice this time.

  Yes... Sir Surf.... I do intend to eat those Pork Rinds.... What ... What happened to the four bags of Pork Rinds you walked in with???  HugH !!

AltaIce
    @)


 
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 30, 2011, 08:36 PM
Surf: Boy, that's an understatement!!!! Hope ya like thos pics from ice dawg....oh, my achin'..... :whistle:
Welcome, pfscott!!! You're at the right place for good info, good friends, and good tomfoolery!!!!  ;D
Break that pup in right and you'll have a lil' screamer!!!!  :woot:

Alta, may I quietly remind you that I do NOT run from hole to hole...you know I have channeled the exhaust on my Stingray to enable my 'Mo to become a VTOL airborne weapon...however, as Grand Poobah, you know I have a large and far-seeing sense of compassion and intelligence, and I realize that you are under great duress lately, since you have not had your 'Mo out in the last week, and you are most probably consumed with guilt. I will over look your statement, and to help console you, I will send you an autographed picture of me in flight, heading from hole to hole. It's the least I can do for a true F.O.E.A.O. brother.  ;)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: pfscott on Jan 30, 2011, 08:39 PM
Thanks for the welcome. Going with my first Eskimo years back was a no brainer. They are only a half hour from home.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 30, 2011, 08:41 PM
Thanks Rebelss... in the .pdf they said.. TCII = 1,6 HP and TCIII= 2 HP..but maybe it's not always the same depend of manufacturing years...

Steve...nothing's the same anymore!!!!! My actual manual lists the TC111 at 2.2 HP..so much for THAT.
Say, you DO know what those "PDF's stand for? "Partially Disabled Facts"... :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 30, 2011, 08:44 PM
Emergency Notification :
Any Pork Rinds found left lying around on the F.O.E.A.O site will be Confiscated Immediately upon discovery and Said Perpetrator will be investigated for Possible Pork Rink Abuse and Neglect !

 F.O.E.A.O.  Acting Sargent at Arms
                               Surflizard
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 30, 2011, 08:44 PM
Thanks for the welcome. Going with my first Eskimo years back was a no brainer. They are only a half hour from home.
Ooohhhh...a Cheesehead!! ;D Sorry!!! HAD to do that!!! I get enough crap from my friends who are Packers fans...'cause I'm a BUC's fan!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 30, 2011, 08:46 PM
Emergency Notification :
 Possible Pork Rink Abuse and Neglect !

 F.O.E.A.O.  Acting Sargent at Arms
                               Surflizard

Too many Old Squaws? What's a "Pork Rink"? An ice rink for pigs?!  :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :clap:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Jan 30, 2011, 08:56 PM
Oh Reb... Our dear  great and articulate Grand Poobah!

  Alas, I must point out to you and the fellow court of F.O.E.A.O. brother's, that just before Surf passed out from eating way too many pork rinds... The last sight he remembers seeing out those young but very very wise eye's. Was the sight of you... our dear friend and grand poobah.. was the sight of you....  ( pointing at the Grand poobah) If it please thy fellow brothers... i must point out that if you look closely at Reb... you can see the cut marks on Reb's forehead, shoulder blades and upper back  from sliding over the frozen water... Just take a closer look under the RED cape he forgot to take off before walking into this inquiry..... LOL ...

   Yes... yes... I can not disagree with your bold and some what very intelligent and yet very obvious statement and remark of being under a great duress as of late... for it is true. if it please the court i would like to bring forward... item # Z71... please if you all look closely ... I being the owner of this beautiful piece of equipment is under pressure to get better whether to take her out on the ice... but.... but.. look closely into her eyes.

As you can see.. she is very content  and getting a welcome rest until she can leave the house and cut another 100 holes... LOL ... fingers crossed Eh!

   As you can see.. she is very content  and getting a welcome rest until she can leave the house and cut another 100 holes... LOL ...
(http://i54.tinypic.com/wi501y.jpg)
   ..........  Item # Z71 .......
I rest my case.... now Pass the pork Rinds please!!

 AltaIce
    @)

Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Jan 30, 2011, 09:01 PM



   
  ... LOL .... LOL .. REB .. You saying that PIGS can't Skate???
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Jan 30, 2011, 09:04 PM
Too many Old Squaws? What's a "Pork Rink"? An ice rink for pigs?!  :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :clap:
...

and ... and ... Now showing.... The new Sequel to that fantastic movie.. " Pigs In Space "

 It is Miss Piggy and Kermit the frog in.... " Pigs Can Skate !! "


      
   @)

    
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 30, 2011, 09:08 PM
or, "Porcine Porkers Perambulating on Precarious Patches of Ice"....a Hambone Production.  :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: mjmeyer on Jan 30, 2011, 09:09 PM
Thanks for the Welcome! I'll stock up on Pork Rinds!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Jan 30, 2011, 09:16 PM
or, "Porcine Porkers Perambulating on Precarious Patches of Ice"....a Hambone Production.  :roflmao: :roflmao:

Your right.. that is a great title for this class AAA film... and as we all know that the now world famous Hambone Production company does it best work out of the Rhumb-Roast studios.. on the other side of L.A.
                             
    @)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Jan 30, 2011, 09:19 PM
Too many Old Squaws? What's a "Pork Rink"? An ice rink for pigs?!  :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :clap:

... Hey Surf!!!

 What do Ya mean... acting.. you have been acting all this time??  To General Pork Rind... Hip hip
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 30, 2011, 09:29 PM
Too many Old Squaws? What's a "Pork Rink"? An ice rink for pigs?!  :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :clap:
In the excitement of trying to prevent any more Pork Rind abuse, I made the mistake of not hitting spell check !  :-[ :roflmao: By the way Reb old buddy, if Pigs can ride barstools and swill Barley sodas, why can't they have a place to practice their Pirouettes too ? Next thing you'll tell me, Is that they can't fly !!  

Way to Go MJ, Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance !  :thumbsup: :roflmao:

I wear many hats here on the F.O.E.A.O. Site Alta, my brother from the Great White North ! I had to replace the crash helmet I had, when Rebel Ram Jet misfired the Frikken Virtol MO and almost took my head with it !  I realize it was a mistake Buddy, But did I or did I not tell you to read the instructions before you tried to impress Wandering Wanda with the Loopty Loop trick ??
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 30, 2011, 09:59 PM
Sorry Surfy, but when I saw Wanda in that short ice-skating skirt, I had visions of pigs skating in tutu's and swooned, thereby, causing intermittent eruptions from by VTOL 'Mo, causing me to do loop the loops across the ice, resulting in my crash into the stand of balsam firs. I am currently trying to locate you an another Scooby-doo
helmet, but the best I can come up with is a Yogi and Boo-Boo helmet, which I like and feel may score me some points with the ladies, when I ask them if they want to see "my Boo-Boo".  :whistle:
It's time for me to hit the hay so I can be strong for that new crown that is going to be pounded into my jaw tomorrow.... :pinch:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 31, 2011, 04:32 AM
Sorry you have to go thru that Reb, I wouldn't wish that on anyone, well maybe the ex just a couple of times ! ;D  I hope you feel better and I'll commune with the Fickle Fish Gods, so they may grant you a Fish Filled Pack Basket, during your up coming weekend fishing mission ! Ohmmm :bow: Ohmmmm  :bow: Ohmmmmmmm  :pinch: I'm sensing Fat Perches surrounding a Shiny Gold Swedish Pimple, so confusing, all I sense is Mine, Mine, Mine, Mine, Mine !!  :icefish: ;)2 :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 31, 2011, 12:34 PM
Wow!!! I FEEL the power!!!!!!!  :o  Wait...oh, darn, it was just a gas bubble... :woot:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: BigNiv on Feb 01, 2011, 06:51 AM
Made the jump from my old jiffy model 30 to the z71 shark 10"!!! And couldn't be happier no more holding on for dear life when it was ready to break thru....
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Feb 01, 2011, 10:28 AM
Welcome, BigNiv!! Those Sharks are one NICE unit...lotsa Shark owners on here!!!! You're gonna like that beast.... ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Feb 01, 2011, 12:11 PM
Well, Thurfy, I got thwoo the tooth thtuff  :pinch: My fathe is thtill numb and funny feeling, but that thood wear off thoon, I hope. Packing for the upcoming  expedition...again. Waitin' to fire up that 'ray and rip a few. Hope you don't get frozen/blown/ off the map with the lastest "Weather Moron Special".  ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Feb 01, 2011, 01:21 PM
Glad ya made it back from the sawbones mostly intact Reb, Whether it be Hook or by crook or come hell or high water, I wanna see a photo of you standing on Some Ice Somewhere Mister !  >:D :roflmao: Good luck out there Brother and keep a sharp look out for a
FLAAAAGGGGG !! :tipup: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Feb 01, 2011, 05:15 PM
Yeth, you will, Thurf. I'll have thom good picth. Jutht got back from the Dentitht again....had to do a different cap... I'm thpittin' and talkin jutht like friggin Sylvester the cat.... cuth I CANT FEEL MY FATHE!!!!! :%$#!: :%$#!:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Feb 01, 2011, 05:59 PM
Can't feel my FLATHE ,Your killin me Bro !!  :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: Gasp, I'm sorry, Flathe Jeez Reb !!  :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Feb 01, 2011, 06:37 PM
Anyone elth wanna laugh?!!! I can thtill kick ur ath!!!!!! Wherth my beerth?! :%$#!: :pinch:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Feb 01, 2011, 08:01 PM
I'm not laughin at ya buddy, I'm laughin with Ya !!  :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Feb 02, 2011, 11:50 AM
Anyone elth wanna laugh?!!! I can thtill kick ur ath!!!!!! Wherth my beerth?! :%$#!: :pinch:
.................................................................................

  
 Hey Surf!!   If you had Reb's FATHE!..... Wouldn't you Laugh?
     
 (http://i52.tinypic.com/2rfr448.jpg)
All tough Ya thouh.... it duz Looks likes hith Faithe tis kinduh Thorezan!
   
 @)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Feb 02, 2011, 11:54 AM
I'm not laughin at ya buddy, I'm laughin with Ya !!  :roflmao: :roflmao:
............................................................................

  SURF??  Question - If your laughin with him..... Should you be Pointing your finger at him like that??

      
   @)
((( Just wondering?)))
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Feb 02, 2011, 12:13 PM
Now goldang it!!!! I TOLD that cute little dental gal NOT to use my picture!!!! :woot: That's the last time I put a liplock on her when she tries to look in my mouth... :whistle:

Now I can tear those Northerns I'm gonna catch this Saturday in half with my TEETH!!! AAARRRGGGH!!!!!  :flex:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: michlw39 on Feb 02, 2011, 01:29 PM
Just ordered an Eskimo Mako through Glen's Outdoors! Had a used Lazer that never worked right and  I got tired of messing with and said the hell with it--give something new!

Anyone have any good tips on how to break the news to the wife (for those like me that buy before telling)?  ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: ice dawg on Feb 02, 2011, 01:31 PM
Anyone elth wanna laugh?!!! I can thtill kick ur ath!!!!!! Wherth my beerth?! :%$#!: :pinch:
:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: It'll be a long drive and ya might hurt yer fathe.  ;)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Feb 02, 2011, 02:08 PM
Welcome to the Mayhem, michlw39, glad to have ya buddy !  ;D Check the fine print on the warranty card, I'm pretty sure there is a good news for the wife clause for the new owner on there ! If not, I'd check with Our Behavior modification Specialist, The Distinguished Altered mind, Oops sorry, AltaIce ! He does have his hands full right now with a Patient suffering from a certain Pork rind fetish and some Maniac running around in a Red Cape, but being the True Professional that he is, he will try and suggest something I'm sure ! I've got to get back to shoveling snow, everyone have a great afternoon and I'll see ya'll on the Flip side !



P.S. Good to hear from ya Ice Dawg, how goes the battle ? It's Ongoing here !  :blink: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: ice dawg on Feb 02, 2011, 02:31 PM
Surfy, you guys are getting pounded one more time. Ya gotta have snow up to your roof by now don't ya? It's kind of bad here but nothing like what you have. The next thing we have to look forward to will be spring flooding.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Feb 02, 2011, 03:50 PM
Not quite Ice, but its gettin close ! Kinda reminds me of livin Back in Grand Mariah, Minnesota, it do ! Not too bad compared to those fools that ignored the warnings to stay off Lake Shore drive in Chicago and got to spend the night in their cars, couple of them froze to death ! This may sound Callous, but I think maybe Mother Nature is trying to Cull the herd of it's weak and infirm. When they say Ignore at your own Peril, Some people only pay attention to the Ignore part ! What a waste, Sad really !! Round # 3 is in the book ! I'll take a break and go back at it tonight, Yippee Ya Frikken Whooee !! I don't know if anyones aware of this, but Surflizards are allergic to Snow !!  :o ;D
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/New%20Snow/100_2962_01.jpg)
Taking the time to play with my Buddy Rebel, my lab, not the Grand Poohba !!  :roflmao:
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/New%20Snow/100_2951.jpg)
Time for a few hot laps, come on boy !
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/New%20Snow/100_2959.jpg)
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/New%20Snow/100_2957.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: ice dawg on Feb 02, 2011, 06:41 PM
Surfy, the white stuff is about 5' high in my front yard and deeper between my house and the neighbor's. When we flooded in 97 I had water four feet behind my garage and on the sidewalk out front. It took three days of pumping with three 2 1/2" gas pumps to get the lake out back pumped into the street. We didn't lose power, but everybody on the street to the west of us had generators going for a couple weeks. I guess I could have cast a few spoons behind the garage.  ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Feb 02, 2011, 07:29 PM
Alright already, ya guys are making me nervous!!!!!  :unsure: SE Minnesota got flooded off the map last September, and with the Mississippi already up 5" over norm, I see the Spring rains comin.....NOT AGAIN!!!!  :%$#!: :%$#!:
Gonna be a BAD one, methinks!!! :%$#!: :%$#!:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Feb 02, 2011, 07:50 PM
Hey Mr Foreboding, I thought you were going fishing ???  Not to worry buddy, Go have a great time and we'll fill ya in on any flooding issues if they develop while your gone, After you get back, Okay ??  ;D  :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: SKilo on Feb 02, 2011, 07:52 PM
They've all ready started planning for this years flood in this area and starting getting diking material ready. God I love living in the Katrina of the North.

And how do you freeze to death on LSD? Isn't there pretty much a CHA building, condo, apartment building, store and restaurant all right on top of each other along there?

God help us all!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Feb 02, 2011, 08:55 PM
Howdy skilo, I guess not because they showed the fire department waking people up this morning on a section of Lake Shore Drive and they were using sleds to evac them to ambulances. Some of them were there for 10 hours ? I guess they should Paid Attention to the " Do Not Use Lake Shore Drive Warning " that was Posted ??
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Feb 03, 2011, 09:06 AM
Hey Mr Foreboding, I thought you were going fishing ???  Not to worry buddy, Go have a great time and we'll fill ya in on any flooding issues if they develop while your gone, After you get back, Okay ??  ;D  :roflmao:

I AM going fishin', Surfo, but I hope like heck to be back BEFORE Spring... :roflmao: :roflmao: If I'm not, you've got the coordinates from the other night where we're at....break out the puppy sled and get over here!!!! :woot:
I can foresee another year of not being able to get the boat out because the Mississippi looks like foamy chocolate milk running at 40 mph.... :o  We Grand Poobah's have the innate "inner eye" to see into the future...and I see that if ya don't get to the store soon, that half-case of pork Rinds is gonna be empty, and the prices are gonna rise... :whistle:

SKilo...you poor guys are really gettin' bonked up there lately...and we've lost an entire town here (Zumbro Falls) to the fall floods. I wonder if there's any fish in Arizona?  :whistle:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: steven girard on Feb 04, 2011, 08:30 PM
You're now looking like Quebec!  :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Feb 05, 2011, 06:11 AM
Hey all..

 Just finished reading some of the posts I have missed.. looks like I have missed a lot.  ( Been working different hours.. so at my age... the sleep thing kinda hit me weird.) ( and the fact that they tried to put padding down on the floor of that special room with the already padded walls..... LOL ... makes it freaky to try to walk on it)

 I hope everyone makes it through all of the storms that are heading your way, and for you that
are already in the middle of yours... Hang in there ... Our thoughts are with you.. And I get a real strong feeling from
everyone in this thread and site.... Our backs and sand bags would be with you if only lived closer together.

   Surf!! Brother... It looks like you have a little snow in your front yard Eh? I do know that even on this side of the boarder there are many places with there teeth crunched together, just waiting to see how the spring melt will hit em!

  Surf...I Like your Dawg... and great name as well.

  Never got the chance to wish Old - Rockin - Rebel, all the best of luck for his trip with the others on the Ice. I hope they kick butt and as well stay very safe.

   Can't wait to see his pictures of the trip....  ..... sorry just sitting here  thinking of the pics.... of those ... big...  Blue pants and Red Cape... dancing ever so pretty across the Ice.. holding the fish in his hands...  Should be a group of interesting Pictures , that is for sure.
...
   Hey Surf and everyone.
 I was speaking with a friend yesterday, in which I have not seen in a while. ( as yes I have friends... well kinda .. and yes I am not always in solitary confinement ) ... So anyways, he was saying that his Power Ice Auger worked fine for the first two or  so years and this year it Auger out of the blue has started to act up... he said he is getting close to the point where he thinks it is not dependable and does not trust it.. ( Not that it matters at this point,  but it  is not a Mo , but is a good brand)

  Then he mentioned that the first year he ran it... with out any fuel stabilizer in it...
Well my, Question is.....   " Is that possible" ? I mean to run it with out a stabilizer in it? He says that he does drain the fuel out every spring.

   Any thoughts on my his ( or any ) auger would act up in the fact it works well one trip and then off and on on others.

  He did also mention something about ... he has to let it warm up for ever ( once it starts) or it will always bog down and stop.

   Everyone stay safe... Later

  AltaIce
     @)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Feb 05, 2011, 06:21 AM
Bonjour mon ami, Steven do you have any exploded View Schematics of the MO Augers, that you can post for us ? I'm thinking it would be kinda cool to get a gander at some of the internal working of the MO Augers, what do you think ? I realize this is a Poorly Disguised request for some MO Mechanical Porn, but you know me, I just gotta look under the hood !!  :woot: >:D :roflmao:
                                                                                                                                                Surf
P.S. ayez un jour splendide et allez crochet quelques poissons !

Good Morning Alta, sound like your friend is suffering from ethanol sludge build up ! It doesn't take much eth snot to make the main jet seat to start sticking, one reason for the bogging !, I'd suggest cleaning the carb and putting a rebuild kit in it, fairly easy and cheap fix and convince him to start a sea foam treatment of the gas and he should be good to go !

Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Feb 05, 2011, 06:41 AM
Good Morning Alta, sound like your friend is suffering from ethanol sludge build up ! It doesn't take much eth snot to make the main jet seat to start sticking, one reason for the bogging !, I'd suggest cleaning the carb and putting a rebuild kit in it, fairly easy and cheap fix and convince him to start a sea foam treatment of the gas and he should be good to go !
...............................
Morning General Pork Rind.
 I hope this note finds you and yours doing very well this fine, fine morning!

   Thanks for the advise... I'll let him know. I know you have probably mentioned this before...
But Surf. What is " Sea Foam " again , and what does it do ( again) ?  Where do you get it? ( again) ?  Who makes it?
( again ) ? .... Is it that stuff you see when your sitting in salt water and let one go...??

  Why would it need a new carb kit so soon?

   Did Reb get off ok to his great big adventure, OK?  I sure hope so. I know he was also fighting the cabin fever!

    Am kinda of worried though... to what Reb, or someone suggested regarding.. the fact that the price of pork rinds may go up..  Oh Sorry Surf... did not mean to re-mention that out loud again.. ( I am sure it would not effect the price of such a main food group)

   Hey everyone... let Surf and Reb ( us ) know how your weekend goes with your MO .. and everyone be safe.

   AltaIce
       @)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Feb 05, 2011, 06:52 AM
I don't know if anyones aware of this, but Surflizards are allergic to Snow !!  :o ;D
.................

Yo Mr. Surflizard

 I don't mean to get personal ... but ... but is that a real tall snow drift ... or .... or is you a very very very short lizard??
... LOL...
@)


Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Feb 05, 2011, 07:03 AM
Hey all

 
Anyone , have any advise for  Mr. TinManDon?
http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=179374.0 (http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=179374.0)

 
@)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Feb 05, 2011, 07:43 AM
Hey Surf!! Found our new theme song?  This ever happen to you... Forget something??

Check this video out -- Fish Houses on 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS MORNING http://t.co/cyHZ0Ry  (http://t.co/cyHZ0Ry)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Feb 05, 2011, 02:00 PM
Your right on a tear today Brother, Good for you buddy ! Here's a link to the sea foam home site www.seafoamsales.com  They can explain it much better that I ! I have seen new augers with Half a seasons use on them benefit from a carb kit, Most times the carb need to come apart to clean it properly. Your better off putting in the new gasket and rubber  Diaphragm pump versus reusing the old ones and they are only 6,7 bucks for the kit and the piece of mind that come from a job well done ! Good luck and let me know how ya make out !
                                                                                                                                          Surf

 P.S. It is a very tall snow bank, I almost got a nose bleed drivin the sled over the top of it, it was aweful scary !!  :woot: :unsure: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: steven girard on Feb 05, 2011, 05:03 PM

Some links! if never you need it!

Link TC200===> http://www.partstree.com/parts/?lc=tecumseh&mh=19,25 (http://www.partstree.com/parts/?lc=tecumseh&mh=19,25)

Link TC300===> http://www.partstree.com/parts/?lc=tecumseh&mh=19,26 (http://www.partstree.com/parts/?lc=tecumseh&mh=19,26)

Transmission cases parts number.

For Mag II, Mag III Plus - 1981-1995
For Late Model Lazer Mag - 1992-1995 ============> http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/stevenpev/juillet2010/mag1.jpg (http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/stevenpev/juillet2010/mag1.jpg)

For Mag 2000, Lazer Mag and Lazer Mag Xpress- 1996-2001=====> http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/stevenpev/juillet2010/mag2.jpg (http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/stevenpev/juillet2010/mag2.jpg)

For Cobra, Mag 3000, XL3000, Lazer XL3000- 1991-1999======> http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/stevenpev/juillet2010/mag3.jpg (http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/stevenpev/juillet2010/mag3.jpg)

For 3 HP XL3000 2000-Current===> http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/stevenpev/juillet2010/magx.jpg (http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/stevenpev/juillet2010/magx.jpg)


Went fishing today,,but those spcialists(Biologist) who want to do tests..placed us in 35ft deph for Pearch!..Lol..Next time they're going to listen to my recomandations...===> from 5 to 17ft. :)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Feb 05, 2011, 06:01 PM
Thank you for posting those links Steven, They're Awesome !

Side note : Govt fish study ?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: steven girard on Feb 05, 2011, 09:34 PM
Something like that surflizard, they asked fishermans to help them..Suppose that is for the pearch, but this is a place for family activities and because, maybe about two years ago, some one caught a greytrout(not supposed to be there)..So Govt are like to want to be sure that there's not a lot of them to autorize icefishing(stupid thing, cause if we got one, we just let it go)..So..I'm not sure about the biologist ideas(forced us to try to catch pearch in 35-40ft..it's amazing,,i think that they"re  trying to use us to proove that those stupid trouts are there!..And  make a stupid No Fishing Law about this place!...So i tell the manager of this place, Just forget about the biologists, they are in their stupid book..Change your depth range to 5-17ft..and me and my fishingboard buddy are going to help you to promote pearch fishing..that's it..he asked me  some help..but i cannot help him in a range  of that depth... :(
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Feb 06, 2011, 04:31 AM
It is Amazing Steven, these people [govt Biologists] are the same everywhere !  :cookoo: :roflmao: We do have one State Biologist here in NH that does hunt and fish so he does know what he's talking about ! ;D I've never caught Perch any deeper than 20' either ! Are these Grey Trout an exotic species, I have not heard the name before ? Are they related to the Brook or Rainbow trout ? I was up in Northern Quebec years ago and the guide told me we were going after Sucker Trout, I was kinda confused till I caught one and it was what we here in the US, call a Brook Trout or a Speckled Trout.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: steven girard on Feb 06, 2011, 01:05 PM
Here it's names Touladi, and for you i think it's  lake trout i think world record is around 65lbs

look like that==> http://www.nsfa-adventures.com/NSFA_Outardes_RIVER_lake_trout_Quebec.htm (http://www.nsfa-adventures.com/NSFA_Outardes_RIVER_lake_trout_Quebec.htm)

Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Feb 06, 2011, 02:35 PM
Yes, we call them LakeTrout, some still refer to them as Togue, an old Micmac name. They are probably the most targeted fish here in NH. Are they thinking of closing that fishery because there might be lake trout in there ? They closed Salmon season during the winter here, because the charter boats that cater to the summer tourists said too many were caught thru the ice !!  :%$#!:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Feb 06, 2011, 03:40 PM
As per Prime Directive 0U812, I have enclosed a Photo of our Illustrious Grand Poohba with his MO during this weekends fishin mission !
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Eskimo/rebandhisauger.jpg)
Tried to enlarge it for the legions of Rebel fans, Oh well !  :(
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Eskimo/rebandhisauger-1.jpg)
Happy Birthday Reb !!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: steven girard on Feb 06, 2011, 04:16 PM
it's worst, they are thinking of closing that fishery because someone, two years ago,  cautch one lake trout in there! They are f @) @) l!

Happy birthday Mr.Reb!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Feb 08, 2011, 07:31 AM
We really have our hands full now here in NH. Last Saturday we had 3" to 4" of rain on top of the 22" to 28 " of snow on the Lakes here and its hovering around 30 degrees ! I have gone into light weight stealth mode,  only minimum equipment that I can carry on my back ! Hand auger[ sorry Bertha] One jig rod and one tip up and HT chair. Tough walk out, 14" to 16" of slush, the more you move around the worse it gets ! I have resorted to building and packing down a snow/slush pile to set the Portable chair on to keep out of the water. Lots of Entertainment though, people are still trying to drive wheelers, sleds and vehicles on the ice  ??? We even had one Jamoak try to land his piper cub plane on the lake, I always thought that why people put skis on the wheels to land on snow, Not this clever individual, he tried it with wheels !  :woot: :pinch: He walked away from it, but the plane didn't, he did fold the prop and one of the wheel struts. The wrecker company did the rest, dragging it off the lake ! The fishing was real slow, but the floor show was Absolutely Fantastic !!  :thumbsup: :clap: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Feb 08, 2011, 09:33 AM
Thanks for the B-day wishes...a year older, more achey, but not any wiser...it was a fun weekend. Fishing was slow, but the 15 monsters we caught are just too big to be able to fit into this frame size... :whistle: The ice was an incredible measured 26" thick...thought my "Mo was gonna go all the way down to the engine!!!  :o Ripped through that stuff like nuthin', though!!! Was kinda long trip, 3 1/2 hours, but good to FINALLY get out!!! ;D Was nice and serene...maybe 15 other people on this huge lake, and no "Idjits on Ice" show, either. Surfo my man, sounds like you're having the "Minnesota Mess" out there....now we're back in the deep freeze..-15 last night, -6 right now.  :%$#!:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Feb 11, 2011, 12:30 PM
This weekend is our Annual State Wide Rotary Ice fishing Derby, They sold 10,000 tickets last year ! There are sights out there that can shake the strongest of nerves, Just Imagine hearing a rumbling sound while your out on the ice and when you look out the window, your jaw drops, It's a Frikken School bus driving across the lake, or a Flatbed wrecker carrying 3 bob houses ! :woot: Guys from all over the East coast, Midwest and Canada show up, $64.000 purse with cash and Prizes brings em out of the wood work ! It's a Full Blown, Anything Goes Free for All !! I'll try to capture some of the Mayhem and post it after this weekends over !! Have a Geat weekend everyone and stay safe
                                                                                                                                                                    Surf
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Feb 14, 2011, 05:55 PM
This weekend is our Annual State Wide Rotary Ice fishing Derby, They sold 10,000 tickets last year ! There are sights out there that can shake the strongest of nerves, Just Imagine hearing a rumbling sound while your out on the ice and when you look out the window, your jaw drops, It's a Frikken School bus driving across the lake, or a Flatbed wrecker carrying 3 bob houses ! :woot: Guys from all over the East coast, Midwest and Canada show up, $64.000 purse with cash and Prizes brings em out of the wood work ! It's a Full Blown, Anything Goes Free for All !! I'll try to capture some of the Mayhem and post it after this weekends over !! Have a Geat weekend everyone and stay safe
                                                                                                                                                                    Surf
...............

   Hey all...  Thanks Surf, we look forward to the pics.. Sounds like a blast and also a lot of Folks on the Ice!
   Would hate to be a fish in that lake on that day.

   Hey Reb!!.. A belated B-Day congrats .  Glad to hear you got a chance to get out.. I understand that cabin fever thingy.

  Good to see everyone.. hope everyone has been good. Or at least trying.... LOL ... Never!

   Lots of views .. keep it going everyone..

 AltaIce
   @)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Feb 15, 2011, 06:13 AM
Madness, Chaos and Mayhem, Oh ya, we got it !  :woot: :roflmao:
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o306/noreasttrkyhntr/2010icefishing048.jpg)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o306/noreasttrkyhntr/2010icefishing047.jpg)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o306/noreasttrkyhntr/2010icefishing046-1.jpg)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o306/noreasttrkyhntr/2010icefishing048-1.jpg)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o306/noreasttrkyhntr/2010icefishing042-1.jpg)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o306/noreasttrkyhntr/2010icefishing050.jpg)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o306/noreasttrkyhntr/2010icefishing052.jpg)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o306/noreasttrkyhntr/2010icefishing043.jpg)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o306/noreasttrkyhntr/2010icefishing045.jpg)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o306/noreasttrkyhntr/2010icefishing054.jpg)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o306/noreasttrkyhntr/2010icefishing055.jpg)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o306/noreasttrkyhntr/2010icefishing056.jpg)
(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o306/noreasttrkyhntr/2010icefishing057.jpg)
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Winnisquam/100_3003.jpg)
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Winnisquam/100_2997.jpg)
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Winnisquam/100_3009.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: steven girard on Feb 17, 2011, 07:43 PM
Cool! Very nice Fishing party!  :thumbsup:


I started today a big Clean-up/Tune-up on my TC-300, because got little troubles  to make it run stable idle/fast, sometime simply just cut-off or dont want to take air to go fast...Anyway, i'm on it, first(since last time,  that i remooved the hose/filter from the bottom of the gas tank to clean it..it's start to loosing some gas by the hole/hose connection) so i just replace it and add kind of silicone before replace it(gonna see if that work)Got many particles in the tank, so i clean it(i did check that last time) Also the hose was really dirty inside(sticky oil deposit) Not evident to try to clean...but , Finally i founded an utility for those kind of cheap nylon ropes(often sold for camping) it was the perfect size to do a fast cleaning...

It enter easily and fast inside(just have to turn counter side the twist of the  rope)

and just moove foward ans back a couple times and it's done!

(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/stevenpev/juillet2010/hose1.jpg)

(http://i240.photobucket.com/albums/ff115/stevenpev/juillet2010/hose2.jpg)

Also clean-up filter assembly...Gonna se tomorrow if it's run good!  :angel

Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Feb 18, 2011, 10:31 AM
Good post!!! You're puttin' in a lot of work on that old devil..I like that!!! keep us updated!!!!  ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Clam Sr. on Feb 22, 2011, 01:32 PM
Made the F.O.E.A.O yesterday afternoon. Ordered a 8" Z71 from Glensoutdoors.com. Should be in by the beginning of next week. I know my buddies and I will be saying "should have done this sooner." once we get it out on the ice. I feel like a kid at Christmas. :woot:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Feb 22, 2011, 01:55 PM
Welcome to the F.O.E.A.O. , Clam Sr.!!!! Better late than never!!  You're gonna love that 'Mo!!!!! The Z's really rip...great machines!!!! let us know how the first holes went!!!!!!  ;D

Reb
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Feb 22, 2011, 02:25 PM
Congrats on the new MO and welcome aboard Clam Sr, Glad to have ya ! I'm hearing nothing but High Praise from guys with the new Z series augers !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Feb 22, 2011, 06:24 PM
I'm in as I'm now the owner of a new MO.
Just "looking" through the fishing department at Cabela's, I noticed all the ice fishing items were gone and only summer things were on display. I thought it must be some sorta gag or joke and all I could mutter was what..what..where is...hey ...why isn't... just then a salesman approached and upon noticing my IceShanty cap,(won it here in a guessing what jig Scott was thinking of last fall, again thanks Scott for all your foresight in making this possible), but I digress, the salesman said "oh there is a little ice stuff in the bargain cave". But, I've had this George Carlin syndrome for years, in that I need to build a new barn for more "stuff", but, well, I thought maybe I'd best go have a quick look. As I approached from three isles away, straight to the cave, I could see RED and immediately felt a drooling sensation with increased salivation which is probably normal as my poor arms and shoulders have seen seventy two winters and drooling goes with the territory and there is a bit of panting after a few hand auger holes. So, for $215 including the tax a new MAKO Q8 took the first of many rides in my truck.

I won't pardon my being overly verbose, as I followed this thread since it's inception and will end this by saying EXCUSE ME!(Insert Steve Martin tone here). I now will go get some pork rinds.

      More "stuff" to follow, in keeping with all good F.O.E.A.O.

                                                                      Tom   
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Feb 22, 2011, 06:53 PM
Yes, you are , 'gator!!!! What's the story behind your 'Mo and you? We want to know!!!! ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Feb 22, 2011, 07:09 PM
Reb and all you followers/owners, just be prepared, as I have more tricks up, not just my sleeve, but, well, nevermind that, as it's all in fun. But on the other hand this is serious stuff.

That was a trick to be on the top of a page and now contains the rest of the story, well, at least some of it anyway.
    Tom
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Feb 22, 2011, 08:11 PM
Welcome to F.O.E.A.O. Idahogator, Glad to have another MO Owner on board ! Tricks, Tips and Funny antidotes are alway welcomed here at the F.O.E.A.O. Funhouse !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Feb 22, 2011, 08:39 PM
Tom, I think ya need to be IMMEDIATLY instilled as a true F.O.E.A.O. member!!! A George Carlin fan!!! (RIP)
"So why do they have mailboxes in FRONT of the Post Office?! You're already there!!!  :clap: :clap:
You drool and pant!!! (Surfy does that every day trying to get that last pork rind under the couch..)
$215.00 for a Mako?!  :o YOW!!!! Seventy two winters?! I can't handle 55!! I think we vote to make yoy senior member with priveleges...all in favor, say aye!!!!! :thumbsup: I, as elected Grand Poobah of this nefarious site, do give a hearty aye!!! Our VP of Tomfoolerie, the nefarious Mr. S. Lizard, how do you vote?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Feb 22, 2011, 09:13 PM
Let me say, right now, thanx for the consideration and that I plan on doing what I can to honor the mayhem.
I'm foolish enough to say I may be hanging on to a feeble sense of humor by a thread that may be weakened by not supporting nor consuming the various products of the main supporters of network TV, read pharmaceutical company's.  

I love my MO.

             Tom
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Feb 23, 2011, 06:02 AM
As per Grand Poohba Directive #OU812, Paragraph 3.  Engagement of Subliminal MO OWNER Mind Control Deviation Deployment Commenced Immediately Upon Initial entry to Said F.O.E.A.O. Forum ! Thanks to this Fiendishly Clever Covert Installment of said Program, Mr Idahogator was Immediately Ensconced into the Fraternal Order of Eskimo Auger Owners ! Legalspeak Gobbledygook Translation : He was Screwed as just as soon as he clicked on his little clicky thing !! No vote is required ! Welcome to the Mayhem Tom, Your Doomed !!  >:D :roflmao:

Got any Pork rinds ?


As the Venerable Late Great Mr George Carlin once said : If I could Lick my b_lls Like my Dog does, I'd never leave the house !!  :roflmao: :roflmao:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Surf


























Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: AltaIce on Feb 24, 2011, 04:53 AM
Hey Everyone !!

 How is it going?  I am back! ... I thinks .. anyways for now... only time will tell if this computer can hold on. ... LOL ...

Looks like I have many posts to read Eh?  Looks like I just missed George Carlin and Mr. Steve Martin. ( dang it anyways
I am always to slow.

Hello and a F.O.E.A.O. Handshake to Mr Idahogator. (( Ok ... Ok ... also maybe with a ablated effort of a dance ( Jig ) upon this frozen Ice)  

   I'll keep this short.. got to fly.. I 'll try to read what I have missed again later.  

You all keep warm, Dry and Safe. ... and  ... and  ... OH Ya.. try to get out and enjoy the ICE!!

Hey !! Surf and Reb ?? .... Can I put my arm down now?? I was ready to vote Eh!

AltaIce

     @)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Feb 24, 2011, 12:15 PM
Hey Alta!!! Where ya been?!  ??? Thought maybe you were running a load of Porcine Patty's Porkrinds out to the backwoods of NH.... :whistle: Read the PM I sent ya about a certain E-mail change.....been doing any fishing?
Surfy, take it easy on the advanced literary definitions...LLT will have to lay a cold trout on your forehead to diminish the ache brought about from increased vascular corpuscle enrichment to a semi-vacant area, resulting in spasmodic constrictures of the medullary synapse.  AKA a KNOBACHE!!   :pinch: (I DO know she's WHAPPED ya upside the head with a cold one before...)  :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Feb 24, 2011, 05:20 PM
I hear ya there Reb, She got me right between the lookers last weekend when we were sight fishin for Perch !!  I can't find any fault with her hook sets thats for sure !  " Oh My God Honey, Look at all the Perch, they're Everywhere, WHAP !  :pinch: :roflmao: No more Perch fishin without the Hockey Helmet !!  ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Indie on Mar 03, 2011, 01:30 PM
I'm now a proud Eskimo Mako owner!! First power auger ever.

I was thinking of running synthetic 2 stroke as some says its better (ie Amsoil etc) ? Although many people seem to use whatever is available--cheap stuff.

Do you have to break it in with regular oil? Is the synthetic worth it?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Mar 03, 2011, 02:00 PM
Welcome to the F.O.E.A.O. Thread Indie, Glad to have ya aboard, Congrats on the new MO ! If we can get ahold of the Merry Prankster, Rebel, he has a great Breakin method thats easy to follow and will keep your MO purring like a scaulded Cat for a long time ! He probably down to Wanderin Wanda's tryin to get into some kind of Mischief as we speak ! >:D  Live Mo action shots are invited and Much Appreciated !  :thumbsup:


P.S. I run the Amsoil in my Shark and Love it !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Mar 03, 2011, 02:27 PM
*PUFF*PANT* OK OK!!!! I'm here!!! My pager goes off and tells me to get over to the site ASAP!!! Knocked my milk and cookies everywhere!!!!  ;D
Welcome to the great 'Mo site, Indie!!!! Home of comraderie, tips, and general foolishness!!!! Glad to see ya got a 'Mo!!!! OK, here's my break in procedure (In a nutshell...mechanic since the 70's, used to race 2 stroke bikes, blah, blah.. )
First, and most important, is STAY WITH THE RECOMMENDED 50:1 RATIO!!!!!!! You can use whatever oil ya wish, but use  a GOOD one, (Amsoil is fine) and break it in with the Viper oil or GOOD conventional air-cooled 2 stroke first.
Synthetic is usually not recommended for the break in period, (by Eskimo) but fine after. Also advice directly from myself and my friends at Eskimo: Use non-oxy gas, a bit of Seafoam, and the proper mix for the 1st tank. Start auger, let it idle for about 10-15 minutes, shut down, let cool. (Your shaft will turn slowly until the clutch gets broken it...this takes a while) Restart, and slowly rev it up to about half throttle, let it return to idle. Do this for about 5 minutes. Shut down and let cool off a couple of minutes. Repeat this procedure,  taking it slowly up to WOT. Do this for about 5 minutes. Now you should be good to go!
I say to stay with the 50:1 ratio, as it is there for a reason. There is nothing to be gained by going to a 75:1 or 100:1 ratio. If your engine is tuned right, it WON'T smoke, it WON'T bog, it will run right. If you've ever torn down one of these augers, and unfortunately, the cylinders are NOT built like they used to be, you'd see the scuffing/scoring on the jug walls from the lean mixture being run. Also, if you don't use non-oxy gas, the amount of alcohol raises combustion temps, and with the leaner mix.....you'll see the problem a couple years down the road.
Good drillin'!!!! :thumbsup:

Reb

OK, Surfy, I'm going back to my Nilla wafers and milk now..... ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Indie on Mar 03, 2011, 03:21 PM
Thank you, awesome tips!!

Don't think I can get non-oxy gas in Maine. Should I then use the highest Octane gas I can get?

Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Mar 03, 2011, 03:49 PM
It's up to you...Google "Non-oxy" gas sites...there'll be one near you. Most places have just one small pump for it, and it is more...but worth it. No alcohol or other crud in it. Octane really doesn't matter; actually, the lower octane has more BTU's per unit than a high octane, but....I usually use a high mid-grade or premium. Old school, I guess. But make SURE you use something like Seafoam, there is now a new product called Startron, made by the Starbrite boat products people, that is getting some great reviews from mechanics and engine builders.
I used to use Stabil, but the mechanic talk is that it leaves a thin, gloppy slime through your fuel system, which I have noticed on occassion. There's so much degradation of rubber and plastic parts from all this alcohol, that you have to have something to break it down and "Neutralize" it. (best way I know how to put it..) Just my opinions, here. Good article in last month's Popular Mechanics on this entire in-depth subject.
Good luck and good runnin'!!  :)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Mar 03, 2011, 04:10 PM
Indie, you might find "Pure-Gas" in Vermont or New Hampshire if you're closer to one or the other. Check out this link for listings. New finds are being added often. Good luck and welcome to the MO better fraternity.

          Tom


           http://pure-gas.org/ (http://pure-gas.org/)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Indie on Mar 03, 2011, 04:45 PM
Thanks! Gonna check that out. For now I got all the other additives. Gonna fire it up tonight and tomorrow I'll be swiss cheesing my way across Sebago Lake, Maine.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Mar 03, 2011, 04:56 PM
Have a good time and you MUST let us know what ya thought of the Mako!!!! Pics would be great!!!
(Of most of us anyway.. :whistle: :roflmao:)

Oh ya, Indie, one other thing.....prime it, THEN flip it to choke. So many people tell me "It's leaking gas!!"
That's 'cause they didn't do the above... @)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Mar 03, 2011, 06:04 PM
Those New Mako's Really look Wicked Sharp in a photo with a Big Sebago Laker hanging off the Handle !  :whistle: Good luck out there Indie !!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Indie on Mar 03, 2011, 06:18 PM
Since I am a freshman here and never have been an owner...while installing the bolt for the auger head to the shaft there is a slight bit of play, is that normal?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Mar 03, 2011, 06:26 PM
Yup. Holes are drilled bigger than the bolt. PS...If ya spray the blades with PAM, water wont't stick to 'em. Just rev it when you pull it up out of the hole, and it will fling the water off, then lay it down. DON'T leave it standing upright in a hole, and DON'T push down on it while drilling.....let it take itself down.
That'll be ten bucks for the info, please.  :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Indie on Mar 03, 2011, 06:38 PM
Phew. Thanks.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: steven girard on Mar 03, 2011, 07:19 PM
Thank for the Pam trick Rebelss!  :tipup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Mar 03, 2011, 07:37 PM
Why, you be very welcome, my man!!! I be here to help!!!  :thumbsup:
Our venerable old pork rind eatin', Old Squaw drinkin' , fuzzy-faced woodsman, Mr. Surfy, has himself in a giant pickle trying to dig himself out of FEET of snow he's been getting whacked with out there in the never regions.  :o  Let's give him a holler and a "Hey!" to help him dig outta that mess..... ;)2
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Mar 03, 2011, 08:54 PM
There is a lttle play in the connection, as long as the bolt is tight, your good to go ! Small Tip for ya, bringing a extra spark pug and a wrench can really save your day out there ! Good luck and tight lines !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vermonner on Mar 04, 2011, 06:59 AM
There is a lttle play in the connection, as long as the bolt is tight, your good to go ! Small Tip for ya, bringing a extra spark pug and a wrench can really save your day out there ! Good luck and tight lines !
sage advice to be followed up with, if you're fouling your plugs, take a look at your mix..... (gas and air/fuel)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Mar 04, 2011, 10:17 AM
An over-rich mix of synthetic oil which doesn't burn off as readily as petroleum, will hang around and foul a spark plug. Easily remedied by fogging with Amsoil Power Foam with the engine warmed up to operating temperature and sprayed into the air intake with the air filter removed and used ONLY in an outdoor area totally free of debris/dust. 1/4 to 1/3 of can in a small 2 cycle really frees the carbon/gunk dissolving it to be blown away when you fire up the next day. The longer it sits and soaks ~ the better and more complete the cleaning will be.

  The only problem I've found in the last 30 years is proving to the engine owner that NO DAMAGE will result, as this product is also a lubricant. 

                 Tom
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Indie on Mar 04, 2011, 03:54 PM
I've been initiated. The fishing was slow but the drilling was not!!  ;D

(http://i51.tinypic.com/zwn7v8.jpg)

(http://i56.tinypic.com/dgjk9s.jpg)

(http://i53.tinypic.com/2ujiayw.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Mar 04, 2011, 04:09 PM
YEHAAAAAAAAAA!!!!   :thumbsup: Rips 'er up good, don't it?  ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Indie on Mar 04, 2011, 04:21 PM
YEHAAAAAAAAAA!!!!   :thumbsup: Rips 'er up good, don't it?  ;D

Its amazing, very powerful, no problems with it. Thanks for all that sage advice.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Mar 04, 2011, 06:59 PM
Awesome Photos Indie and a Sebago Laker to boot, Thanks for sharing !!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: 74redone on Mar 05, 2011, 10:30 PM
Bought my Mako at Farm & Fleet for $250!!!! Brand new still in the box. I always wanted a power auger but thought they were to heavy to lug around. Well I will always have this auger with me. We drilled sixty holes on Tuesday and it never missed a beat! Flew through the ice with power to spare. It makes moving to a different spot a breeze. Oh by the way I have a Lazer hand auger for sale! LOL!!!
  be safe and tight lines!
  Matt
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Mar 06, 2011, 05:37 AM
Welcome to the F.O.E.A.O. Thread Matt, glad to have another happy new MO owner on Board !! There is a lot of information here that is helpful for both the old Salts and  the new guys. Please feel free to ask questions and post any action shots of you and your new MO auger, tearing it up ! Good Luck out there and stay safe !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Mar 13, 2011, 08:09 AM
The Ice is fading fast and as I brace myself for dog days of soft water, I would like to give a shout out to All of the people who have helped to make the F.O.E.A.O. Thread one of the Most Visited Ice Auger sites here on the Ice Shanty, 9853 Views !! OUTSTANDING JOB GUYS !!  :thumbsup: I knew there had to be a few people who thought that Eskimo ice augers didn't get the credit they deserved, considering they were one of the first ice auger companies to make augers available to ice fisherman ! I had No Idea that this thread would become the Juggernaut that it has !! And last, but Certainly not least, the F.O.E.A.O. Cadre that has infused this thread with all the Tech, Tips, Tricks and Humor that separates this thread from all Others, Rebel, AltaIce, Steven Girard !! Thanks for all the help, You guys RULE !!  :clap: :thumbsup: I raise my bag of Pork rinds in Salute to you all !!

                                                                                                                                      Surf

P.S. I was recently given a Model # 8400 8" Eskimo that is either an older Barracuda or Mako, It is in pretty rough shape ! I will be restoring it back to its former Glory this summer during the off season. I will awaken this slumbering Giant occasionally with pictures and rebuild progress !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: GaryF on Mar 15, 2011, 07:34 PM
So I am a new mako owner, amazing drill. Starts first pull after I figured out what it liked. My question is, during the thrid weekend out with it a pile of black grease came out of the main bearing between the auger and top shaft. Is this normal or has something popped? The drill keeps on running and drilling fine and no wierd noises. Just want to make sure this is a normal thing or if I should be looking at regreasing the gear case. TIA!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Mar 16, 2011, 05:58 AM
Welcome Gary, Glad to have another new MO Owner/Operator on board ! They do a great job of taking care of warranty issues ! A similar grease lube leak was mentioned a few months ago and I posted the tech service number for Ardisam so the owner could talk with the live service tech to remedy the problem. The Eskimo service number is 800-345-6007 It is a real pleasure talking to the service techs, they are on the ball and do whatever it takes to get you up and drilling again ! (http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/summer%20fishing%202010/auger1xy4.gif) Give them a call and let us know how you make out.
                                                                                                                  
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Surf


Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Indie on Mar 16, 2011, 07:03 AM
I'm not ready to pack it in. Here are the results for my second trip with the Eskimo. No problem drilling 30 holes that day. Trying for one last time up North.

(http://i52.tinypic.com/nzq1lj.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Mar 16, 2011, 07:14 AM
Way to get it done Indie, Nice batch of Brookies !  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Mar 16, 2011, 09:19 AM
Nice catch, Indie!!! I'll echo what Surfy said....when the thread was started, I never thought we would see the response we did... :o Thanks to all of you who had any input or just dropped by to say "Hi"...it made this site great!! It's been a great season, but I guess I HAVE to pack it in now...49 degrees yesterday, 55 today, and just waiting for the floods to start here in SE Minnesota.  :%$#!: :pinch: Does NOT look good......
Gary, congrats on your purchase...what you have is not considered "normal", unless your gearcase was overfilled at the factory and you blew the main housing gasket. Everyone, Here is the Eskimo # to call: 1-800-345-6007, Ext 146, for "Eva",. A great lady to work with. Tell her you're off this site...she's aware of us. Everyone, have a good season, and hope you all have tight lines all Summer, and hopefully I'll still be around to see you next season....

Reb  :)

Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Mar 16, 2011, 09:57 AM
Must be nice Reb, 49,55 degrees ? Mud seasons in full swing here and today its 26 and Snowing to beat the band, Yippee !  :%$#!:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Mar 16, 2011, 10:26 AM
We haven't started the mud thing yet...but it's 'sposed to rain the rest of the week, so I 'spose our 5' snow piles will be giant ice floes in mud.... :%$#!:  Sorta like ice cubes in chocolate milk.  :woot:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Mar 16, 2011, 11:58 AM
Weather morons said Less than an inch ! Snow is 5 inches deep already and still coming down hard ?? With the mud, it's impossible to snowblow or shovel !  :%$#!:  Hey Reb, how about them Eskimo augers, they're really something Huh ?  :wacko: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Mar 16, 2011, 01:50 PM
Hey Reb, how about them Eskimo augers, they're really something Huh ?  :wacko: :roflmao:

Ya, right. Sure. Whatever. Mmm hmm. Yup.  Well, I see you've been into the Old Squaw Longnecks again..... :woot:  Er, there's pork-rind crumbs all over your face... :whistle:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Mar 16, 2011, 04:24 PM
Pork Rind Benders help to ease the end of the ice season duldrums !  :unsure: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: iceman_phil on Mar 17, 2011, 07:50 PM
Well, I just ordered a new Eskimo Z51 Shark with an 8" auger.... ;D

Problem is, I won't be able to use it until next year..... :'(

Quick question....How fast does it cut?  The engine is supposed to turn at 8 grand, but what about the auger bit?  My buddy has an ice gator with a nils auger, so I was wondering how the Z51 will compare?

Phil
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Mar 18, 2011, 06:12 AM
Congrats Phil, they say good things come to those who wait ! I'm not sure what the RPMs at the bit are on the MOs are, the Gators w/ the nils bits are pretty quick ! Hopefully your buddy won't have any of the break down issues that are popping up on the ice gator site pretty regularly now, fried switches and blown gear boxes, a lot of gator owners are saying that the customer service is really poor ! I'm not bashing them, this info is just what I read on the Gator shanty ! I do know one thing, Eskimo augers have been around for over Fifty years now and that speaks for its self !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Crappieb on Mar 20, 2011, 07:42 AM
I have owned one for six years, bought it at FISH 307, works excellent, since then I bought the earth auger to go with the power head and use it occasionally for fence posts etc. Great equipment. Did buy a 6" NILS for hole hopping this year - Also Great.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Mar 20, 2011, 09:35 AM
Welcome to the F.O.E.A.O. Thread Crappieb, You have to love an auger that can be used year round !  :thumbsup: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: steven girard on Mar 20, 2011, 06:06 PM
Transmission case!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: stevep71 on Mar 20, 2011, 06:07 PM
Sorry for the Naive question but shouldnt that be sealed??  Is it defective?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Mar 20, 2011, 06:37 PM
Hi Steve, welcome to the thread. Check the trans case to see if all the bolts are tight.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: stevep71 on Mar 20, 2011, 08:57 PM
Thanks Surf. I will do that in the morning. In the meantime, should I be worried about a few drops? I dont know how much it holds. More importantly, those bolts should be tight from the factory I assume, correct?


 Stephen
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Mar 21, 2011, 06:05 AM
they should be tight of course, as fast as they're putting them out, one could of been missed. I hope not, but it is possible. Here is the Tech service number for Ardisam 800-345-6007, I called them more than a few times to get info on my old  model 8600 Shark, the service techs are on the ball and even had schematics and parts for my auger, even tho it is obsolete. Good luck and let us know how you make out .
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: stevep71 on Mar 21, 2011, 02:15 PM
SurfLizard,

   Thank You very much for the suggestion. I called and spoke to "Kim" in customer service who, by the way, sounded like she could break down and rebuild these things blindfolded and drunk!

     In a nutshell, the issue was not the Transmission / Transmission case, etc...

  It turned out to be excess oil from the Air filter. They oil the air filter and the inside of the housing so it traps more particles. She said sometimes they get a bit over-zelous and dont 'wring' them out properly after soaking them. Sure enough, when I took off the cover like she said, there it was where it had pooled up and dripped.

    Just for good measure she wrote a note that the auger was unused and she extended the warranty period for a year starting today! Fantastic Customer service! Thanks again Surf.


  Stephen
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Mar 21, 2011, 03:46 PM
That's good to hear Stephen, The warranty extention is awesome ! The service techs impress me every time I call to ask questions about my old Shark !! By the way, sorry to hear about the jiffy trouble, the amount of people having trouble with them has really risen since they stopped using the Tecumseh motors. There are alot of guys having trouble with the new jiffy pro 4 propane augers too, the fuel lines are splitting and leaking. Its too bad really, they used to make good augers !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Yukoner on Mar 26, 2011, 07:37 PM
http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=194142.new#new (http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=194142.new#new)

Fellow Eskimo brethren, I have a brand new, 10 inch, that hasn't completed a single hole.   We tried all day yesterday, cleaned the plug several times, was using fresh 50:1 fuel mix.  Starts, but keeps bogging out.  Won't even run out of the hole.

It has compression, spark, and fuel, but the longer it runs the slower it gets.  It behaves as if the crankcase is loading up with fuel for some reason.  Good thing we had another auger along.

Checked to make sure the choke was not on.  I'm sure it must be something simple, as it is brand new.  Anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks for your time on this,
Ted
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Indie on Mar 27, 2011, 06:54 AM
http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=194142.new#new (http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=194142.new#new)

Fellow Eskimo brethren, I have a brand new, 10 inch, that hasn't completed a single hole.   We tried all day yesterday, cleaned the plug several times, was using fresh 50:1 fuel mix.  Starts, but keeps bogging out.  Won't even run out of the hole.

It has compression, spark, and fuel, but the longer it runs the slower it gets.  It behaves as if the crankcase is loading up with fuel for some reason.  Good thing we had another auger along.

Checked to make sure the choke was not on.  I'm sure it must be something simple, as it is brand new.  Anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks for your time on this,
Ted

Hopefully RebellSS may chime in or Surflizard. Did you "break the machine" in ? Post # 592 is the method I used and my machine has been running great. The clutch still slips a little as suspected but is getting better.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Mar 27, 2011, 06:55 AM
Howdy Yukoner, Welcome to the thread. Soundes like it was starving for fuel, like the main jet was stuck ? Here is the tech service number for Eskimo, The service people there are really on the ball and have always been very friendly and very helpful when ever I've had to track down anything for my old MO rebuild. Phone: 800-345-6007 Good luck and let us know how you make out.

                                                                                                                                          Surf
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Apr 05, 2011, 12:03 PM
Finally, after 2 1/2 months of Frantic and often Fretfull Searching, I was at last Rewarded in my search and located a Full pallet of Porkrinds at Wally World !! Mmm, Crunch, Crunch, Mmm, Crunch, Crunch Mmm !! Normally I will not have anything to do with the Wal-mart Corporation, But I was Desperate ! Crunch, Crunch, Mmm, Crunch, Crunch, Mmm ! I was able to purchase a Case of Porkrinds, 20 Individual bags for under $23 Bucks !
Yippee Ya Frikken Whooie, PorkRinds, All is right in my world !!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Apr 05, 2011, 12:36 PM


  WOW ! There is still life on IceShanty as evidenced by Surf, who is in hog heaven.

    Soooo, lets see now,... that's less than a weeks supply ~ unless he shows a little culinary discipline, but that's no fun.

    Munch 'em up Surf.

                Tom   :woot:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Apr 05, 2011, 01:33 PM
There is Way too much Tomfoolery to be committed here during the off season Buddy ! I stick around here all year long, most everyone heads over to the my fishfinder site and the mostly unsupervised Chicanery begins ! Example : One of my long time remodel customers mentioned that his grandson needs some deck repairs done and he just happens to to work night at Wal-mart stocking shelves ! ;)2  I could give him one heck of a deal on his deck repair if he were to lets say, get some inside Logistic's concerning Pending Porkrind Delivery schedules ! >:D :whistle: Psst, Keep this under your Cap Gator, if this sensitive information were to fall into the wrong hands, a World Wide Catastrophic Event could occur ! :woot:
                                                                                                      Surf

                                                         He He He He There is a Porkrind Heaven !!
                                                      (http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/pork-rinds.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jun 03, 2011, 06:44 AM
Just a quick note to the F.O.E.A.O. Fratenity, I hope everyones summer season is going well ! I fired up Big Bertha yesterday just to here her voice
just because I can !  :roflmao: If the Lord is willing and the river don't rise, we should be hitting the Hardwater in 25 weeks or 174 days !  :icefish:


                                                                                             Missing Ya'll !
                                                                                                 Surf
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/lookin%20for%20ice/100_2797.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jun 03, 2011, 10:22 AM
Add one month for us here.....recharged the Showdown last night....hope to get out fishing soon if the rain, heat, and tornados stop.. :%$#!:
Hope everyone's summer is better than this!!  Say Surfy, why don't you mount Big Bertha on your tricycle there...then you could pedal out and lower it by hydraulics... :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Yukoner on Jun 03, 2011, 10:41 AM
Great picture, Surf, but you could use a new hat!   ;D

Ted
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jun 03, 2011, 10:49 AM
I'm trying to get a photo with the new hat, but the photographer is out running the roads !  :'( ;D


Hey Ted, you'll have hardwater again in less then 4 months right ?? Some people have all the luck !  ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Yukoner on Jun 03, 2011, 11:53 AM
Actually, it will be seven months before the ice will be safe enough to go on.  That's because the lakes are so deep, it takes a long time for the water to freeze.

Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jun 03, 2011, 11:59 AM
Oh well you have the ice longer on the back end, so I guess its a fair trade off ! Do you target the Burbot in the summer at all ? If we have cool spring like the one we have this year, they stay in shallow and spawn longer !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jul 30, 2011, 05:48 AM
Time to kick the sleeping Giant my friends, I hope everyone has enjoyed this Frikken Nasty scorcher of a summer, Just kiddin ! How's about a roll call Gents, One Mo owner, Present and accounted for !!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Yukoner on Jul 30, 2011, 08:12 AM
Roger that.  Started mine up last Saturday, and let the powerhead run in a plastic dairy case for ten minutes. :D

Ted
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: DasRottweiler on Jul 30, 2011, 10:05 AM
MO-owner (vintage 1977) Got work to do in the garage today-will fire up the beast to turn the neighbors heads and bring back fond memorys! Thing is so loud , I say " Time to wake up sum people !" everytime I fire it up. Ahh, gutta luv it! How does one join the fraternity anywayz?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Jul 30, 2011, 11:19 AM
Ah ha, admitting ownership of a vintage MO takes care of the qualifying prerequisite. I move we allow the DasRottweiler into our ranky ranks. Now we just need approval from the Founding Chiefs, Rebelss And Surflizard. Then, on to the grizzly initiation procedures.

                                                  ;D

                                                                                                       Tom
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jul 30, 2011, 01:16 PM
I also recommend inducting DasRottweiler into the Fraturnal Order of Eskimo Auger Owners= F.O.E.A.O. All in Favor ? Aye !! The Grand Poohba should be right along, Unless he is tied up at Wanton Wanda's, Oops, I meant tied up "with" Wanton Wanda !  :woot: :roflmao:




Psst, Hey Tom, we weren't suppose to mention the Gristly Initiation part till after, okay ?  :unsure: ;)2  :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jul 30, 2011, 01:32 PM
OK, OK, 'kwitcher yappin...the Almighty, albeit slightly disheveled, Poobah has arrived. First order:  "Tied up with Wanda!?" Really now, let's show a little respect...ropes?! I prefer my S & W duty 'cuffs that I  *OOPS* DELETE   :woot:
Let's bring the meeting to order...all present and accounted for...HERE....allow DasRott into our beloved ranks...Grand Poobah votes "Yea", all in favor, "aye"...motion granted. Welcome, Das!!!!  :clap:
We'll reaffirm Surfy as General Captain and general  buffon of WHOOPS!! I mean instigator, er, initiator of important and nefarious subjects, and notwithstanding, if I remember correctly, in charge of all media/photo networking.
My ""Member Discount Deal" fell through with Eskimo/Ardisam, I'm sorry to say, due to one subject at the company as being, shall we say, "Not interested", in the vein of using hair-curling language. However, if anything is needed for your 'Mo, contact
"Eva" at Ardisam @ 1 800 345 6007, ext 146. She'll help ya out..mention us and this site...she knows...Been sizzlin', poaching, steaming, and cooking in this %$#@da$#@ed summer in Minnysoda. I AM looking at moving outta here, too much rain, (water in rec Room 4 times since Spring) big flood last fall, in the 100's with record dewpoints of Yes, this is right, 84 friggin' degrees. Anywho, this winter, if I'm still here, hope it's NOT like last one...'course, we all suffered through THAT.
Checked some of my gear the other day after I got done mopping up the water in the rec room...need a few new plastic carpet "rivets" in the shack that hold down the indoor/outdoor carpeting. Gave the 'Mo a pull or two...sprayed a little more fogging oil into it while I lovingly held his strong steel handle and stroked...oh, never mind... :whistle:
Never too early to get that gear ready...let's get some more 'Mo owners on here, and have the strongest thread on the site!!! :flex: Let's see everyone back from last year....guys, where are you???? Time to get going!!!!!!!!!!!
Hope to see ya all soon!!!! Keep cool!!! I hear a large glass of iced tea calling me.... ;D

Your Humble Grand Poobah,

Reb
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jul 30, 2011, 01:44 PM
Excuse me your Exautedness, Sorry to bother you, I just was wondering if you remembered to bring the keys with you this time ? Just trying to help you avoid the same Fiasco that happened last time ! We most definitely would not want a repeat Performance of that Magnitude again Huh ?  Better safe then sorry right ?  :thumbsup: :woot: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jul 30, 2011, 01:59 PM

The keys?? oh crap...ya, they're on Wanda's  ****NEVER MIND. I've got them right here... :whistle:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jul 30, 2011, 02:04 PM
You are frikken Killing me Brother Reb !!  :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jul 30, 2011, 02:37 PM
It's just my wonderful, naturally fuzzy nature to do so..... ;D Say, 'Bro, did you ever come up with that "emblem" that was to portray the "Mo site and ethics? I realize that ethics to you mean don't goose an old lady when she bends over...wait 'til she stands up. However, we must aspire to hold ALL of our members in high and ethical esteem...'tis the nature of our incompetent, ah, I mean incongruous organization.
I was so busy trying to swing a deal with, shall we loosely say  my "favorite" person at a certain company instead of calling him a lop-eared, money grubbing, ultra-maroon and letting one of our esteemed members see unethical behavior, that I forgot all about our great "Seal". (Not to be confused with the fat one we kept hidden in the snowbank out back) Thought LLT was maybe going to come up with something?
Art is not my gig...I still feel the sting of being sent to the Principal's office in 3rd grade after my first period art class. My interpretation of Little Red Riding Hood was met with gasps and what, I thought, was swooning from seeing such perfect art form, and what I later learned, was an everyday dead faint. Having  to write on the blackboard 500 times that my titled Red Riding Hood picture "Red Hot does the Wolf Bad" was not appropriate caused my small childs wrist to become weak and shaky, cramping up often thereafter.
Let us know if you can toss something together. (NOT a double-shot of Old Rotgut and tonic)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jul 30, 2011, 02:42 PM
Um Okiee Dokiee Boss, I'll get right on it, Yup, Yup, Gonna do it George !!
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/640034879407-1-1-1.jpg)
Hows that your Exaultedness ?? Pretty quick aye !  ;D If anyone wants a copy of the emblen for their signature box, just let me know and I'll set ya right up !!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jul 30, 2011, 08:41 PM
All members jump on into...the Brotherhood!!!  :woot:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: DasRottweiler on Jul 30, 2011, 09:11 PM
All over it , like a fat kid on a cupcake!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jul 30, 2011, 09:21 PM
All over it , like a fat kid on a cupcake!
:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:  Ya, Baby!!!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jul 31, 2011, 08:42 AM
Just a bit of official Business to start the day, We are in DIRE NEED of a Resident Computer Geek, Oops, I meant Technician, I'll Admit it, I got Extremely Lucky getting the F.O.E.A.O. Emblem put together yesterday !! I'll bet I mistakenly deleted it 3 or 4 times and eventually crashed the power point program I was using to do it !  :o :'( Therefore as your Technologically Impaired F.O.E.A.O. Sargent At Arms, I would Most Enthusiastically like to nominate Das Rottweiler to the office of  F.O.E.A.O. Computer Technologies Mayhem Department "CTMD"  !! All in favor ?

 Last but Certainly not Least, While I have everyones Attention, I would also like to Nominate Idahogator as our Director of the F.O.E.A.O.  Psychological Evaluation Department "PED", Because someone has to keep an eye on all of the Loony tunes running loose in here !! All in Favor ?


                                                                                                                           S.A.A.
                                                                                                                (http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Surf-Lizard.gif)

P.S. Has anyone Hugged there MO Today ? I Did !  ;)2 :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jul 31, 2011, 10:32 AM
As Grand Poobah, I'll certainly agree with and second your above recommendations, but I worry what will happen if we are to undergo  future mandatory pysch evals... ::) Not that I'm worried about myself, because my tinfoil hat reflects all sources of probing rays, but some of your "never fail" fishing routines may be under scrutiny. I still don't understand how your lucky sock, worn on one ear, and and the old fish fry pan, balanced on your head, can produce giant cusk while you recite in a monotone Barney Fife's fish chant of "come, fishie, come... :wacko: I think Mr. Idahogator, living in the vantage point that he does, be appointed as the "Weather, Humidity, Air, and Temperature" person, or "WHAT?!" We need our own weather person as the NOAA morons can't tell a wooly bear from a cicada fart, much less predict anything from them. Shall we seond that motion?  ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jul 31, 2011, 10:56 AM
Your just Jealous because they took away your JUJU Crystal lined Scooby Doo Hockey Helmet my friend ! :woot: :roflmao: Oh and by the way, the Giant Fish Mantra is Here Fishy Fishy ! ;D I do like the idea of Idahogator Assuming the mantel of F.O.E.A.O. Meteorologist/ Weather Shaman "MWS" ! Rumor has it that he has this Wicked Cool Seagull Talon Knuckle, Voodoo Bone Toss Ritual that lets him know when it is safe to go out on Lake Pend Orielle to catch the BIG ONES !!  :o ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Jul 31, 2011, 12:01 PM
 :o A lot can happen while you rotate your tires !

  Just when I thought all was well in this dwindling spiral of existence, I awake only to discover new duties, bestowed by those who, I suspect, have the same addiction  that controls me.   ;)

What? today will be beastly hot, bright sun, drenching humidity, followed by the same later in the evening and sky gazing dark over night, ad infinitum for the next month or so,
approximately.   :woot: :roflmao:

WCSTKVBT Ritual indicates Lake Pend Orielle is due 25 mph winds in the mid-afternoon, thus being unsafe for small craft or draft animals without floatation help, sheet overflow expected.


PED    Without resorting to hallucinogens, the local opinion is, TA DA,
              we're nuts and in need of supporting ICE.     :icefish:


All responses will be evaluated for sanity. :-X
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jul 31, 2011, 12:06 PM
Outfrikkenstanding Report, Officer "PED/MWS" !!  :thumbsup: :bow: :roflmao:


Will Sanitary work in an Emergency if One's Sanity is Questionable ?  :woot: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Jul 31, 2011, 12:59 PM
Sanitary always works ~ cleanliness is next to....( your adjective  here ).



The previous post has been invaded by the sign of the beast number.   :whistle:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jul 31, 2011, 01:07 PM
 If we play it backwards, will it say "I Need Ice, I Need Ice" ??  :woot: >:D :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jul 31, 2011, 01:52 PM
I hereby nominate I'gator as the literary analytical philosophical ostentatious omnipotent poet, or "LA'POOP". :roflmao:
I find it refreshing to read deep, yet so enlightening prose on our humble site. As soon as I am able to partake of some mind-altering liquid refreshments, I'll be able to dissect in detail just what the heck it's all about... :wacko: :blink:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Jul 31, 2011, 02:30 PM
I resemble the compliment, Reb.

If any of it takes your mind off the heat, if for only a moment, it's worth it.


  LA'POOP     :roflmao:


 I'm hung-up on trying to play it backwards    ???      ecI deeN I
                                                                               A mirror will help.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jul 31, 2011, 02:53 PM
Um, Your Exaultedness, in Paragraph 372, Section 64 C, It Specifically states that all perpetrators will be held incommunicado until results from the Sodium Pentathol injections are reviewed for signs of.... Oops, Wrong chapter, Sorry !! :-[  Oh here it is, Paragraph 746, Section Q Specifically States that all Officers shall be Required to offer support for any offspring resulting from the Copulation with Small Furry Farm.... WHO BABY, REALLY BIG Oops there !! :woot: Sorry about that Gentlemen, I never read the charter rules that far before, My Bad !! Oh the heck with it, Reb if we dump all this in Gators Lap at once, it could be responsible for one of the Worlds Most Cataclysmic and Chaotic Events in the History of Mankind !! We might have to sequester the poor soul in the same padded cell that we had to put you into after that situation you had with the busload of Drunkin Bingo Hall Queens ! I Really didn't want to have to dredge that Painfull experience for you, back to the light of Day, But Frankly, I am doing what ever is possible to prevent something of this Magnitude from ever happening again !!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jul 31, 2011, 03:38 PM
That's what she said. ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: DasRottweiler on Jul 31, 2011, 03:46 PM
Okey Dokey, Drill Junkies, pay heed ---->
   Want the F.O.E.A.O. insignia on yer posts as a signiture, and have passed all necessary requirements of joining said fraternity?
 Step 1. Right click the insignia in an existing members post, then choose to save the pic to yer desktop. (Save Picture As)
 Step 2. Go to photobucket.com and register as a member.
 Step 3. Sign into photobucket.com with yer user/password and then choose to UPLOAD NOW.
 Step 4. Upload the pic you saved to yer desktop. When you hover your mouse over your pic, 4 choices appear, choose the img. choice at the bottom. When you click it, it saves it .
 Step 5. Go to the Shanty, and on the home page under the sponsors are several choices, choose PROFILE by clikity clikin on it. Then on the left side of the page there are more options-choose FORUM PROFILE INFORMATION-scroll down to SIGNITURE and right click in the space provided. The img. code should copy to the sig. space.
 Step 6. Save your change to the profile by clicking on CHANGE PROFILE at the bottom right of the page.
 Step 7. Navigate to any of yer previous posts to check to see if all this crap worked!

This will not only allow you to add the infamous Orders colorful artwork to each and every one of yer posts , it will also allow you to add pictures of yer choice to yer posts. Please be careful when doing so so as not to incriminate the obviously guilty such as yer self and others in the fraternity. Carry on !   ROTT
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jul 31, 2011, 04:21 PM
WOW Reb, where in Holy Hanna's Garters, did we find all of these Talented  Miscreants, Oops, Maniacs, Damn, Marvelous Members ?? Outstanding info dump Rott, Sure glad you jumped aboard Buddy !!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: DasRottweiler on Jul 31, 2011, 04:29 PM
Just part of what I do---->(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/DasRottweiler/FetchKill2.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jul 31, 2011, 04:38 PM
I couldn't even imagine us as a less talented group.  :whistle: Good job, Das!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jul 31, 2011, 04:47 PM
I stand before you Deeply Humbled by Your Technologically Advanced Achievements my friend !!   Jezzum Jumped up Christopher, I am kicking myself right now for not asking you sooner Rott ! I can only Imagine the Chaos, Mayhem, Tomfoolery and Overall Chicanery we could have created, had I only known of your Nefarious Talents !!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Aug 19, 2011, 10:12 AM
I guess you can add me to the club. Didnt know it existed but now another thread to keep my eyes on. Punched about a 1000 holes last year with my big 10 inch shark. Starts first or second pull every time. Couldnt be happier with an auger. Funny thing is me and the son in law got eskimos the same weekend.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Aug 19, 2011, 11:10 AM
Welcome HH, Glad to have ya aboard ! I figured Our Illustrious Grand Pooba "Rebel" would have been the first to Congratulate you, But either he's still sleeping or he's out Terrorizing the General populace of Rochester !  :woot: :roflmao: Das was kind enough to type out the instructions to install the banner in your signature box, If that gives you any trouble, let me know and I'll give you a hand with it ! We are in need of a Morale Officer, would you be interested ?  ;)2 :roflmao:

Hold on I'll get him for ya !! Hey Reb, WAKE UP !!! :whistle: >:D :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Aug 19, 2011, 11:40 AM
Wow, that was loud. Woke up LA'POOP and scared the fish.

Welcome HH, you may find need on a grain o' salt here.
A little lime and tequila helps too.        :woot: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Aug 19, 2011, 11:58 AM
Oops, Sorry about that LA'POOP !!  :woot: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Aug 19, 2011, 12:18 PM
OK OK!!!!!! I'm up!!! Jeeze!!! Can't a guy get a little sleep around here?! I was up late theorizing about HH punching 1000 holes with his big ten....oh, never mind... :whistle: Welcome aboard, HH!!!! Good to have ya here!!! I KNOW you'll fit right in!!!!!!!! We have quite a notorious er, nefarious, oops, knowledgeable crew here, it's uncanny!!! Now where the heck did my Teddy go?!
Here Pookie bear..... :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Aug 19, 2011, 01:31 PM
Hey, I'll bet Pookie is Buried under Wandas Moo Moo, right next to the living room set, TV and the recliner !  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Aug 21, 2011, 12:03 PM
Out at my buddies 127 acres of bush with the son n law were sittin in his shop and put back 2 bottles of tequila and we are itching to do something so we decide to trudge through the bush on a mission. An hour later no luck,  couldn't find any MORREL mushrooms so we went back and sat in the shop and put back a couple dozen buds, we realized we were to out of it to drive back home and the only MORAL thing to do was keep drinking more buds and pass out in the bush and start over in the morning.
 
Got up early and had a bud breakfast and sat down on my buddies computer and checked out kijiji and found a clam 1060, so off we go on an adventure. Got out to the sellers place and low and behold another ice shanty member, Blue Lund, a hardwater pounding woman who puts them on the ice with the best of them.
 
After trading some fishing stories ( LIES ) we do a little haggling and now the MORALE is very high because the 1060m is set up on my deck and son in law is calling 3 times a day to talk about planning our perch trips out to Lake Manitoba. Now he is having trouble sleeping at night he cant wait to take out his 2 yammies and the 700 griz to do some IMMORAL things to the fish all in the comforts of the clam.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Aug 21, 2011, 12:07 PM
Sweet Score HH!!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Aug 21, 2011, 12:13 PM
Not bad at all. Gave up 2 of my top producing jigs from last year as part of the deal. lol
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Aug 21, 2011, 12:17 PM
It sure would be nice to go up and chase some of those Winnipeg Mossbacks ! Slamo debuted the chubby darters on a video shot there and they hooked some Monster Eyes !!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Aug 21, 2011, 12:35 PM
 I fished the big lake 33 times last year and caught 5 master eyes. Son in law caught 2 and 3 other friends caught their first master out there with me.  Its a wicked lake, any time you set the hook it could be a monster. Its not hard to catch 3-4 lbers all day either. The chubby darters and the live targets are really getting popular out there. They are both really loud and and are the new hot lure on the lake. My youngest daughter who also loves to get out with me on the hardwater caught her PB 13 lb eye out there. Its my favourite hardwater lake.

 We also fish Lake Manitoba for perch quite a few times a year. Its a perch factory usually but last year was a little slower.

 I always tell people I meet from out of town or chatting on here that if you ever can make it up here in the winter its worth the trip. The past few years a couple walleye clubs from N Dakota and Minn have come up for a few days and did phenomenal. One day the Dakota boys caught and released a thousand eyes and did a video on it. Its somewhere on the net.                                                                     
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vipercat64 on Aug 22, 2011, 05:35 AM
My wife "got" me an auger for our anniversary, and all I need to do is pick one out. 

I have decided on an Eskimo, but am not sure what model to get.  I live in CNY and only go out on weekends for a few hours.  I am not that concerned with speed, more with reliability.  Usually what I am after is perch and the occasional trout, so I don't think I need a 10" blade, but may be nice.   

Any suggestions?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Aug 22, 2011, 05:55 AM
I am a big fan of having Steel handles on an auger, I seen too many, either get dropped or fall over and the plastic handles crack or shatter ! The Mako or the Stingray are more then capable of taking care of all your hole drilling needs !                                 

MAKO 43CC 8 INCH POWER ICE AUGER M43Q8
 The Eskimo Mako power ice auger gives comfort and control to drilling ice fishing holes. The powerhead features foam grip handles to control vibration and prevents the handles from slipping while drilling. WT. 31 lbs. 8" bit.
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/makom43_fullbody_01_lr.jpg)

STING RAY 33cc 8 INCH POWER ICE AUGER S33Q8
Eskimo's Stingray Power Ice Auger has all of the features you need in an ice auger while being easy on the wallet. It is rugged, dependable, has fast-cutting Quantum blades. WT. 28lbs. 8" bit.
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/stingrays33_fullbody_lr.jpg)

P.S. vipercat64, Scattered here and there amidst the Comic relief that is prevalent on this thread, you will find Actual owner reviews and Testimonials for both of these models. The whole purpose of the F.O.E.A.O. thread is to bring Eskimo Auger owners and potential Owners together to help each other sort thru the myriad of questions  that surround the the purchase, periodic maintenance and the simple joy of owning one of, if not the longest running, most dependable brands of augers available !  Good luck with which ever model you choose and feel free to ask any questions that may arise !

Surf
 
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Big Red Shack on Aug 22, 2011, 08:02 AM
Hey guys, I got an Eskimo Mako 8" last year after going out about 3 times with a hand auger lol.  I absolutely LOVE it.  All the guys on the lake thought it was crazy that a 13 year old kid already bought his own auger.  I was wondering if you could join your group here, it looks pretty cool haha.

Surflizzard is correct, steel handles are much better than plastic, and they really don't weigh that much more.

BTW incase your wondering about why I chose Big Red Shack for my username, it was because I also LOVE my Eskimo Escape 350 3.5 person flip over hehehe. :tipup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Aug 22, 2011, 03:48 PM
Welcome to the Shanty Big Red Shack, and also welcome to F.O.E.A.O, Glad to have ya aboard ! Good to see a Clever, Hardworking 13 year old ice Man !! :thumbsup: Of course, you are more than welcome to join us us Big Red Shack ! We are Truly a Mixed bag of Merry "Mo" Manipulating Marauder's here ! If you want to add the F.O.E.A.O. Emblem to your signature box, there are a set of installation instructions Provided By the F.O.E.A.O. Computer Technologies Director that goes by the handle of Das Rottweiler. You will find them posted one page back if I remember correctly, but sometimes that is not the case !! :unsure: :wacko: ;)2 :roflmao: Feel free to ask questions and Eskimo Action Photo's are Always encouraged !

Surf
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Big Red Shack on Aug 23, 2011, 06:57 AM
Welcome to the Shanty Big Red Shack, and also welcome to F.O.E.A.O, Glad to have ya aboard ! Good to see a Clever, Hardworking 13 year old ice Man !! :thumbsup: Of course, you are more than welcome to join us us Big Red Shack ! We are Truly a Mixed bag of Merry "Mo" Manipulating Marauder's here ! If you want to add the F.O.E.A.O. Emblem to your signature box, there are a set of installation instructions Provided By the F.O.E.A.O. Computer Technologies Director that goes by the handle of Das Rottweiler. You will find them posted one page back if I remember correctly, but sometimes that is not the case !! :unsure: :wacko: ;)2 :roflmao: Feel free to ask questions and Eskimo Action Photo's are Always encouraged !

Surf

Ok Thank you

But how do I get the logo to become bigger in my sig?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Aug 23, 2011, 12:10 PM
May I personally welcome you to the brotherhood, Big Red Shack and Vipercat64!!!!! You'll love it here!!! 'Mo's are our life! Oh, Vipercat63, I personally use a Stingray...light, fast, and cuts like a demon...just like my old girlfriend!! :woot: Glad to see you guys on board!!! Comraderie, among other things, runs rampant around here.... :whistle:
Your F.O.E.A.O. is automatically sized to reduce space usage with our new computer program. The bigger ones you see were "grandfathered" in... I made the mistake of adding an avatar on the day of the new computer program, and was "downsized". :%$#!: So, again, welcome aboard and start having fun!!
PS...How's that nice town of Appleton doing? Been there a few times, way back in the 70's...had a girl there that I met at church camp in Black River Falls, Wisc. Also a couple guys I knew lived  there, too. That camp is still going strong... I was banned years ago... ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Aug 23, 2011, 01:24 PM
Ah, Reb, any chance we'll get to hear what got you banned from that camp?

I got banned while playing leapfrog, co ed of course, for not jumpin' high enough.   :woot: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Aug 23, 2011, 01:32 PM
I think it was the "laying on of hands"...... >:D :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Aug 23, 2011, 01:42 PM
And that be a ritual of some religions ~ go figure.  ???
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Aug 23, 2011, 02:02 PM
True... Good thing it wasn't the rattlesnakes-for-faith thing.... :pinch:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Aug 23, 2011, 03:59 PM
Oh ya, for sure. Bad equation here.
 Snattle rakes + faith = Oops, shouldn'ta done that, ouch.   :nono:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: DasRottweiler on Aug 23, 2011, 05:03 PM
Ok Thank you

But how do I get the logo to become bigger in my sig?

Unfortunately , you cannot-but if ya mouse over it and click it will get larger-it is a new feature to the website- automatically sizes yer sig to small so site can load faster on inferior computers. Some of the others are "grandfathered" in that thier sigs will remain larger as long as they don`t change thier sig. I changed mine , hence the wee lil signiture. All new guys/gals will be affected/infected with this mini sig plague, sorry, not my doing!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: DasRottweiler on Aug 23, 2011, 05:05 PM
Ah, Reb, any chance we'll get to hear what got you banned from that camp?

I got banned while playing leapfrog, co ed of course, for not jumpin' high enough.   :woot: :roflmao:
REPEATEDLY!!!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Aug 23, 2011, 05:30 PM
Thanks, Das. I should have referred him to you anyway.  ::)   Das Rott heads up the  F.O.E.A.O. computer/IT/How do I do this stuff department, by popular vote. Good thing somebody knows what they're doing!!! :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Aug 23, 2011, 06:38 PM
Ain't that the Truth !!  :bow: :bow:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: DasRottweiler on Aug 23, 2011, 06:40 PM
I wing it alot! :o        Click on my custom Mo` sig below and check it out . Check out the NHTeam Desktop on the left. Click on that to enlarge , then rite click on it to save it to yer PC. Once saved , rite click and choose " Set as Desktop- Tada Welcome to Team NH here at the Shanty!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Aug 23, 2011, 06:57 PM
Nice Rott, how do you get the name and model into the banner ??
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: justfine on Aug 23, 2011, 07:04 PM
wow 36 pages two read im in
(http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc501/justfine32/005-2.jpg)
love her going on 3 now cuts great she rocks so ill call her ROXIE
(http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc501/justfine32/003-6.jpg)
with her back up
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Aug 23, 2011, 07:20 PM
Heya, welcome justfine!!!!! Glad you're in!!!! I think we're on our way to be the biggest, baddest group of 'mo owners on the planet!!! :thumbsup:  :flex:
Oh, I DO love the Sharks!!!! RRRRRRRRRRRR....it gives me funbumps!!!!! Just a whiff of that 2 stroke exhaust makes me swoon....kinda like Surflizard with his chipotle pork chops....  :woot:  Hey Surfy, I think we need to appoint someone to go through and count how many members we're up to.... :whistle:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Aug 23, 2011, 07:33 PM
Piece of Cake your Exaultedness, Somewhere between 30 and an 1000 !  :thumbsup: Welcome Justfine, the more the merrier ! If you want to fly the Mo banner in your Sig box, there is a set of download instructions posted by Das a couple of pages back !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: DasRottweiler on Aug 23, 2011, 07:44 PM
Nice Rott, how do you get the name and model into the banner ??
Nuttin fancy Surf, Windows Paint-select add text-navigate text box where ya want and type away-upload to Photobucket as before etc. etc.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Aug 23, 2011, 07:47 PM
Thanks man, I appreciate it !! Hey I saw some suckers stacked up in the river mouth tonight, its comin !!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Aug 24, 2011, 08:46 AM
After yesterdays record breaking heat up here i am contemplating buying a few blocks of ice and pulling out the mo to punch a couple holes and just sit back with a couple cold ones.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Big Red Shack on Aug 25, 2011, 09:11 AM
Unfortunately , you cannot-but if ya mouse over it and click it will get larger-it is a new feature to the website- automatically sizes yer sig to small so site can load faster on inferior computers. Some of the others are "grandfathered" in that thier sigs will remain larger as long as they don`t change thier sig. I changed mine , hence the wee lil signiture. All new guys/gals will be affected/infected with this mini sig plague, sorry, not my doing!

Alright
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Aug 27, 2011, 06:45 AM
After yesterdays record breaking heat up here i am contemplating buying a few blocks of ice and pulling out the mo to punch a couple holes and just sit back with a couple cold ones.
That is just another one of the reasons why this Thread is So Cool, We have members here that are willing to go to any Extreme to Quench the Rabid Hunger that we all have for the Hardwater !!  :thumbsup: (http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/summer%20fishing%202010/auger1xy4.gif)  :roflmao:

P.S. I hope the heat breaks for ya soon HH !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Aug 27, 2011, 11:51 AM
this summer sucks, no rain for a month and a half, no back country travel, no campfires. At least i always can have a fire on the hardwater.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Aug 27, 2011, 11:54 AM
Reminds me of that oil Shell had in the early 80's, "Fire & Ice"...anyone remember that?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Aug 31, 2011, 11:09 AM
I saw on another thread Iceassin  has a honey do list this fall.  Heres mine
Honey do you have money for my new flasher
Honey do you want to stop and get me a case of frozen shinners from (        ) they are the only ones who sell the ones with the blue stripe down the side
Honey do you want to go pick up the tackle I ordered it just came in
Honey do you think you will miss me when I take 5 weeks vacation off this winter to fish
Honey do you think I should still retire at the end of the year or work into January so I can get another 6 weeks vacation and 2 weeks sick time so i can pretty well take off the entire winter so I can ice fish
Honey do you still love me, I need some gas money
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Aug 31, 2011, 03:57 PM
So many choices and So little time !!  :woot: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Aug 31, 2011, 06:37 PM
  Hey Surfy, I think we need to appoint someone to go through and count how many members we're up to.... :whistle:

This just in!
  While traipsing through the annals of The F.O.E.A.O., early on, my waders over flowed and required a complete cleansing. With the rankness subsiding  with the aid of a nosegay, I began a recount of The Owners of Eskimos united herein for a common cause and purpose which escapes me at the moment, as my focus, for a number of hours, was mainly the member count with one eye on keeping certain delicate parts that were irritated at the carwash from again becoming contaminated from yet another wader failure. Marginal success is the only description that fits the count.
    The count is in the proximity of the sixty one marks on the tally sheet and I must decline any affirmation as to factuality for reasons that may be used to have me spend the remaining summer in an institution.
                                                                                                                                                        Yr obs'vt s'v't,
                                                                                                                                                                                  Tom



Sign-off in memory of R. Ruark
 
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Aug 31, 2011, 07:12 PM
Definitely a well executed exercise in futility my friend ! I will not inquire as to the circumstances of said certain tender parts or why they were indeed exposed at said carwash ! Instead I would recommend upgrading to a new set of 5mm Neoprene waders to prevent another unfortunate and exceedingly embarrassing episode in the future at said carwash !! Numbers are not really important at this junction in time, what is truly important is that if someone questions the Validity of said Eskimo Owner Audit, we can fall back on the everpresent Plausible Deniability Clause as drafted into the F.O.E.A.O. Bylaws that  were adopted during the Slightly Illegal and Highly irregular secret meeting that was held last year when we began to Endeavor to Persevere as the Fraternal Order of Eskimo Auger Owners !!

In conclusion: If someone accuses us of Owner numbers fabrication or outright stretching of the Truth, it is no Big Deal, we just Deny everything and we all swear to it !  ;)2 :thumbsup: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Aug 31, 2011, 07:18 PM
I take that as a not guilty.   
  I needed the cleansing.     :bow:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Aug 31, 2011, 07:52 PM
Somebody has to look out for the Originator of the Seagull Knucklebone Voodoo, Bone Toss Weather Forecasting Ceremony right ??  ;)2 :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Aug 31, 2011, 09:13 PM
Ah, 'tis a good feelin' to be watched over.  Oh, I forgot to mention, purple bag contents relieved possible SNOW in Cut Bank MT  to push August aside. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Sep 01, 2011, 04:21 AM
Aha, let that be a lesson to all of the SGKVBTWR Naysayers, I realized the Very first that I saw the Ritual, that we were on the Brink of an Exciting and Informative Breakthru in ice fishing Meterology !!  :thumbsup: :flex: :icefish: All Hail the Purple Pouch !!  :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: ;)2 :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: justfine on Sep 01, 2011, 02:22 PM
thanks rott dressed up
(http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc501/justfine32/640034879407-1-1-1-2.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Sep 01, 2011, 04:01 PM
Nice job JF, Lookin Sharp !!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: DasRottweiler on Sep 01, 2011, 04:34 PM
thanks rott dressed up
(http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc501/justfine32/640034879407-1-1-1-2.jpg)

 NP- I Like the yellow, stands out - might re-think mine!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Sep 01, 2011, 05:32 PM
Can you rethink mine too PLEASE ?? Just Shark in yellow !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Sep 06, 2011, 10:17 AM
http://youtu.be/B-3Tnx1HSRQ (http://youtu.be/B-3Tnx1HSRQ)

Hopefully this will help some of our dedicated 'Mo owners, and will save me from getting into the same argument every year, which I refuse to do this year. Torn down and rebuilt way too many engines in my lifetime to even argue about it.
Use NON-OXY!!!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Sep 06, 2011, 10:27 AM
Rebs up here its the same, may contain ethonal. I add sea foam to all my gas so I hope that will help keep my carbs clean. I have seen it first hand with my lawn mower a couple years ago, started running like crap and lo and behold a bunch of little black particles in the tank. Rebuilt the carb and thats when I started using sea foam in everything.  I wonder if thats what screwed up my chainsaw.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Sep 06, 2011, 10:32 AM
Don't forget the Startron Enzime fuel treatment either, You WILL Appreciate it later !! :thumbsup: Gas is not designed to have a shelf life over 90 days, It Will break down !! Now with the Ethanol added to it, untreated gas is to blame for 95 percent of small engine break downs and repair costs !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Sep 06, 2011, 10:37 AM
I wonder did Al Gore invent ethanol too.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Sep 06, 2011, 10:40 AM
You can bet on it, hog. The smaller/finer the carb, the more important it is. One or two droplets of moisture will fudge that engine. I'm switching from Seafoam to Startron Enzyme, which breaks down the alcohol. Keeping a can of non-oxy around shouldn't be that big a deal. The only thing I run it in, WITH Seafoam, soon to be Startron, is my lawnmower, because I go through it so fast. (Plus, I'm the one that maintains the engine)
That's why I ALWAYS run my engines out of gas and fog the cylinder/lines. You hear people say that "dries out things". Horsepucky. You can never get all the gas out, and on 2 cycles, you're slightly lubricated. (Not to be confused with 3 beers... :wacko:)
There will still be the ones that use ethanol and let it sit in a can for a year, but that's OK...whatever ya want to do. 'Mo owners are smart owners!!!  ;)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Sep 06, 2011, 10:49 AM
I only mix one gallon at a time and go threw it pretty quickly with the Mo when your drilling anywhere from 50 - 100 holes an outing and do that 4 times a week it dont last that long. I am not into mixing 5 gallons at a time like some people I know. This ethanol is starting to worry me. Got to make sure the son in law doesnt use that crap in our sleds.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Sep 06, 2011, 11:31 AM
Using Startron will ease those ethanol worries my friend, I'm going on my 2nd season of using the Startron products and it simply blows the rest of the fuel treatment products out of the water !  Check out the home site and read the testimonials !
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/applications_r2_c2.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Sep 06, 2011, 11:42 AM
Thanks guys I am gonna look for that stuff up here.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Sep 06, 2011, 11:45 AM
It's cheaper then the seafoam and has 0% Alcohol in it !!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Sep 06, 2011, 11:59 AM
That means I can't use it for a backup cocktail?!  :o Oh no....... ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Sep 06, 2011, 12:42 PM
I was thinking the same thing Reb, stuck out 15 miles on the lake and a blizzard comes up, dam a little coke and a shot of seafoam will keep the blood flowing
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Sep 06, 2011, 12:43 PM
If it were Me, I most definately wouldn't Reb old buddy, It will be Twice as bad coming back up, as it was going down !!  :woot: :sick: :pinch: :roflmao:


Hey Gator, have you seen the key to the fuel additive and oil cabinet ?? I think we might wanna lock her back up again before we have another repeat of the Grab it and Growl Fiasco like we did the year before !! :blink: :unsure: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: ice dawg on Sep 06, 2011, 02:16 PM
Strain it through a loaf of french bread and it tastes almost as good as Vitalis.  ;D ;)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Sep 06, 2011, 02:20 PM
Thanks a lot Dawg, thats all they need, some encouragement !  :woot: :blink: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: DasRottweiler on Sep 06, 2011, 02:27 PM
I hit the local small-plane airfield and buy ethanol free 88 octane unleaded. I use it in my boat and in my auger.
Like night and day. Boat refuses to idle properly on eth-crap, with ethanol free I can troll at a crawl without so much as a hiccup. Ethanol attracts water as we all know-what a great product to use in a marine enviroment!(yes ,sarcasm) One of the reasons it was outlawed for use in small planes, planes would vapor-lock at altitude, basically the water was freezing that the ethanol attracted and the plane would cease to run! OH NO!
Much more catastrophic than your boat not starting or your auger being difficult to start! My MO is a vintage 1977 and gets only Eth-free go-go juice! I bet ya put identical augers against on another , one with Eth-crap the other low-octane aviation fuel (88 oct Unleaded), the eth-free will out perform the corn powered drill all day long.  Corn is for grain-alcohol and pigs!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Sep 06, 2011, 02:59 PM
 Don't tell the pig that.  :roflmao: :roflmao: And to think they arrest folks that sell moonshine...at least it doesn't attract water, and it works!!!  :o :sick:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Sep 06, 2011, 04:22 PM
Hmm, seems I recall alcohol as bein' hygroscopic.    :whistle:

Keep it capped.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Sep 17, 2011, 10:58 AM
Well, the first Frost has come and gone, things are lookin up ! Time to Open the F.O.E.A.O. Shack, sweep out the Skunk Scat and replenish the larder and restock the bar ! Kinda curious on how many old salts will show up this season and how many new faces will stop by ? I wonder how many MO owners have gone out and dusted off and fired up their Pride and Joy ?? We all know Prior Planning Prevents P--$ Poor Performance, right ? No excuses guys, Take take the time to make sure your MO is ready to Rock and Roll, Anyone one have any troubles and or questions concerning (what many consider the best auger available ;)2 ) your Mo, should always feel free to ask questions or search thru the extensive information contained here in the posts on this thread, should the need ever arise ! (http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/summer%20fishing%202010/auger1xy4.gif)

(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/lookin%20for%20ice/100_2797.jpg)

Surf
F.O.E.A.O. S.A.A.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Sep 17, 2011, 11:29 AM
Excellent, advice Mr. S. Lizard!!!! We want to see EVERYONE back this year, and more new folks! I have fired up my 'Mo, as you may all suspect, being the wee bit picky about my eqipment that I am... :whistle: Maybe we could take up a collection and raise enough money to get Surfy a new Brownie camera so he can replace that picture of himself, that looks like he just discovered a large, warm, lump in his pants... :roflmao: :roflmao:
What say, Surfo pup, can ya get LLT to snap a new pic for us? On second thought,  ::)
Hope to see every one!!! Does ANYONE know where ALTA ICE is? No contact all summer... ???
PS...I'ts still colder here than in Lizard land... ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Sep 17, 2011, 11:54 AM
My 'MO is beggin' to see it's first ice and it's already 7 months old.   :woot:
It really likes the taste of pure gas and Amsoil Sabre 2cycle mix.  Yum!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Big Red Shack on Sep 17, 2011, 12:14 PM
I've started mine up about once a month for 5-10 minutes just to bring back the memories.  Oh how I miss the ice...  But its just around the corner!!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Sep 17, 2011, 01:36 PM
Jealousy is most unbecoming for a Grand Poohba, I'll bet you wish you had a MIGHTY Shark to get a picture with Huh GP ??   :woot: :roflmao:

If you would be so kind Gator, would you consult with the Force and see it will conspire with us For a Seagull Talon Knuclebone Who Doo Voodo Ritualistic Weather forecasting Bone toss, To give us an Idea of how the next few months will shape up ?  ;)2

Welcome back BRS, Good to see your not one to neglect your MO !  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Sep 17, 2011, 02:21 PM


If you would be so kind Gator, would you consult with the Force and see it will conspire with us For a Seagull Talon Knuclebone Who Doo Voodo Ritualistic Weather forecasting Bone toss, To give us an Idea of how the next few months will shape up ?  ;)2

This morning was the perfect time for that Ritual. The results are promising M.O.S... and just to remove all doubt, More of the Same as last year and most likely a little extra thrown on top of us all. So, investing in stocks of things that aid in the removal of disassembled snowmen may prove to be a profitable venture again this year. From what I make of it, compared to last year "Ya'll ain't seen nothin' yet". When ya see first ice, ya best be gittin' with it early on, cause it's agonna git covered real bad. So, PHD will, once again take on that other meaning. I see hubs collapsing in just a few hours into the days hole-fishing, so plan on keeping those roofs cleared off.

La Nada has moved out and La Nina has returned  off the coast of south America, and the jet stream will soon split and move north of the subtropical convergence zone with the ensuing moisture trains being 300 to 500 miles wide and thousands of miles long, dumping their contents on the ice belt and well into Canada. So plan on hitting the ice early.

I see ATV mounted snow-blowers making  paths on many iced over areas.

So, if you will kindly join me now in the "Early Ice Dance", just maybe we can beat the weather at it's own game.

                                                                                               :icefish:

                                                                                                                                                        Yr Obsvt Svt,
                                                                                                                                                                      Tom
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Sep 17, 2011, 02:33 PM
Thank you kindly Sir for that Clear and Concise Report generated by The SKTWDVRFBT Ritual
Hiya Hiya Ho, Hiya Hiya Ho, Hiya Hiya Ho, I don't know if it working Gator, but the 2 crows in the Oak tree across the road, just bugged out ! I'll keep working on it !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Sep 17, 2011, 02:38 PM
, More of the Same as last year and most likely a little extra thrown on top of us all. So, "Ya'll ain't seen nothin' yet". best be gittin' with it early on, cause it's agonna git covered real bad.   I see hubs collapsing in just a few hours into the days hole-fishing, so plan on keeping those roofs cleared off.

thousands of miles long, dumping their contents on the ice belt and well into Canada. So plan on hitting the ice early.

I see ATV mounted snow-blowers making  paths on many iced over areas.

So, if you will kindly join me now in the "Early Ice Dance", just maybe we can beat the weather at it's own game.

                                                                                               :icefish:

                                                                                                                                                        Yr Obsvt Svt,
                                                                                                                                                                      Tom

And last year was a record breaking year for snow and cold in Minnesota.
WELL, YOU'VE DONE IT NOW,STANLEY!!!"  (SURFY)
Ya just HAD to go yammerin' for a forecast, didn't ya??!  :%$#!: :%$#!:
 
Thank you, Thomas, for your insight and relevant prediction and hard work.
Surfy, you..you...AAAAARRRGGG HHHHH!!!!!! :%$#!: :cookoo:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Sep 17, 2011, 02:53 PM

 
Thank you, Thomas, for your insight and relevant prediction and hard work.


My exit pleading not guilty.   :bow:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Sep 17, 2011, 02:58 PM
No worries Brother Gator, I for one applaud your ability to commune with the forces of nature and sharing the experience with us ALL !  :thumbsup:
Wahoo, sounds like another banner year for the Bombardier !!
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/New%20Snow/100_2891.jpg)
Looks like the Polaris will be relegated to snow removal again this year, Oh well, it sure beats shoveling it !
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/New%20Snow/100_2892.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Sep 29, 2011, 11:26 PM
Hey fellow Mo owners how ya all are? Haven't been here for awhile, glad to see F.O.E.A.O. is still going strong! Was wondering if I could get some info from some of you? I have a old 2hp barracuda auger, now I was just offered a fairly new( used maybe 3 or 4 times) z51 for a heck of a price. My question is.......  do you all think there will a big difference in power? not sure what rpm mine runs at but gear ratio is 30:1, and 49 cc. the Z51 runs at 8000 rpm and has a gear ratio of 25:1 and 51.7 cc. Only reason I'm thinking about it is because last year when drilling in 30 to 38 inches of ice the old barracuda didn't seem to like it, had a hard time with it if you know what I mean? Any info, advise, and or opinions would be great! Thanks all. COME ON ICE!!!!!!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Sep 30, 2011, 03:16 AM
HEY FKK!!!!!!!! HOWYA BEEN??!!!! Long time no hear!!! Howza summer?! Let's get your question outta the way......take the Z51!!!!! More power, better gearing, what else do ya need?! :woot: Won't be a HUGE difference, but I bet enough to beat the old 'cuda. Plus, an updated Viper engine.... :whistle: Up to you, though!!
The first week in December I will be taking care of a stray, mangy old mutt that...oh, heck, Surfy's flyin' in to spend some time with me!!!! We're headin' up to the great St. Paul Winter Ice Show, to see if we can turn them upside down!!! >:D Gonna be meetin' some IS.com folk up there, should be a good time!!! Glad to see ya back!!! We've been trying to get in contact and locate Alta ice, with no luck...no replies to E-mails, PM's, etc. We're a little worried...if anyone knows anything contact myself or Surfy via this thread or PM us.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Sep 30, 2011, 05:14 AM
Welcome back FordKissKrazy, good to hear from ya ! Hope everything is going well for you and yours, The Z51 sounds like a heck of an addition to the stable, I'd jump on it !  :thumbsup: Like Reb said, its gonna be a Media dust up when these 2 MO Maniac' meet up in ole Minnesota on December 2nd ! Ditto on Altaice, been trying to contact all summer ??
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Sep 30, 2011, 01:01 PM
Welcome back FordKissKrazy, good to hear from ya ! Hope everything is going well for you and yours, The Z51 sounds like a heck of an addition to the stable, I'd jump on it !  :thumbsup: Like Reb said, its gonna be a Media dust up when these 2 MO Maniac' meet up in ole Minnesota on December 2nd ! Ditto on Altaice, been trying to contact all summer ??
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Sep 30, 2011, 01:05 PM
I can see the headlines now..."  'Mo Maniacs Cause large ruckus at Ice Show".... ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Sep 30, 2011, 01:25 PM
Thanks Reb and Surfy, good to be back, never left just didn't know you all would be going all summer. Lol, should of known though. I got a email beginning of spring from alta but never heard back, will try and get in touch with him also. Hope he is doing good. Boy would I love to be up at the show to see you two raising cane! Thanks for your input, didn't think it would be that much more power, thats why I was asking. Not sure I wanna spend the money for a little bit more power or save up and go with the Z71. But I can get this thing for $175.00, thats a heck of a price. will let you all know what I decide. Oh ya, the ol cuda is still running great! start her up at least once a month, just to hear it. Lol. I really need some Ice! Am dieing here
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Sep 30, 2011, 03:24 PM
All of us are MO Bro !!  :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Woodie on Oct 14, 2011, 11:10 AM
I have a Eskimo 10" Quantum. Can someone send a close up picture of the blades on a Quantum abd how they are suppose to be mounted, as I believe the blades came installed wrong. Nothing could drill slower right our of the box? Does one face up and one face down? Thanks for any help.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Oct 14, 2011, 11:29 AM
Hi Woodie and welcome to F.O.E.A.O.  It sounds like your right, the blades both go on the same way, Looking at the side profile of the cutter, there is a long point and a short point on the cutting edge the short point side of the bevel is the top and the long point side is the bottom. The short point side or top goes against the bottom of the auger flight. Good luck and let us know how ya make out.

(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Eskimo/images5.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Oct 15, 2011, 06:10 AM
Seeing that this is the 4000th post, I figured what better way to use it, then to swing open wide the door of the F.O.E.A.O. Shack and welcome all, both old Salts and new beginners to the Wonderful World of Eskimo ice augers !Please feel free to add any Questions, Tips, Tricks, photos, anything and everything Eskimo to the thread ! At over 15 thousand Hits, I do believe the is a Strong MO Owners here on the shanty and we can help to spread the word about the longest running American auger company on the Planet, that are Still being made in Good Old Cumberland, Wisconsin USA !  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: joe6 on Oct 15, 2011, 11:11 AM
I'm going to be buying a new auger from cabelas after christmas. Last christmas I recieved $75 in gift cards from my friends and family and I have also been getting them from my work. I have just under $200 to cabelas so far and I should be getting another $50 this christmas. I am torn between the Nils 8" and the Eskimo Mako 8". I am going to have to throw in some extra cash on top of the gift cards but I could get an eskimo for around $200 or the Nils around $400. Which should I get? Or if there is another Eskimo model I should get feel free to comment. I just don't want plastic handles
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Oct 15, 2011, 12:21 PM
Joe6, I can't tell you anything about the Nils, but there is lots of info on them here on IS. I did have a Mako 8" though and it was a running s.o.b. I wish I wouldn't have sold it, drilled through ice very easy and pretty fast, the deepest I ever drilled through with it was 38", like I said there was faster ones but it never had a problem. Oh and she always started on 2nd or 3rd pull, always. And you didn't have to sit and wait for it to worm up, start her and with in seconds she was ready, and that was even at -15 degrees, after hauling it out in the back of the truck for 2 hours. It don't get real cold out here but thats pretty cold if ya ask me. I would say buy the Mo. Hope this helps.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Oct 15, 2011, 06:44 PM
Both the Mako and the Barracuda have metal handles, the Nils 8" with power head are $599.00, the cudas were $269.00. Your talking over $300.00 difference that could be used for other ice gear !! Good luck and let us know how ya make out !

P.S. The MOs are still built in Cumberland Wisconsin, have been since 1960 !!  ;)2
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Oct 15, 2011, 06:53 PM
The new Z models are supposed to have aluminum handles this year, never heard of any of the Mo plastic  handles breaking but sure some did. I will hopefully let you all know more about the new handles in a few weeks, decided to upgrade to the Z71 ( Tim the tool man here) oh,oh,oh. :o  sure I don't need the power............. Any how, ya this year they will all have some type of metal handles.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Oct 15, 2011, 07:04 PM
Thanks for the metal handle up date Tim, Oops sorry, fordkisskrazy !  ;)2 :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: joe6 on Oct 15, 2011, 07:37 PM
Barracuda? I haven't scene that model yet. If I can get a deal I'm going to do it. I got another $25 to cabelas today from work. I should be up around $300 after christmas!! So half a nils or 3/4 of an Eskimo!! haha
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Oct 15, 2011, 08:22 PM
Here is the Stingray and the mako. Both have steel handles. the stingrays were $239 last season.
stingray
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/stingrays33_fullbody_lr.jpg)
mako
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/makom43_fullbody_01_lr.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Oct 15, 2011, 08:44 PM
Joe6, you will only see the Barracuda used, that's what I have now. Older model, near as I can figure mine is a 2002, Get the Mako man ! you'll be happy as a pig in slop.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: jopes on Oct 15, 2011, 10:27 PM
Thanks for the metal handle up date Tim, Oops sorry, fordkisskrazy !  ;)2 :roflmao:

Just went to Eskimo's site and they say they are Aluminum handles.  Now I wonder if they are a direct fit on last years models to get rid of the plastic.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: joe6 on Oct 16, 2011, 05:54 AM
Going to cabelas tomorrow to see what they got for ice fishing stuff. I'm hoping they have a few models out on the floor. I'd love to have a nils but if I can get the eskimo for $100 (my own money) I will be pumped!! ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: joe6 on Oct 16, 2011, 09:49 AM
Do you guys reccomend the 8" or 10" Mako? 99% of the time I fish for trout around 20" in length. Sometimes white perch.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Oct 16, 2011, 12:42 PM
I got no manners Joe, Welcome to F.O.E.A.O., Glad ya stopped by ! I think the 8 will be plenty for what your fishing for and it will save a little weight for you, good luck with which ever you choose ! MO Action shots are alway deeply appreciated !!  ;)2 :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: joe6 on Oct 16, 2011, 12:58 PM
Its ok surf. Were just ice fisherman!! I have narrowed down my selection to either the 8" nils or the 8" mako. Although I want the nils badly, the Eskimo would leave me with a little extra money to get other fishing gear! I'm talking myself into the Mo and I'm not even putting up a good fight!! haha ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Oct 16, 2011, 01:00 PM
Smart man Joe, more gear is always Better !  ;)2 :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Oct 16, 2011, 01:01 PM
From the G.P. himself: Get the 'Mo!!!!!! :thumbsup: Oh ya, Welcome Joe!!! Been, shall we say, under the weather a bit, haven't been keeping up with my F.O.E.A.O. duties...bad me!! Good thing Surfy's here!!!   ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Oct 16, 2011, 01:18 PM
Oh sheet, hey Joe, keep Reb occupied for a minute would ya, I gotta clean up the mess from the Wingding the other night !  ;)2

Hey Reb, whats going in on buddy, good to see ya !  ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Oct 16, 2011, 01:26 PM
NOW what have you done?!!! :woot: I can't take a couple weeks off without mass mayhem and skullduggery afoot!! Looks like we're growing stronger all the time!!! Welcome to our new members...we have the input to answer almost any of your 'Mo questions, from our highly skilled members!!! Remember, "Don't even go without a "Mo!"
Post pics of your 'Mo, if possible. We especially like to see those older models, which the slightly unstable but well-meaning Surflizard is cornering the market on... :whistle:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Oct 16, 2011, 01:35 PM
Sorry Reb, But the bingo hall queens called and wanted to watch WWE Wrastling and I couldn't very well send em back home, things were going along just fine till esmerelda threw a chokehold on Beatrice and flipped her out of her wheel chair ! Things got a little fuzzy after I took a walker to the head and got knocked out ?? Most of the damage has been repaired and the girls said they would make it up to ya the next time they see ya, so don't be too hard on em, they were just having fun and they said they was sorry !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Oct 16, 2011, 01:38 PM
 :wacko: Why me??!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Oct 16, 2011, 01:49 PM
You sly old dog you, you didn't tell me they were that much fun !! I got a new table coming, should be here this week. Gladys was Hollerin at the Mexican midgits during their match with the Olerry Leprechaun's and she spit out her dentures and Wanda slipped on em and the next thing we knew there was a loud crash and there was Wanda sprawled out on top of what was left of the table ??
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Oct 16, 2011, 01:58 PM
And here, everyone, is our duly elected S.A.A.,  a fine example of upstanding, honorable, helpful, F.O.E.A.O. brotherhood-in-arms demeanor!!!  :wacko: Tom is in the weeds just observing...I can feel him..... ::)
Oh, Surf, I blame myself for the past 2 years of not explaining to you the meaning of the 'Brotherhood-in-arms" loyalty oath we both took....I recently found out you were blathering to another IS member about the "Brothel with Arms" that I allegedly promised to take you to... :woot: I can only cover my eyes and ears so as to "See no evil, hear no evil".....  >:D
New members, please cover your eyes and ears.  ::)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Oct 16, 2011, 02:05 PM
I'm in the weeds in full camo and much stealth and afraid to show myself, fearin' I can't keep up with the Tomfollery.    :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Oct 16, 2011, 02:15 PM
Well its not my fault buddy, what was I supposed to do, say sorry ladies, Rebs not here, hit the bricks ! Not gonna happen, I may not be able to Tantalize and Titillate All of these women like you do my friend, but they weren't gonna be able to tell anyone that the rest of guys at the F.O.E.A.O. SHACK didn't wanna show em a good time like our fearless leader does !!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Oct 16, 2011, 02:23 PM
Hmmm...."Fearless leader"...I think I'll change my title from Grand Poobah to that....''Natasha, get moose and squirrel!!" (http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb456/Rebelss/Fearlessleader.jpg)

                                         :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Oct 16, 2011, 02:37 PM
Pssst Hey Gator, were you able to find Long Legs Lenores Hearing aid, she said she thought that she left it on the back of the commode when she was cleaning up after the coleslaw wrastling ?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Oct 16, 2011, 02:41 PM
Oh geez, I thought it was a roach and squished it.
But as my wits come to me I now realize, she doesn't even smoke. :woot: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Oct 16, 2011, 02:45 PM
Uh Oh !! I know, I'll grab one of the spares that Wanda keeps stashed in Rebs tackle box, she alway so busy chasing Reb around she won't even notice it's gone, Ya that will work !  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Oct 19, 2011, 04:37 PM
Oh,oh oh ,oh oh. Ordered my new Mo today from Glenn's.the new  Z71 will come home to me as soon as they get em stock! Said they should be getting them tomorrow so sometime next week hopefully! The old Barracuda has been great but always wanted one of these bad boys. Can't wait! next week will be.......... well I foresee alot of beer and two stroke gas fumes. Gonna break her in just like you say Reba. Then try in figure out how to make me some ice to drill! Lol. Am gettie, like a school boy on his first date, damn that was along time ago! And don't you worry surfy, porkrinds  will be there through out the hole process. Lmao! Will let you all know how it goes and will give full report once we get some ice. Action shots to!! I'll be like a pitbull! grab me by my ears, point me at the ice, shake my head and stand back!! I'll be on it like white on rice!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Oct 19, 2011, 06:49 PM
Ahhh, There is nothing like the Savage Joy and Exuberance of a New MO owner, even when he's already a MO owner !!  :roflmao: I'm curious FKK, are the handles aluminum on the Z models now ?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: justfine on Oct 19, 2011, 07:02 PM
you will love the Z 71 its worth the heft go mo's
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Oct 19, 2011, 10:31 PM
Yes sir they are! called eskimo and made sure and then called Glenn's and asked if they are getting the new one's and they said yes. I'll tell ya what, if I get one with plastic handles its going back, Thats one of the reasons I never got one. Have the same feelings as you, don't like the plastic. Guess thats why I still drive a 1978 Bronco, NO plastic there!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Oct 20, 2011, 05:06 AM
Eskimo must be doing something right, the new Frabill and Rapala ice augers sure do like a lot like Mako's and Stingrays with different paint ! :whistle: ;)2 :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Oct 20, 2011, 11:19 AM
Got to love the MO mentom, I think the Mos are the best bang for your buck. Up here there are a lot more people picking up the Mos than anything else. Its a sea of red on the ice.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Oct 20, 2011, 11:30 AM
MOs are the only auger company to not suffer major engine issues when they switched from the old Tecumseh motors to the new Viper motors ! That right there speaks volumes for the R&D program and all the testing they put into their equipment ! Oldest Auger company out there, made in Cumberland Wisconsin since 1960 !! (http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/summer%20fishing%202010/auger1xy4.gif):thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Oct 20, 2011, 11:36 AM
I know that my cousin seems to have to get his carb rebuilt every 2 yrs on his jiffy, could be the crappy gas up here
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Oct 20, 2011, 11:44 AM
Same thing here, between the lawn mowers, chainsaws, weed trimmers, snowblowers and ice augers, Carbs and Carb rebuilds  amounts to 90 % of my buddies small engine repair shops business ! Great for him, Not so great for the guys handing him the cash !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: DasRottweiler on Oct 20, 2011, 01:12 PM
Got to love the MO mentom, I think the Mos are the best bang for your buck. Up here there are a lot more people picking up the Mos than anything else. Its a sea of red on the ice.

A new MO-Worthy word! OH MY!! Let it be known that he known as Hoghammer has coined a new word for the Eskimo Fraternity. 
Let it also be know that MO-Mentom is to be entered into the Eskimo Dictionary of Ice Terminology.
Now lets hear it properly used in a MO-Worthy sentence, shall we?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Oct 20, 2011, 01:40 PM

"Ida fell on my face after all the beer, but my MO mentom kept me upright"    :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:

"Don't even go without a 'MO!!!!!"
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Oct 20, 2011, 01:42 PM
As the Humongous Walleye rushed up at Hog Hammers Slammo chubby darter, he quickly set the hook and added it to the fishes MO mentom and it flew out of the hole with such force that it whacked him right between the runnin lights and Knocked him off his bucket !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Oct 20, 2011, 01:51 PM
While driving across the lake in the dark I hit a 3 ft drift and got stuck. I waited a Mo ment and backed up 50 yrds and floored it and with the Mo mentom of the truck I was able to bust threw that drift and continue on to my honey hole.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Oct 20, 2011, 02:05 PM
All the hot air rushing out of Surflizard's mouth gave enough MO mentum to tip him over in his chair like a turtle!!!    :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:

NOW look what you've started, Das!!!!   ;D ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Oct 20, 2011, 02:22 PM
The mad rush of the Drunkin bingo hall queens, who were so glad to see their chunky hunky Reb, were carried by the MO mentom of the Gargantuant quivering mass of cellulite so far out of control that they trampled the poor little fella under a MO untain of sweat caked bodies !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Grumpyoldman on Oct 20, 2011, 03:25 PM
I own an Eskimo auger. Is this what happens to you if you own one? Should I be concerned?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Oct 20, 2011, 03:34 PM
Dear Grumpyoldman:
As Grand Poobah of this totally nefarious site, I can safely advise you that as long as you remain upright and are able to ask entirely sensible questions as you have just done, you need fear not. Some of our esteemed members have slipped beyond the boundaries of earth, and are experiencing personal revelations, over which we have no control.  :whistle: However, if you begin to experience separation anxiety from your 'Mo after inhaling those Sweet, sweet, 2 cycle fumes, you upper lip begins to twitch, or you tell your wife or girlfriend that you "have to go meet someone', then sneak off to the garage to be with your beloved 'Mo, you may want to contact us IMMEDIATLY so as to begin our Three Step program, of which we will not discuss at this time, as it is a very personal matter, and the medical HIPPA laws apply.
Just enjoy all your time with your 'Mo, and don't worry.   :roflmao: :roflmao: :woot:

G.P. Reb
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Oct 20, 2011, 03:56 PM
Holy MOly
Are we from beyond the ozone layer or just breathin' some off brand 2cycle fume?      :woot: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Oct 20, 2011, 04:09 PM
I own an Eskimo auger. Is this what happens to you if you own one? Should I be concerned?
Naaa GOM, you'll be fine ! We just do this to keep our fearless leader guessing, it helps him to keep his Facilities razor sharp, that way his Exaultedness will be prepaired if the Bingo gaming Behavioral Commission should ever show up and want delicate type questions answered !  ;)2 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Oct 21, 2011, 08:30 AM
I own an Eskimo auger. Is this what happens to you if you own one? Should I be concerned?

Dont worry this thread is here to MO tivate you this upcoming hardwater season
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Oct 25, 2011, 04:50 PM
There's new 'Mo owners everywhere!!!!!!   :woot:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Oct 25, 2011, 05:52 PM
There's new 'Mo owners everywhere!!!!!!   :woot:

 ;) time to hide the women and children  ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Oct 25, 2011, 05:57 PM
It's nice seeing the new MO avatars in guys sig boxes !! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Oct 25, 2011, 06:03 PM
The MO the merrier
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Oct 25, 2011, 06:59 PM
We need the new ones to jump over here to get them "properly" 'Mo-a-tised"....hmmm....maybe an autographed pic of Surfy with Big Bertha in action?  :woot:
Ahh, scratch that, might scare the dog!!! :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Oct 25, 2011, 07:29 PM
We could alawys have you augraph the shot of you and the Killa Crappie and hand those out !  :whistle:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Oct 25, 2011, 07:34 PM
If you're referring to that elusive record breaking perch, I must politely decline, as other F.O.E.A.O. members might feel unable to "measure up' after viewing a hawg of a fish with that type of girth.... I do not want anyone to feel inadequate in any way....;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Oct 25, 2011, 07:37 PM
Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Nice try, your Exaulted Grand Poohbaishness !! ;)2 :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Oct 25, 2011, 08:15 PM
Where are our members?! It's in the F.O.E.A.O. Code of Conduct manual that all members defend the inaleiable rights and expectations of the Grand Poobah without "thought, question or hesitation"....Hoggy, Fordkiss, Tom, Alta, where are you?!
Step up and defend the sanctions of your G.P.'s statement's!!!!  :o :angel
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Oct 25, 2011, 09:28 PM
Tomfoollery present and accounted for, just tryin' to ketch op.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Oct 25, 2011, 09:36 PM
-.... I do not want anyone to feel inadequate in any way....;D
I've been in that movie for about ten years and all that can be seen is "Shorties".
My Dr. refuses, else it'll say "Shorties Bar & Grill; Chattanooga, Tennessee.   :woot: :roflmao: :roflmao:






HEY ! Where'd everybody go?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Oct 26, 2011, 06:37 AM
Just lettin the dust settle a little before I give it another spin ! >:D ;)2 :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Oct 26, 2011, 09:38 AM
perhaps the members of the club lack the Mo tivation to defend the GP. I think once the ice arrives the MO ral will pick up
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Oct 26, 2011, 09:58 AM
I think Hoggy needs a Mo nstrous pile of ice to Mo  ve him outside and keep that mind of his on playing with his 'Mo....
I can hear his wife now..."Honey, stop playing with your 'Mo and get inside!!!"  :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Oct 26, 2011, 11:23 AM
Somebodys Picking on the Exaulted One, why you just wait till I get my Paws on em, I'll Murderize em, I'll Crushtifacate em, I'll Stomptilpulate em So hard their Great, Great, Great Aunt Bernedette will feel it !!  :flex:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: jopes on Oct 26, 2011, 01:59 PM
Why Surf, are you talking about me?   :)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Oct 26, 2011, 03:35 PM
To tell ya the truth Jopes, I don't rightly know ?? All I heard was the Grand Poohba Hollerin, Help Me, Help Me, So I come a runnin ! What happened anyways ?? ??
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: ak-71 on Oct 26, 2011, 03:49 PM
Just want to say "Hi" to everybody
I am a brand  new owner of z71.
Just got it last Sunday, went through "break-in" as per Rebelss. Not sure if was needed, but I sure enjoyed it :). Starts with 1 pull runs great, can't wait for ice to come.
Last spring I reasoned myself into z51 8in, but just couldn't resist 71cc and 10in.
No more sweaty me swearing on my knees trying to get through the ice in spring with my 8in hand drill, after I just cut a hole for my son.
I envision freedom of me running around the ice making holes anywhere I want just because I want.
At least I hope it works this way.
.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Oct 26, 2011, 03:58 PM
Welcome to the wonderful world of MO owner ship AK-71, Congrats are in order ! As a new owner, please feel free to ask questions if any should come to mind and the most important part, Enjoy the new Z71 !!! Action shots of you and your MO are Greatly Appreciated !!


Surf
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Oct 26, 2011, 04:07 PM
Just want to say "Hi" to everybody
I am a brand  new owner of z71.
Just got it last Sunday, went through "break-in" as per Rebelss. Not sure if was needed, but I sure enjoyed it :). Starts with 1 pull

That's 'cause you did the Reb approved break-in!!!   :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Again, welcome, and enjoy that 'Mo!!!! Pics and weekly chats would be great!!!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Oct 26, 2011, 04:10 PM
To tell ya the truth Jopes, I don't rightly know ?? All I heard was the Grand Poohba Hollerin, Help Me, Help Me, So I come a runnin ! What happened anyways ?? ??

I think some nefarious, sneaky, egg-sucking old wombat was attemting a devious plot to usurp me of a wide shouldered perch, but he was stopped before the dreadful deed was done!!! ;) >:D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rukus3 on Oct 26, 2011, 04:14 PM
I am thinking about buying a 8inch mako this year.  What do you guys think of it? How much better is it then the stingray?  How much worse than the shark? It fits the upper end of my price range at $300.  is it a good auger for that price? Oh ya I live in SD if that makes any difference.
Thanks for the feed back.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Oct 26, 2011, 04:30 PM
The Stingray will do the job just fine, the difference between them is engine size. The Stingray is 33 CCs and the mako is 43 CCs.
Stingray
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/stingrays33_fullbody_lr.jpg)

Mako
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/makom43_fullbody_01_lr.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Oct 26, 2011, 04:32 PM
Welcome, Rukus3!!!! You're at the right place!!! Let's attempt to answer that truckload of questions...got any more?? Just kiddin'!!! ;D
I can sum it up quickly....the Mako is the great "Middle of the road" auger in the Eskimo lineup. It's more powerful and also more heavy than the Stingray. The Shark is the top of the line as far as power is concerned, and again, heavier than the Mako. All the components are the same; the auger, flighting, and Quantum blades. All have the Viper engine.  All handles are aluminum this year.
What you are buying is a bigger engine; more torque, more power. Look at it like this...if ya buy a F-150 pickup, regardless of the model, the basic truck is the same, but you can get the screamin' 6  cylinder dual turbo Eco-boost, or move up to the 5.0 liter 302, or have the 5.3 Triton V8 Hawg like I have.
You have to ask yourself how many holes you'll be drilling, how thick is the ice, and how hard are you planning on pounding your auger? I've have my Stingray for 6 years now, without a hiccup. I fish northern Minnesota, and rip through 30" of ice and more without a problem. I don't however, "swiss-cheese" the ice, if you do this, you probably want the Mako or Shark. I went with the Stingray for weight, I've had 4 spinal surgeries and can't lift, pull, or tug  much of anything, yet I can handle the Stingray.
I guess go for the most bang for your buck; you can never be overpowered as far drilling.
If you're just a weekender and weight is an issue, the Stingray can handle anything I've thrown at it.... :thumbsup: (that's it laying in the snow in my avatar pic)
Hope that helps!!! Let us know what you decide and get!!!!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Oct 26, 2011, 07:10 PM
I'd like to add something to what Surf and Rebless has said.
But they covered it well. So, all I can add is, I have a Mako Mo that hasn't seen ice yet.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Oct 26, 2011, 07:33 PM
Just want to say "Hi" to everybody
I am a brand  new owner of z71.
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Don't forget to add/ display your red 'Mo emblem!!!!   ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Oct 26, 2011, 09:55 PM
Reb, sorry I wasn't there to defend ya grand poo ba, but my dogs ate my manual, so I had no clue. Looks like you got everybody straightened up though( I thought you could). I wanted to show you all what the snow we got today brought in with it........ my new Mo! The Z71, started on the 4th pull, sure sounded sweet.(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx206/fordkisskrazy/auger001-1.jpg) The two Mo's together(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx206/fordkisskrazy/auger007.jpg)
the new aluminum handles(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx206/fordkisskrazy/auger005-Copy.jpg) I'd post the two motors side by side but the photo wont upload. The 71 is a monster compaire'd to the Barracuda 2hp. Now I really need some ice!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rukus3 on Oct 26, 2011, 10:04 PM
Thanks for all the feed back.  This will be my first power auger so I don't know if I will make Swiss cheese or not. I will hopefully make to scheels soon (one of two places in Sioux falls to sell power augers) and will look at them in person. For a $30 dollar difference I am thinking the Mako.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: LDB_Bass_Hunter on Oct 26, 2011, 10:41 PM
I suppose since I'm a mako MO'wner,I can be a member of the F.O.E.A.O. Bought her last christmas........YES, I visit her everyday in the shed.   
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Oct 26, 2011, 11:04 PM
Rukus3, you will be very happy with the Mako! I had one, she ran great and don't be surprised if you  find yourself making "Swiss cheese" once you see how easy it is to move n drill and get in the fish.
LDB, welcome aboard! Great Christmas present! You get a ata boy for visiting your Mo everyday, ATA BOY!
Title: Re: Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: DasRottweiler on Oct 27, 2011, 06:50 AM
I suppose since I'm a mako MO'wner,I can be a member of the F.O.E.A.O. Bought her last christmas........YES, I visit her everyday in the shed.
Yup, yer definately qualified ,or is it certified? Either way you`re a Mo-Man! All aboard, from Vintage Models with the Tec-MOtor to the High-tech Drillin` MO-chines some folks run, all included! I can`t wait to lug my vintage 1977 MO-drill out on the ice at 5:00am and utter the familiar phrase(kind of a ritual with me), " LET`S WAKE SUM PEOPLE UP!!!!" ( no muffler, just ports=LOUD)
                                                                      (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/DasRottweiler/Mo-Mentum.jpg)
                                                                       Vintage MO-1977 Tec  :bow:

                                                                       Can we get an official F.O.E.A.O. hayd-count ?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Oct 27, 2011, 07:07 AM
Welcome One and All, both Old Hands and New MO Owners, Glad to have everyone one aboard one of the most Information Packed, Highly Entertaining and most Popular threads on the ice shanty !

I think last head count was over 50, Hey Gator, didn't we carve the head count into the bar top in the shack ?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Oct 27, 2011, 08:18 AM
I suppose since I'm a mako MO'wner,I can be a member of the F.O.E.A.O. Bought her last christmas........YES, I visit her everyday in the shed.

Welcome to the club Lac Du Bonnet. You will get a kick out of it. I punched at least a thousand holes last year on Lake Winnipeg alone with my 10 inch mako and never had one issue. Best bang for your buck as far as I am concerned. Only trouble was late in the season with an 18inch extention I had to stand on milk crates to pull it out, almost 60 inches of ice.   
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Oct 27, 2011, 08:25 AM
I can hear his wife now..."Honey, stop playing with your 'Mo and get inside!!!"  :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
[/quote]

Its her fault I play with the MOso much. Her and my kid brung it home for me last year as a suprise birthday present. With my BD coming in 3 weeks I cant wait to see whats in store. I sure hope all the hints of me needing a flasher this past summer have sunk into her head by now ;D ;D
Title: Re: Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Oct 27, 2011, 11:08 AM
,or is it certified?                                                       

                                                                       \

Surfy's certified... :cookoo:   :roflmao: :roflmao:

Welcome, LDB!!!! Enjoy all the tomfoolery!!! Say, where is he?!
I like that pic, Das!!!! looks like new!!!!
Title: Re: Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: ice dawg on Oct 27, 2011, 11:26 AM
Yup, yer definately qualified ,or is it certified? Either way you`re a Mo-Man! All aboard, from Vintage Models with the Tec-MOtor to the High-tech Drillin` MO-chines some folks run, all included! I can`t wait to lug my vintage 1977 MO-drill out on the ice at 5:00am and utter the familiar phrase(kind of a ritual with me), " LET`S WAKE SUM PEOPLE UP!!!!" ( no muffler, just ports=LOUD)
                                                                      (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/DasRottweiler/Mo-Mentum.jpg)
                                                                       Vintage MO-1977 Tec  :bow:

                                                                       Can we get an official F.O.E.A.O. hayd-count ?
Nothing like the pop, pop, popping of a Tecumseh 3 hp early in the morning.  :flex: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Oct 27, 2011, 11:32 AM
Oh boy, Ain't the Flatties gonna love you buddy !! (http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/summer%20fishing%202010/auger1xy4.gif) (http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/summer%20fishing%202010/auger1xy4.gif) :thumbsup: :roflmao:
Title: Re: Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: DasRottweiler on Oct 27, 2011, 11:32 AM
I like that pic, Das!!!! looks like new!!!!
Tore it apart when it was given to me by a family member with a seriously bad back. If he fell on the ice , or anywhere for that matter, he would be in a wheelchair. Unfortunate, good guy. Drill was originally orange and butt-ugly! Wouldn`t run, all gummed up, new plug and a carb kit and she fires right up.  I was in the 6th grade when this baby came off the MO-line! She still has a couple years left in her.
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Post by: joe6 on Oct 27, 2011, 01:28 PM
Where are you guys finding the new shark z71 with aluminum handles? I've been looking everywhere and all I can find is the old plastic handled ones. The plastic handle ones are on sale for a ridiculous price. I saw one just over $300. Looks like they are getting rid of all the old stuff to make room for the new ones!! I am on the fence between a Nils and the aluminum handled shark (if I can find one). Unortunately it'll need to be whatever cabelas has. I have over $200 in cabelas gift cards and its going toward a new auger! I'm SOOOOOOOOO excited for fishing season!!! ;D
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Post by: joe6 on Oct 27, 2011, 01:34 PM
Reb, sorry I wasn't there to defend ya grand poo ba, but my dogs ate my manual, so I had no clue. Looks like you got everybody straightened up though( I thought you could). I wanted to show you all what the snow we got today brought in with it........ my new Mo! The Z71, started on the 4th pull, sure sounded sweet.(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx206/fordkisskrazy/auger001-1.jpg) The two Mo's together(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx206/fordkisskrazy/auger007.jpg)
the new aluminum handles(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx206/fordkisskrazy/auger005-Copy.jpg) I'd post the two motors side by side but the photo wont upload. The 71 is a monster compaire'd to the Barracuda 2hp. Now I really need some ice!

Hows the feel of the aluminum handles? Do they feel sturdy? How is the weight difference? Auger look amazing. Good buy
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Post by: surflizard on Oct 27, 2011, 01:40 PM
I see Cabelas have the New Z71 in stock, still says 2 weeks on the Nils with shipping direct from the factory
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Post by: Idahogator on Oct 27, 2011, 01:59 PM
A bit of a late get-go, the mouse died, which at my age, is better than the rabbit dieing.    :woot: :roflmao:
Touch pads are too fiddly and often result in chaos.

Did Rukus3 get back from Sioux Falls with a new MO?

Welcome Lac Du Bonnet ~ good job on getting that red pentagon so soon.

Das, nice clean '77 MO.

Head count must be up to nearly 130, just gotta recount after the new top on the bar.  :thumbsup:
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Post by: fordkisskrazy on Oct 27, 2011, 02:04 PM
Handles feel good n sturdy, no play what so ever, still kinda worried, cold, aluminum, fall down go boom. hopefully no problems. Got mine from Glen's, $397 with shipping and got a free auger bag. All the new Z models should have the aluminum bars, if they don't they're  last years models. the z71 is heavy er the the barracuda, not by much but it is. Spec says 32 pounds. not bad but it will get heavy after awhile with my back. I drill a lot of holes in a day but the way this thing runs should take much. Went out this morning 15 degrees and she fired up 1st pull.
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Post by: surflizard on Oct 27, 2011, 02:09 PM
Nice MO Double Whammy shot right there FKK !!  :thumbsup:

No worries Gator, 130 you say, Wow that is Outstanding, that is one Heap Big Passle of MOnipulators in one spot !!
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Post by: Rebelss on Oct 27, 2011, 02:27 PM
Nice pair ya got there, FKK!!  ;D  I wouldn't worry about the aluminum handles and the cold, aluminum doesn't "brittle up" when cold.

Question for the day: How long does it take to drill a hole in the ice with an Eskimo?

Answer: Only a 'Moment.... :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
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Post by: surflizard on Oct 27, 2011, 03:04 PM
Uh Oh !!  :woot: :roflmao:
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Post by: Rebelss on Oct 27, 2011, 03:10 PM
What?! What?!! What have you done NOW??!!! This always scares me.... :o
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Post by: surflizard on Oct 27, 2011, 03:30 PM
I ain't done nothin your Exaultedness, I got witnesses this time too ! I was Just bracin myself for more of your MOnumental One liners !!  ;)2 :roflmao:
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Post by: Rebelss on Oct 27, 2011, 03:41 PM
Every time I hear an "Uh oh" from you, the air raid sirens go off, dogs cower and whine, babies cry, and I break out in a cold sweat!!! There's NO telling what you are going to do next, but if this keeps up, by hardwater I know what shape I'll be in..... :wacko:

(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb456/Rebelss/straitjacket.jpg)
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Post by: Rukus3 on Oct 27, 2011, 03:42 PM
A bit of a late get-go, the mouse died, which at my age, is better than the rabbit dieing.    :woot: :roflmao:
Touch pads are too fiddly and often result in chaos.

Did Rukus3 get back from Sioux Falls with a new MO?

Welcome Lac Du Bonnet ~ good job on getting that red pentagon so soon.

Das, nice clean '77 MO.

Head count must be up to nearly 130, just gotta recount after the new top on the bar.  :thumbsup:
Soon, hopefully this weekend.  You guys sure have me excited to go get one.
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Post by: Rebelss on Oct 27, 2011, 03:54 PM
We're just like kiddies waiting for Christmas morning!!!!

(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb456/Rebelss/Ralphie.jpg)
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Post by: surflizard on Oct 27, 2011, 03:57 PM
So that where I'd seen you before Reb, the World famous child actor Wilfred Brimley !!
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Post by: Rebelss on Oct 27, 2011, 05:29 PM
By golly, I was able to find your yearbook graduation picture....from Possum Valley PS , grade 5!!!! Right dapper lookin' little fella there!!!  :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:

(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb456/Rebelss/Alfalfa.jpg)
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Post by: surflizard on Oct 27, 2011, 05:46 PM
Hey Reb

 I don't know where your getting your lizard info from, but If I were you, I would reconsider the source, Sure hope ya didn't pay a lot for it, Cause it ain't worth WHOOEY !! I was pretty advanced for my age, Hell, this is my photo from Kindegarden !!  :roflmao:
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/images9.jpg)
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Post by: Yukoner on Oct 27, 2011, 05:47 PM
PM sent.

Ted
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Oct 27, 2011, 06:04 PM
Hey Ted, how did it go out there today ? Any sign ?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Yukoner on Oct 27, 2011, 06:18 PM
Never got away.  Hopefully, tomorrow!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Oct 27, 2011, 06:53 PM
Thats too bad, I tried to get message to you this morning but the box was full. Have you got a lot Big animal sign around ?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: joe6 on Oct 27, 2011, 07:20 PM
I see Cabelas have the New Z71 in stock, still says 2 weeks on the Nils with shipping direct from the factory

Where did you see that? I just checked thier website and all I saw was the shark 51cc. I'll have to call my local cabelas tomorrow and see what they have to say. If they have the Z71 with a 10" auger for a decent price I think that is what I'm going to go with. I'd rather have the 10" over the 8". I'd love to have the Nils but I believe I'll be just as happy if not happier with the Mo.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Oct 27, 2011, 07:29 PM
Joe, don't see a location in your "name" area....where are you located?
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Post by: surflizard on Oct 27, 2011, 07:35 PM
Your right Joe, it was the Z51, my bad. even red rock is only listing the Z51 ??


Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: joe6 on Oct 27, 2011, 07:51 PM
Hey guys, I'm up here in Maine. I looked on glenns outdoor and it shows the Z71 for $369 but it has the picture of the old one with plastic handles. I have to work night shift friday and sunday night but I might be able to swing down to Cabelas on Saturday late afternoon. I've been meening to get down there I just haven't found the time.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Oct 27, 2011, 07:58 PM
Better call em Joe, there only showing the Z51 there in Scarborough too ??
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: joe6 on Oct 27, 2011, 08:08 PM
Better call em Joe, there only showing the Z51 there in Scarborough too ??

I'm gonna call em tomorrow and see what they got or what they can get. If they can't get the new Z71 I'll settle for the Nils.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Yukoner on Oct 27, 2011, 09:00 PM
Thats too bad, I tried to get message to you this morning but the box was full.

Cleaned up now!

Ted
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Post by: fordkisskrazy on Oct 27, 2011, 11:06 PM
Joe6, I called Eskimo before I ordered mine and all new Z's will have the new handles, Glen's and am sure most the others just haven't changed the pictures. I called Glen's also just to be safe. I would think Cabelas could get you the Z71. Good luck and keep us informed
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: ak-71 on Oct 28, 2011, 12:05 AM
When I was getting mine I noticed that Z51 and Z71 in 10in had a label on the box about "New handles" and Z51 in 8in didn't have it. Last year version?
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Post by: Rebelss on Oct 28, 2011, 09:50 AM
I would guess so...
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Post by: hoghammer on Oct 28, 2011, 10:39 AM
MO ral is definately picking up this side of the border. -5 in the mornings past few days with - temps to come this weekend. ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Rebelss on Oct 28, 2011, 10:46 AM
Oh good!! Make sure you have the right oil in your vehicle 'Motor when it's that cold, or ya wont be 'Motorvatin' to the 'Motor Mart to pick up 'More of those goodies to make SMores with around the fire toMorrow!!  :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Oct 28, 2011, 10:57 AM
gonna fire up theMO this weekend and hopefully it will MO tivate and make my neighbor realize its time to MO his yard and rake his leaves so we dont have to have them blow all over our yards and do his work for him
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Oct 28, 2011, 11:01 AM
Ice on the roads this MOrning made for MOre Exciting driving for some !  :woot: :roflmao:
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Post by: hoghammer on Oct 28, 2011, 11:07 AM
almost all of our overpasses were closed this MOning due to accidents. Time for people to drive in slo MO til they get the picture you cant speed on ice
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Oct 28, 2011, 11:15 AM
Every year it seems, the MOrons forget how to drive their MOtor vehicles in the winter time !
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Post by: snowman6902 on Oct 28, 2011, 11:19 AM
How does that even happen? Everyone was going like 35 miles an hour on my way to work. It's the Northeast. We have winter with snow then that other season without the snow
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Oct 28, 2011, 11:26 AM
I'll bet if you watch the local news tonight, they will be interviewing a trooper at the scene of an accident and he will be telling people to use caution and slow down in wintery conditions to avoid getting into an accident Again !
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Post by: hoghammer on Oct 28, 2011, 11:30 AM
i used to love this time of the year. I would make lots of MOney pulling the MOrons out of the ditch with the old powerwagon. Now with my f150 only pull out guys that get stuck out on the lake
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Post by: Rebelss on Oct 28, 2011, 12:08 PM
I will NOT drive after that first snow...it's idjits, idjits, everywhere. Funny thing, this is Minnesota, land of snow, and they still forget how to drive after 9 months. Must be all those Norski's.... :whistle:
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Post by: fordkisskrazy on Oct 28, 2011, 04:18 PM
Lol, ya the little bit of snow we got this week was #&^%ed! no one can drive!I remeber back in the day, we didn't have 4 wheel drive, it was rear wheel drive! and everyone got around, now, every so n so that moved here or GOT here can't drive or they have 4 wheel drive and think they can do anything! dumb@**es.
 Ok, got it out, sorry but man they ...make me mad. Have other words but don't think I can post em. Frickin, frackin, frickin fracks!
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Post by: Rebelss on Oct 28, 2011, 04:22 PM
Ya!!! And besides, they're all a bunch of flertin' durtin' stupid BMW drivin' wangoschmitters!!!!    :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
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Post by: fordkisskrazy on Oct 28, 2011, 04:25 PM
LMAO! You tell em!
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Post by: fordkisskrazy on Oct 28, 2011, 04:27 PM
Hey wait a minute....... my grand parents are(were) Schimdts.
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Post by: Rebelss on Oct 28, 2011, 04:35 PM
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb456/Rebelss/BMW.jpg)

But my luxury SUV has all-wheel drive!!! WAAAAA!!!!! :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Post by: surflizard on Oct 28, 2011, 04:37 PM
Them Shmitzes were okay, they made Beer !!

On a quick side note, Check out this weather report from Accu weather.com, I love the Catchy Title !! :thumbsup:
 
Crushing, Cruising Snowstorm to Plaster Northeast Saturday
By Alex Sosnowski, Expert Senior Moronologist

It's Not a Halloween Prank
The storm will turn into a "Halloween Weekend Screamer" in New England. Not only will some communities be battling problems from heavy snow, but also dramatically increasing winds that will also down trees and wires.
  Powerful northeasterly winds will cause coastal flooding along east- and northeast-facing shorelines of New England. For part of the region, this could be an Irene with snow
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Post by: Rebelss on Oct 28, 2011, 04:38 PM
Hey wait a minute....... my grand parents are(were) Schimdts.

I would imagine they were SCHMIDT's, not Schimdts....lotsa Schmidt's in Minnesota. In fact, a twelve pack of it is on sale for $13.99 this week!!!   :woot:
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Post by: Rebelss on Oct 28, 2011, 04:43 PM

Crushing, Cruising Snowstorm to Plaster Northeast Saturday
By Alex Sosnowski, Expert Senior Moronologist

Ya, check out the guy's name...SOSNOWSKI?! And he's doing weather reports?!
Must be related to the COWSNOFSKI's and NOZZLEZINSKI's... :roflmao: :roflmao: :laugh:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Oct 28, 2011, 04:44 PM
Ya still upright, FKK?!!! HEEHEEEEEE!!!! :woot:
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Post by: fordkisskrazy on Oct 28, 2011, 04:48 PM
OK, never was good at all that writting stuff. Wish I could try that beer.. don't sell it here.
Surf, we should back at 70 for halloween... love the day, hate the weather. I NEED ICE! Wife and so called friends say I need IAA. I say if they really loved me they'ed understand.
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Post by: surflizard on Oct 28, 2011, 04:55 PM
Non ice fishing personnel tend to be Viscous and cruel, making cracks like "ICE", WHAT DO YOU WANT THAT FOR, ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR EVERLOVING MIND !! I hear ya FKK, Women tend to be the worst offenders by far !! I'm really gratefull for mine, shes just as Fanatical about ice fishing as I am !! ;)2 :thumbsup:
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Post by: fordkisskrazy on Oct 28, 2011, 05:18 PM
Ya still upright, FKK?!!! HEEHEEEEEE!!!! :woot:
Reb I haven't been up right for awhile, but by gollie.... I'm always right!  :roflmao: :woot:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Oct 28, 2011, 05:43 PM
local news said 143 MOrons got into an accident this morning. I guess they forgot where we live ::)
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Post by: surflizard on Oct 28, 2011, 05:50 PM
Local MOronologists are beating war drums and pounding their chest to get our attention here, as of ODark thirty, We are Officially DOOMED !!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Oct 28, 2011, 05:57 PM
Women tend to be the worst offenders by far !!

Darn right!!! Last girlfriend: "Why do you want to go sit on the cold ice?!" "Just for some stupid fish?!"
Reb: "They aren't stupid...at least they don't try to walk in pointy little heels, and smear red lipstick on their lips so they look like a Burbot sucking air"....
I think we broke up that weekend....  :woot:
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Post by: hoghammer on Oct 28, 2011, 06:06 PM
I think we broke up that weekend....  :woot:

Tragic Rebs ::) Im lucky like Surf, my old lady likes fishing just not hardwater but has no problem with me going every second day. Last year she comes home one day after work with enough of my favorite frozen shiners to last me all season and I actualy still have 3 tubs i saved for this year. That reminds me, good weekend to go pick up bait for the year.
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Post by: surflizard on Oct 28, 2011, 06:33 PM
Don't let Reb pull the wool over your eyes guys, the bingo hall bus driver says them girls start Cooing like Turtle Doves when the bus turns down his street !  ;)2 :whistle:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Oct 29, 2011, 02:33 PM
Is THAT what all that cooing and gurgling was....I thought there was a mourning dove nest outside my window!!! ;D
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Post by: surflizard on Oct 29, 2011, 02:37 PM
Them Ladys sure do get some whipped up around you ole Rubb em Reb !!  :woot: :roflmao:
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Post by: Rebelss on Oct 29, 2011, 02:57 PM
As I tell them, "I AM the Doctor....the Doctor of Looooove.... >:D :roflmao: :roflmao:
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Post by: surflizard on Oct 29, 2011, 03:28 PM
Lord Help us ,it has been Unleashed, There won't be a Bingo hall queen, safe from Albuquerque to Zimbabwe !!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Oct 29, 2011, 04:03 PM
Oh Reb Honey!!! Here I am!!!!   :o :roflmao: :roflmao:

   (http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb456/Rebelss/bingo.jpg)
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Post by: joe6 on Oct 30, 2011, 03:23 PM
Ok guys. Went to my local Cabelas last night. They have most everything out on display. They had a couple jiffys, strikemasters, and eskimos. The only eskimo's they had there were the Mako, Shark Z51, and the Stingray. They said not all of them have been delivered yet so it looks like i'm going to be waiting a few more weeks. They had a lot of jig poles out but they seemed very overpriced. I went to Dicks after and the jig poles at cabelas were about 10$ more (for the same pole). They also had a TON of flashers. One whole shelf was nothing but flashers. I'll be calling them closer to christmas time to see what they have in stock then. I wasn't overly impressed with their selection of augers but its all I got to work with unfortunately. I'll keep everyone updated.
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Post by: surflizard on Oct 30, 2011, 03:36 PM
Ya Joe if you have gift cards for cabelas it isn't quite so painful, but they definately put the boots to ya on their prices !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Oct 30, 2011, 03:55 PM
  The only eskimo's they had there were the Mako, Shark Z51, and the Stingray.
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Joe6, with the exception of the Z71 Shark, that's the whole Eskimo lineup...
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Post by: joe6 on Oct 30, 2011, 03:57 PM
I looked up the value of my gift cards. I got $190 worth of them. That'll take a little of the sting out of it.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Oct 30, 2011, 04:00 PM
Well good luck with what ever you choose and feel free to swing by the F.O.E.A.O. Shack and Kick Back !!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rukus3 on Oct 30, 2011, 04:19 PM
OK guys before I can buy that mako I just have to know, why are the Eskimos so much cheaper than the other name brands if they are made in America and have more rugged metal parts.  I just cannot figure it out.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Oct 30, 2011, 04:26 PM
They have been making Eskimos since 1960 in cumberland Wisconsin, they are able to keep their corporate Greed in check and will sell an American made auger for another 50 years ! Just my .02
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Post by: hoghammer on Oct 31, 2011, 08:40 AM
OK guys before I can buy that mako I just have to know, why are the Eskimos so much cheaper than the other name brands if they are made in America and have more rugged metal parts.  I just cannot figure it out.

I punched over a thousand holes last season with my mako with no troubles at all. Starts second pull every time. In my opinion it leaves you with MO MOney to spend elswhere on other stuff you need for hardwater
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Oct 31, 2011, 09:35 AM
'Cause they're a damned decent company. Not money hungry.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Oct 31, 2011, 01:31 PM
I wonderd the same thing when I was buying my first auger, a Mako. But like I've said, it was great! I have owned nothing but MO's since. I sold the Mako cause I had back sergry and couldn't fish n needed money. Bought my Barracuda used at a pawn shop, now just moved up to the Z71. Now I say why ask why? Great product, great price, great customer service. What more could you ask for?
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Post by: Rebelss on Oct 31, 2011, 01:39 PM
 :clap: :clap: :clap: Bravo, Mr. FKK, Bravo!!!!  ;D

PS...Had 3 major spine surgeries, that's why I can barely walk , talk, or fall down properly!!! Sure would be nice to have a pain free day!!  :%$#!:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Oct 31, 2011, 02:06 PM
I had the pleasure of helping Ralph, the local bait shop owner unload his new inventory of EskiMO augers this mornin ! Unpacked and assembled 2 Z71s, 2 Z51s and 2 Stingrays, hands are still tingling ! I'm here to tell you gentlemen, it has been a Pretty Good day, all in all !! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Oct 31, 2011, 03:20 PM
:clap: :clap: :clap: Bravo, Mr. FKK, Bravo!!!!  ;D

PS...Had 3 major spine surgeries, that's why I can barely walk , talk, or fall down properly!!! Sure would be nice to have a pain free day!!  :%$#!:
Ya thats why I said " I don't stand upright anymore" 2 spine surgeries and a broken back last year. I fall down pretty good though, lol, maybe not properly but I fall down.
 What do ya mean pain free day? Never heard of such a thing!
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Post by: DasRottweiler on Oct 31, 2011, 03:26 PM

 What do ya mean pain free day? Never heard of such a thing!
Pain is fear leaving the body- I gotta lotta fear of something then!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Oct 31, 2011, 03:41 PM
Pain is just your body's way of sayin Howdy, Remember me ??
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Oct 31, 2011, 04:09 PM
Pain is just your body's way of sayin Howdy, Remember me ??
Well it doesn't have to keep waking me up to say that. I remember!!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Oct 31, 2011, 04:29 PM
Of course it does, it doesn't want any of us to get complacent !  ;)2
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Post by: Rebelss on Oct 31, 2011, 04:52 PM
It sure as H**l isn't lettin' me get complacent!!! oooowie...  :pinch:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Oct 31, 2011, 05:36 PM
At least we can still type.

What are we gonna do when we get old. :(












                                                                                                                                                       Tom (at 73) :woot:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Oct 31, 2011, 05:56 PM
Tip over in the rocking chair...*CRASH*!  :pinch: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Oct 31, 2011, 05:58 PM
Well, we can always swipe electric carts from home depot, get a jug of bad Whiskey and go chase Wimmen at the Wrinkle Ranch !! ;)2 :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: snowman6902 on Oct 31, 2011, 06:17 PM
Bahahaha!!! Always a good time.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: LDB_Bass_Hunter on Nov 01, 2011, 09:00 AM
Happy MO'vember everyone! About 4 weeks till hard water for most of us.............
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 01, 2011, 09:04 AM
Thankie!!! You're right, it's 'Movin' right along!!!! ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Nov 01, 2011, 02:17 PM
Maybe sooner for some of us! several lakes n the hills are getting a cap on em and on another site a guys was fishing on 5" Saturday in the higher lakes, 10,500ft. I'm ready! Got Mo cold weather coming in tomorrow and sat.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 02, 2011, 10:47 AM
Well, we can always swipe electric carts from home depot, get a jug of bad Whiskey and go chase Wimmen at the Wrinkle Ranch !! ;)2 :roflmao:

Surf, I think ya better wrap a cool  towel around your noggin' and lay down...I think your brain and body are experiencing "phase separation" from the bad alcohol... :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Mightyjoeyoung on Nov 02, 2011, 10:59 AM
I had the pleasure of helping Ralph, the local bait shop owner unload his new inventory of EskiMO augers this mornin ! Unpacked and assembled 2 Z71s, 2 Z51s and 2 Stingrays, hands are still tingling ! I'm here to tell you gentlemen, it has been a Pretty Good day, all in all !! :thumbsup:

What do you think of the new aluminum handles?  I have not actually seen one or heard much about them, just noticed them on the website.   
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 02, 2011, 02:47 PM
I really liked the feel of them, We fired up the 8"Z51 for use as a demo, real nice auger !!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Nov 02, 2011, 03:25 PM
A little info on Eskimo's customer service for those thinking about buying a MO. Got my new Z71 last week, started great, runs great, except the lock for the throttle didn't work right, and seemed like the throttle would stick every now and then. Called Eskimo today and told them about it, they are sending me a complete handle assembly! No questions asked. I swear they have got to be the best company out there!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Nov 02, 2011, 07:09 PM
Got to love great customer service. :) :) Its because of things like that, us MOrons in some peoples eyes  ::) ::) tend to get MO tivated and spend MO MO ney or their products when we buy all the creature comforts we seem to need almost yearly ;D ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 02, 2011, 07:52 PM
The EskiMO MOmentum has certainly gained MOre speed north of the border !  ;)2
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: bee on Nov 03, 2011, 07:29 AM
Hi. Here is a New Homemade Hi Tech. Eskimo
(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj192/pro390/DSCN0407.jpg)

(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj192/pro390/DSCN0408.jpg)

(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj192/pro390/DSCN0409.jpg)

(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj192/pro390/DSCN0410.jpg)
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Post by: surflizard on Nov 03, 2011, 07:31 AM
Nice set up bee, just curious, what do they get for the power head ?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: bee on Nov 03, 2011, 07:36 AM
Nice set up bee, just curious, what do they get for the power head ?
Up around 450.00 
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Post by: DasRottweiler on Nov 03, 2011, 03:23 PM
Up around 450.00
I`ve bought trucks/cars for less! WOW! :o MOPower to ya!
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Post by: Rebelss on Nov 03, 2011, 05:24 PM
YOWZA!!!!!! :o  Hope that thing lasts a long time!!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: walleyes4*u on Nov 04, 2011, 09:05 AM
Just ordered my new Z51 8"................thanx Glen's and thanx for everyone posting on the Eskimo augers.. ;)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Nov 04, 2011, 09:45 AM
Just ordered my new Z51 8"................thanx Glen's and thanx for everyone posting on the Eskimo augers.. ;)
You will be happy with your MO and will have MO MOney to spend on other hardwater supplies/color]
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rukus3 on Nov 05, 2011, 01:30 PM
Nils Power head + Eskimo auger or is that a custom powerhead?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: kevt528 on Nov 05, 2011, 07:50 PM
You guys talked me into it I just ordered a Eskimo shark 51 8 inch from Glens this morning.  Cant wait for it to get here its my first power auger, I'm gonna use Reb's break in method. ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 05, 2011, 08:02 PM
Welcome, kevt528, and  :bow: I appreciate and hope that you find my break-in method satisfactory!!! Forty plus years of engine work brought me to that method....I think you'll find that our other engine guru, Mr. (and I use the "Mr." VERY lightly) Surflizard agrees. Many other motorheads on here, too.....you'll never be at a loss for help!!! Great folks here!! Great choice, too, and I hope you enjoy the camraderie and mayhem er, foolishness, er INFORMATION available to you!!! Don't forget to click on and add the Eskimo avatar to your profile, since you are now an official 'MO owner!!!
PS... in your profile, it's helpful to have your location posted, so we know where you're at!!! We just use a GPS strapped to Surf's head, as it is VERY beneficial to know where that goofba...oops, I mean good man is at.... :whistle:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: kevt528 on Nov 05, 2011, 08:23 PM
Thank you for the warm welcome, I've enjoyed all the post on here since I found it a couple weeks ago.  I think i have my location on here now.    ::)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 05, 2011, 08:35 PM
Glad to have ya aboard kevt528, Rebs Breakin method works and it works well ! Our Exalted Grand Poohba is kinda of a stickler for appropriate behavior and such, but we tend to play it fast and loose here on F.O.E.A.O. ! Feel free to ask questions and join in all the Revelry here when ever you please ! Reb asks where I am all the time and I do what I can to to add to his confusion ! I'm partial to Timbuktu myself !  >:D :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: bee on Nov 06, 2011, 12:21 PM
Nils Power head + Eskimo auger or is that a custom powerhead?
Same power head that is used on a Nils. I just customized it. Going to make a nice rig for somebody
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rukus3 on Nov 06, 2011, 03:21 PM
You guys talked me into it I just ordered a Eskimo shark 51 8 inch from Glens this morning.  Cant wait for it to get here its my first power auger, I'm gonna use Reb's break in method. ;D
Rebs break in method?  what is that?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 06, 2011, 03:26 PM
Back in last years posts, Reb put together a new motor break in post, it explained the proper steps to first start the auger and the proper cool down times for the motor also, well worth finding and using, it will add a lot of years to your motor longevity !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 06, 2011, 03:37 PM
Here it is:

Depends on how picky you are about your engine.  Start it, just let it idle for the first 10 minutes or so, then shut 'er down and let it cool off. Re-start, and slowly bring revs up, then down, slowly advancing up to Midrange.  Shut off; let cool down. Repeat, slowly advancing engine to WOT. Remember to let it idle as long as it was at higher rpms; if you ran it at high revs for 15 seconds, let it drop to idle for at least that long. Proper break-in sets the stage for the future of your engine....no reason to pound the heck out of it right away. Run it at the PROPER oil specified ratio with a good  2 stroke oil for Air-cooled engines.

Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Nov 06, 2011, 10:13 PM
Hey all!!! Great news! Didn't get to try out my new Z71 today but did get to fish!! Found 5" of good ice. Check it out. The MO well get her 1st run next weekend, will post some action shots of her. Here's a little teaser for you all though.....(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx206/fordkisskrazy/stmarys8.jpg)
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx206/fordkisskrazy/stmarys5.jpg)
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Post by: Idahogator on Nov 07, 2011, 01:05 AM
Beautimus !  That'll make a screensaver.     :thumbsup:

Now I've got the Itch.    Hmm, only 10K'. I'll need three bearers to carry oxygen.    :roflmao:


Isn't this the first fish post of the season? Lets hear it for FKK...
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 07, 2011, 06:52 AM
Way to go FKK, Nice Troots !

Alast no, Bullhead bandit up on Alaskas north slope posted fish 2 weeks ago !  :'( He is the First for F.O.E.AO. though, Congrats again FKK !! :bow: :clap: :flex:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 07, 2011, 09:19 AM
Yea FKK!!!! First fishies of da year!!!!   :thumbsup: Ya whupped everyone! I bow in honor.. :bow: :bow:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Nov 07, 2011, 12:12 PM
Thanks all! No bowing needed Reb. I told ya all I was going nuts and had to find ice. LOL. Just hope it stays cool and not warm up like it did last year. Was walking around in t-shirts in Dec.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: joe6 on Nov 07, 2011, 01:12 PM
Just thought I'd give you guys a little update. I got another $25 gift card to Cabelas. lol I'm up to $215 total in gift cards!! I've been calling but they haven't seen anything new in the past week. I really hope they get the Z71 in stock. If they have them in a month i'm getting one INSTEAD of the Nils!! That oughta warm your heart Reb!!haha
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 07, 2011, 02:08 PM
Good luck Joe and let us know what you end up with either way !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: joe6 on Nov 07, 2011, 06:52 PM
I will for sure!! I'm leaning more towards the Eskimo now. The Nils is just to expensive and I want the 10" auger. Its pretty much between the shark z71 and the shark z51. I really hope cabelas gets the z71 though. If I can't have the Nils I want the baddest MO they make!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 07, 2011, 07:00 PM
Thats the attitude we wanna see Joe !! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 07, 2011, 07:14 PM
If they have them in a month i'm getting one INSTEAD of the Nils!! That oughta warm your heart Reb!!haha

I feel SOOOO warm and fuzzy all over!!!!!!!   :laugh:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rukus3 on Nov 08, 2011, 07:12 AM
Here it is:

Depends on how picky you are about your engine.  Start it, just let it idle for the first 10 minutes or so, then shut 'er down and let it cool off. Re-start, and slowly bring revs up, then down, slowly advancing up to Midrange.  Shut off; let cool down. Repeat, slowly advancing engine to WOT. Remember to let it idle as long as it was at higher rpms; if you ran it at high revs for 15 seconds, let it drop to idle for at least that long. Proper break-in sets the stage for the future of your engine....no reason to pound the heck out of it right away. Run it at the PROPER oil specified ratio with a good (Viper) 2 stroke oil for Air-cooled engines.

Thanks Reb I will be doing this with my mako.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 08, 2011, 09:55 AM
And here's some 'MO   humor for ya...

"So I took my wife to the sporting goods store and got an Eskimo auger for her.....pretty good trade, huh?  :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :clap:

Don't even GO without a 'MO!!!!

Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: walleyes4*u on Nov 10, 2011, 08:53 PM
My new Z51 showed up at my door step tuesday....all put together, just need to add fuel to her and do the break in on it  ;)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 10, 2011, 09:00 PM
Nice walleyes4*u, Welcome to the brotherhood, Action shots of guys with their MOs are always appreciated !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Nov 10, 2011, 11:05 PM
My new Z51 showed up at my door step tuesday....all put together, just need to add fuel to her and do the break in on it  ;)

 ;D Welcome to the club, you will be happy ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: mote1977 on Nov 11, 2011, 04:21 PM
I just ordered my first power auger today, an Eskimo Stingray, after reading all the great things about them on this thread. I'm going to build an auger rack on my pull sled and was wondering if it matters which way the auger sits in it? Should I have it so that it sits on it's handle with the gas tank up or can I lay it on it's side? Or doesn't it matter?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 11, 2011, 04:27 PM
Congrats on going with the EskiMO, you made a great choice ! Tank up is a good plan !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: joe6 on Nov 11, 2011, 06:26 PM
We gonna see some more pics Fordkisscrazy???? :-\
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 12, 2011, 12:07 PM
Congrats on going with the EskiMO, you made a great choice ! Tank up is a good plan !

I always get tanked up after a hard day fishin'!!! *HIC* :wacko:

Actually, my 'ray sits with the tank up on the handle.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: kevt528 on Nov 12, 2011, 12:57 PM
Question.  I'm gonna fire up my brand new z51 shark tomorrow and break it in. does it make any difference if I do it with the auger off or on the power head?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 12, 2011, 01:03 PM
Yes. You'll be breaking in the clutch, also.  IMO it's best to run the weight of the auger to properly have it "break in" also. I feel that's a better way than to have it run than weight free.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: kevt528 on Nov 12, 2011, 01:09 PM
Thank yo.u I was kind of thinking it might be better for the clutch, just figuerd I would get some expert opinions, also should I have bbq or hot spicy pork rinds during the break in?    ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 12, 2011, 01:24 PM
I would start with the bbq, then move to the hot/spicy, wash down with a cold beer, then follow up with 5 layer mexican dip, as I am doing now. Wash down with a few more beers. As I used to say, for a "Well-tuned engine, use a well tuned mechanic"... :roflmao: :roflmao:

Go, 'MO, go!!!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Nov 12, 2011, 07:30 PM
We gonna see some more pics Fordkisscrazy???? :-\
No pics this weekend, been pretty warm here so figured I'd wait another week or so to try some other lakes. But soon grasshopper, soon. I can't wait to get the new MO out there n try her out!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: joe6 on Nov 12, 2011, 07:56 PM
I'm can't wait!! I'm almost leaning towards picking the z71 from glenns while its on sale and then use the cabelas cards towards a new rifle or shot gun. I should have $300 to cabelas after christmas but the z51 is over $400, the Z71 is under $400 from Glenns...... Decisions.... Decisions... But Its Definately going to be a MO!!!!!!!!! ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 12, 2011, 08:06 PM
But Its Definately going to be a MO!!!!!!!!! ;D

And if it's not, we now know where you live!!!  >:D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rukus3 on Nov 13, 2011, 06:49 PM
Well guys I finally did it, I bought a sting ray.  I wanted the mako but at scheels in SD they only had 10 inchers,  that would not due so i bought the Stingray.  One question for all you stingray owners, does your auger rattle on the output shaft?  Also It has a made in china sticker What the HECK I thought these were made in AMERICA!!
(https://picasaweb.google.com/101089788418556103511/May242011?authkey=Gv1sRgCJnakcmZw_qkzAE#5674646556181771906)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 13, 2011, 06:51 PM
WHAT!??! MADE IN CHINA??!!!! Not on my 'ray!!!! I NEED  a pic of that.....and NO, it better not rattle if the shaft/flighting is tight!!!! if it does, take it back!!!! You got a bad unit!!!! Let me know what happens....but take it back!!! Sounds like a bad gearcase. Again, let me know if ya have any problems....oh God, what next!!! Not the 'Mo's!!!! :o ::) We're gonna rally round ya, Bro!!!!! :flex:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 13, 2011, 07:32 PM
Really, Ardisam went Ching, Chang ?? Well, don't that suck hind tit !! :%$#!:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 13, 2011, 07:36 PM
I'm calling Eva tomorrow....we know the engines, as ALL augers today, are made/assembled in China. But the rest of the auger?! B***sh**!!! Can't be!!! I'm gonna get to the bottom of this FAST! I'm not sinking my money into a company that pulls the ol' poopy on me. Sorry for the rant...I'll let everyone know tomorrow what I find out.

Reb
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: silvercliff_46 on Nov 13, 2011, 07:52 PM
We have very few people who know HOW to fabricate things now days.  There are a ton of folks out of work, and the manufactures in Northeast and Central Wisco. can't find workers for high paying manufacturing jobs.  The high schools train the kids for college.  If a kid chooses to go into machinist training, or the trades he's branded a loser by the teachers, and fellow students.  That is a load of you know what.  I have run into so many mush heads with useless degrees, that can't even install a lousy electric outlet.  If you can't say what you are; as in "I AM A (an)......, "  your a sucker with a major financial burden for the rest of your life.

What our schools, and colleges are turning out today is a shame.  If you go to college today, learn to speak Chinese, that way you will be able to ask your bosses permission to go to the bathroom.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 13, 2011, 08:39 PM
Oh, that was excellent, Silvercliff! The sad part, is it's all true. I'm old school,and in my younger days right outta highschool I worked hard enough to become a 2nd class machinist, and made damned good money doing it...a highly skilled trade, of which you could be proud. I machined out the parts for the heart-lung bypass machines used by Mayo Clinic and made by Waters Instruments, where I worked. Sorry folks, in IMO, which I'm entitled to, the colleges are turning out yes man that answer to huge corporations that have no clue and could care less what quality and craftsmanship even mean...your "mush heads". Not all are like this, I know, but far too many for my personal liking. Not bashing colleges; they are needed in this day and age, and ARE a good thing. I spent 27 years in law enforcement, and even THAT has become...oh, I best shut up. At least I can say I've been there, done that, and I got there on my own. Isn't what it used to be. Nothing is anymore. I mourn the loss.
'Mo owners, myself and Surfy have put a LOT of time and effort into the F.O.E.A.O thread. Surf got this started and rolling with an idea, and I jumped on board and took off as the go-between and info man with Ardisam to bring the best we could to this thread. Surfy designed the 50 year emblem by himself, and implemented and pushed for all that we have become. I've recruited and cajoled with Ardisam for special benefits for our members just by mentioning the F.O.E.A.O name. We  started this, backed this, and brought in new members because we own, use, and have a product that we feel is superior. We personally received NOTHING from Ardisam or Eskimo for this, other than a little "extra"service for any of our members of Iceshanty.com., which was the main goal, to support this terrific site and it's members. If it's taking a dive south, it sure caught us by the b***s.  I will speak with Ardisam tomorrow and get to the bottom of this, and will report back to all of you who have made the F.O.E.A.O thread a blast for all of us. I apologize to the mods if I am doing something I shouldn't be, it's in the best interest of our members, so whack me if you must. I stand for all of us here, and if things change for the worse with the Eskimo name, I'll do my best for all of you to the best of my ability, and apologize for what they may have changed. I've got big shoulders.

Rebel
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 13, 2011, 08:53 PM
You pretty much covered everything Reb, I have nothing good to say about the results of a college degree nowadays so I won't comment on that ! I am suprised by this made in china revelation and more then disappointed, so I will leave that for another time ! What I will say is that, we will carry on with business as usual here on the F.O.E.A.O thread and if we can help any MO owners with tips and suggestion we will, this thread has helped more then a few people so it just makes sense to keep on keepin on !

Surf
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Nov 13, 2011, 08:58 PM
I stand with you and my powder is dry. My feelings for my MO are unchanged.

By my own code thru all of life, I will not withdraw allegiance, once granted.

I don't plan on learning a second language, EVER, I've barely got a handle on this one.

With the economy as it is, I heard 30% of the people in America are going back home to **x**0.

That'll make more space for the new owners of America.

We need, not only machinist, but self-sufficient individuals, that can think of a reasonable solution to their every encounter in life. Call these survivors that will live well, and into the future, Diagnosticians. If you can't wrap your head around that, then, you might want to get a word defined. "EXTINCTION".


Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: silvercliff_46 on Nov 13, 2011, 09:17 PM
Through the Internet I got to know a lot of Asian folks.  The ones I know have values that would make them someone you would be proud to know.  They work hard, take pride in their work, demand respect from their children, and hold their kids to very high standards.  Do those values sound familiar, they do to anyone over 50...,maybe 60.  Those are the values that made OUR country great.  If we get back to them we will be great again.  In another life, way back when I supported this Presidents party, he said:  "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country."  Now days you know it's what can I get for nothing.  Even in my home state the whiners are complaining when they are asked to contribute less then half of what the private sector workes pay for their own health and welfare.

As far as I'm concerned I'll buy the best product for the best price no matter who makes it, or where it's made.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rukus3 on Nov 13, 2011, 09:39 PM
WHAT!??! MADE IN CHINA??!!!! Not on my 'ray!!!! I NEED  a pic of that.....and NO, it better not rattle if the shaft/flighting is tight!!!! if it does, take it back!!!! You got a bad unit!!!! Let me know what happens....but take it back!!! Sounds like a bad gearcase. Again, let me know if ya have any problems....oh God, what next!!! Not the 'Mo's!!!! :o ::) We're gonna rally round ya, Bro!!!!! :flex:

Gear case is fine and its just a little wobble where the auger attaches to tha output shaft.  Do any of you other stingray owners see the sticker?  It is where the handles mount to the power head on top of the gear case.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 13, 2011, 09:51 PM
Actually, mine has no play there. I suggest you check a couple other ones, and I'll ask Eva tomorrow when I talk to her about it. Try to tighten the allen screw down, too.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Nov 13, 2011, 10:05 PM
Gear case is fine and its just a little wobble where the auger attaches to the output shaft. 
I thought the clearance was fair, but called to be sure. To me, logic for the clearance is better than a press fit.

I grabbed this MO at the end of last season at Cabela's.    Live long MAKO !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: jurrensb on Nov 13, 2011, 10:09 PM
I should be a proud member of an Eskimo auger by the end of this week.  After seeing this thread for the last year I can finally write on it's wall.

And to join the conversation I just read the manual online for the Mako (which is what I got) and I see that you are suppose to tighten the allen screw down till it is flush with the auger.  I don't have one in front of me and it is my first auger, I just noticed they made a huge deal about this and it might have something to do with your conversation.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Nov 13, 2011, 10:12 PM

 I see that you are suppose to tighten the allen screw down till it is flush with the auger.   I just noticed they made a huge deal about this and it might have something to do with your conversation.
That's what I was told too. A bit of LockTite in the threaded hole keeps it tight. Pick up a spare for the tackle box just in case it goes swimming.   :woot:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 13, 2011, 10:27 PM
And keep that allen wrench secure in the T. Box also....
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Nov 13, 2011, 10:56 PM
I drilled a hole in my allen wrench, midway of the long shank for a safety line less than a foot long and 8" stick/dowel, held together with 7 strand cable and a crimped ferule. Nice if it floats after ya drop it in deep snow that you move and kick with your foot to find it, just as it goes kerplunkblub.
A bit of contrasting paint or surveyors/loggers tape helps too.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 14, 2011, 11:14 AM
Well folks, I have a call in to Eva at Ardisam and awaiting her reply.....I'll report back just as soon as I get the scoop. Your humble yet slighlty ballistic GP,

Reb
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 14, 2011, 01:02 PM
Sad news, people....Eva just called me and informed me that as of last year, ALL Eskimo's are now made overseas...everything. The engine, (which was) flighting, shaft, and blades. Nothing is made in Wisconsin anymore. I'm at at a huge loss for words. I can't believe that Ardisam, after 50 years, has gone the way of cheap labor. Guess it's to be expected.
She stated that their quality control hasn't changed; everything remains the same. I told her talk to me in a year. Well, guess our 'Mo's aren't good ol' USA products anymore. Let's just hope the quality doesn't suffer, as she promised me it wouldn't....
Wonder if when ya call them now their phone rings *ching*chong*
 :'( :'(

Reb

PS....Better hang on to those 'Mo's older than a couple years, I feel they're gonna be worth their weight in gold..... :whistle:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 14, 2011, 03:00 PM
I'm really likin Big Bertha right about now, Good old American Girl !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rukus3 on Nov 14, 2011, 03:48 PM
I am not to worried guys, I only noticed a sticker and if no one else has noticed any other changes we should not have to worry about it.  All of you that own an Eskimo will still depend on your auger being a quality machine and we picked this auger over the others so don't worry about it they are still the best. They did not change engines or other parts it is just assembled by another set of hands.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 14, 2011, 03:52 PM
I hope so...how did you come out on the "wobble" issue?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Joedirt34 on Nov 14, 2011, 04:37 PM
Hello to ALL !
   I had the chance to meet Surflizard in person this weekend ( heck of a nice guy I'm happy to have as a Friend )
We were working on my shack and we took a break I wanted to show him ( In my words old Auger )
Well when he looked at what I had he was  speechless ( anyone who knows him knows he is not short on words ) lol
anyways long story short he said I had to show you guys
      Joe
(http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m593/joedirt34/auger.jpg)
  Got it last year only cut 6 holes with it runs mint ! Have yet to start it this year .
Had to hide it after I saw that look in Mr. Lizards eye
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 14, 2011, 04:52 PM
Glad ya swung by Joe, welcome to the F.O.E.A.O Shack ! No worries Joe, your safe, I'm workin a deal for an older MO !! ;)2
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rukus3 on Nov 14, 2011, 07:02 PM
I hope so...how did you come out on the "wobble" issue?

Called Eskimo, they said that is normal and just fine as long as the allen bolt is tight.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 14, 2011, 07:13 PM
Good deal. Just wanted it to work out for ya.  :) Everyone seems really happy with them, and haven't heard of any problems in the last year AT ALL, so lets hope it will continue!!!
They do have #1 in customer service, for sure!!! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rukus3 on Nov 15, 2011, 06:00 PM
Tried your break in method.  It starts on the first pull now.  I am looking forward to the season ahead.
Thanks Rebelss
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Nov 15, 2011, 06:11 PM
Tried your break in method.  It starts on the first pull now.  I am looking forward to the season ahead.
Thanks Rebelss
Thats why he is the Poobah of the F.O.E.A.O ;D 
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 15, 2011, 06:27 PM
Thats why he is the Poobah of the F.O.E.A.O ;D

That would be GRAND Poobah, Hoggy!!! :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
And that Hoggy is ONE SMART GUY!!!!  :thumbsup:  Thanks, guys, I just am glad I can help everyone. I'm happy for ya, Rukus3! I see a long, loving relationship there!!! Guess what...dug out my 'Mo today, gassed 'er up, and yes, it's true, first short pull RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!! Started on first try!!!  I rest my case... :whistle:
I want to thank Surfy, too, our SAA (Sergeant at arms...see those initials by the Eskimo shield?!) He knows his engines, too, and has many good tips for all!!!! I foresee a great season ahead.....

Reb
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 15, 2011, 06:34 PM
All Hail his Exaultedness, The Grand Poobah, The Fearless Leader of the Masters of Mayhem !!  :bow: :bow: :bow: >:D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 15, 2011, 06:46 PM
And I want to add this site probably wouldn't be here if Surfy hadn't been chowing down those pork rinds and Granny Giddyup's secret elixer, and poked me out of my revelry to tell me about his great idea!!! Three cheers for nozzle nose, er, Surfy!!
 :clap: :clap: :clap:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Nov 15, 2011, 10:35 PM
Who could forget Surfy the ultimate MO tivator ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Nov 16, 2011, 12:12 AM
WHAT!??! MADE IN CHINA??!!!!
Wow my new Z71 doesn't say made in china....... but it must be true. :'( Was gonna name it Hoss, but think I'll name it Hop Sing now. :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 16, 2011, 06:37 AM
You Gents are too kind !  :bow:  :bow: :bow:  A site is nothing without its members, F.O.E.A.O would have not become the Juggernaut that it is today without everyones participation, Therefore a Huge round of Applause is due to the All the Members that makes it all possible !!  :clap: :clap: :clap: :flex: :flex: :roflmao:


P.S. The best part is that You guys kill me on a Regular Basis !! :woot: ;)2 :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: jethro on Nov 16, 2011, 07:14 AM
I've wanted an Eskimo since I was a teenager.

Jeepers!! They had the internal combustion engine when you were a teenager??  ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: mdrobny on Nov 16, 2011, 07:36 AM
just found this forum and wanted to tell ya I jumped off my clam and got a QUICKFLIP 2 this fall. AND I am now awaiting my ESKIMO gas auger! always drilled by hand till now( hoping). can't wait to get this stuff on some ice.
I didn't read all the posts in here,but it should keep me busy wait for ice-up!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 16, 2011, 07:46 AM
Welcome to F.O.E.A.O. mdrobny, Glad to have ya about ! Good luck with your new MO, any action shots of you and the new auger are Greatly appreciated ! It is a good read, however if your going to have a beverage in hand while reading thru all the posts, I would highly recommend covering your keyboard with a towel ! Because some of the Chicannery and Mayhem contained in here, will surely make you blow your beverage right out your nose !! :woot: :pinch: :blink: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: mdrobny on Nov 16, 2011, 08:28 AM
glad to be apart of it SURF!  praying for ice now and I can't wait to get ya some pics!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: TrackerG on Nov 16, 2011, 10:56 AM
I guess I made it into the elite group....Just bought a Mako 43cc 10" auger. Cant wait to try it out on the ice!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 16, 2011, 11:12 AM
Yes you did!!! Welcome!!!! You're gonna love it here!!!  ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Nov 16, 2011, 11:37 PM
Welcome Guys! You all are gonna love them MO's!I will be heading out Sunday again for Hop Sings 1st trip, drill fest. Action shots to follow. Loving this early ice!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 17, 2011, 06:12 AM
Good luck out there FKK, we're with ya in spirit, wet and MILD here !  :'( >:(
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 17, 2011, 10:40 AM
Cccccold here!!!! 19 right now!!!! WHEEEEEEE!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Nov 17, 2011, 12:02 PM
I guess I made it into the elite group....Just bought a Mako 43cc 10" auger. Cant wait to try it out on the ice!!
Welcome to club MO You will enjoy your Mako, I have the same auger and punched over a thousand holes with it last season without having one issue. I drill anywhere from 20 - 100 holes an outing hunting for eyes and love that my MOfires up first or second pull every time.

By coming to this club you will enjoy vast knowledge that Rebs and Surfy provide. And the idle chit chat the rest of us MO rons provide ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 17, 2011, 12:10 PM
You keep talkin about my buddy HH like that Mister and we's headed out behind the Shack, Nobody but nobody has the right to call him funny names like Peg Perch Pounda, or Winnipeg Wiggle Worm Whompa but us !! :o :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: IceinKzoo on Nov 17, 2011, 10:03 PM
Came to this site to get some advice on purchasing a Eskimo Z51 or Z71.   You don't know how much of a let down it is to have read they are being made in China now.  The whole reason I finally and I mean finally made a flipping decision on Eskimo is because they weren't made overseas.   Now I don't know if I want to go with a Mo or not.  Can anyone tell me if they know when they started making them in China.  Is this the first season product will be on the shelves from China.  If it is I don't want to be the guiney pig to see how the first production run works.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 18, 2011, 03:38 AM
 In talking with Eva at Ardisam this week, they started the overseas build a year to a year and a half ago. She stated the quality control remains the same, as will the warranty. I am not aware of any issues with the augers from last year; and so far this year, all seem to be OK, too. EVERY gas auger out there is now made in ching chong land, even the "German engineered" assembled and made in China ones... :whistle:
I wouldn't worry about the Eskimo at this point, customer service still seems to be #1 with Eskimo/Ardisam.

Rebel
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: silvercliff_46 on Nov 18, 2011, 09:28 AM
Icegator is American made.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 18, 2011, 10:48 AM
True. We're talking gas augers.  ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Nov 18, 2011, 12:02 PM
Could it be certain meds are contraindicated with certain others? Then, with the addition of Ethel, a very nice combination of memory lapses, some of which are long term, occur, the result of which, in this case, brings the battery auger to the boggled mind of the recipient of said ill mixed meds and poison.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 18, 2011, 12:16 PM
Ice gator has pretty much cut their own throat by not responding to the customers repeated attempts to contact them for serious service issues ! It started out as a good idea, but it got away from them and the unresolved service issue will be tough to recover from, if they ever do !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Nov 18, 2011, 01:24 PM
Came to this site to get some advice on purchasing a Eskimo Z51 or Z71.   You don't know how much of a let down it is to have read they are being made in China now.  The whole reason I finally and I mean finally made a flipping decision on Eskimo is because they weren't made overseas.   Now I don't know if I want to go with a Mo or not.  Can anyone tell me if they know when they started making them in China.  Is this the first season product will be on the shelves from China.  If it is I don't want to be the guiney pig to see how the first production run works.
I bought the Z71 this year and am not worried in the least! This is my 3rd MO and I'm sure its just as good as my others, and customer service is still #1. My throttle cable was sticking when it arrived and the lock was broke, I called Eskimo and they sent me a complet handle assembly with throttle cable the next day! That thing runs freaking AWSOME! I'll be the guinea pig, ain't scared!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 18, 2011, 01:34 PM
Hey FKK
We are in need of a Z71 Performance evaluator, think we might talk ya into jumpin onboard as an in the field Z71 PE ? Nothin major as far as paperwork goes, just a trip by trip report on what you think as far as the way she runs and cuts ice and how it behaves at different temps and such ! It will help to create Real world reviews that people can research to make the decision of whether or not to give the Eskimos a serious look when they are purchasing a new auger !

Surf
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Nov 18, 2011, 03:54 PM
I'd be happy to, anything I can do help out! this weekend will be its 1st trip out so will let you all know how it goes sunday night or monday morning. Hope there's enough ice to use it,lol.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 18, 2011, 04:01 PM
Very Cool FKK, Good luck out there and stay safe buddy ! Still in the 50s/30s rut back here, last year I was on the ice November 19th, Tomorrow, not lookin that way this year though !  :'(
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 18, 2011, 04:03 PM
Pics, please!!!!! I wanna see PICS!!!!!! :woot:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 18, 2011, 04:25 PM
You want pictures Boss, you got pictures, how this ?? >:D :roflmao:
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Antknees%20Ice%20Fishing%20Mayhem/metal%20roofing/imagesCA64JYC6.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 18, 2011, 04:31 PM
I see no reason to post pics of your cousin FRAN....  :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Nov 18, 2011, 04:32 PM
Pics, please!!!!! I wanna see PICS!!!!!! :woot:
you got em Reb, wouldn't be a good report without pics. lol.
 Weather been warm here in town, 50's and 60's but up where I'm going been in the 30's and teens so hopefully the last two days don't kill it for me, been in the 40's. Two hour drive to find out. ???
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Nov 18, 2011, 04:33 PM
Surf!!!! Thats just wrong man........
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: silvercliff_46 on Nov 18, 2011, 04:36 PM
True. We're talking gas augers.  ;D

I'm just sayin' if you want American, who ya gonna call.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 18, 2011, 04:37 PM
I know FKK, But When our Grand Poohba gets excited, I do what I can to help him out, don't ya know ! >:D ;)2 :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 18, 2011, 04:41 PM
Surf, is there money in the kitty for a helmet cam for FKK? Who the heck is the treasurer of this organization, anyway?! No one tells me anything!!! From now on, memos!!!! Signed and dated!!!! I want memos!!!!! No more "word of mouth!!" :nono:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 18, 2011, 04:44 PM
Sorry boss, we drained the kitty using it for your bail money after the last Bingo hall Queen incident Remember ??
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 18, 2011, 05:58 PM
Ahem...perhaps the funds went to that orphanage down south for children that'll never be able to use a 'Mo...good job with financial allocation, Mr. Surf. Perhaps Mr. I'gator would like to propose a motion as to how to handle our funds?  :whistle:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Nov 18, 2011, 06:09 PM
This is so sudden, ah...Hmm,... perhaps a donation scam, of, let's see, ah, a penny per post to be forwarded to the Grand Treasurer, yet to appointed by, no, wait, voted on by those guilty parties who cannot count on all their appendages, the times they have been personally responsible for the entry of trivia of what should have been left where found in the cattle lot, oh, wait, I can't afford the $15,000 it'll end up costing me. I'd better get busy on plan B, any help will be graciously appreciated. :woot:   
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 18, 2011, 06:20 PM
Don't blame me, You were the one hanging from the chandellier when John law walked in, Orphanage Huh, I'll hafta try that one next time !  ;)2 :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Nov 18, 2011, 07:02 PM
Sorry boss, we drained the kitty using it for your bail money after the last Bingo hall Queen incident Remember ??

I thought we made big coin at the beer belly bingo bowl and BBQ bash surf   :o :o
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 18, 2011, 07:09 PM
Court ordered restitution burned right thru that, The recovery cost for the Sisters of St Ignacius's home for despoiled women grocery getter, that Someone took out on the lake and hit a warm waters spring with and oh never mind, we ain't got a pot to wiz in and thats the Gods Honest truth ! ::)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: IceinKzoo on Nov 18, 2011, 08:14 PM
Thanks All for the advice.  I will revisit the Eskimo Z71 and Z51.  I really want a Eskimo but didn't want to get one if this was the first year of product coming from China.  Sounds like they have at least 2 years under their belt and that makes me feel better about Eskimo as a option.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 18, 2011, 08:33 PM
Hope we provided some insight for ya...I think you'd be happy with that 'Mo...we all are!!! ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 18, 2011, 08:38 PM
I thought we made big coin at the beer belly bingo bowl and BBQ bash surf   :o :o

Ah ha!! I KNEW something was up when Surfy and you appeared late at the monthly meeting the other morning, faces smeared with BBQ sauce and cole slaw stains all over your shirts!!! That also explains the pull tabs and Bingo hall tickets on the floor, that you denied any knowledge of!!!!Hoggy, you've let the kitten outta the knapsack!!!
There's going to be repercussions!!!!  >:(
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Nov 18, 2011, 08:48 PM
Hey I don't need no helmet cam, some beer money would be cool though, but more important.... how come I'm never invited to these who haw's going on? Gees, just cause I'm way out here ain't no excuse!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 18, 2011, 08:55 PM
Good point, FKK!!! I wanna come out!!! There seems to be a gross lack of communication in this organization, and too much tomfoolery (oops, sorry 'Gator) in the wings. Perhaps I can set up a "satellite" site to cover our western reach!!! We can spend a week or two checking areas for "physical perspective".. :whistle: Now, if I can locate any hidden funds in this rampant clubhouse of mayhem and chicanery, I can make it out to your domicile for a sanctioned meeting!!!!  :woot: :clap:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Nov 18, 2011, 09:15 PM
I thought we made big coin at the beer belly bingo bowl and BBQ bash surf   :o :o

Dam spell check  >:( it was supposed to read big loins, loins for the sisters BBQ  ::) ::) yeah thats the story ;D ;D move along people nothing to see here ::) ::)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Nov 18, 2011, 09:51 PM
How come I'm never invited to these who haw's going on? Gees, just cause I'm way out here ain't no excuse!
Way out here? I know something about way out here, I mean, well, I'm almost to the west coast, no... wait, I'm almost to a west coast State. LOL. I'll be doin' what I can to keep you alerted to the next who haw, if you don't mind standin' in for me. Some of these doo dahs need some good help ~ so glad you volunteered. I'm much obliged.  :woot: :roflmao:
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Post by: fordkisskrazy on Nov 18, 2011, 10:56 PM
Hold on there gator! I've heard about some of these......ah.....Lady's? Reb and Surf hang out with. I didn't say nothing  about volunteering. Oh no! Might wake up and my hair would be gone or something. Nope, nope. Nooooooooo volunteering!
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Post by: Rebelss on Nov 18, 2011, 11:17 PM
Balderdash!!! Any ladies I hang out with would make your Mother proud!!! Why, most of them have been up at least once for the Mother Teresa award!!!! Surfy has an EXTREMELY active imgaination, which he was forced to develop as a child so he would have someone to play with, (the dog used to run away in terror) and coupled with his myopic eyesight, can turn the most attractive female into something that would look better off hanging in a meat locker. The poor fellow doesn't even know what true beauty is, other than an apple smoked and marinated pork butt. FKK, you'd surely be swooning at just one peep of any of my female companions; Hoggy is still babbling about the last one....I beg of you to reconsider the option of volunteering..... >:D :woot:
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Post by: fordkisskrazy on Nov 18, 2011, 11:46 PM
Your killing me here!! Thats some funny stuff right there!  :roflmao: :roflmao: Ok, I might reconsider but what happens if the females start swooning over me? It has happened.  No trying to fix me up with Surfys cousin either! :nono:
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Post by: Rebelss on Nov 18, 2011, 11:57 PM
You'd swoon, alright, if you met Surfy's cousin... :sick: I'm sure I'd be far too busy with F.O.E.A.O. affairs to let women swooning over you affect ME. I may be forced to borrow one to assist with sexre sexy secretarial duties, however. We could then enjoy some marvelous, memorable evening dinners, replete with fine wine (I have a bottle of MD2020 in a bag) as I understand there is an IHOP near you. oh, the fun!!! Poor Surf will have to stay here, though, as we need someone to oversee things. I'gator and Hoggy will also be on hand to assist, I'm sure.... :D
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Post by: Idahogator on Nov 19, 2011, 12:04 AM
I can hardly type, you guys have me on the floor splittin' a side. This is such a scream. It makes me forget the pain ~ just shoveled 17" of blizzard off the walk. Ohhh, what 'er we gonna do when we get old.   This weather is headed for all of you.
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Post by: surflizard on Nov 19, 2011, 07:14 AM
That's the news we've been waitin for Gator !  :thumbsup: FKK, just to assure you of your safety, we have Never and I repeat Never, Intentional injured or Maimed any of our field testers, the guy that Reb landed on when the Chandelier tore out of the ceiling because he was trying to impress the DBQs [ Drunkin Bingohall Queens] was not affiliated with the F.O.E.A.O. Organization what so ever, an innocent bystander if you will !
  Mother Teresa Awards Reb ?? More like Dirty Gertie's Wham, Bam, Thank you Mam, Solicitation Service ! Don't forget Your Exaultedness, this kid has kept your butt outta the Sling way too many times to count ! You might have these Gentlemen Hornswaggled, but your gonna have to get up alot earlier then the buttcrack of Noon to get one past this kid ! ;)2

Your Obedient Sargent At Arms
Surf
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Post by: Matt R. on Nov 19, 2011, 09:18 AM
Well,, I thought it was high time I checked the condition of my auger for this season. Went in the garage, mixed a little gas, filled 'er up and 1ST PULL! not the 2nd not the 3rd, 1st pull she started! Bazinga,. ;D


Now I just need some ice. :(
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Post by: surflizard on Nov 19, 2011, 09:44 AM
Ahhh the joy of EskiMO Ownership !!  :thumbsup:
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Post by: hoghammer on Nov 19, 2011, 11:04 AM
Seems like the chandelier Rebs broke was a historical artifact and now the DBQs are looking for someone to pin it on because the sisters are raising hell with them. I got a call from them this morning asking me what happened that night. I told them to call the global office in India and that the person who answered the phone would have all the answers they need.
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Post by: surflizard on Nov 19, 2011, 11:34 AM
You Da Man HH !!  :thumbsup: ;)2
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Post by: fordkisskrazy on Nov 19, 2011, 12:25 PM
Yep, thats what I was afraid of. Bingo hall gals! I ain't quite ready for blue haired older lady's, no sir....I'll just stick to being the field PE. Be safer out there.
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Post by: Rebelss on Nov 19, 2011, 01:01 PM

(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb456/Rebelss/PBBBBBT.jpg)

     PBBBBBBBTT!!!!!!!
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Post by: Idahogator on Nov 19, 2011, 01:07 PM
Bahahaha !  Bullwinkle with a raspberry.   :roflmao:
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Post by: Rebelss on Nov 19, 2011, 01:43 PM
Seems like the chandelier Rebs broke was a historical artifact and now the DBQs are looking for someone to pin it on because the sisters are raising hell with them. I got a call from them this morning asking me what happened that night. I told them to call the global office in India and that the person who answered the phone would have all the answers they need.

Hoggy, I had a call forwarded from a guy named Apu in New Delhi this am..in a nutshell, our coffers are now entirely devoid of cash, as I promised the Sisters we would donate to avoid er, um, shall we say "unnecessary public news". Let me reiterate, that I was changing a bulb in that chandelier to brighten things up when I lost my balance and fell.
It was by means out of my control that I landed on Buffy, the hostess, tearing her dress off and leaving her in her skivvies. I was attempting to pull myself up, not pull her down. The fallacy that I was hollering "skin to win" is just utter nonsense. What I said, as I was afraid my nails had scratched her, was "Your skin is thin". In the future, may I suggest that we all keep a cool head and keep these nonsensical rumors from costing us again in the future? We must present a solid, upstanding presence for our members to look up to.

Respectfully,

Your GP,

Mr. Rebel
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Post by: hoghammer on Nov 19, 2011, 02:00 PM
nudge nudge  ;) ;) say no more, say no more  ;D
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Post by: surflizard on Nov 19, 2011, 02:14 PM
Here, Here,  I'll be the first to admit that is the best version That I have heard to date !! I'm savin that one just in case ! ;)2 :thumbsup:
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Post by: fordkisskrazy on Nov 19, 2011, 09:35 PM
Hey guys, I'm going to take the video camera for some real action shots, any one know if and how I can post em on here?
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Post by: Idahogator on Nov 19, 2011, 10:36 PM
Yeah mon, put 'em on Photobucket after you set-up a free account.

Copy the code and paste it in a post/reply on Iceshanty.

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Post by: fordkisskrazy on Nov 19, 2011, 11:03 PM
Thanks Hoggy, got a account, so will try it. can I pm u if it don't work?
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Post by: Idahogator on Nov 20, 2011, 12:14 AM
Just clean yer glasses FKK, cause Hoggy can help if you don't want mine. Very fine and OK to pm me for help. Sleep well and go get 'em. And have a laugh when you find this, ha.
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Post by: fordkisskrazy on Nov 20, 2011, 07:57 PM
sorry gator, duh! as soon as I can get the video to load I'll get it on here, The Z71 did great! I just gotta get starting process figured out, most the time 1st pull but like a dummy I would prime it to much and then it would take 3 or 4 pulls. Other wise ran great! only 5" of ice so not a big test but every one I was fishing with was very impressed, even had a couple guys come over to see what kind of auger it was because it was drilling so fast. It was 9 degree's when we started this morning and warmed up to 34 by this afternoon. Drilled 53 holes. Oh ya we caught about 50 bows and 1 brown.
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Post by: Idahogator on Nov 20, 2011, 08:16 PM
That's a good record day ~ close enough to call it a fish per hole. Good luck with the vid.
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Post by: fordkisskrazy on Nov 20, 2011, 10:00 PM
I hope this works! Sorry its not very good but we were fishing, not making movie's. Lol
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx206/fordkisskrazy/th_NewMo002.jpg) (http://s756.photobucket.com/albums/xx206/fordkisskrazy/?action=view&current=NewMo002.mp4)
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Post by: Idahogator on Nov 20, 2011, 11:52 PM
The Mo Movie, good one there FKK. That Mo sure slings the snow-cone makin's.    :clap:
 And from the sounds toward the end, you were makin' ice.   :thumbsup:
Is there a fish story to go with this?
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Post by: surflizard on Nov 21, 2011, 06:56 AM
Thanks for sharing that with us FKK, Loved the sound of the poppin Ice !!  :thumbsup:
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Post by: hoghammer on Nov 21, 2011, 08:13 AM
Nice FFK  I am so jealous now waiting for the ice up here. I am getting out in the next couple days on my buddies lake for some perch. Loved the sound of your MOpoppin holes
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Post by: Rebelss on Nov 21, 2011, 08:32 AM
OOOOOHHHHHHIIIEEEE!!!! :woot: That got me all excited!!! Way to go, FKK!!!  :clap:
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Post by: vexvision on Nov 21, 2011, 07:49 PM
Just bought my first Eskimo, a Z51 Shark 8".  Glens hooked it up big time!!!!!!!!!!!!.

So, now I want my cool FOEAO red emblem to sport. Dont suppose someone could tell me how to do that or where to get it!


 :tipup:      :icefish:      :tipup:
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Post by: Big Red Shack on Nov 21, 2011, 07:53 PM
Just bought my first Eskimo, a Z51 Shark 8".  Glens hooked it up big time!!!!!!!!!!!!.

So, now I want my cool FOEAO red emblem to sport. Dont suppose someone could tell me how to do that or where to get it!


 :tipup:      :icefish:      :tipup:

i believe if you check back on page 32ish there are instructions
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Post by: vexvision on Nov 21, 2011, 09:03 PM
schreeet, thanks big red.................
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Post by: DasRottweiler on Nov 22, 2011, 03:01 PM
schreeet, thanks big red.................
Howdy Vexvision! Welcome to the Crew. If you could copy an Eskimo frat sig without my name and eskimo model on it , I would be appreciative! NP really but I figure ya may wanna customize your own. Rott
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Post by: vexvision on Nov 22, 2011, 04:27 PM
LOL, so sorry Rot........I didnt even notice until someone else mentioned it. I wouldnt even know how to customize it anyways but I really am sorry.

I have er all straightened out now!
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Post by: DasRottweiler on Nov 22, 2011, 05:04 PM
LOL-not an issue. But TY VV! When I get a chance I`ll do one for ya and post it so you can copy it.
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Post by: vexvision on Nov 22, 2011, 05:43 PM
O ya, sound cool. Thanks Rot!!
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Post by: vexvision on Nov 23, 2011, 02:29 PM
Hey guys, I just received my z51 shark today, only two days after ordering!! My plan is to use amsoil saber at 100-1 with a cap of gumout and a cap of stabil.  Sound okay?
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Post by: gmoney on Nov 23, 2011, 03:16 PM
I just got a 10" z51 on the weekend, I can't wait to start drilling some holes!
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Post by: hoghammer on Nov 23, 2011, 06:29 PM
I just got a 10" z51 on the weekend, I can't wait to start drilling some holes!

Welcome to the club gmoney, you will be happy with  your new MO  ;D to bad we are gettin +6 C the next few days  :(
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Post by: vexvision on Nov 23, 2011, 06:51 PM
OOOOOOOOOOOOO man, I need to here this thing run!!! This is rediculous, I think Ill just go stare at it some more!

 :woot:
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Post by: Rebelss on Nov 23, 2011, 07:02 PM
Hold it upright with a beer, and go "RRRRRRRRRRWHIIIIIIINER RRRR"... :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Nov 23, 2011, 07:24 PM
Here it is:

Depends on how picky you are about your engine.  Start it, just let it idle for the first 10 minutes or so, then shut 'er down and let it cool off. Re-start, and slowly bring revs up, then down, slowly advancing up to Midrange.  Shut off; let cool down. Repeat, slowly advancing engine to WOT. Remember to let it idle as long as it was at higher rpms; if you ran it at high revs for 15 seconds, let it drop to idle for at least that long. Proper break-in sets the stage for the future of your engine....no reason to pound the heck out of it right away. Run it at the PROPER oil specified ratio with a good (Viper) 2 stroke oil for Air-cooled engines.
Great info, Im gonna gasser up tomorrow and break er in!!!

 :tipup: :icefish: :tipup:
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Post by: Rebelss on Nov 23, 2011, 07:29 PM
Best time is about 5:00 am so the neighbor's can see your new purchase!!!  :roflmao: :roflmao:
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Post by: FishinBill on Nov 23, 2011, 11:30 PM
I'm a new owner of a Stringray!!!

This is my first power auger and just wanted to thanks to Rebelss and the others for tips on breaking in the motor. Followed the instructions last night, my neighbors were looking and even had the police come by ;D and then fired her up today with one pull. Running the Saber Pro in it 50:1 with seafoam.

Hope to post some action shots in the future, do I really have to cudle with it to break it in  :o ;D.
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Post by: fordkisskrazy on Nov 23, 2011, 11:52 PM
do I really have to cudle with it to break it in  :o ;D.
Lol! Yes you do!! Well you don't have to.......but one would think that you would want to. And pat it and love it and call it....
Congrats on the new MO's guys your gonna love em!
 Just want to wish everyone a happy turkey day! Gonna head out friday and do some more field testing, fishing, hopefully, been in the 50's and 60's here again. Hoping we don't lose our ice.
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Post by: surflizard on Nov 24, 2011, 07:12 AM
Welcome to the shanty and welcome to F.O.E.A.O. FishinBill, Glad to have ya aboard ! An unloved MO is an Unhappy MO !!  ;D Iwant to wish all of the F.O.E.A.O. Brotherhood a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving !

Surf
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Post by: vexvision on Nov 24, 2011, 08:00 AM
Happy Thanksgiving guys!! Dont forget to feed your auger!! I just wanna give thanks to FOEAO for helping me decide on the best auger, best running procedure, and proper mixing!!! All I need now is some ice to with this turkey!!
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Post by: Tomhusker on Nov 24, 2011, 08:33 AM
 I ordered an Eskimo Stingray today. Can I now join this group?  ;D

 Do I get a patch, or membership card or something?
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Post by: vexvision on Nov 24, 2011, 08:52 AM
Yeah man, welcome aboard!! I just joined also! Right click on my patch, save to desktop, upload in photobucket, add to your profile signature box and voila!! Make sure you use my patch, I learned this by copying a customized one on accident..........sorr y ROT...........still kinda chuckling over here about that one!!

Go MOor go hOMe      :tipup:
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Post by: FishinBill on Nov 24, 2011, 11:19 AM
Thanks for the welcome fellas! She's gonna get plenty of love, have already fired her up 3 days in a row in 40-50 degree weather. Ice better form soon or the freezer better watch out  :whistle:.

Happy Thanksgiving to you all! I have something new to be thankful for now, MOlicious.
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Post by: FishinBill on Nov 24, 2011, 11:27 AM
Vex hope you don't mind if I use it also, thanks.
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Post by: vexvision on Nov 24, 2011, 11:52 AM
No Problem boys!!! Glad I could help, the seasoned vets must be sleepin in lately. Im just Happy to be on iceshanty and watching the big game!!

Im tellin ya, Im half temped to freeze a bucket of water just to drill a hole in it!!

Even turned the Vex on just to listen to er purrrrr!!!

 :tipup: :icefish: :tipup:
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Post by: surflizard on Nov 24, 2011, 12:00 PM
Welcome all to F.O.E.A.O. Glad to have ya aboard ! Nice to see the new guys stepping up, there is a wealth of information stored here in the posts of F.O.E.A.O. Please feel free to browse thru it and see what we are all about !


Surf  S.A.A
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Post by: hoghammer on Nov 24, 2011, 12:35 PM
Nice to have MO members joining the club. ;D Found out I had Das MO sig and tried  to change it and screwed something up so I gotta wait for my kid to fix it for me tonight ::)
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Post by: kevt528 on Nov 24, 2011, 02:27 PM
Happy Thanksgiving all!  Well I got my MO a few weeks ago, I wanted to break it in the week I received it from Glenns but I had to go out hunting.  So I finally gassed her up today, she started the 1st time after a few pulls let her idle for a few, then shut her down let her cool off.  Then tried to restart her, she was difficult but started after a few pulls slowly rev her a few times and shut her down and let her cool.  Tried to do this a few more times after checking the plug gap, she was difficult to start each time (fresh fuel proper 50:1 mix of viper oil and some sea foam)
on the 4th time trying to restart the pull cord broke  :'(. I have the e-mail into customer service and i will probably try to call tomorrow so I can get my new recoil on its way.
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Post by: vexvision on Nov 24, 2011, 05:06 PM
Dang man, sorry to bear that! I haven't even started mine yet.
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Post by: Canadianiceguy on Nov 24, 2011, 05:47 PM
i got me a new auger today on my way home from work. it is a Eskimo 8" hand auger. cant wait to use it.
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Post by: Rebelss on Nov 24, 2011, 07:34 PM
Welcome everyone!!! Wow, lotsa new members!!! Just what we want to see, the 'More the merrier!!!!  ;D You're gonna LOVE those 'Mos! Sorry I wasn't around to welcome each and every one of you, was busy during  these 59 degree temps and getting the yard work finished while everyone was having their Turkey dinner. Kevt528, sorry about your bad luck, call 1-800-345-6007 tomorrow, ext 146; that's Eva. Tell her you're a member here and Rebel from this site told ya to call.....she knows me well. She'll take good care of ya. Sounds like ya might be pulling too hard....pull the rope until ya feel the "dogs" engage, then give a quick, smooth, short  pull. DON'T give it a 3 ft full arm yank; that'll break any starter rope. Let me know back here how it went....also, you may be flooding the engine from the sounds of it. Once the engines warm, no need to re-choke or prime it.  Good luck!!!  ;)
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Post by: Rukus3 on Nov 24, 2011, 08:11 PM
Did my signature work?
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Post by: kevt528 on Nov 24, 2011, 08:17 PM
I finally got mine to work!
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Post by: kevt528 on Nov 24, 2011, 08:19 PM
Now all i need is that new recoil for my MO and i will be good to go. 
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Post by: Canadianiceguy on Nov 24, 2011, 08:22 PM
hope no one minds i copied and pasted the crest
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Post by: vexvision on Nov 24, 2011, 08:47 PM
Rock and Roll with the crest my brotha man.

 Kev, that really does suck man, like I said........I havent even fired mine up yet. Im hunting in the morning and on the way home Im gonna pick up some oil so I can fire er up! I noticed my auger is last years model, Im a little disappointed in that but its my fault. I saw the newer version of my auger in a magazine, red handles at a 45 degree angle and the throttle at a 45 so its out of the way when you pull the auger from the hole. Seems pretty convenient but oh well, I should have paid better attention to what I was buying.

I hope you get your recoil and get er up and runnin soon, nothing worse than being held up when your trying to prep everything out for the season!!

Sleep well with those full bellies guys..............
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Post by: Rebelss on Nov 24, 2011, 09:08 PM
hope no one minds i copied and pasted the crest

As G.P. on here, if ya have a 'Mo, you're good to go!!! Welcome to the site, and enjoy your auger!!! Be sure to share your experiences/pics with the rest of the crew, and hang around for some fun!!!  ;D
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Post by: Canadianiceguy on Nov 24, 2011, 09:11 PM
ill try to get a pic auger tomorrow if not sat in the box and then ready to go. i have not even pulled it out of the box yet.
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Post by: vexvision on Nov 24, 2011, 09:21 PM
ill try to get a pic auger tomorrow if not sat in the box and then ready to go. i have not even pulled it out of the box yet.

What? What are you waiting for???? I shredded my box, felt like a three year old opening up a christmas present as soon as I saw it in the driveway, told FedEx to leave er right there!!

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Post by: IceinKzoo on Nov 24, 2011, 09:36 PM
Anyone know who online is selling the new handled Z71?   Glenns has a awesome price on their Z51 AND Z71 but I haven't been able to call them to see if they are last  years models or the new version with the angled throttle and aluminum handle.

Thanks in advance for any info you can share.
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Post by: FishinBill on Nov 24, 2011, 09:44 PM
What? What are you waiting for???? I shredded my box, felt like a three year old opening up a christmas present as soon as I saw it in the driveway, told FedEx to leave er right there!!

Thought I was the only one  :woot:.
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Post by: Rebelss on Nov 24, 2011, 09:46 PM
We may have to have a member vote to make Vexvision our "New Member Welcome Wagon Attaboy" person...it appears that either he needs to be strapped down and restrained, or given frequent shots of Reb's "Icecold Ice Cooler", preferably every 15 minutes or so....   >:D  In other words, he's our kinda guy!!!!  :thumbsup: Whaddya think, Surfy? You're the SAA.... Tom, FKK, guys, how about it? Think he can hold up to the challenge? He's young, energetic, and oh ya..."I own my own construction company"
...well, try to follow Reb and Surf when they be "smokin' some wood"... :woot: Good luck!!! How ya think we got HERE?  :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 24, 2011, 09:48 PM
Anyone know who online is selling the new handled Z71?   Glenns has a awesome price on their Z51 AND Z71 but I haven't been able to call them to see if they are last  years models or the new version with the angled throttle and aluminum handle.

Thanks in advance for any info you can share.

Imagine it's gonna be kinda hit or miss, on that, IceinKzoo...guess you have the answer to that...call and see what they say... ???  Let us know how it turns out...we're in this together!!! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Nov 24, 2011, 10:15 PM
IceinKzoo, I purchased mine from Glens and it was last years model. I just bought it Monday, and it was in my driveway yesterday. It was a great price, maybe thats why............to make room for the new stock? I dunno, but you should try and call them if you want the 2012 model!

I reckon Ill make it with last years model but dang..........

Rebel, Id be honored to assume said responsiblity of so called " NMWWA" person in this here arena of wreckless, ice drilling, frenzied MOowners outfit.  Awaiting list of said duties upon order of accepted vote! HAHA!

O man...............Im considering building an icefishing BIODOME, anybody wanna help?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Nov 24, 2011, 10:18 PM
Gimme Ice or Gimme Death  ;)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: IceinKzoo on Nov 24, 2011, 10:30 PM
Thanks all.  I will let you know what I find out.  For that price at Glenns it might be worth buying last years model at $309 vs. $479 at Bass Pro.  Can't wait to become a MO owner!!!!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 24, 2011, 10:40 PM
$479??!!!!!   :pinch: What, do they give a '67 Vette 327 with Rochester Injection for that??! Holy crap!!! That's insane!!! For God's sake, get the last years model at $309!!!
You can take the savings and buy me a fur-lined ear flap hat like I want, then we'll go out for dinner and drinks.....twice!!! :woot: Minimal difference between the two...go the $309 and buy us all 'Mo patches!!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Nov 24, 2011, 10:45 PM
I concur Doc! I want some of what Bass Pro has running through its veins...........thats just absurd :nono:

Some retailers dont have their head screwed on straight and BassPro is one of them when it comes to icefishing gear. If I want some gear for bassin in the summer time, thats the place but if Im looking to ice it up............not happening at BassPro

So how about that new Fatfish Hub, the biggen. Its like 8x13. Might have to pick one up to take the whole fam out in!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 25, 2011, 06:37 AM
The MOre in formation we can get out there on the EskiMO augers the better, That was the whole idea behind creating the F.O.E.A.O. thread ! It is a Good sign seeing all the new faces and the MObetter attitude that comes with it ! Vexvision's nomination for NMWWA sounds good to me, All in favor ?


Surf S.A.A.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 25, 2011, 10:16 AM
WELL?!!!! Drag your lazy a***s outta bed, and let's get the vote on here!!! FKK? Thomas? Others? Up and at 'em, ya slugabeds!!! Let's get this organization whipped into shape, Sweetpeas!!!  Get outta those racks!!! Hit the dirt and give me 50!!!  :callcops:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 25, 2011, 10:30 AM
Ya okay, good job GP, nice to see you made an appearance before the buttcrack of NOON !! :roflmao:

Aye !!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Nov 25, 2011, 10:35 AM
AYE me maties, all my 1067 of my votes go for Vexvision  as NMWWA .

I haven't seen his brand of astute humor since that accident in the hog pen.  :woot: :thumbsup: :roflmao:

Sorry if I miscounted the votes, it's early the day after and they've put me on decaf.  ;)2
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 25, 2011, 10:37 AM
Ya okay, good job GP, nice to see you made an appearance before the buttcrack of NOON !! :roflmao:

Aye !!

I have been extremely busy responding to hundreds of letters and E-mails, requesting one of my informative talks on "Building a Brotherhood" at various Christmas parties and holiday wing-dings. I just used my skilled verbatage to wiggle us out of a pending lawsuit, as one of our shall I say "over anxious" members set up a red kettle with the words "Give 'MO or get laid low". We have now given, again, to an organization to keep them off our heels....I sure hope some rich benefactor donates SOON to our cause, or we won't be able to have our yearly Holiday debauch...er, I mean party.  ::)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 25, 2011, 10:43 AM
I shall cast an absentee ballot for FKK, or he'll be mooning around the site for weeks... ;D
All in favor: AYE!  Motion carried!!! *BANG* Vexvision, you are hereby bestowed the honorary title of "NMWWA"!!!  :clap: remember it is now YOUR duty to Immediately welcome new memebers and approve that they follow all rules and regs as specified in the F.O.E.A.O. handbook. I 'll be working on your hat.... :whistle:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 25, 2011, 12:22 PM
FKK, I'm afraid I'll have to issue you a "tardy" slip..... >:(
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 25, 2011, 12:33 PM
Umm, hey Reb, FKK is taking care of Business for us, Z71 Field Tester, No details available at this point in time !! No slips. no questions, No Worries ! ;)2
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 25, 2011, 12:47 PM
Oh, that's right....he's out in the field this week. Never mind!  ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Nov 25, 2011, 01:53 PM
Well Ill be jipped up georgey, I here by assume duties in said Handbook ??? of new NMWWA of the FOEAO.  Hopefully it has pictures ;D. Just in the middle of the break in on the new MO. Picture to come! I think I have A.D.D. Wanna go for a bike ride? :cookoo:

Hat? :clap: Oh yeah!!

And now Im off to regain control of my prior endeavors of inhaling MO's smoke and running MOds on my Voyager TCX and ATV. Time to trick dis here pony ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Nov 25, 2011, 02:00 PM
Rukus, no signature pal ??? Would you like to phone a friend ;) Giver anodder whirl and see what happens!!

All is fine if intentions of said "Patch" is to be inscripted in signature provided all measures are met and glasses are worn, magnifying glasses preferably as to prevent making the mistake of borrowing a customized patch.

For your convenience, I have decided to leave mine as the original design, lest we forget the beauty of its raw simplicity ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 25, 2011, 02:57 PM
PICS!!!! WE WANT PICS!!!!!!!  SKIN TO WIN!!!! OOOPS, that was the wrong...I mean...never mind, I used that when...er, OH FORGET IT!!!   :woot:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 25, 2011, 03:02 PM
 :nono: :nono: :nono: :nono: ;)2 :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Nov 25, 2011, 03:23 PM
F.O.E.A.O............. .RETREAT..........hold yer fire..............RETR EAT............. :-*

(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/vexvision/MO.jpg)

z51 Shark :o Im pretty sure while breakin er in, I could have drilled a hole through my cement floor in the garage with this rad daddy :bow:

Id be afraid to handle the z71.............yikes, whadda we do scoob?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 25, 2011, 03:30 PM
Ahhhh...hot auger porn.....oooooohhhh *PUFF*PANT*  :roflmao: :roflmao: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Nov 25, 2011, 05:15 PM
I would love to do some field testing on a z71 :o I will always have to wonder how guys are fortunate enough to do such things.

The new MO is peacefully at rest for the night. On with Storage Wars.................. ..YeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaP

 :tipup: :icefish: :tipup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: IceinKzoo on Nov 25, 2011, 06:13 PM
I am one of you now!!  I pulled the trigger and decided on my first power auger earlier today.  I ordered the Z71 from Glenn's. $319 on sale!!   Called to make sure they had the new ones in stock and talked to Max who went out on the floor to verify the new aluminum handled Z71's had just arrived.  I was told when I ordered to put a comment in the comment box to have Max pull the correct version.   They have had some of last years model in stock so unless you ask for the new one you might get last years model.

Can't wait to get it home and start her up.  I probably went overkill and would of been fine with the Z51 but I'd rather be sorry for buying too much power than sorry I didn't buy enough.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 25, 2011, 07:02 PM
Way to go, Kzoo!!! The 'Mo power the better!!! 'Mo holes drilled!!!!!!!! That's a GOOD price....you'll  love  it!!! Sit down and read those DIRECTIONS when ya get...wanna make sure ya use the right mix and all that good stuff!!!! Vexvision, ya better get goin' and get this man set up with the Eskimo shield!!! Ya just got elected, ya know!!! Chop chop!! Move 'em out!!! We don't drag NOTHIN' round here!! Oh, sorry, forgot about your tail, Surf... ;)2
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: IceinKzoo on Nov 25, 2011, 07:07 PM
Thanks Rebelss.  I appreciate all the advice also.  I'll be sure to post a picture when she arrives.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Nov 25, 2011, 07:16 PM
Affirmative........... IceK, listen up..........I dont like looken at that x down where your suppose to be representing red and white pride.

Right click on my patch, save to your desktop, open photobucket in a separate window and upload the pic from your desktop, after the photo is on photobucket you need to drag your pointer over it and a series of windows will drop down, move pointer over the bottom window that drops and click on it. When you click on it, it will be saved. Go to profile and open your forum profile, go to you signature box and left click once, then right click and paste..........VOILA. Save changes and you are all set. I did this before on page 54 or 55, might be easier to understand?

You can have three pictures in your sig box and a little phrase of your liking ;D

Welcome aboard and Im glad your were able to get the new model, I considered calling them but I already fired er up. Good for you!!

I chose Amsoil Pro Sabre at 50:1 with Premium gas and SeaFoam for my mix. Runs like a top!! My gas cap leaks a little because I overfilled the tank :nono: so be mindful of that.

Hmmmmmmmm, yep. That covers it. Now, we just started a new Tradition here at home and the wife, our son and I are going to decorate our Christmas Tree with fishing lures.......joking. Black Friday will be spent at home decorating from now on, no more craziness.

Life is good! Taker slow ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: IceinKzoo on Nov 25, 2011, 07:28 PM
Whoooo Hooooo!!!  Got it.  Thanks Vexvision.   I am going to use that exact mixture as well.   Did you find the Sabre local or did you order online somewhere?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Nov 25, 2011, 07:33 PM
Local, some dude out in the sticks sells it outta his garage!! Glad your up and runnin!
 
Im a big supporter of buying local, its too bad the price was so different or I would have bought the auger here but hey, no need to be greedy ya know :nono:


Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 25, 2011, 08:06 PM
I like hearing the new guys talking up the Sabre and the seafoam, but if you can find it, A capfull of Startron enzyme treatment will keep your fuel from breaking down from the ethanol !
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Eskimo/applications_r2_c2.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: IceinKzoo on Nov 25, 2011, 08:28 PM
Thanks Surflizard.  I will look for that at a few shops that I think might carry Startron products.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Nov 25, 2011, 08:48 PM
I searched all up and down the mushroom dotted plains of Africa for that stuff and my wheel barrow is still empty?

Would I add that to my fuel mix on top of the SeaFoam or does the startron go in place of the SeaFoam?

Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: FishinBill on Nov 25, 2011, 10:21 PM
On top of it Vex :bow:.

Thankfully our local station carries the good stuff ethonal free. If you ain't in MOtion your not fishin.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: pannyjigger on Nov 26, 2011, 01:45 AM
Well, I hope you are willing to welcome another new member to the group.  In doing extensive searching and actually handling the Jiffy's, SM's and Eskimo's, I pulled the trigger on a new 8" Eskimo Mako from Glenn's.  Great price.  I can't wait until it comes so that I can start getting it ready per Rebelss's instructions.  Now we just need some ice here in east-central Wisconsin.

Pannyjigger.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 26, 2011, 08:03 AM
Sheboygan county!!!!!!!!  :o Been there, done that!!!! Hello, neighbor!!! Welcome, pannyjigger!!! Good, good, choice!!!! Wow, with all the members, we're gonna haveta hire a tour bus or somethin'!!! We'd be happy to see any pics of the proud new 'Mo owner!!! VEXVISION!!!!! get on here and welcome this fella!!! Beat ya to it again!!!! Ya can't get a jump on the ol' GP, I guess... :whistle:
Panny, if ya can figger it out, no that you're a bona fide approved member, go ahead and add the Eskimo avatar to your signature!!
PS...There is absolutely NO TRUTH to the old rumor my I used to be called the
"Panty Jigger:...  >:D:roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Nov 26, 2011, 08:36 AM
We been needin a pannyjigger over here since ole willey stubbed his toe down to the county fair! Wecome to the F.O.E.A.O. pannyjigger, rebelss so fast he can run around the planet and punch himself in the back of the head. Sometimes its just hard to match up ;D

Little does he know, before the boggeyman goes to bed at night, he checks the closet for vexvision!! Thats right, I also sleep with one eye open.

So many new MO's...........way to spend your money wisely :thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 26, 2011, 08:57 AM
Myself personally,  I am Truly glad to see Rebs transistion from wearing them on his head to Jigging them ! Way to go Buddy, I'm proud of ya !! >:D ;)2 :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 26, 2011, 09:03 AM
OK, OK....kwitcher yapping about ME posting a pic!!!!!...so here ya go, your mighty GP and his mighty, screamin' 'Mo!!  Autographed copies are available for a nominal fee. Not responsible for swooning female members. ;D

(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb456/Rebelss/IMG_0523-1.jpg)

(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb456/Rebelss/IMG_0524.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: IceinKzoo on Nov 26, 2011, 09:46 AM
Who do I make my check to for that autographed copy?   I'd like a 8X10 glossy of that MOtivational portrait.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 26, 2011, 09:51 AM
Make it out to "The Grand Poobah, F.O.E.A.O." Since your are a fairly new member, and just parted with your hard earned clams for a 'Mo, I will gladly send you a jpeg clip for your screensaver at no cost.... :woot:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: FishinBill on Nov 26, 2011, 11:02 AM
Quote
rebelss so fast he can run around the planet and punch himself in the back of the head.

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Not responsible for swooning female members.

MOerrific,  :roflmao: :bow: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Nov 26, 2011, 11:20 AM
Reb, there must a been a glitch, all I see in these pictures is a frozen lake being attacked with a self-propelled, ice-eating, hole plunging MOtacular auger :woot:

At this time I will open the contest for the most Motivational Picture Award From F.O.E.A.O. members to get us pumped for the 2011-2012 ice fishing season. I will have to say at this time that you have me beat. :nono:, but not for long, I have somthing up my sleave ;D

There is only 1 Rule for posting pictures for the M.P.A.F.F.O.E.A.O. MO must be in the picture. You are allowed two entries!!

Motion to gather prize ideas put on the table :thumbsup:

Prize idea #1 from VexVision=  every participating member shall mail the victor one (1) copy of their favorite jig or spoon, this shall be a real lure delivered to your door for winning.

Sound good? O ya, I forgot to say Hail to the Victors............GO BLUE :bow: :bow: :bow:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Nov 26, 2011, 11:40 AM
Holycow! I'm gone for a couple days and and we got more new members and what nots going on then Reb on a Saturday night with the bingo hall gals. :roflmao: Welcome one and all! And YES, Vexvision gets my vote!
Late info I know but I got my Z71 from Glen's in October and it was the new one with aluminum handles.
Went out friday again, still about the same ice thickness, and temps so no new info except that my frickin pull handle broke! lil plastic pos. Other then that ole Hop Sing ran and drilled holes like no other.
 Oh, funny story, the ice was so slick in the morning that while drilling the 1st hole I actually was sliding in a circle with the auger. Lol. Hadn't even done the 1st shot to the fishing gods yet! No pics this time, battery went dead on us.

Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 26, 2011, 12:01 PM
Sounds like a Good plan, I'm in !! Sorry to hear of the plastic Fantastic trouble FKK !

My Entries are as follows !
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/lookin%20for%20ice/100_2797.jpg)
Just because Big Bertha is SO PRETTY !!
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Eskimo/hpim0316.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Nov 26, 2011, 12:10 PM
Holycow! I'm gone for a couple days and and we got more new members and what nots going on then Reb on a Saturday night with the bingo hall gals. :roflmao: Welcome one and all! And YES, Vexvision gets my vote!
Late info I know but I got my Z71 from Glen's in October and it was the new one with aluminum handles.
Went out friday again, still about the same ice thickness, and temps so no new info except that my frickin pull handle broke! lil plastic pos. Other then that ole Hop Sing ran and drilled holes like no other.
 Oh, funny story, the ice was so slick in the morning that while drilling the 1st hole I actually was sliding in a circle with the auger. Lol. Hadn't even done the 1st shot to the fishing gods yet! No pics this time, battery went dead on us.
The infamous FKK, glad to meet cha!

I noticed right away that my new MO had a thin pull cord and that the handle might have issues. I might rig up a new handle right away, hopefully the cord will hold up!! :unsure:

Surf, on the ball buddy!! Thats how we do it over here in the F.O.E.A.O. Never leave a member to wonder!! :clap:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 26, 2011, 12:31 PM
Another lake, another hole...

(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb456/Rebelss/02-05-2011CentervilleIceFishing009.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Nov 26, 2011, 12:49 PM
Holycow! I'm gone for a couple days and and we got more new members and what nots going on then Reb on a Saturday night with the bingo hall gals. :roflmao:

FFK, remember what happened the last time the bingo hall queens got together. The treasury is depleted because we had to bail out one of the members ::) who we shall not name, for the chandelier incedent  :o Surf was tied up for 3 days sorting that out. I think we still are getting calls from India about it.  ;D

Any way, a big welcome to all the new members  ;D ;D

Rebs, perhaps you and surf can work on some type of stickers we could get made up for all of us MO rons ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Nov 26, 2011, 12:56 PM
Hog, I like how you think ;D Id be happy to sport a sticker!! Me likes em'. Sweatshirts could be made up for a fair price as well, I had some made up for my construction company and my employees!!

If everybody would promise to buy one, I could have half a dozen or so made up.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Nov 26, 2011, 12:57 PM
FFK, remember what happened the last time the bingo hall queens got together. The treasury is depleted because we had to bail out one of the members ::) who we shall not name, for the chandelier incedent  :o Surf was tied up for 3 days sorting that out. I think we still are getting calls from India about it.  ;DMO rons ;D
Ya I remember! I got a phone call last week from India, told em they had the wrong number!
  I'll post a pic of me and the old Barracuda, got to get her in on this, she's still running like a champ! Will wait for some good ice for the Z71.
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx206/fordkisskrazy/017.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Nov 26, 2011, 01:05 PM
Hog, I like how you think ;D Id be happy to sport a sticker!! Me likes em'. Sweatshirts could be made up for a fair price as well, I had some made up for my construction company and my employees!!

If everybody would promise to buy one, I could have half a dozen or so made up.
I'd be in for that, I'd sport em both, I'm PROUD of my MO's!!!!!!!!!
Good to meet you Vex also, and might I say your doing a heck of a job already  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Nov 26, 2011, 01:25 PM
I'd be in for that, I'd sport em both, I'm PROUD of my MO's!!!!!!!!!

X2
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 26, 2011, 01:40 PM
Sure would like to see the emblem as a sticker we can put on  Vehicles, sleds, wheelers or any other gear we can think of ! It would fit right in with my box truck ice fishing banner ! I'm in for 2 Please ?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Nov 26, 2011, 01:48 PM
Okay then. Would the originator of the patch reveal yourself. Ill pm you my email so you can send me over a copy of the legendary "crest". I was thinking a grayish hoodie with a small crest on the front chest and a large crest on the back. I will get a price quote from the printer. Embroidery may be a little to costly?

Im already excited.

I will post a picture of the crest layout when they quote me. Then we will go from there.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 26, 2011, 01:53 PM
Guilty as charged Vex, I have it saved in photobucket  ! >:D :roflmao: Can you investigate a emblen sticker option if the hoodies prove too costly ?


Thanks
Surf
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Nov 26, 2011, 02:11 PM
Sure can and will anyways. Im hunting right now but I will pm you my email or you can get it from reb if he chimes in sooner.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: kevt528 on Nov 26, 2011, 02:15 PM
Go Blue!!  I called to get my new recoil assembly on it's way yesterday, Bonnie at ext 133 took care of me (Eva must have had the day off).  I mentioned the site to her she said she had heard about, thought it was good read.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 26, 2011, 02:20 PM
I dealt with Bonnie when she helped me track down a new tank for Big Bertha, she knows her augers inside and out and even showed me the $8.00 adapter so I could put a Quantum bit on my old girl !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: IceinKzoo on Nov 26, 2011, 04:12 PM
Sweet idea on the hoodies.  Can't wait to get one.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: IceinKzoo on Nov 26, 2011, 04:15 PM
Do I want to buy 87 octane or 91 etc....  If I plan on using seafoam and startron (if i can find it) does it matter what octane level of unleaded I use in my MO?  If I can't find startron does anyone else have a suggestion for a good additive to take care of the ethanol issues that is like startron?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 26, 2011, 04:36 PM
There are several non alcohol based ethnol additives out there, Startron, Amsoil, Gold eagle, most small engine dealers carry at least on brand ! The higher octane gas can cause hard starting issues in very cold temps, 87 will run just fine with a good oil and additive in it !



For the old Guard, I just received a PM from our Illustrious Technical Director Steven from Quebec, He will be along shortly to say howdy !! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Nov 26, 2011, 04:54 PM
Ok, so Ive officialy confirmed that there are no deer in my neck of the woods so....................

I will run the price on hoodies, then I will run the price on t-shirts, then on a 1 size fits all hat, then I will see if they do stickers.

Upon said price of our new threads of which we wear fishing, I will update ya'll ;D Proly gonna take a couple days :-\ Collectively we can decide on which apparal to purchase ;D ;D ;D

In addition, I will check the price on 1 dozen as well, just in case more of yall nutty F.O.E.A.O. members want one. These will be a limited edition super hoodie so if you want one you need to PM me so I know how many to get. Dont worry, before order is final I will let everyone know how much they will cost. Its too difficult to scroll around and keep track of who all wants one.

In regards to our little photo contest.............ho w long should we run it?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Nov 26, 2011, 05:00 PM
O ya, since Im mostly a retard I decided to go back and learn the historical movement created here within the F.O.E.A.O. and as the official N.M.W.W.A. I here declare it be a necessary action :o :o :o.

So, go back and read..............its only 60 pages and its quite humorous :roflmao: There will be no quiz, its the honor system but if determined you failed to exercise your ability to do homework you will have to pay an extra 10% on your new F.O.E.A.O. apparal ;
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 26, 2011, 05:06 PM
I know that I speak for most here in saying thank you Vex for stepping up and offering to check this out for us, It is really Appreciated !

In all fairness we should run it at least till the first of the year, that gives all the members of F.O.E.A.O a chance to check in ! Maybe a bump on the contest and the stipulations every few weeks to make sure we notify all the Brothers and Sisters ! Just my .02

Surf
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Nov 26, 2011, 05:45 PM
I second the great idea. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 26, 2011, 06:06 PM
Quote: but if determined you failed to exercise your ability to do homework you will have to pay an extra 10% on your new F.O.E.A.O. apparal

Just to sweeten the deal, Starting Monday, questions pertaining to information contained in the F.O.E.A.O Archives will be asked Once a week and the first F.O.E.A.O. member to answer correctly will win three new Custom Made Panfish Jigs courtesy of F.O.E.A.O.  The weekly winner can PM me with their mailing address and their Jigs will hit the US Postal service the following morning ! The only stipulation to the Contest is that you must fly the F.O.E.A.O Emblem with Pride !

Thank you and Good luck !
Surf S.A.A.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 26, 2011, 06:20 PM
Vexie, I'm up for the apparel idea. Sounds good to me.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Nov 26, 2011, 07:10 PM
Surf, that is one sweet pot you have cookin there ;D This should be interesting!!

Just a reminder guys, if you want some fancy apparel this winter you will HAVE TO PM ME so I can order the correct amount. Prices will be available toward the end of this coming week.........stay tuned ;D

Ok, the 1st of the year it is :tipup: :tipup:

F.O.E.A.O. Update: Our 1st annual Motivational Picture Award Contest is running now through Jan 1st 2012. Two entries per member and MO must be in the picture. Every member who participates will be responsible for mailing the winner a jig or spoon, preferably a copy of your favorite fish catching style and color.

Im vexvision and I support this message ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: dalwhe1970 on Nov 26, 2011, 07:42 PM
Hi All, Purchased the 43 ,10" today and it was a bargain; Last year I had a jiffy and sold it when moving east; But came back to Sask. ; And now am and finally the proud owner of a new red devil ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: steven girard on Nov 26, 2011, 09:27 PM
Nice shot!  ;D

And for the others! witch gaz do you use? cause i think my often cleaning jobs problems are because of ordinary gas with(around here) to mutch ethanol in it !...I'm refering to that link!

http://www.evinrude-parts.com/boat_ethanol_danger_precaution.html

Thank in advance for your advice!

steven.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: kevt528 on Nov 26, 2011, 09:35 PM
Got tired of waiting, I took apart my broken recoil assembly rewound it and reattached the rope, reinstalled on my MO, hit the primer once and she fired right up.  She ran. For few minuets then just stopped, gave her a few more pulls then she started but wouldn't idle for more than a few seconds.  She is brand new any suggestions, if she sits for an hour or so she will fire right back up.  I have the vent in the cap open, new gas, viper oil, plug gapped properly, and sea foam.  Do you think I need to adjust the carb?  I don't want to take her in if I help it, just looking for suggestions.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Nov 26, 2011, 09:49 PM
Dalwhe, I would like to welcome you to the F.O.E.A.O. on behalf of us all!

Welcome to the gang, you should love your new "Red Devil"!! Jump right in with both feet ;D

Go ahead and represent the F.O.A.E.O. with our bright blazing red patch!! Feel free to enter our photo contest as well, if your well read in our archives you could even win some custom jigs from Surf :whistle:

Kev, you might want to wait for Surf or Reb to chime in on this one!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Nov 26, 2011, 11:18 PM
Got tired of waiting, I took apart my broken recoil assembly rewound it and reattached the rope, reinstalled on my MO, hit the primer once and she fired right up.  She ran. For few minuets then just stopped, gave her a few more pulls then she started but wouldn't idle for more than a few seconds.  She is brand new any suggestions, if she sits for an hour or so she will fire right back up.  I have the vent in the cap open, new gas, viper oil, plug gapped properly, and sea foam.  Do you think I need to adjust the carb?  I don't want to take her in if I help it, just looking for suggestions.
Kev,I'm no expert but I would start with the carb. You'll have to remove the red cap over the adjustment screw on top the carb, then turn the screw all the way in, DO NOT NOT tighten it, just tell it stops, seats. Then turn it back out 1 and 1/4 turns. That is factory sitting I believe and if everything else is good it should start and run fine. Also when you prime it the choke must be off. pull the air filter and make sure its not gas soaked, if it is wash it out with dish soap and let it dry out good. This is where I would start, Reb and or Surfy will be able to help ya out more or add to this If I'm missing something. Good luck and keep us informed.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: pannyjigger on Nov 26, 2011, 11:35 PM
Thank you very much for the warm welcome on the previous page.  I will post pics once we get some ice.  Right now it is 53 degrees and raining. >:(

I do have one question about my new Mako.  I have a Stihl string trimmer and blower that each also require a 50:1 mixture (same as the auger I understand).  Can I use this same mixture for the auger?  I use Stihl Ultra 2-stoke oil and add Seafoam at a 2 oz/gallon ratio.  I am trying to keep my life as simple as possible, but don't want to cause any damage to the new Mo either.  Your help is greatly appreciated.

pannyjigger.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Nov 27, 2011, 12:27 AM
Nice shot!  ;D

And for the others! witch gaz do you use? cause i think my often cleaning jobs problems are because of ordinary gas with(around here) to mutch ethanol in it !...I'm refering to that link!

http://www.evinrude-parts.com/boat_ethanol_danger_precaution.html

Thank in advance for your advice!

steven.

Hpoe this will help you Steven

           http://pure-gas.org/index.jsp?stateprov=QC (http://pure-gas.org/index.jsp?stateprov=QC)



  Tom
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Nov 27, 2011, 02:32 AM
     CAUTION:The following may not be suitable for anyone  :woot:


As the unofficial F.O.E.A.O. Weather Guesser and Keeper of the Official dried-seagull-knuckle-bone-tosser and reader kit that aids in winter storm predictions, I discovered a slight indication during the most recent reading that the unseasonably hated shirt-sleeve days and warm trend are commencing to begin moving out of the ice-belt of the upper US so we can welcome in the hammering by Ma Nature as she is being stalked by Commander Jack Frost whose helpers plan on making her shriek, squeal and gladly take her leave as CJF sets up camp. Ya'll ain't seen nothin' yet ! It's gonna be cold and snowy, freezing tears on your cheeks for wishing for ice in such large numbers. It's all your fault, but, well...bring it on! Ready or not.   
                  :icefish:   


Welcome to you that have only been here in spirit and forgot that we're OPEN year round for joyous tomfoolery.    ;)2

New comers, welcome and howdy.  Ah ha! Let the rites of initiation, oh, wait, I'm out of order. Forget that.    >:D

And to you with mechanical issues, (Never a problem here), I refuse to jump the chain of command out of respect for the agreed upon holders of information they always accurately share to all who enter.    :bow:

And I will not say a word about being a Rocket man, :woot: or life long mechanic, :flex: but I may be inclined to flash my Gold Card that is not used for credit,  :whistle: but it gets drooled upon and is no longer available from Amsoil.Inc. Alas, no Lifetime dealers have been issued since before some of you dear and welcome members were born.   The knowledge of lubrication (or too much of it) and the economics involved have hinted that I cannot afford to use the cheep stuff ~ :sick: it's just not cost effective.      Selah, cognite, think about it. There, three times ought to do it.


                                                                                     I Remain,
                                                                                              Y'r Ob'svt Svt,  ??? :-*
                                                                                                           Tom





Objections greatly appreciated ~ Just tell me.



Coming soon: The true meaning of Rocket Surgery                                           No animals were harmed in this ditty




Grasshopper enters a bar, orders a beer, takes a seat and notices the bar keep is impressed he can talk and is told, " Ya know, we have a drink named after you.
The grasshopper is taken aback, looks up from his beer and says
"Wow! Really? You have a drink...


named Bob.      :woot: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 27, 2011, 05:28 AM
Hi Kev
The motor is starving for fuel. Either the inlet jet is sticking shut or the fuel pump diaphram has a hole in it ! I hate to rain on your parade, with this being a brand new machine, this would be best solved as a warrenty issue ! :'(

Pannyjigger
 Your current Stihl Mix will work fine for your auger !

Surf

P.S. Don't let Gator kid ya neither guys, he's a good wrench twister too ! Sorry buddy, you did say you wanted Objections right ?? >:D ;)2 :roflmao:










Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Nov 27, 2011, 08:53 AM
Gator......a much needed forecast ;D How about you become the "official" Weather Guesser Forecasting Dude, also known as W.G.F.D. All in favor?

And Kev, I am feeling your pain as you read these last answers to your questions, a seperation this early in your relationship with MO could prove extremely painful :( I hope your issues are solved quickly and painlessly ;)

It could be worse...........you could be a Dallas Cheerleader ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 27, 2011, 09:17 AM
Our Esteemed Colleague Gator had previously been officially tagged with the mantel of F.O.E.A.O. Meteorologist/ Weather Shaman "MWS" ! The Top Secret WCSTKVBT Ritual has to be seen to be Believed !! ;)2
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: kevt528 on Nov 27, 2011, 09:59 AM
I will give the carb adjustment a try today, if that doesn't work I'll call Bonnie back at ext 133 I'm sure she will get me taken care of if it has to have warranty work.  Vex at least if there ends up being a short term seperation my MO shouldn't miss any ice, as we don't have any here in iowa yet. Besides I will be at the ice show next weekend looking at all that wonderful ice fishing gear, and hopefully leaving with a new icesuit. ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Nov 27, 2011, 10:23 AM
Kev, I havent any ice either >:( Good luck on the suit ;D

Surf, apparently I have not prepared my self sufficiently for the sweetened pot :-\ I only took Gators "unofficial" wording as "official". Shame on me ;D

M.W.S. it has been, and is then :afro:

Im working on a F.O.E.A.O. shanty plaque, this limited piece of art shall have its unveiling in my photo contest entry with yours truly, "MO"
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 27, 2011, 10:41 AM

It could be worse...........you could be a Dallas Cheerleader ;D
Or a Vikings fan... :whistle: NO, I'm NOT!!! Go Bucs!!!

Kevt...call Eskimo back. It's a warranty issue. Better to have it taken care of now, then have to deal with it in the middle of the season. If it is something like a pinhole in the diaphragm, a bad needle seat, etc., you may open the jets enough to get it to run, but it will just deteriorate down the road. They'll take care of ya...good luck!  keep us informed.  :)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Nov 27, 2011, 10:59 AM
What about Bob? :woot: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 27, 2011, 11:05 AM
Him and the Grasshoppa bought a jug and they ain't been seen since !  ;)2 :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: BOOBSS on Nov 27, 2011, 11:49 AM
Hey all you crazy MO freaks just checking in. Took my girl MONA for a ride to the lake today and we sat there and cried soft water as far as you could see. When we got home I fired her up that made us both feel better. I've been real stressed this summer because I started a wayward home   for unwanted  CHIA-PETS and at times the shape they come in breaks my heart mainly the scooby doos  But now I feel better after spending time with MONA ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 27, 2011, 11:54 AM
Hey BOOBS! ( >:D)  I feel your pain....it's a horrible thing to have to gaze upon what should be and isn't.....what model is 'Mona? A good pic of her posted might help ease your agony... ;D Perhaps you could start a home for wayward augers, if 'Mona doesn't get too jealous. Pray for that hard water!!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 27, 2011, 12:00 PM
Good to have ya back BOOBSS, I fear that we are all in the same up the creek with no ice situation ! :'(
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Nov 27, 2011, 12:13 PM
MOna ;D ;D ;D

Nice to meetcha BOOBS :o Only ice time I can get right now is in my dreams, other than that Im hangin out in the garage pretending to get ready, every time the wind howls Im peeking out hoping to see a few flurries. Its finally chillin off out there ;D

Looks like I need name for my auger...........hmmmmm mmmmmmmm ???

Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 27, 2011, 12:32 PM
How about 'MOreen?!  ;D Mines 'Molly... :-*
or maybe....'Moira, 'Monica, 'Morgan, 'Moya, or just maybe "The hot red ****  :woot:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: pannyjigger on Nov 27, 2011, 12:35 PM
Thank you for the help surflizard and others.  I also plan on using ethanol-free gas as I have a station two miles from my home that sells it.  Now bring on the ice and snow!!!!!

pannyjigger
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 27, 2011, 03:47 PM
I know who I haven't seen in a year or so.....ROWDY RAY!!! Hey!!! Ya still up there in the cities runnin' the Stingray, Ray?! ???  ;D  You can call me Ray, you can call me Jay.. :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: IceinKzoo on Nov 27, 2011, 06:50 PM
I have learned not to turn my back on this forum for long or it might get to page 63 before I repost anything.  I have a lot to catch up on.  I like the weather forecast. Bring it on!!!   My MO should arrive this week.  I have got my Amsoil, Seafoam and I found some of the Startron Ethanol killer that  Surflizard suggested.   Bring me my auger.  I want to break it in and feel it's mighty power!!!!

Looking forward to exchanging tomfoolery with you all this season.   There has to be a story behind a shanty name like Boobs.   Hope to hear it someday or should I do my homework and I will find the answers somewhere in our illustrous 60 page archives.

Hope everyone has a great night.  Sorry to hear about the warranty issue Kev.  I am sure you will be up and running in not time.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Nov 27, 2011, 10:07 PM
Hey all, a little MO story for ya. Hit the ice again today for a few hours, went up with a buddy and his son, since they drove and we had limeted room we just took the Z71 again,(they own a  S.M.) any ways I drill my two holes and his son is standing there right behind me with his hands out. " That thing is wicked!" he says. I hand it to him and say "have at it". He drills his, "this thing is wicked mean! What power!" His dad takes it and drills his two, then two more, then two more. 14 holes later he gives it back to me and starts setting up his two poles, doesn't say a word. Just keeps looking  at the auger. well over 40 bows later and his son drilling about ten more holes and wanting to race everyone else's auger, He ask's where did you get that? How much are they? Well, I think I converted him to Eskimo, That's all they talked about for two hours on the way home. Getting a Mo. His last words to me as I was leaving his house was " We can leave my auger at home and just use yours from now on. I really don't wanna use mine anymore." I couldn't help but laugh. Gotta love those MO's!!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 27, 2011, 10:16 PM
Ah ha!!! I saw you lurking about under cover of darkness!!! Another awe-inspiring love story, fraught with danger, devotion, and the true outdoors, the love between a man and his machine, enough to warm the cockles of any man's heart!!!  :o
There ain't nuttin' like a 'MO, baby!!! :thumbsup: I will PM you my address so you may send some carefully packed fillets of 'bows at your convenience..  :whistle: Sounds like a great day!!! Sure was a great story!!!
Pretty soon, Eskimo corporation will be contracting with Sony pictures to bring us the much awaited movie, just in time for the Holidays,   "'MO comes home for Christmas"... :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Nov 27, 2011, 10:59 PM
FKK, now thats what Im talking about ;D Lettin MO run the show ::) Great story. I cant wait to show my ole man up ;D When I told him I bought a MO he said I was crazy. Blah Blah Blah, Jonny bought one of them and there junk, yahhdy, yahhdy, ya. They dont run for "_______"  ;) Ah ba hum bug..........

Well, Well, Well..............I guess we'll just have to see about that. Mind you, this is coming from a guy that cant get his Jiffy runnin any better than ole crutches can make his way around the track ;D I cant wait to........God dang............this is killin me.........I need my MOMOMOmedicine :cookoo:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 28, 2011, 08:28 AM
The F.O.E.A.O. Free Jig Giveaway has Officially started ! The First F.O.E.A.O Emblem flying Member to correctly answer this question will receive 4 Custom made Panfish jigs courtesy of F.O.E.A.O.!! One guess per Member ! The Winner will be announced on Sunday the 4Th of December, Good luck to all !

What is Surflizards Favorite Snack and what number # reply is this Delectable Tasty Treat First mentioned in the  Annuls of F.O.E.A.O.  ? To get new members up to speed, here is a hint ! Who is Daffy Ducks ice fishing Buddy, He is an essential ingredient in this Delectable Tasty Treat !

Surf S.A.A.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Nov 28, 2011, 08:32 AM
could it be pork rinds?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 28, 2011, 08:34 AM
Only complete answers to the 2 part question will be accepted !

What is Surflizards Favorite Snack and what number # reply is this Delectable Tasty Treat First mentioned in the  Annuls of F.O.E.A.O. ?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Nov 28, 2011, 08:55 AM
pork rinds post 284 i hope
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Nov 28, 2011, 09:19 AM
pork rinds post 283
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 28, 2011, 11:19 AM
I admire your enthusiasim HH, One Guess only please.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 28, 2011, 11:24 AM
I know the answer...nyanya.. :whistle: However, it's up to our members to be well versed and get it correct...
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: FishinBill on Nov 28, 2011, 11:25 AM
Pork rinds #74 over Doritos
I also found Rebelss, something about pee on cornflakes  ;D.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 28, 2011, 11:29 AM
I also found Rebelss, something about pee on cornflakes  ;D.

GASP!!!! Not THAT again!!! Me?!!!  :whistle:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: ice dawg on Nov 28, 2011, 12:01 PM
I also found Rebelss, something about pee on cornflakes  ;D.
I didn't think the question was about Rebs favorite breakfast.  :o ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Nov 28, 2011, 01:22 PM
I admire your enthusiasim HH, One Guess only please.
I knew I should have paid attention in school ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Nov 28, 2011, 01:33 PM
I was going threw all my fishing junk this weekend and stubled upon about 30 flies I have, dont know where I got them cause I dont fly fish but I am going to post some pics of them tonight, thats if my kid comes home and loads them onto my computer for me and helps me post them ::) ::) . I figure I can donate them to the club to raise bail money for the next episode  :o or see if some of you guys might be interested in some of them and figure a way to get them out to you guys. ;D

 ::) Dam it took me almost a week to get my MO sig back after I realized I had Das Rots sig  ::)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 28, 2011, 01:44 PM
That'll teach you to Sig Swap now won't it !!  >:D ;)2 :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: steven girard on Nov 28, 2011, 05:30 PM
Thank Idahogator, a little to far from here!,think about  try to use super to replace regular..gonna see!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Canadianiceguy on Nov 28, 2011, 05:44 PM
i got a couple pics of the auger, but they are on my friends camera. just waitn for them in a email.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Nov 28, 2011, 06:36 PM
Well I reckon while I was stripping off 3 layers of shingles, only to find a steel roof underneath of that...........opportu nity evades me :( Better luck next time. Hog, the rule clearly stated one guess per member ;) ;D

RaMOna missed me......... ;) She made me feel better, just looking at me she could tell I fell off the flippin roof today >:( Note to self, when tossing twenty foot pieces of mangled steel off of a roof, make sure the rear end of that steel doesnt have a bent, jagged, shirt catching hook bent toward you........ >:(

God decided to carry me............I cant believe Im not injured.........you should have seen it.

Oops, is it okay to say the "G" word on here ;) Time for rest, I think Ill go snuggle with RaMOna for a bit ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Nov 28, 2011, 06:52 PM
I think it OK to say "The Spirit that Moves Through All Things".

The other is usually heard just before the impediment to the passage of water, often constructed by the rodent, Castor C.     :woot: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 28, 2011, 06:56 PM
No need for any apology Vex, We are all GOD fearing Men on the F.O.E.A.O.  site !! To make the contest fairer to all next weeks F.O.E.A.O.Anulls Question will be issued on Monday at 9PM EST !! Good luck and GOD BLESS !!


Surf S.A.A.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 28, 2011, 08:34 PM
No need for any apology Vex, We are all GOD fearing Men on the F.O.E.A.O.  site !! To make the contest fairer to all next weeks F.O.E.A.O.Anulls Question will be issued on Monday at 9PM EST !! Good luck and GOD BLESS !!


Surf S.A.A.

Oh beaver castor!!!!  ;D Now I gotta think of a question worthy of our high intellect, keen insighted members? DANG!!! I'm too busy!!! OK, OK. lemme think.....
Alright, I've got it!!! What was the name of the blond girl at the Ice-drilling contest that Reb took in his truck to the... >:D   huh? Oh, wait....ya!!! This is a family oriented site!!! God-fearing folk here!!! Um...the question will be posted next Monday at 2100 Hrs, or 9:00 PM, CST, for those of you who are not ex-jarheads!!! Listen up, Ladies!!! I want all of you to know your F.O.E.A.O. criteria inside and out!!! It's your best friend!! You'll eat with it, sleep with it, and...oops, got carried away!!!
Hoggy, get those pics on here and learn to do it by yourself!!!! No depending on anyone else!!! Your 'MO may depend on it!!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: FishinBill on Nov 28, 2011, 08:37 PM
Jeez Vex thank God you are alright! You really need some ice, you two need some quality time ;).

Surf why don't we scratch this contest till it can be a fair deal, a good laugh was reward enough  ;D.

Trying to decide what my new MOhottness wants to be named.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 28, 2011, 09:47 PM
You were the first one to answer correctly FB, The jigs are yours, its your choice ? Thats why I got the BIG bag of Jigs, I knew I was gonna give them out to you guys !



Surf S.A.A.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: IceinKzoo on Nov 28, 2011, 10:08 PM
Glad your all right Vex.  Hope the rest of the F.O.E.A.O crew stays safe.  Ice is coming fellas.  Stay healthy to enjoy the season.   I guesstimate I am 3 weeks till first ice.   Getting the poles out, checking the jigs and spoons,  putting up the shanty to just sit in it and dreaming about perch, crappie and bluegill every night.     This week the MO will arrive!!!!!!   I will memorialize the moment with pictures a cold one and the wonderful smell of 2 cycle in my garage.   

Surflizard,

Never been a huge pork rind fan.  Maybe I need to givem another try.  If Surflizard says their good then what MO do I need to know.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Nov 29, 2011, 08:32 AM
(http://h[IMG]http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb332/hoghammer1/snow2011006.jpg)ttp://i1200.photobucket.com/(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb332/hoghammer1/snow2011007.jpg)albums/bb332/hoghammer1/snow2011006.jpg[/IMG][IMG]

Hope this worked, so here they are
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Nov 29, 2011, 08:35 AM
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb332/hoghammer1/snow2011008.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 29, 2011, 08:41 AM
Nice looking Flies HH !!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Nov 29, 2011, 08:45 AM
Nice looking Flies HH !!

Dont know where I got them from like I said. I dont fly fish, or fish with anyone who does but somehow managed to collect some. Just trying to figure out what to do with them.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 29, 2011, 08:49 AM
Would ya be interested in a little Hoss tradin maybe ? Have you got a lead jig ban up there ? I have some lead glow panfish jigs that I can't use down here any longer !  :'(
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Nov 29, 2011, 08:56 AM
Would ya be interested in a little Hoss tradin maybe ? Have you got a lead jig ban up there ? I have some lead glow panfish jigs that I can't use down here any longer !  :'(

No ban here yet, there still letting us pollute the lakes  :o PM me your address and I will send them out to you this weekend. I can always use more jigs for those tasty perch. ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 29, 2011, 09:34 AM
Would ya be interested in a little Hoss tradin maybe ? :'(

There's more "hoss" tradin' goin' on here than at a Texas stockyard!!!! And I STILL haven't seen a pic of ANY horses!!! :woot:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Nov 29, 2011, 09:45 AM
There's more "hoss" tradin' goin' on here than at a Texas stockyard!!!! And I STILL haven't seen a pic of ANY horses!!! :woot:
Those pics I put on are actually Horse Flies  ::)  So that should count for something  ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 29, 2011, 10:01 AM
Don't be surprised if ya win some for answering the next question right... :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 29, 2011, 10:04 AM
Those pics I put on are actually Horse Flies  ::)  So that should count for something  ;D
It counts for lots of Big Brookies, Rainbows and Browns in the river next spring my Friend, Good Trade !!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: FishinBill on Nov 29, 2011, 11:09 AM
Ya Surf let's just do a fair deal. Nice flies, see acouple I have used before, been a while.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 29, 2011, 11:12 AM
Thats fine FB, it was your call ! We will post the Contest questions at night to even up the field a little for everyone !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 29, 2011, 12:57 PM
Gee, I hope it's not past my bedtime... :-\  :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Nov 29, 2011, 01:03 PM
Gee, I hope it's not past my bedtime... :-\  :roflmao:
Just stay away from the warm milk till after 10pm ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 29, 2011, 01:14 PM
HH, can you get a hold of the Rochester Bingo Hall Gaming commission and get the times and dates and locations of next weeks games, that way we'll have some idea of where to start the search and when to have the Bolo issued for the Big Black Hawg truck ! ;)2  I'm gonna be tied up with the layers at the Chandelier Crash Incident Deposition !! I really appreciate the help on this one, I owe ya one or 3 ! ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 29, 2011, 02:46 PM
*SIGH* I can't go anywhere anymore that I'm not being followed, peered at, put on camera, video'd, observed, watched, etc. Somehow I always seem to end up in the middle of some outburst that I attempted to quell, such as the incident at that new Fish/Seafood place. I DID NOT call the waitress a lying dog, when I cut into my frog legs and they popped into the air, to warn other patrons, I simply said "Flying Frog!"
Their attempting to push me out the door is what resulted in my catching that older ladies wig on my belt, as I told them to "Hold back!", once again I DID NOT call her an "Old Bat". Another misguided good deed misinterpreted. And I suggested our Holiday party be held there with an "Ice Fishing type" theme. Once again I was accused of shouting at the Hostess "Ya old fish, in your dreams!!" Last time I drink at THEIR bar.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: DasRottweiler on Nov 29, 2011, 03:40 PM
Hey fellow augernauts, made a few custom frat thingymabobs---- one for Vex and one for Hoghammer, anyone else want one, PM your auger model and I`ll hook ya up when I have time.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/DasRottweiler/Hoghammer2.jpg)    (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/DasRottweiler/foeao21.jpg)

Here ya go Rebellss!   
                                                                (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/DasRottweiler/EskimoFrat.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Nov 29, 2011, 04:19 PM
Thanks Das you the man. @)  I am definitely waiting for my kid tonight to change it. After the last time  ::) I learned my lesson,  >:(  but I am starting to pick it up, hard to teach an old hog new tricks ;)


Surf, shouldn't be to hard to find him. After talking with the Bingo Commission, on and off for the past 3 hrs, I found out that a certain someone has a nice new piece of bling on his ankle and that for a small donation to the local policeman's ball, they would be willing to help us locate him anytime.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 29, 2011, 04:43 PM
Thank the Lord my fish retaurant story stayed on the other page... ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 29, 2011, 05:01 PM
Thanks for checkin on that HH, Thats good info to have !!  ;)2 :roflmao:


Outstanding Job ROTT, those Emblems are Wicked Awesome !!  :thumbsup: :bow:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: IceinKzoo on Nov 29, 2011, 05:09 PM
Those are some good looking F.O.E.A.O. emblems you created.  Thanks for adding the personal touch to a already great emblem.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Nov 29, 2011, 07:24 PM
Brethren and Sistren, er whatever ;D Lend me your ears, er whatever, lend me your eyes :woot:

Rott, you are da man ;D The custom super bad personalized sig is smokin cool :clap: Thank you so much, RaMOna will love it. Thanks for taking the time to make them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Surf, good call on the timed entry for the "are you a real F.O.E.A.O. diehard" quiz ;) Congrats to FB on the quick fire response, just dont be that quick to give yer jiggin rod a twitch :nono:, remember on that first fish.............ya gotta let em take it ;D

On a side note, WORK is for the BIRDS >:( It isnt leaving me enough time to execute my burning desire for F.O.E.A.O. interaction or getting the price quote on our goodies ??? Hopefully when I do payroll this Thursday I will have time to swing in and get the prices going. Stay tuned guys, unfortunately I have to make a few bucks if I wanna ice fish EVERYDAY this winter ;D ;D ;D

O ya, other than a few sore muscles Im gonna make it ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Nov 29, 2011, 07:39 PM
I was surfin [pun intended] the web looking for extra parts for Big Bertha and when I typed in 1985 Eskimo model 8600 Shark and Low and Behold, there was our Beloved MO Emblem, displayed in all its Glory on the World Wide Web !!  :woot: :thumbsup: Life is Pretty Good !!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Nov 29, 2011, 07:56 PM
YES, I think EskiMO should have our apparel made and shipped to us all for free ;D ;D Why not, I mean what more could you ask for when it come to word of mouth advertising ??? There is a 64 page thread of hands on experience with their augers!! And its all GOOD :tipup:

I would love to have this much discussion and with my company ;D ;D ;D Wait, did I say discussion ??? I meant OBSESSION
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: kevt528 on Nov 29, 2011, 08:53 PM
Got my MO to shop today should have her back soon hopefully better then new.    ;)
Rot those custom emblems are awesome especially the one with Z51 on it! ;D
  :bow:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Nov 29, 2011, 09:13 PM
Got my MO to shop today should have her back soon hopefully better then new.    ;)
Rot those custom emblems are awesome especially the one with Z51 on it! ;D
  :bow:
:bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow:

Yes, lets just say that I couldnt have been happier after logging on tonight ;D
Looking forward to here you chiming in kevt ;D about how nice the sound of that auger is :o
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: kevt528 on Nov 29, 2011, 10:51 PM
Anyone going to the St Paul ice show this weekend?  if I remember right Surf and Reb were talking about it before. 
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Tomhusker on Nov 30, 2011, 07:38 AM
 I received my Stingray yesterday from BassPro. I'll do the breaking in this weekend. So excited!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 30, 2011, 10:21 AM
Anyone going to the St Paul ice show this weekend?  if I remember right Surf and Reb were talking about it before.

Both of us unable to go right now, unfortunatley. Rickl68 from Ontario was heading down to meet us, and some folk from Connecticut, but everyone had something happen...sooo, none of us are able to go!!!  :%$#!: :%$#!: :%$#!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 30, 2011, 02:03 PM
PSSSST!!!! Listen up!!! This is your Grand Poobah speaking!!!!!!  :bow: :bow:
Surfy is outta town until late Saturday night, and his Birthday is Sunday....so I'm going to do a main post on the general thread late Saturday afternoon....pass the word, and keep it on THIS thread only!!! He doesn't have internet access for the next few days, so it SHOULD be safe...Hopefully I won't muck this up, too!!! Be ready to chime in, and maybe post some funny B-day "Type" pics.... :whistle: I won't go there, I'll get locked up again.... :woot: He's turning 48. So, 'MO members, let's be prepared and ready to pounce!!!! :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: I'll post the signal.....
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: DasRottweiler on Nov 30, 2011, 04:14 PM
Ok guyz, a few more. remember ifya want one , PM me and I`ll cook ya one up-just need your auger model and size. Sorry Reb, Gut yers squared away----->
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/DasRottweiler/Rebelss.jpg)   
And one for Surf!------>
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/DasRottweiler/founder.jpg)
And one for IceinKzoo----->
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/DasRottweiler/IceinKzoo.jpg)
Kevt528--->
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/DasRottweiler/Kevt528.jpg)
FKK---->
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/DasRottweiler/fkkrazy.jpg)

This season all the text will be black, starting next hardwater season , letz say November-the "veterans" will have yellow text and any new recruits will have black text. Also next season any "officials" will carry stars or bars (haven`t decided) on thier emblem.
Carry on Augernuts....... Rott
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: IceinKzoo on Nov 30, 2011, 04:15 PM
IT'S HERE, IT'S HERE, IT'S HERE!!!!!!!   My wife called to tell me my Z71 arrived today!  Problem is I am on the road for work and it is killing me to not be there to hold her tight and give her the proper luvin she deserves.    You all know I'm not talking about my wife don't ya...

I can't wait till I get home Friday so I can mix up some gas and let her rip.    I am taking a trip to Lake Simcoe Ontario in January so the Z71 will get a good workout this season.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: IceinKzoo on Nov 30, 2011, 04:17 PM
Rott,

That patch is the bomb!!  Thanks man for whippin her up for me.   She is going in my signature right away.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 30, 2011, 04:30 PM
Thanks, Das!!! They look great!! To distinguish Surf's even more, perhaps a sprinkling of gold pork rinds around the edges.... :roflmao: :roflmao:

IceinKzoo: I did NOT want you getting upset while on the road, so I took it upon myself to personally drop in and make sure your new'MO is in good working order. It started right up, and boy, did that auger spin!!!! Um, it was NOT my fault the neighbor dog came by with his leash on, it was accidental that it was caught on the flighting and spun ol' Sassy across the street and into that tree. The Fire Depatment is doing an excellent job on getting him down. My pager went off during the fracus, forcing me to leave suddenly. I left your  'MO leaning against the garage. Sorry that your wife seemed so upset, wringing her hands and screaming at me like that. She sure is protective.... ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: IceinKzoo on Nov 30, 2011, 04:36 PM
Thanks Rebelss for taking care of that for me.  I knew I could count on you!  Don't worry about the dog.   I never did like that dog anyway.  Messes in my yard all the time.   I'm glad you took care of the Auger only why you stopped by Rebelss.  I thought at the begining of your story you were going to tell me you took care of MO than my auger.  Heh Heh Heh!!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 30, 2011, 05:00 PM
 :whistle:  I would, but I'm trying to straighten out my profile stickers here, which as you can see, I've fudged up again!!! Can anyone get this stupid weather thing to work right?! I give up....HELP, DAS!!!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Nov 30, 2011, 05:01 PM
Way to stay on it Rott ;D Great idea with the pins and stripes and what not!!!! Looking forward to see what you come up with!

Kzoo, o ya buddy...............it s gonna be fireworks in the garage ;D I have had to fire mine up a couple of times just to be able to sleep at night ;)

I didnt know Reb was so picky ??? -ss ;D Thank you to the Gran Poobah for the heads up on the surprise p___y ;D

Way to go TomHusker!! Let er rip buddy ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Nov 30, 2011, 05:02 PM
:whistle:  I would, but I'm trying to straighten out my profile stickers here, which as you can see, I've fudged up again!!! Can anyone get this stupid weather thing to work right?! I give up....HELP, DAS!!!!

Awww shucks Reb, what to do now ???
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: DasRottweiler on Nov 30, 2011, 05:09 PM
I think i fixed it fer ya Reb, is dat what yer lookin fer?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 30, 2011, 05:19 PM
Ya!!! Dat it!!! Thank you sooo much...I don't know why I have so much trouble with that stupid thing!!! I can do everything else... :%$#!:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Nov 30, 2011, 08:52 PM
Its pretty quiet around here tonight ???

Must be N.I.D.S. or No Ice Deficiency Syndrome >:( I know I have it ;)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: FishinBill on Nov 30, 2011, 09:30 PM
Congrats Ice!

Starting to see some ice around here    :woot::icefish:.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: DasRottweiler on Dec 01, 2011, 06:29 AM
Scroll back to last page to find new emblems guyz! ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: jopes on Dec 01, 2011, 04:18 PM
Took my Z71 out yesterday and dusted it off,  put the bit on it.  Today I mixed up the fuel and fired it up.  I love the sound and smell a 2 stroke makes in cold weather!

But on a side note, I needed to go buy a new fuel cap.  when I took mine off it stuck to the tank and the vent thing pulled out of it so it would no longer vent the tank.  :( 
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Dec 01, 2011, 06:05 PM
Jopes, sorry to hear about your cap, hope ya get her fixed soon.
Das, Thanks man, really like your work!
 Hey Reb can I have two badges since I have two MO's? Lol.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 01, 2011, 06:16 PM
Jopes, if you mean the flat rubber piece with the nipple that sticks up, they fall out all the time...just put it back in with the nipple facing down, the metal vent screw turns down into the hole....
FKK, I'll have to discuss that request with El Surfo.....next thing ya know, everyone will want two or three... ;D
Lets not forget Saturday afternoon....I'm gonna do the Bday post about 3:00 CST.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: DasRottweiler on Dec 01, 2011, 07:23 PM
Here ya go Jopes--->

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/DasRottweiler/Jopes.jpg)

Welcommen Mein Kammaraden!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Dec 01, 2011, 07:58 PM
Reb, I was joking, I don't need two. I just like to show my MO's off. Lol. I'll be checking in for your post, gotta let him know he's impotent.  :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 01, 2011, 08:16 PM
I know ya was.  ;D I'm gonna have two.  :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Dec 01, 2011, 08:18 PM
Alright jopes ;D Your right, nothing like the smell of two stroke!!!

Dont feel bad, I over filled mine when I gassed er up for the first time and the vibration caused er to leak a little :-\
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: IceinKzoo on Dec 01, 2011, 08:20 PM
Oh my!!  Got home late tonight and there she was.  Sitting in my living room staring at me with those wonderful words EskiMO written on the box.  I ripped that box open and put my Z71 together in about 3 minutes.   Picked her up, closed my eyes and started visualizing cutting those wonderful 10 inch holes and sitting in the shanty.    I can't wait till morning when I go get my gas, mix, fill and fire her up.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: jopes on Dec 01, 2011, 08:30 PM

Dont feel bad, I over filled mine when I gassed er up for the first time and the vibration caused er to leak a little :-\

I have stopped topping mine off completely due to fuel vibrating out when the engine is slicing holes in that hard water. 
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 01, 2011, 08:31 PM
Do it at 5:00 am and share it with the neighbors!!!!  :roflmao: :roflmao: PICS! Let us know how to go with the new 'MO!
Hey!!! Anyone able to take a pic of Surfy (I have a ton of them) and do some 'puter stuff to it, like put a Bday hat or something on him?  I'd like to include that in our Bday post...hurry and let me know if ya can, I 'll pick one out and get it to ya quick....

Sneaky Reb
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 01, 2011, 08:33 PM
I never fill mine over half-full....never saw the reason, I guess...I don't drill a gazillion holes. (Many 'cause I'm physically able to do about 3-4 before spine gives out)  :pinch:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Dec 01, 2011, 08:37 PM
I never fill mine over half-full....never saw the reason, I guess...I don't drill a gazillion holes. (Many 'cause I'm physically able to do about 3-4 before spine gives out)  :pinch:

Yeah, that makes sense, I was just so excited I practically spilled gas everywhere :flex: From now on, I think Ill linger around 3/4 for the most part ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Dec 01, 2011, 08:40 PM
Oh my!!  Got home late tonight and there she was.  Sitting in my living room staring at me with those wonderful words EskiMO written on the box.  I ripped that box open and put my Z71 together in about 3 minutes.   Picked her up, closed my eyes and started visualizing cutting those wonderful 10 inch holes and sitting in the shanty.    I can't wait till morning when I go get my gas, mix, fill and fire her up.
Why wait?!!!! Do it now! Just do it! I would/have. Haven't got in that much trouble.  ;)2
 Vex, I only fill mine up 3/4 full and have plenty of gas, and I usually drill ALOT of holes. If I ain't markin fish or catching em with in 10 or 15 minutes I'm moving!
 Speaking of drilling, 15 degrees here! podda have 4 more days of it, and then still be cool so hopefully I'll be drilling through more then 5" of ice soon.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: steven girard on Dec 01, 2011, 09:33 PM
Nice Emblems DasRottweiler!

I did a general one, if never it could be usefull for the board!

(http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb389/chantalgirard/eskimod.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: kevt528 on Dec 01, 2011, 10:00 PM
 :clap: Rot you rock thank you for the logo. ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: IceinKzoo on Dec 02, 2011, 08:24 AM
I like the emblem Steven!!  Great job.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Dec 02, 2011, 05:43 PM
Steven, that emblem looks great!! It would be cool if iceshanty would make it the logo for our thread ;D

Hey Kzoo, thats how I fish too @) So how did that baby sound, Im sure you have fired er up by now ;D

FKK, I envy your forecast.............. ... :'( Only down in the 20's at night here and just above freezing during the day >:( This is driving me crazy :%$#!:
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 02, 2011, 06:21 PM
Great job, Steven!!! I like it!!! I LIKE it!!! :woot: WELL, Kzoo????? How'd she rip?! I don't see any pics...think that's gonna be a requirement to be on this site...pics when ya first get your 'MO! I'll be discussin' this with Surfy when he's back...which brings to mind, NO ONE can do a photo boop of Surfy?! C'mon, don't tell me that!!! I believe that like I believe that blond at the...uh, never mind!! ;D
Remember, the Bday post goes down at 3:00 PM!!!! Get your regards posted so we can give this old weasel, er, lop-eared likeable Bro' a good Bday wish!!!
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Post by: kevt528 on Dec 02, 2011, 06:24 PM
The repair shop called today, my MO's diagnosis is a faulty ignition coil.  They say EskiMO customer service sent one out today and I should have my MO back nextweek.  ;D.

I saw some skim ice forming on some ponds this morning, it was still there on the way home from work this afternoon. :icefish:
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Post by: jopes on Dec 02, 2011, 06:46 PM
-5 or so last night, I just had to fire it up again this MOrning.  first pull.  Life is good! 
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Post by: FishinBill on Dec 02, 2011, 08:54 PM
Suppose to get down in the teens and single digits for lows here next week, wooohooo.

Awesome Steve!

Good to hear kev.
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Post by: fordkisskrazy on Dec 02, 2011, 09:02 PM
Jopes, -5! you all gotta have some ice up there some where, no? Will have to call the inlaws and see what they got going on, they live in Casper and Gillette. One is out in the middle of nowhere close to Douglas.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: jopes on Dec 02, 2011, 09:46 PM
Jopes, -5! you all gotta have some ice up there some where, no? Will have to call the inlaws and see what they got going on, they live in Casper and Gillette. One is out in the middle of nowhere close to Douglas.

Yes we have ice.  Smaller water, but the bigger waters are starting to show signs of icing up
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Post by: IceinKzoo on Dec 02, 2011, 10:23 PM
She sounds awesome and feels wonderful.  I will work on a few pictures for tomorrow.  Can't wait for ice to bring my MO onto the hard water.
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Post by: hoghammer on Dec 03, 2011, 10:03 AM
Rebs wish I could help with the computer stuff but I am the dummy they wrote the dummy book for.  ;D    What time you want us to post the BD wishes today?

Headin out with the MO tomorrow for some eyes,  Wife got me a new camera for fishing that I am going to take and try to learn how to use.  ::) Hard to teach an old Hog new tricks ;D  Still waiting for my kid to come help me change my sig.
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 03, 2011, 10:14 AM
    What time you want us to post the BD wishes today?

Where ya been, Hogster?!  ;D I'm gonna post at the announcement at 3:00 PM on general chat today....whenever ya want to add to it....figure that way, we'll have a  bunch by evening.... :)

PS....I've also posted some bithday foolishness on the never ending story thread, if ya wanna follow up....
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Post by: hoghammer on Dec 03, 2011, 10:29 AM
Where ya been, Hogster?!  ;

Couple busy days with my kid and her wrestling  :)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 03, 2011, 10:33 AM
Just pickin' on ya.... ;D  p***d off because ONCE AGAIN, the weather morons predicted   6-8" snow this morning/today, with 20 degrees....it's now 36 and sprinkling.  :%$#!: :%$#!: That's the THIRD time in a month their predic for snow has been WAY wrong. Sure glad they don't make augers.
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Post by: hoghammer on Dec 03, 2011, 10:47 AM
going to check out ice tomorrow. hopefully be poppin some holes ;D ;D
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Post by: hoghammer on Dec 03, 2011, 10:59 AM
Just pickin' on ya.... ;D

Its all good ;) my kid wrestles on the provincial team, I went on a nice 2 week holiday this summer to BC for the summer games to watched her wrestle, going to Sask next month and to Que this summer to watch her. Gives me and the wife an excuse to take a vacation ;D
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 03, 2011, 11:06 AM
My Dad moved to  Victoria, BC after he retired. Was fortunate enough to go up there the next year and spend 2 weeks with him, saw all the sights, chartered a fishing boat, and had a blast. He passed away the next Fall.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Dec 03, 2011, 11:10 AM
good thing you got up there to spend time with him. Its a beautiful place to go
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: jurrensb on Dec 03, 2011, 01:46 PM
Well, thanks to the awesome helps by Rebels, I got my Mako started up for the first time.  Started third short pull.  Let it idle for a while then did the break in I saw on this page.  She ran like a dream.  No longer will I be afraid to go out when the ice gets to thick. 

Only problem is that I look like a walking Eskimo advertisement.  Have a red quickflip two that is now a single person.  Have a Fatfish that is obviuosly red.  Just bought red and black guide wear bibs and parka.  I think I should be getting a sponsorship.  Once the ice gets here I will show you some pictures of my  whole MO set up.

Thanks for all the help from this page, I will try to check in here a little more, and tonight I will get that crest on the signature.  Got to show my respect to the MO and all the MO products I have.

P.s.  Still working on her name.
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Post by: hoghammer on Dec 03, 2011, 02:03 PM
nice to see it all work out for you,  great group of minds in this club of ours @)
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 03, 2011, 02:27 PM
nice to see it all work out for you,  great group of minds in this club of ours @)

Yes there are!!! And if ya ever find MINE, please let me know!!!  :roflmao: :roflmao:
jurrensb, so glad to help!!! Get that emblem, and post those pics!!!!

Gonna post that Surfy Bday greeting in 30 minutes!!! Have those one-liners ready!!!!
Hmmm...wonder if I'll be able to delete all this stuff after he gets back before he launches a missle at my house... :unsure:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 03, 2011, 02:50 PM
It's posted!!!!!! Get on 'er, guys!!! He's home!!!!
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 03, 2011, 03:36 PM
Good job!!!!  :thumbsup: :clap: That'll get'em!!!  Just told me he's gonna crash...maybe he won't see it until tomorrow morning... ;)2
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Post by: fordkisskrazy on Dec 03, 2011, 03:53 PM


Only problem is that I look like a walking Eskimo advertisement.  Have a red quickflip two that is now a single person.  Have a Fatfish that is obviuosly red.  Just bought red and black guide wear bibs and parka.  I think I should be getting a sponsorship.  Once the ice gets here I will show you some pictures of my  whole MO set up.


Lol, you'll be seen on that ice! I can laugh cause I look the same, quickflip 4, and red AA suit.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 03, 2011, 03:56 PM
  red AA suit.

GASP!!! Now ya havta wear THOSE if you're a member?! I better quit drinkin'... :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
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Post by: Tomhusker on Dec 03, 2011, 04:04 PM
 I am doing the break in on my Stingray at this very minute. She fired up right away. (At least when I remembered to turn it on it did.)
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Post by: fordkisskrazy on Dec 03, 2011, 04:08 PM
No, no Reb, you got it all wrong! I wear it so I don't have to stop drinking! I can fish,drink and float!
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 03, 2011, 04:10 PM
I am doing the break in on my Stingray at this very minute. She fired up right away. (At least when I remembered to turn it it did.)

Good man!!! I love my 'Ray!!! Screamin' little devils, ain't they?  ;D
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 03, 2011, 04:11 PM
No, no Reb, you got it all wrong! I wear it so I don't have to stop drinking! I can fish,drink and float!

I do that in my living room!!! *HIC*  :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Oh, that's not true...someone'll think I LIKE to drink or somethin'.... :whistle:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Tomhusker on Dec 03, 2011, 04:56 PM
I am doing the break in on my Stingray at this very minute. She fired up right away. (At least when I remembered to turn it on it did.)

All done! She purrs like a kitten. Hope I got the oil mixture right.

 Now all that is left is for me to clear a place in the living room and practice setting up my Fatfish.
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 03, 2011, 04:59 PM
Don't forget the kitten!!!  ;D
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Post by: IceinKzoo on Dec 03, 2011, 06:11 PM
Sorry for the delay in posting pictures of the most powerful auger in the universe.  I had to start her several times again today.   So far I am very happy I decided on a MO.   Hope to use her to cut a lot of holes this season.  I am struggling to name her.   It has to be a name that measures up to the sleekness, beauty and power of the Z71.   I can't just call her any old name.   


Any suggestions?

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/markwilks/PC030002.jpg)

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/markwilks/PC030003.jpg)

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Post by: surflizard on Dec 03, 2011, 06:46 PM
Nice looking auger right there buddy Congrats, I named my 87 10" Shark Big B----, Bertha ! I was always found of Elvira, that women has some nice equipment !  ;)2 :roflmao:
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Post by: fordkisskrazy on Dec 03, 2011, 06:59 PM
I was always found of Elvira, that women has some nice equipment !  ;)2 :roflmao:
Surf, she's older then you man! Thinkin maybe gravity might have a effect on that there equipment after so many years :roflmao: :roflmao:
 Kzoo, a name will come to ya after you play with her out on the ice a few times. Don't you fret, you'll have one before ya know it. She's a hottie!
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 03, 2011, 07:13 PM
Hmmm...she looks like a "Red Rhonda" to me...."Help me Rhonda, get her out of my heart"......(Beach Boys)  ;D
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Post by: IceinKzoo on Dec 03, 2011, 08:40 PM
Thanks Guys.  Have a good night all!!
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Post by: vexvision on Dec 03, 2011, 10:57 PM
Lookin Good  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: surflizard on Dec 04, 2011, 08:54 AM
Up and at em guys, We're Burnin Daylight !! >:D
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Post by: vexvision on Dec 04, 2011, 09:28 AM
Yes Sir...........Reportin g in for duty Sir ;)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 04, 2011, 09:37 AM
I think we may have to consider a having a Virgin Sacrifice to the Fickle Frozen Fish Gods to break this warm weather pattern we are stuck in !! Just one problem though, The only Virgin I found so far is a Scary looking Lesbian Meter maid named Betty or Butch or something along those lines !! I don't dare use her because she's Ugly enough to stop Traffic and it may anger the Gods !! Anyone got any ideas on how we should approach this Dilemma
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 04, 2011, 09:45 AM
I think we may have to consider a having a Virgin Sacrifice to the Fickle Frozen Fish Gods to break this warm weather pattern we are stuck in !! Just one problem though, The only Virgin I found so far is a Scary looking Lesbian Meter maid named Betty or Butch or something along those lines !! I don't dare use her because she's Ugly enough to stop Traffic and it may anger the Gods !! Anyone got any ideas on how we should approach this Dilemma

Wait a minute...(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb456/Rebelss/BSmeter.gif)  :whistle:
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Post by: vexvision on Dec 04, 2011, 09:59 AM
(http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa393/vexvision/imagesCA218R9U.jpg)

I have been summoned.............. .how may I help? Oh, its the cold you seek eh..........Just wait until tomorrow and your wishes will be granted ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 04, 2011, 12:32 PM
I just made the mistake of pulling up the 7 day forecast, 50s rain and 30s That Sucks !! :o >:(
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 04, 2011, 12:35 PM
I TOLD YA to leave it alone!!!!  :woot: :%$#!:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 04, 2011, 12:57 PM
Since when have I ever done what I was told Huh buddy ?? I did however put together a Info Dump on the effects of Ethanol on gasoline and the  phenomena of Phase Separation, It even has pictures just for you Reb old buddy ! >:D :roflmao:

I did go out and make up a fresh batch of mix for the ladies ! Courtesy of Brother Idahogator, I'm trying a new fuel additive from Amsoil Called Quickshot, it is a combination fuel conditioner/stabilizer ! it prevent phase separation like Startron, but it offers more octane protection as well !
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Antknees%20Ice%20Fishing%20Mayhem/metal%20roofing/AQS_300.jpg)


Degraded fuel presents a major maintenance issue in small engines and powersports equipment. It can form varnish, gum and insoluble debris that clog carburetors, fuel injectors and fuel filters. Carbon buildup can form on the tops of pistons that leads to pre-ignition, rough idling and poor throttle response. Fuel-related problems are only expected to intensify in the coming years as the ethanol content in pump gasoline continues to increase.

AMSOIL Quickshot® (AQS) is a premium fuel additive formulated to thoroughly clean and restore peak performance in small engine and powersports equipment fuel systems. It also stabilizes fuel between uses and during short-term storage periods. Its revolutionary technology focuses on three major fuel-related issues plaguing small engines and powersports equipment: ethanol, water and dirty pump gas.

Ethanol
 Ethanol in fuel has a tendency to absorb water and separate from the gasoline, sinking to the bottom of the gas tank, where it quickly degrades and creates gum, varnish and other insoluble debris that can plug fuel flow passages and negatively affect engine performance. When this ethanol/water mixture is pulled
 into the engine, it creates a lean burn situation that increases combustion chamber temperatures and can lead to engine damage. AMSOIL Quickshot is designed to keep water dispersed throughout the tank, moving it out as a normal part of operation and decreasing the chance of ethanol separating from the gasoline.
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Antknees%20Ice%20Fishing%20Mayhem/metal%20roofing/phase_separation_500.jpg)

Quickshot was tested in fuel containing 10 percent ethanol. Controlled plugging of injectors showed a 70 percent flow improvement, while oxidation stability improved 44 percent over untreated fuel.

Water
 Water finds its way into gas tanks through condensation in tanks open to the atmosphere, gas pumps and other environmental conditions, and if left untreated, will cause a myriad of starting, performance and corrosion problems. By keeping water dispersed in tiny molecules and safely moving it out of the tank through the combustion chamber, Quickshot helps maintain engine performance and protects against damaging corrosion.

Dirty Gasoline
 Dirty gasoline causes fuel system gumming and varnish, as well as piston and combustion chamber deposits. Although all gasoline sold in the U.S. is formulated with a lowest additive concentration (LAC) level of detergent additives, these detergent levels are not enough to prevent deposits from building up on critical fuel system components. Quickshot contains unique chemistry that quickly detaches and carries away deposits and buildups in fuel systems, injectors and carburetors, while also cleaning hard-to-remove deposits on piston tops, spark plugs and other combustion chamber parts.



Applications
 Quickshot is recommended for use in all two- and four-stroke gasoline-powered engines, including motorcycles, snowmobiles, boats, personal watercraft, ATVs, edgers, tillers, mowers, snowblowers, chainsaws, generators and farm and construction equipment. However, AMSOIL P.i. Performance Improver is the superior choice for passenger vehicle applications.

Recommendations
 Quickshot is designed for an initial clean-up dose of 8 oz. per 6 gallons of gasoline, followed by 8 oz. per 12 gallons thereafter
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Post by: Idahogator on Dec 04, 2011, 01:20 PM

             :bow:
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Post by: surflizard on Dec 04, 2011, 01:26 PM
I wouldn't have found it without your help Brother Gator !!:bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow:
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Post by: Idahogator on Dec 04, 2011, 01:52 PM
You deserve the credit Surf, for the informative post, as opposed to just a link.   ;)2
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 04, 2011, 02:01 PM
Well, I'll be jiggered!!! Here I thought you were going to "Link" phase separation to my getting rid of the  mythical Bingo Queens, little by little. Excellent post, Mr. Lizard!!! Of course, with inspiration provided by the medullary Master I'gator, there's almost NO telling what you could come up with!!! See, a COMPLIMENT!!!!  :bow: ;D
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Post by: Idahogator on Dec 04, 2011, 04:13 PM
This oblongata is just pith. :woot: :roflmao: :roflmao:
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 04, 2011, 04:25 PM
No need to get tho pithy about it.  :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
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Post by: surflizard on Dec 04, 2011, 04:39 PM
Mythical Drunken Bingo Hall Queens my foot Mister, Even a blind man could have seen all the Girdles and Support Hose strung all over your house like so much Christmas Garland !!  ;)2 :roflmao: Now that was an Epithany that I wish I could forget !!  :o
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Post by: vexvision on Dec 04, 2011, 05:06 PM
Thanks Surf, that was a great post. So, would I use that with my gas and seafoam? Im all for the longevity of my gear, I would use that in my sled, atv, and auger for sure!!
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Post by: surflizard on Dec 04, 2011, 05:19 PM
Thanks Surf, that was a great post. So, would I use that with my gas and seafoam? Im all for the longevity of my gear, I would use that in my sled, atv, and auger for sure!!

  I stopped using the Seafoam last year Vex, it has 15 to 20% Alcohol by Volume ! The Amsoil Quick Shot and the Startron treatments are the Only additives on the market today that Don't have Any Alcohol in them !! With the alcohol being supplied in the gas by the ethanol already, I don't want to add anymore to the mix, Just my Honest Opinion !
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 04, 2011, 05:35 PM
So, would I use that with my gas and

I had gas, too, Vex, but I took some Rolaids and it went away. I wouldn't drink any Seafoam. Surf is right, use the Startron. Liddle spendy, but so's a carb rebuild.  ;D
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Post by: surflizard on Dec 04, 2011, 06:07 PM
The Amsoil Quick Shot is 2 bucks cheaper then the Startron and it seems to offer better water dispersal and more carbon cleaning agents, just my .02 !
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Post by: tipup7 on Dec 04, 2011, 06:08 PM
Surf, is the Amsoil better than the startron?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 04, 2011, 06:16 PM
This is just my opinion, but after reading the MSDS Sheets on both the Startron and the amsoil Quick Shot, they are both designed to get rid of the ethanol in the gas before it causes any damage to the fuel system, But the Reviews from the commercial engine owners has persuaded me to try the Amsoil quick shot instead ! Way too many landscapers, arborists and loggers and other commercial small engine users to ignore !These people make there living using small motors and If they swear by it, then it is good enough for me !!
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Post by: Idahogator on Dec 04, 2011, 06:42 PM
And just a little note about Amsoil's policy ~ If they can't formulate a better product than ANYTHING available anywhere, it will not be in their product line. Price is never considered over quality.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: IceinKzoo on Dec 04, 2011, 06:57 PM
Did I mess up!!  I put two caps of Seafoam and 2 caps of Startron in a gallon of gas for my Z71 along with my Amsoil Sabre.   Should I have left out the Seafoam all together?   Will this mix mess up my auger?

Thanks guys.  I know nothing about this sort of thing.   The only mix I have ever done is for my blower and trimmer and I have never added anything for the ethanol like seafoam or startron.   I thought I read someone on the blog mentioned to use both.   Any suggestions????

The AMSOIL dealer I bought the SABRE from highly recommended their Quickshot to me as well.  I will probably switch once the Startron runs out.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 04, 2011, 07:32 PM
Your auger will be fine IceinKzoo, You didn't do anything to hurt it ! It Will run fine, you can't over treat your gas !   I have switched to the Amsoil Quick shot due to the lack of alcohol in it and the added fuel conditioners in it ! it is entirely up to you what you want to run in it ! Any kind of additive that prevents phase separation will help your small engine run better, longer with less maintenance ! My bad I guess, I didn't mean to cause any confusion, read thru the Amsoil Quickshot info and see what you think and maybe take a look at the Amsoil site for more info !

Surf
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Post by: IceinKzoo on Dec 04, 2011, 08:51 PM
Thanks Surflizard.    You didn't sway me on the quickshot.  I am moving to Amsoil for my auto oil and fuel treatment in my older car.  They make some very good product.  I just didn't think about using the quickshot when I started using the other products.  Let me know how you like it.   
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 04, 2011, 09:30 PM
Guess I'll pack my toolchest up and go home.... ;)2
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Post by: vexvision on Dec 04, 2011, 10:51 PM
Yeah, and I guess Ill be buying some Quickshot............. ............and tossin the Seafoam! Live and Learn ;D
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Post by: vexvision on Dec 05, 2011, 02:13 PM
Everyone fishing or what? Where is everybody ???
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 05, 2011, 02:18 PM
I think the lack of ice is puttin the kiboush on everyone Ice Mojo !!  :'( The Free Jigs Givaway Question still goes up tonight at 9:00 PM EST !!  ;)2 :thumbsup: This big old bag of jigs ain't getting any younger ya know !!
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Post by: fordkisskrazy on Dec 05, 2011, 05:04 PM
I wish I was fishin! Lost our furnace friday night, I'd be alot warmer in my hut. LOL. 3 degrees here and dropping. There goes my fishing money for awhile :%$#!: I can't beleive what they want for a new one!
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Post by: surflizard on Dec 05, 2011, 06:12 PM
Damn, sorry to hear that brother, I know how that feels, ours went south last fall ! :'(
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: IceinKzoo on Dec 05, 2011, 06:58 PM
Man sorry to hear about your furnace ford.    I too had that happen a few years back in the middle of winter.   I will be waiting with anxious anticipation for the question later tonight.  Hopefully I can stay up that long.  Was a very early morning and it's been a long day.  Wish the rain would stop in the midwest and the temps would drop into the teens.   

Dear Mother Nature,

I know you need to display your awesome power sometimes.  I can appreciate you have different sides to your personality.  Sometimes you like it to rain, sometimes sunshine, sometimes the color of Fall.   I am just here to kindly remind you even though you are great and powerful that well how do I say this in the most  gentlest of ways..........



TURN OFF THE FLIPPING WATER PIPES BABE AND DROP THE TEMPS OR IT'S GOING TO GET KRAZY IN THE ICE BELT.  I MEAN CHUCK NORRIS KRAZY WOMAN
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 05, 2011, 08:00 PM
Welcome to the F.O.E.A.O. Great Jig Givaway !!

The Answers to tonights Questions can be found in the past replies of the F.O.E.A.O. thread ! The first Emblem flying member of F.O.E.A.O to correctly answer Tonights question will win 5 Custom Made Panfish Jigs !

What is Surfs favorite Curse ?
What is the reason for invoking that curse ?

Good luck to all !

Surf
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: IceinKzoo on Dec 05, 2011, 08:27 PM
Okay here goes my first guess.

YEHAAA !! FLAAAAAGGGGGGG !!


I believe Surf yells this bring on the ice and MOlicious fishing conditions.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: FishinBill on Dec 05, 2011, 08:28 PM
FFFFFFLLLLLLLLAAAAAAAG GGGGGG!

To Much 2 cycle fumes :roflmao: extended inhalation of fumes and lack of human interaction can result in loud screams  ;D

Found the only ice tonight to go on my back SOB.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Brentster7189 on Dec 06, 2011, 12:49 AM
I'm stoked, got my Z71 today, busted it out of the box.  I'm loving shiny red and black!  Can't wait to get it fired up and go tap some ice.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: DasRottweiler on Dec 06, 2011, 06:07 AM
Here ya go Surf,

the curse of the Deadly Sputtering Sphincter Spasms

Cockamamie Idea of Banning Pork Rin
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Dec 06, 2011, 07:24 AM
Way to go Brentster ;D ;D Juice that baby up and let er rip @)

The 1st annual "Fire up you Ice Auger in the Garage at 8pm for the fun of it" starts tonight! Dont miss this once in a lifetime opportunity to fire your auger with other F.O.E.A.O. members!!

Took the day off, Im heading to the print shop to get that quote for our fancy new threads!! Stay Tuned ;D ;D ;D

Im Vexvision and I support this message @)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 06, 2011, 07:36 AM
Congratulations, We have a winner, Our Very own F.O.E.A.O. Director of Computer Technology, DasRottweiler !!!   :thumbsup: :flex: :clap: :bow: Well Done my friend, well done !! How do you want the Swag Distributed ? Would you like it shipped to your front door in a Discreet Brown box ?

Surf S.A.A.

P.S. Welcome to the brotherhood of EskMO Ice augers Brentster7189, Glad to have ya aboard !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: DasRottweiler on Dec 06, 2011, 09:25 AM
Can`t believe one of our loyal brethren didn`t beat me to it! ;D  Wut I win? Jigs, I love Jigs. Speakin of Jigs, looks like our compadres to the south (MA) gut pooched harder than we did with the lead regulations. At least we can keep our bass and laker jigs! Seriously, I won sumting Surf? I never win crap, althou I got a fifty dollar scratch ticket the other day, bought jigs ;D!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: 1MOFISH on Dec 06, 2011, 09:35 AM
aaaahhh the smell of 2cycle running rich in heavy air around 60 degrees umha my sinuses are ripped lol had to put back together the eskimo after tossing it as i was going through last ice  :o :o :o :o broke a strap on the gas tank had redrill it its a lil short ::) but the tank is solid  ;) had a few ounces of premix in it oh well primed it up pull and putt putt vrooooooommmmmmmmmmm blue fog is pretty in the garage glad momma pesce was at work junion chimes in its moookin dad
to be continued
GOD BLESS
mo
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 06, 2011, 09:36 AM
You sure did Brother ROTT, I have 5 custom made "LEADFREE" Glow painted panfish jigs with your name on them buddy !! I can put them in the Mercer Marine Free Swag Stuff box and mail it out to you today !!



P.S. Glad to hear your okay MO, Ya really gotta watch that last ice, it'll get ya ! ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Dec 06, 2011, 09:38 AM
aaaahhh the smell of 2cycle running rich in heavy air around 60 degrees umha my sinuses are ripped lol had to put back together the eskimo after tossing it as i was going through last ice  :o :o :o :o broke a strap on the gas tank had redrill it its a lil short ::) but the tank is solid  ;) had a few ounces of premix in it oh well primed it up pull and putt putt vrooooooommmmmmmmmmm blue fog is pretty in the garage glad momma pesce was at work junion chimes in its moookin dad
to be continued
GOD BLESS
mo
Glad you escaped the frozen pond :o
VVVVRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMM is right, all we need is some flippin ICE ALREADY >:(
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: DasRottweiler on Dec 06, 2011, 09:55 AM
You sure did Brother ROTT, I have 5 custom made "LEADFREE" Glow painted panfish jigs with your name on them buddy !! I can put them in the Mercer Marine Free Swag Stuff box and mail it out to you today !!



P.S. Glad to hear your okay MO, Ya really gotta watch that last ice, it'll get ya ! ;D
That would be awesome Surf-much appreciated! ;D TY!
MO fall down! Be careful!!!! NO fish worth dying for- Kinda like the sticker on my garage door-" Ain`t Nuttin in here worth your life."
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 06, 2011, 10:06 AM
I'll get it in the mail today for ya buddy !! Once again, Congrats on Winning the F.O.E.A.O. Trivia Question !!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Dec 06, 2011, 12:56 PM
Surf,  the flies have flown the coop today.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 06, 2011, 02:03 PM
I hate it when that happens HH, I've been meaning to ask ya, how is the ice setting up up there for you guys ?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: DasRottweiler on Dec 06, 2011, 02:10 PM
I'll get it in the mail today for ya buddy !! Once again, Congrats on Winning the F.O.E.A.O. Trivia Question !!
Danke Mein Kammarden! I`ll have to beat the Mrs. to the mailbox ;) Wasup wit yer Waxies? Procreatin`? Any moths yet? I was outside with no shirt on scaring the nieghbors earlier, can you believe this friggin weather? ??? I just got back from the mailbox-was tracking a KindleFire Tablet for the Mrs X-mas. They dropped the dam thing in the mailbox with KindleFire written all over the box! :o Watta stupid thing to do-I can hear the barker now,"Get yer free $200 toy right here!"
JOHN Q is a MOron! ;D I see they arrested sum badarse up in Tilton today-wanted for aggravated assault etc outta Vermont I think. Yall prolly have a town meetin`, biggest thing to happen since someone found pike where dey weren`t supposed to be ;)!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 06, 2011, 02:15 PM
So far they have all burrowed into the block except for 3 that kicked the bucket ! I am seeing exit holes being bored out the bottom of the block so hopefully the moths will fly this week ? This weather really suckin hind tit, I was on ice fishing by now the past 2 years !!  :%$#!:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Ise De By on Dec 06, 2011, 04:14 PM
MMMM, BAKEN ETS TOO !! Your the man fordkisskrazy !!  Awesome Photos too, thanks for sharing them with us !


Here's a couple more photo's of Lenny the Laker that I wrastled with this weekend !  :roflmao:
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Tarlton%20Lake/164172_481266889233_132863594233_5929166_7701858_n.jpg)
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Tarlton%20Lake/164182_481260894233_132863594233_5929047_2327824_n.jpg)

Hey Surf.....   that 2nd pic doesnt look like the paint is chipped away from where the fishingline ties to the jig head, it looks brand new.   Are you sure you weren't just posing with this lure??   ;D     I am also wondering how that micro ice drill is working out.   I ordered one last week,    I am actually from Newfoundland, (hence my name)   but now live in BC,   anyway,     let me know whats the deal with the jig,   I dont see any fishing line      ;)2
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 06, 2011, 04:49 PM
 Good eye Ise De By, its a promo shot for a buddys jigs ! ;)2
  I have only run the Micro on block ice from the beer store, temps still in the 50s here !!  :%$#!: It blows thru an 8 inch block with 4 turns, so I think it will get it done for me, the best part was all the other gear that I was able to buy with the money that I saved by not buying the Nils !!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: FishinBill on Dec 06, 2011, 06:34 PM
Here's a little outfit I made, notice I had to show off my Mo box alittle.

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a370/iabow/003-6.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a370/iabow/005-4.jpg)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a370/iabow/004-7.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: FishinBill on Dec 06, 2011, 06:38 PM
Congrats Rott! That was going to be my cockamamie answer too  ;D.

Good eye Ise De bay.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: LDB_Bass_Hunter on Dec 06, 2011, 07:04 PM
Fed my Mo' fresh gas today and she fired up on the second pull. Gotta love that!!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: BOOBSS on Dec 06, 2011, 08:51 PM
                                        My New Theme Song
                                         My MO MONA

                                     Pull her out
                                     Fill Her up
                                     Flip the choke
                                     Pull the rope
                                     My MO MONA
                                     Drill a hole
                                     On a roll
                                     take a stroll
                                     wont she go
                                     My MO Mona
                                     Aint she plush
                                     clean the slush
                                     Shes no crap
                                     Set a trap
                                     My My My MO MONA  Whew

                                     I NEED ICE NOW ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Dec 06, 2011, 09:40 PM
Now you did it BOOBSS! Now we're gonna have to put the words to the music! ;D Have to see if I can get the boys together and do it. Lol.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Dec 06, 2011, 09:48 PM
A good poet and don't know it.

BOOBSS,    Are ya a dude or dudette?    :woot: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Dec 06, 2011, 10:47 PM
I hate it when that happens HH, I've been meaning to ask ya, how is the ice setting up up there for you guys ?

good to walk out on now in a few places. @) Haven't gotten out yet to fish but did go for a ride checking things out. Going to get out on the weekend.  ;D :tipup: ;D  the weather here is nuts though, this morning with the windchill it was -29c then by the afternoon it -2c with chance of rain. ??? We have almost nothing for snow. The driving is great though
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 07, 2011, 03:44 AM
                                        My New Theme Song
                                         My MO MONA

                                     Pull her out
                                     Fill Her up
                                     Flip the choke
                                     Pull the rope
                                     My MO MONA
                                     Drill a hole
                                     On a roll
                                     take a stroll
                                     wont she go
                                     My MO Mona
                                     Aint she plush
                                     clean the slush
                                     Shes no crap
                                     Set a trap
                                     My My My MO MONA  Whew

                                     I NEED ICE NOW ;D
Thats Awesome BOOBSS, Putting that to music with MOs chewing up the ice would Really be something to see !!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 07, 2011, 09:58 AM
Now you did it BOOBSS! Now we're gonna have to put the words to the music! ;D Have to see if I can get the boys together and do it. Lol.

 Here's my buddy JT...it fits to this.  Let 'er eat.
 
   :thumbsup:

Or, if ya don't like that, and that's YOUR problem, set it to this...just substitue " 'Mona" for "Sharona"......Muh muh My MOna....  :whistle:


This could rock up to #1 on the winter Ice Charts, I believe... :whistle:

Gotta go, phones ringing...oh, it's that guy from Texas,  Don Henley again... ;)2

And if ya don't like that...try doin' the "Red 'MO dance...we need a dance to do on the ice when we meet, and now we have one........ :woot:

Ethanol, methanol, it's all snot! Whatever ya use, it's what I ain't got!
Startron, fart on, Amsoil lube!!! Synthetic grease comes in a tube!
Start 'er up, rev 'er up, spin 'er all around, listen to that 'Mo make that sound!  Dance a jig and pour in more gas, spin all around and fall on ya a**! Get back up and check your pants; now ya doin' the red 'Mo dance!!!


Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: DasRottweiler on Dec 07, 2011, 10:06 AM
Think it was meant as a spoof of "My Sharonna" by the Knack, Reb. Did enjoy the pickin` thou.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 07, 2011, 10:23 AM
Yup...I kinda caught that, Das. Just havin' some fun with those that may NOT have caught it...
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: DasRottweiler on Dec 07, 2011, 10:30 AM
Ahh, Carry on......
               Brutha Rott guilty of that which he despises,   jumpin in b4 readin appropriate posts. Mouth open -insert paw. ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 07, 2011, 10:34 AM
Thass OK....I dood it, too. Was about 4 lines into it when I realized what it was...really am into music, big time. Little Reb secret. :whistle:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: DasRottweiler on Dec 07, 2011, 11:41 AM
Gut my freeswag package in the mail today! ;) Nice hat, wearing it now. ;D Lil jigz are sweet-stowed in the flybox allready ;D! Augersharpener stowed in backpack with other icegear. Very nice! ;D TY for sending the stuff down Surf, appreciated. ;) Check out the jig/guide site, sum nice pics of you der! 4SnGs, watta them sweet lil panny morsels made of, legal tender?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 07, 2011, 11:51 AM
Any Time Brother ROTT, Them is 100 % Silver Solder !! :thumbsup: jig/guide site ??
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: DasRottweiler on Dec 07, 2011, 11:56 AM
Any Time Brother ROTT, Them is 100 % Silver Solder !! :thumbsup: jig/guide site ??
Ya musta reused one of yer LakerJig packages--->www.fcgs.us (http://www.fcgs.us)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 07, 2011, 11:59 AM
Ya, Ben was with me that day and took the photo !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Dec 08, 2011, 09:01 AM
Wow, a great week for making ice and then.................. .. :%$#!: Now a week in the mid to upper 30's...................th is just isnt gonna cut it :%$#!:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Dec 08, 2011, 03:11 PM
where I was going to fish this weekend had 10 inches of ice :) and guys were out 1/4 mile  :)and then a couple days later a big wind storm blew the ice away and its back to open water now. :(
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Dec 08, 2011, 04:05 PM
You guys are killing me. Here I am with all kinds of ice and talking about it and all and you all got nothing. I'm gonna quit posting about it, I'm not going tell you that I actually get to go fishing saturday after all! sorry all. I really am.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Dec 08, 2011, 04:19 PM
sorry all. I really am.

 :( :( Its not fair :'( :'(  I guess it will have to be on the river or go for a cruise north east and find some ice this weekend ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 08, 2011, 04:53 PM
Please keep the photos and reports coming FKK, We are fishing vicariously thru you Brother !! Seeing at least One of the F.O.E.A.O. Brothers on the ice is helping the ones who ain't !!  :thumbsup: :flex: :icefish:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Dec 08, 2011, 04:58 PM
LMAO. Ok Surf, you got it, going after some browns saturday, any one got any tips or good jigs to try? I only get browns by luck or accident.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: DasRottweiler on Dec 08, 2011, 05:08 PM
Please keep the photos and reports coming FKK, We are fishing vicariously thru you Brother !! Seeing at least One of the F.O.E.A.O. Brothers on the ice is helping the ones who ain't !!  :thumbsup: :flex: :icefish:
Yes, yes, do not hold back Brutha FKK. Bring on the Mo-porn as well as da fishporn!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Dec 08, 2011, 05:16 PM
Get those holes in before daylight FKK then do the soft foot 'til ya ice'em. Good luck, we're pullin' for ya.     :icefish:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 08, 2011, 05:18 PM
I have good luck on the Browns here with tubes, spoons and minnows on tip ups !
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Christine%20Lake/hpim0367.jpg)
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Christine%20Lake/f-1.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Dec 08, 2011, 06:45 PM
Thanks all will do my best. Surf thanks for the info, will try some tubes and spoons. Can't use minnows above 7000 ft here so unless I use dead ones its a no go.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: kevt528 on Dec 08, 2011, 11:25 PM
It been in the teens all week over night and just getting up in the mid 20s during the day here,  I read a post today that someone I know popped a couple holes in a pond near by and had 3 in of ice not too far from shore, so maybe we might get to get out there soon.   
  ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Dec 09, 2011, 10:53 AM
Brother Kev, I sure hope so ;D I borderline certifiable over here in Michigan >:( Such a teaser, making ice as I type and it has been all week ;D Bad thing is its suppose to warm up into the upper 30's this week for a few days :%$#!:

I cant take it :'(
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: bigbucky1 on Dec 09, 2011, 08:40 PM
Well you can add another to brotherhood.  I just ordered a Eskimo Mako 8" from glens tonight.  With there prices and our discount I had enough money to replace a couple batteries for the camera and vex and still be less than if I drove to the local store and bought the same item.  Thanks to glens for being a good sponsor.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Dec 09, 2011, 08:57 PM
congrats on getting a MO  @) you will not be disappointed. Welcome to the club BB
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: kevt528 on Dec 09, 2011, 09:07 PM
Congrats on the new purchase bigbucky,  :D Glen's has awesome prices, that's were I got my MO from, now I just need some ice so that I can get out and drill some holes.

Vex
I hope it hangs in there for you, we have the threat of high 30s to low 40s next week >:(.  I've spent quite a bit of time up in your neck of the woods (Atlanta) beautiful country up there.   :icefish:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Dec 09, 2011, 09:38 PM
Congrats on the new MO! Your gonna love the Mako, they are great augers! Gotta love it when you can get a new auger and save enough to buy other things.
Threw my 8" auger on the Z71 today, the lake we are hitting tomarrow always has dirt and crap in it so since I have extra blades for it am gonna use it and save the 10" blades. I bet she turns that lil thing like crazy! Lol. Will let ya know how it goes tomarrow night guys.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Dec 09, 2011, 09:51 PM
good luck fkk, I'm getting a early Xmas present tonight from my daughter. She works at Walmart and is getting me a new set of eskimo replacement blades for my 10 inch mako, I think its costing her $25.00 with her discount. I love it when my kids buy me something I will put to good use. She has ulterior MOtives because she comes fishing with me a lot of the time and doesn't like wasting time drilling and cleaning holes. ::)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Dec 09, 2011, 10:32 PM
Hey thats great HH. Atleast she's chippin in. I wish just 1 person that I fish with would chip in on new blades. I wish walmart would sell em down here, they don't have nothing for ice fishing, shoot, they barely have a fishing dept.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Dec 09, 2011, 10:38 PM
its funny this year walmart has one whole aisle full of ice fishing stuff. First year i ever seen them have so much. They are selling eskimo augers @)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Dec 09, 2011, 10:40 PM
Big Bucky..........Welcome and you wont be disappointed with your new ice shreadin super unit ;D Welcome to the F.O.E.A.O., bunch a knuckleheads runnin around in here!! Lets see some pics of that beauty when you get er rippen :o

Kev, yes it is beautiful country. Ive fished that area as well. Lake Fifteen for smelt and browns and McCormick Lake for some really hefty brownies!! Im more of a perch and walleye guy but we always enjoy McCormick Lake!!
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Post by: bigbucky1 on Dec 10, 2011, 01:47 PM
Yea Im sure after all the readin on them that it will be a good unit for me.  I am just ready for it to get here and tear up the ice.  I am sure I will be trollin the ice even more now.  Better watch out i will be makin swiss cheese of the lakes of north central IL
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Post by: Rukus3 on Dec 10, 2011, 05:23 PM
I took out the Stingray today and it works great.  I got 2 tiny perch but it was 6 inches of clear ice.
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Post by: fordkisskrazy on Dec 10, 2011, 06:36 PM
Just got back from the hills, 14 browns and 5 bows, buddy got 5 browns n 1 bow. About 9" of ice. Z71 really seems to like the cold temps. Was 4 degree's when we started and man did she run, started on 1st pull everytime, turned that lil 8" auger like crazy went through the ice in about 5 or 6 seconds! No bs.                            (http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx206/fordkisskrazy/gtown001.jpg)
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx206/fordkisskrazy/gtown002.jpg)(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx206/fordkisskrazy/gtown005.jpg)(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx206/fordkisskrazy/gtown004.jpg)(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx206/fordkisskrazy/gtown004.jpg)(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx206/fordkisskrazy/gtown006.jpg)
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Post by: surflizard on Dec 10, 2011, 06:39 PM
Pork Rinds, Wahooooo !!

Way to go FKK, put a hurting on them Trout, Nice !! Just curious, what worked best for ya ?
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Post by: LDB_Bass_Hunter on Dec 10, 2011, 06:58 PM
So I took her fishing last Thursday and after a few holes the flyte was turning a bit while idling? Drilled 30 holes no prob and ran great. Just wondering why my Mo' would do that. Carb adjustment?
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Post by: IceinKzoo on Dec 10, 2011, 07:15 PM
Love the pics FKK.   Keep them coming.  Temps are working great for making ice right now in my area.  Bad news they will be above freezing most of next week.
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Post by: fordkisskrazy on Dec 10, 2011, 07:51 PM
Just curious, what worked best for ya ?
What ever these thing are called,ratso's, ratfinky's..I dont remember the name, and football jigs. Tryed some spoons but no takers. Thanks for all your help. Thought you might like the pork rinds in there, lol. they go so good with beer and fishin!(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx206/fordkisskrazy/jig001.jpg)
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Post by: jopes on Dec 10, 2011, 08:38 PM
Anyone ever sharpen the quantum blades with success?
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Post by: fordkisskrazy on Dec 10, 2011, 08:49 PM
I did ok using a dremel and metal polish but still not as good as new ones. Do a search and you'll find the post on how to do it with the dremel, I saw it last year so you might have to dig for it.
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Post by: surflizard on Dec 11, 2011, 08:39 AM
A easy and cheap way to get your Quantum blade sharp as a razor  The Auger sharp blade sharpener by Acuu sharp ! They are 12 bucks and easy to use, they put a Razor sharp edge on in as little as 4 passes, PM lefty2053, he got one too and loves it !
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Antknees%20Ice%20Fishing%20Mayhem/metal%20roofing/22-412A.jpg)
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Post by: hoghammer on Dec 11, 2011, 10:11 AM
 ;D ;D I got out yesterday for the first time this year. Fished the lake at my Buddy's and had a blast. We caught about 7 perch in an hour and then his 3yr old dropped the scoop down the hole and she started crying  :'( :'( and me and my buddy were laughing about it because about 2 minutes earlier he warned her to be careful. No big deal, just have to scuba for it in the summer. But that ended the fishing she got her gloves wet trying to grab it as it went down the hole.

The MO fired up first pull which was sweet because my buddy was having no luck with his jiffy and went looking for a screw driver to try and adjust his carb. I popped 8 holes and me and his kid were fishing before he got back with the screwdriver. ;D

I was gonna post a few pics of me and the MO but am having trouble with photobucket. It wont load and the wife says shes gonna fix me up a new computer today to rectify the problem  :) :)  
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Post by: fordkisskrazy on Dec 11, 2011, 11:16 AM
All right HH! glad you got out, sounds like you fun.
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Post by: hoghammer on Dec 11, 2011, 12:39 PM
All right HH! glad you got out, sounds like you fun.
It was a blast.  ;D The lake is in my buddy's back yard ;D he has 137 acres of bush @) we dug it out about 5 years ago and there is about 4 -5 springs in it feeding the water. 4 years ago we put some perch in there and they have spawned every year since, got a few walleyes and sauger in there to. Its just constantly bite after bite after bite. Only problem is they are around 1/2 lb and just pick at the minnows til they steal them, got to down size the jigs  ;)

There are tons of tad poles and frogs and bugs in the lake all summer and the fish are feeding good. Lake is about football field size 20 ft deep. 10 inches of ice on it

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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 11, 2011, 02:15 PM
So I took her fishing last Thursday and after a few holes the flyte was turning a bit while idling? Drilled 30 holes no prob and ran great. Just wondering why my Mo' would do that. Carb adjustment?

LDB, it will do that, especially if it's newer, until the clutch breaks in properly. Mine did for a year....it it continues, or is bothersome, turn down your idle adjustment just a tad.
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 11, 2011, 02:18 PM
Anyone ever sharpen the quantum blades with success?
After every other run...with a 4" hard Arkansas stone, and some honing oil. Lay the stone of the BACK of the blade, and sweep in a semi-arc from front to back, no need to hit your front angle. Do this every other time, and you won't have to worry about losing the proper "angle" or "edge". Once you let it go past that point, it's tough to bring back.
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Post by: jopes on Dec 11, 2011, 06:16 PM
A easy and cheap way to get your Quantum blade sharp as a razor  The Auger sharp blade sharpener by Acuu sharp ! They are 12 bucks and easy to use, they put a Razor sharp edge on in as little as 4 passes, PM lefty2053, he got one too and loves it !
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Antknees%20Ice%20Fishing%20Mayhem/metal%20roofing/22-412A.jpg)

Is that similar to the Lazer one?  http://www.fishusa.com/StrikeMaster-Lazer-Ice-Auger-Blade-Sharpener_p.html (http://www.fishusa.com/StrikeMaster-Lazer-Ice-Auger-Blade-Sharpener_p.html)
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Post by: LDB_Bass_Hunter on Dec 11, 2011, 08:52 PM
LDB, it will do that, especially if it's newer, until the clutch breaks in properly. Mine did for a year....it it continues, or is bothersome, turn down your idle adjustment just a tad.

Thankyou. Thought something was wrong.
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Post by: surflizard on Dec 12, 2011, 06:37 AM
Is that similar to the Lazer one?  http://www.fishusa.com/StrikeMaster-Lazer-Ice-Auger-Blade-Sharpener_p.html (http://www.fishusa.com/StrikeMaster-Lazer-Ice-Auger-Blade-Sharpener_p.html)
Same priciple Jopes, the angle is a couple of degrees different on the strikemaster versus the eskimo.
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Post by: sawmillr on Dec 12, 2011, 07:24 AM
Just got my z51 shark from glenns,my better half won't let me open it until christmas.Don't like the fact that it's made in china,I hope it's as good as everyone says the are.Hey SURF where do i buy my F.O.E.A.O. stickers. :bow:
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Post by: surflizard on Dec 12, 2011, 07:34 AM
Welcome to the F.O.E.A.O. Brotherhood Sawmillr, glad to have ya aboard ! No stickers yet but you can right click on the Red F.O.E.A.O. Emblem and save it to put in your signature box on your profile page and fly the emblem with pride ! DasRottweiller has posted detailed emblem posting instructions a few pages back in the thread. You can also ask Das to customize your emblem with Model and engine size also ! Good luck out there and enjoy the new MO !!
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Post by: vexvision on Dec 12, 2011, 09:04 AM
Welcome sawmillr ;D ;D ;D

Made in China :%$#!: Tell me about it! Tell us how you really feel ;)

Not until Christmas eh............bummer. Thats kinda like buyin a new iceshanty in July..............its just extreme TORTURE @)

Welcome to the clan and Im sure you wont have any issues with your new EskiMO ;D
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Post by: IceinKzoo on Dec 12, 2011, 10:15 AM
Welcome Sawmillr.  You will love the Z71.  I bought mine from Glenn's last month.  Great service at Glenn's.   She fired up on the second pull.  Would of fired on the first pull but I was a bit awkward at pulling her since I have never owned a power auger before.  If  you give your wife a little MOtivation to let you open her up maybe that is all the MOmentum she needs to let you take a sneak peek at her.  Tell her she can always wrap it back up and you will still give her a big surprise face for the picture Christmas morning.
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Post by: fordkisskrazy on Dec 12, 2011, 10:51 AM
Congrats on the Z51 Sawmillr! I'm sure you wont have any problems with her. But ya know, you need to tell the wife that you really do need to open her up and take a look! What if something happened during shipping? When I got mine the throttle cable got smashed between the motor and the auger, had to call Eskimo to get a new one. You really need to look. Don't wanna open her up Xmas and find out something is wrong....Oh ya! gotta look at her!  ;)2 And while you got her out, might as well start her and make sure she's running good. :thumbsup:
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Post by: vexvision on Dec 12, 2011, 02:56 PM
 :clap: :clap: :clap: :thumbsup: :clap: :clap: :clap: :thumbsup: :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Post by: ak-71 on Dec 12, 2011, 03:17 PM
Got to make some holes with my z71 for the 1st time :). Had no real need in ~6 inch ice, but fish was quiet in the middle of the day, so I put a straight face on and went for some "scouting" :). Nice.
Too bad I opted for my hand drill 8" for thin ice when whitefish was hot, didn't want to risk it...
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Post by: sawmillr on Dec 12, 2011, 04:38 PM
Thanks for the welcome,and trying to help to motivait her but she isn't budging,i even read her fords post all sincere like,well i might have smirked a little.I'll keep working on her.I even tried the old i need to find out what kind of oil to put in it,and how to mix it,no dice. ???
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Post by: ak-71 on Dec 12, 2011, 04:53 PM
Yep, my wife felt threatened with a new MO at first too...
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Post by: fordkisskrazy on Dec 12, 2011, 05:18 PM
ak, I don't care if its 6" or 16", I use my Z71. Lol. Just to much fun! Glad you got to use her.
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Post by: jurrensb on Dec 12, 2011, 05:58 PM
Just got my z51 shark from glenns,my better half won't let me open it until christmas.Don't like the fact that it's made in china,I hope it's as good as everyone says the are.Hey SURF where do i buy my F.O.E.A.O. stickers. :bow:

Tell her you have 30 days from purchase date to test it before warranty expires.  I did this and it worked for me!
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Post by: kevt528 on Dec 12, 2011, 10:44 PM
Welcome to the club I'm sure you will be happy with your purchase, that is if you ever get to hold her and hear the motor purrr @)

I'm still waiting on ice we had some on the ponds, but it's been in the 40s the last couple of days :(
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Post by: sawmillr on Dec 13, 2011, 11:35 AM
Wife is gone,I'm tempted to open her up so we could get to know each other a little better,but i'm afraid that she might have a boobie-trap set. ;D
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Post by: surflizard on Dec 13, 2011, 11:49 AM
No worries Sawmillr, we have some F.O.E.A.O. Get out of the Dog House free cards kickin around some where ?? Last ime I saw them, Reb had a stash of em behind the bar in the shack !  ;)2 :roflmao:
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Post by: bigbucky1 on Dec 13, 2011, 07:04 PM
got my mo today. Gonna wait till I can get some ethanol free gas after work tomorrow before I fire it up.  I did get it together though.  Now if I could just get some ice.
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Post by: IceinKzoo on Dec 13, 2011, 08:17 PM
Congrats BigBucky1!!  What did you get?  We love to see pictures.   I hear you about the ice.  I need it just so I spend my time fishing and not in Bass Pro or Cabelas buying more equipment.  Today I was traveling for work in northern Michigan and saw a Bass Pro so I veered off the interstate and spent an hour in the store.  Walked away with a few new jigs and a new reel.  Yesterday I hit Cabelas and ended up spending two hours and bought a spud, jigs, clam jig box, and some cool fingerless gloves that are water proof and sheer the wind (at least that is what the tag said and I fell for it).  Thankfully I have a little "what she don't know stash" for these sort of impromptu visits to my favorite stores when I decide to impulse buy more ice fishing gear.   The best thing is I never, I mean NEVER feel a bit bad about the purchase as I know I will one day land a nice gill, perch, crappie or walleye because I had that jig, that reel or that pole.   Ain't ice fishing the best!!!

Hope you get to fire up that MO real soon.  I saw a few of her buddies in the stores this week.  One day they will find a home like my Betsy did!!!  Oh yea, on this site most of the guys have named their augers.  Just ask Surflizard about his girl BB. (Big Bertha)
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Post by: vexvision on Dec 13, 2011, 11:48 PM
RaMOna  ;D ;D ;D

Im lovin it...............Ill tell ya though, I would much rather have ice to use it on, Im gonna wear it out just starin at it :cookoo:

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Post by: eyestroker on Dec 14, 2011, 12:24 AM
Is that similar to the Lazer one?  http://www.fishusa.com/StrikeMaster-Lazer-Ice-Auger-Blade-Sharpener_p.html (http://www.fishusa.com/StrikeMaster-Lazer-Ice-Auger-Blade-Sharpener_p.html)

I haven't used my lazer one on my lazer,  But I do keep it in my bucket just in case.  So last year This guy was having a keckuva time drilling with his hand eskimo.  I offered to use my sharpener on his blades and if it was even possible his auger seemed worse.  Don't think I'll be trying it on my lazer anytime soon.........
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Post by: hoghammer on Dec 14, 2011, 08:32 AM
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb332/hoghammer1/snow2011022.jpg)
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb332/hoghammer1/snow2011020.jpg)

Here are a couple pics with me and MOriah
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Post by: hoghammer on Dec 14, 2011, 08:39 AM
here is a little more fish porn
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb332/hoghammer1/Courtneys013.jpg)
Before
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb332/hoghammer1/snow2011009.jpg)
After
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Post by: surflizard on Dec 14, 2011, 09:25 AM
Love the shot of that Master Mossback HH, the jig in the mouth of the mount is a nice touch too !  :thumbsup:

Due to a glitch in the memory program, the F.O.E.A.O. Free jig trivia question will be posted tonight at 9:00 PM EST !! ;D


Surf
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Post by: hoghammer on Dec 14, 2011, 11:13 AM
Love the shot of that Master Mossback HH, the jig in the mouth of the mount is a nice touch too !  :thumbsup:

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Thats the jig that she caught the fish with.
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Post by: ak-71 on Dec 14, 2011, 11:18 AM
He looks bigger on the picture. Do they shrink in the process?  Nice fish
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Post by: hoghammer on Dec 14, 2011, 11:27 AM
i think its the camera. I just got a new one and dont know the settings and took it in the closeup mode . The picture doesnt do it any justice.  13 lb eye 31in x 19in. Its a half inch bigger than my pb. She bugs me daily about it. :'( :'(
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Post by: surflizard on Dec 14, 2011, 12:07 PM
Too Funny, you have created quite the Moss back Mauling Monster right there "Dad" !  ;)2 :roflmao: :roflmao:
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Post by: vexvision on Dec 14, 2011, 04:23 PM
itch >:(scratch :-\itch, itch, scratch :cookoo: hey, yall got some ice? I need somthin to make these shakes go away ???
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Post by: bigbucky1 on Dec 14, 2011, 04:34 PM
Got my mo going today.  She ran just like I thought, real nice.  I am getting the blues after looking at the forecast, not goin to fish anytime real soon.  I guess I will have to go to the garage and fire up the mo just to get through till the time of ice comes.
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Post by: ak-71 on Dec 14, 2011, 06:04 PM
itch >:(scratch :-\itch, itch, scratch :cookoo: hey, yall got some ice? I need somthin to make these shakes go away ???

Location, location, location  ;D
I have a day off comming this Friday, may need to add some gas to my MO  ;D. I've heard about a lake with 12" of ice on it  ;D
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Post by: surflizard on Dec 14, 2011, 06:27 PM
These Jigs are burnin a hole in my pocket so here goes !!

Welcome to the next F.O.E.A.O.Trivia Free Jig Giveaway !!

Tonight's F.O.E.A.O. thread question is, On what date was our Fearless leader, The Grand Poohba of F.O.E.A.O. Rebel SS induced as supreme Commander of F.O.E.A.O. ?

The  First Emblem Flying member to answer the question with the Complete Correct date, example: 00/00/0000, Will win 6 free Panfish jigs courtesy of F.O.E.A.O. !! Good luck and Happy Huntin !

Surf S.A.A.
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Post by: DasRottweiler on Dec 14, 2011, 07:18 PM
 Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
« Reply #179 on: December 20, 2010, 07:33:43 AM »QuoteOh ya Ray, he is the All Knowing, All Seeing, Fez totin, Wandering Wanda Wipin, Big Kahuna, Grand Pooba, Supreme Ruler of the FOEAO Fiefdom !! Non other the our very own Rambunctious Rebel !!

                                                                12/20/2010
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Post by: vexvision on Dec 14, 2011, 10:19 PM
ahhhh man............shoot :( I need to pay more attention here..........Grand Poobah ma smoobah :P
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Post by: Idahogator on Dec 15, 2011, 01:10 AM
Another Congrats to DasRottweiler.     :clap:



Hmm, was that Greenwich Mean Time or West Atlantic time.    :woot: :roflmao: :roflmao:

 
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Post by: surflizard on Dec 15, 2011, 06:02 AM
Congratulations Once again To  DasRottweiller !! :thumbsup: The Jigs will go out this morning !



Surf
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Post by: DasRottweiler on Dec 15, 2011, 06:14 AM
I pop in occasionally to check on my bruthas, apparently just a the right time! ;) ;D ;) ;D
   Been a lucky dawg as of late, I`m still waiting on my Lindy Giveaway Swag too!
                              Told Surf I need to buy me sum MegaBux Tix!
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Post by: surflizard on Dec 15, 2011, 06:22 AM
Ya'll is gonna need a bigger jig box Brother ROTT !!  :roflmao:
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Post by: vexvision on Dec 15, 2011, 08:42 AM
You gotta be kiddin me.............I awoke to take a gander at the thermometer and lo and behold, its a swealtering 50 degrees and its pouring down rain....... :%$#!:

Proly wont be out until after the new year. Looks like my Lake Gogebic trip will be one of my firsts this year.........what a bummer!
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Post by: sawmillr on Dec 15, 2011, 08:53 AM
I hear ya Vex, same story here.When i finally do get to open my mo there won't be any ice to try her out on.I'm going to do my ice dance!!!!! ;D
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Post by: hoghammer on Dec 15, 2011, 08:57 AM
that sucks vex.  :( Was raining here yesterday to but the temps at night are good for ice. Looks like ice is good almost every where up here now. Guys are starting to drive onto the big lake. Hopefully the ice gods will start smiling on you soon. :)
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Post by: surflizard on Dec 15, 2011, 09:38 AM
 Have Faith My F.O.E.A.O. Brothers, You Will have ice, I have located a Virgin to sacrifice to the Fickle Fish Gods !! Hopefully they except the Ugly Bearded Lesbian from Provincetown !!
 

                                                                Just Kiddin ! ;)2 :roflmao:
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Post by: vexvision on Dec 15, 2011, 10:29 AM
 :clap: :clap: :clap:...................... I hope so Surf ;D
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 15, 2011, 11:02 AM
No, Im NOT heading to the Laundomat, Bingo Hall, or Large Lottie's Liposuction Lair to help you out in your quest!!! I am currently consulting with my People of the Land to come up with an Ice Dance that will bring us much needed relief!!!! Just be patient!!  ;)
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Post by: surflizard on Dec 15, 2011, 11:27 AM
You Do remember what happened last time your "People" caught you Poundin Princess Running Bear's Tom Tom in the Wigwam right ?? :whistle: ;)2 :roflmao:
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Post by: fordkisskrazy on Dec 15, 2011, 11:45 AM
This has got to be one of the weirest years for weather in a long time. Its been cold enough to make good ice out here and the rest of you are just getting it or still have nothing, we usually don't start fishing until after x mass. And now they're saying we might be in the 60's next week. There goes the metro ice >:( and it was just getting fishable, am heading out in the a,m. to try it. Shoot maybe even some of the mountain lakes will get iffy. ???
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Post by: surflizard on Dec 15, 2011, 11:50 AM
At least some of us are getting out there Brother, It can ALWAYS be worse Trust me !! :'(
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: DasRottweiler on Dec 15, 2011, 01:26 PM
Yup, only thick ice I`m seeing is in my drink. Sum lil puddles skimming over , nuttin over 4 ft deep skimming yet, with all the seesawing temps. I was looking to buy an sled/skimobile, should just put the boat back in the water! I usually get a chance to chase sum pannies on 50-70 acre ponds using the current year license before I have to buy this seasons license, Jan 1st, but don`t see that happening , its the 15th! I think they start selling next seasons(2012) license tomorrow. If I`m gonna get three months this year on the ice, I`m gonna have to head north during the last month. Did Dec 15th to March 15 last year. Not gonna happen dis year! :'(
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 15, 2011, 02:36 PM
Well, the rain quit, along with the 43 degree weather, now it's windy and 30.....

(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb456/Rebelss/aFu_BangingYourHead1.gif)


I is leaving soon for some intense foolishness, which will make me FORGET about this weather (and probably everything else) ......Surfy, take over!!!  >:D ;)2
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Dec 16, 2011, 03:19 PM
Hit a local lake here in town this morning, only 4, 41/2 inches but boy were the fish bitting! 34 bows anywhere from 10" to 18" and caught my 1st walleye of the season, 18" had a ball for a couple hours! And only drilled 4 holes, lol
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: kevt528 on Dec 16, 2011, 03:36 PM
I just got my MO back from the shop, she is purring like a kitten after her coil transplant and she only needs 1 pull to start now!      ;D

Now if these 40-50 degree days would quit popping up I could go and try my MO out.  I might have to go north here before too long just to get my fix!    ::)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: DasRottweiler on Dec 16, 2011, 04:30 PM
Hear dat, glad you got yer drill squared Kevt528. Mine is hung in the garage, no hurries apparently. Might be able to get thru the season with my FinboreMicro HandAuger if this crapola keeps up. You mention north Kevt528, I was just saying it was gonna be mandatory in order to either jumpstart or extend this season.
Horatio was wrong- shoulda said " Go North MOman!" 
The only "good" thing about the delay is that I managed to get a pretty decent lead-free and tungsten jig collection going to stay on the legal side of things here in NH. Was draggin arse to a complete switchover, finally got it done.(for now ;D can always add more tungsten! ;) )
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: IceinKzoo on Dec 16, 2011, 08:36 PM
Glad to hear your MO is back at home.   Weather in my neck of the woods is hopefully going to turn the week after Christmas so hopefully I will be catching some gills and crappie before New Year.  Good Luck Brothers and Tight Lines!!

Hey FKK,  can you help a brother out and post some more pictures????
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Dec 16, 2011, 09:39 PM
Here ya go KZoo, the only pics I got today, I was by myself and the fish kept me busy. from my cell so not to good.(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx206/fordkisskrazy/aurorabow2.jpg)(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx206/fordkisskrazy/auroraeye2.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: IceinKzoo on Dec 16, 2011, 10:10 PM
Looking good FKK!!  Thanks.  Wish I could wake up in your neck of the woods tomorrow so I could hit some ice.  Just have to be patient for now.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: steven girard on Dec 17, 2011, 09:33 AM
Great! I'm jalous!..No ice yet around here! :'(
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Dec 17, 2011, 09:59 AM
 ;D Good for you FKK. Glad someone can fish. Im taking a drive here in a few minutes to check the harbor, its the first to ice up so I might get a line wet here in a few days. Im just prayin the 40 degree days are done and gone. There callin for a mid-week warm up but Im hopin that changes!! ::)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Dec 17, 2011, 01:05 PM
got an early Xmas present today from the wife,  ;D ;D got a hummingbird ice 35 flasher.  ;D ;D Got the battery charging right now and going to try it out tomorrow. ;D She gave it to me early so I could use it tomorrow. @) Spare blades for my MO  from one of my kids @) @) and I know the other kids are also getting me fishing stuff. @) Its looking like a great Xmas for the hog ;D ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 17, 2011, 01:52 PM
Well, I'm hope you are all HAPPY!!!! :%$#!: :%$#!: :%$#!:
40 degrees for tomorrow...36 and sunny right now. ANYONE wanna adopt me?!!!!! I don't eat much.... :whistle:

PS....Good pics and enjoy yourselves. I'll just sit here and stare out the window... ::)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: PyroZuki on Dec 17, 2011, 01:54 PM
I'm lookin to purchase the S33Q8, but one of my friends told me they have several poor reviews. I've tried to read between the "humor" in this thread, but didn't see much for reviews on this specific model.

Any input on the engine, carb, etc. I'd greatly appreciate it!

Thanks,
Pyro
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 17, 2011, 02:05 PM
I know of Several S33Q8 Stingray owners here on the site, the previous Poster Rebel may seem like a grump sometimes, But as a SS33Q8 Sting Ray owner for the the last few years, I'm sure he can give you an Honest review of the Stringray auger !! Hey you guys, Can I bother ya for some Sting Ray reviews for this Gentleman ? ;)2
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: PyroZuki on Dec 17, 2011, 02:14 PM
Excellant!!!


Thanks,
Pyro
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Dec 17, 2011, 02:25 PM
Question  I am charging the battery for my flasher and in the manual it says charge till green light comes on. It also say it should take about 8 hrs. Well after 2 1/2 hrs the green light is on. Think I should keep charging it or is it good to go
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 17, 2011, 02:50 PM
Your good to go HH, you ain't left yet ?? :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 17, 2011, 03:02 PM
OK, OK, BACON BREATH!!!! I'M HERE!!!!!! :woot:

Pyro, where did your buddy get his reviews?!! What is it you need to know? The engine is the Viper block, bored to 33cc, aluminum/steel sleeved cylinder, runs at WOT 7800-8000 RPM's, Viper diaphragm-actuated carb with manual pump bubble; variable choke,  foam element air filter, on/off switch. Cut steel gears; no stamped crap. Rips through the ice like red-headed *****. Had mine 6 years; never a problem. Typically drill through 18-24" of ice; my time is under 14 seconds by stopwatch. 4-5 buddies with the 'ray, same luck. Purrs like a kitten.
Cousin is a fishing guide in Northern Minnesota, pounds his 'ray relentlessly. Flawless.
Sure, more power in the Mako and Shark, but if you want a lightweight, tough, screamin' machine, get a 'ray. Questions?  ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 17, 2011, 03:22 PM
Atta boy Reb, Technically Clear and Concise, Well done  !!  :thumbsup: :bow: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 17, 2011, 03:25 PM
Thanky, thanky, Surfy.  Class is now CLOSED for the day, kiddies!!! Teacher needs a drink!!!  :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Dec 17, 2011, 04:18 PM
Your good to go HH, you ain't left yet ?? :roflmao:
Heading out tomorrow and going to test it out. ;D thing came with a dvd manual so I have to print out the info on how to use it, ::) should be fun @)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 17, 2011, 04:20 PM
Heading out tomorrow and going to test it out. ;D thing came with a dvd manual so I have to print out the info on how to use it, should be fun @)

(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb456/Rebelss/manscreaming.jpg) :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Dec 17, 2011, 04:24 PM
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb456/Rebelss/manscreaming.jpg) :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:

I think so rebs Im already stressing about it. :o :o
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 17, 2011, 04:52 PM
Piece o' cake, HH. Just load the printer with LOTS of paper...LOL. Just printed a paper manual for my GPS unit this summer... :%$#!:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Dec 17, 2011, 05:16 PM
Piece o' cake, HH. Just load the printer with LOTS of paper...LOL. Just printed a paper manual for my GPS unit this summer... :%$#!:
Just got the wife to print it for me and just did the simulation test on it. Battery reads full charged. Im good to go. @) gonna keep a copy of the manual in my truck til i figure it out.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 17, 2011, 05:27 PM
Hoggy, whatcha got for a flasher?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Dec 17, 2011, 05:36 PM
Hoggy, whatcha got for a flasher?

The wife got me a hummingbird ice 35 today for xmas. She gave it to me early so I could use it tomorrow ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 17, 2011, 05:43 PM
Guess I shoulda read back a page...dopey me. When I got mine last year, it only charged for an hour, then the green light came on, been good ever since....
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Dec 17, 2011, 05:50 PM
Fired my new shark up today and got her broken in! Holy **** am I excited to start drilling some holes tomorrow morning! Should be a good day, she'll definitely get a workout

 @) @) @) @) @) @) @) @) @) @) @) @) @) @) @) @) @) @) @) @) @) @) @) @) @) @) @) @) @)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Dec 17, 2011, 07:21 PM
UPDATE

Motivational Picture Award From F.O.E.A.O. members to get us pumped for the 2011-2012 ice fishing season.

The Contest is nearing its end.........any banner waiving member can enter, only if said member agrees to mail the winner a duplicate of their favorite jig. We have until the first of the year.............I still dont have mine up either :%$#!:

There is only 1 Rule for posting pictures for the M.P.A.F.F.O.E.A.O. MO must be in the picture. You are allowed two entries!!

Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Dec 17, 2011, 09:08 PM
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb332/hoghammer1/snow2011026.jpg)

heres my new baby ;)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 17, 2011, 09:38 PM
UPDATE

Motivational Picture Award From F.O.E.A.O. members to get us pumped for the 2011-2012 ice fishing season.

The Contest is nearing its end.........any banner waiving member can enter, only if said member agrees to mail the winner a duplicate of their favorite jig. We have until the first of the year.............I still dont have mine up either :%$#!:

There is only 1 Rule for posting pictures for the M.P.A.F.F.O.E.A.O. MO must be in the picture. You are allowed two entries!!
I've got no ice my Brothers so this will have to do !
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/lookin%20for%20ice/100_2797.jpg)
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Eskimo/hpim0316.jpg)
Oops can't forget our fearless leader Rebel either !  ;)2
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Eskimo/IMG_0523.jpg)
Surf S.A.A.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 17, 2011, 09:41 PM
Ya you can.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Dec 18, 2011, 10:23 AM
UPDATE

Motivational Picture Award From F.O.E.A.O. members to get us pumped for the 2011-2012 ice fishing season.

The Contest is nearing its end.........any banner waiving member can enter, only if said member agrees to mail the winner a duplicate of their favorite jig. We have until the first of the year.............I still dont have mine up either :%$#!:

There is only 1 Rule for posting pictures for the M.P.A.F.F.O.E.A.O. MO must be in the picture. You are allowed two entries!!
Vex, When does it end? I already posted a pic of the ole Barracuda n me, just need to get 1 with MOnalisa (Z71) n me. Can I just use my video?
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx206/fordkisskrazy/015.jpg)
(http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx206/fordkisskrazy/th_NewMo002.jpg) (http://s756.photobucket.com/albums/xx206/fordkisskrazy/?action=view&current=NewMo002.mp4)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Dec 18, 2011, 11:04 AM
 ;D ;D ;D...........its COLD out!! ;D ;D ;D

FKK, yes you can use the video........ @) The contest ends on Jan 1st, 2012. 2 Entries only......and all the losers who participate have to send a jig to the winner :o :o :o

Sometime on the 1st, we will all have to scroll back to around page 59 or and move to the current page to find our favorite to vote on.............

WAIT...Better idea...........Ill start a new thread called the M.P.A.F.F.O.E.A.O. In this thread, we post our 2 entries. This way, all contestents photos are easier to find for voting purposes!!!!!!! Maybe this will be one of our annual contests, maybe Surfs jig supply will last and we can do the other contest annually as well? Thats up to Surf ;D

Ill post the contest rules in that thread as well
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Dec 18, 2011, 11:13 AM
OK, the thread is up, contestents who have already posted their entries here need to re-post them on the M.P.A.F.F.O.E.A.O. thread!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vipercat64 on Dec 18, 2011, 07:34 PM
I ordered my Shark today...was an anniversary gift from my wife.  She said I could order the full cover and the tune up kit too.  Can't wait till it gets here.  Maybe before xmas? 

Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy!!!!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Dec 18, 2011, 08:41 PM
Way to go Vipercat ;D ;D ;D Im sure you'll be pleased!! Welcome to the F.O.E.A.O. @)

Not one member here is SANE, by any stretch of the imagination :o Feel free to express your icefishing desires with us!!!!!!!!!!! LOL

 :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :icefish: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: kevt528 on Dec 18, 2011, 09:16 PM
Way to go I'm sure you will be happy with your MO, now if we could get some ice you could go and try her out!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: PyroZuki on Dec 19, 2011, 02:51 PM
OK, OK, BACON BREATH!!!! I'M HERE!!!!!! :woot:

Pyro, where did your buddy get his reviews?!! What is it you need to know? The engine is the Viper block, bored to 33cc, aluminum/steel sleeved cylinder, runs at WOT 7800-8000 RPM's, Viper diaphragm-actuated carb with manual pump bubble; variable choke,  foam element air filter, on/off switch. Cut steel gears; no stamped crap. Rips through the ice like red-headed *****. Had mine 6 years; never a problem. Typically drill through 18-24" of ice; my time is under 14 seconds by stopwatch. 4-5 buddies with the 'ray, same luck. Purrs like a kitten.
Cousin is a fishing guide in Northern Minnesota, pounds his 'ray relentlessly. Flawless.
Sure, more power in the Mako and Shark, but if you want a lightweight, tough, screamin' machine, get a 'ray. Questions?  ;D

He said the info he read was somewhere here, on iceshanty. :unknown: I was just hopin to hear that several people have had them for several seasons and still have no problems.

Thanks for the info. I'm still pretty set on buyin one, soon.



Pyro
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 19, 2011, 02:56 PM
Well Gents, it Finally happened, Ma Nature cut ole Surf some slack ! Didn't catch Doodley Squat, but it was good to walk on water once again !  :thumbsup: :icefish:
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Antknees%20Ice%20Fishing%20Mayhem/DSCF00083.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Grumpyoldman on Dec 19, 2011, 03:02 PM
Surf, you hunted that ice down didn't you? We're at about the same latitude I think.  How thick was the ice?  Good for you! All I see is skim ice. I may head up '1000 ft. and check it out.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: sawmillr on Dec 19, 2011, 03:07 PM
pyro, you found humor on this site.!!!! say it aint so. :clap:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 19, 2011, 03:13 PM
Strange things are lurking everywhere.... :unsure:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: gmoney on Dec 19, 2011, 11:22 PM
heres my new baby ;)

HH you'll love the ice 35, works like a charm!

I got out on sunday and drilled 50+ holes. My shark is awesome! The beauty is, if you can't find any fish just drill more holes!!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: jumbo chaser on Dec 20, 2011, 12:37 AM
studied all brands .Used my brothers new solo strickemaster last season.Ended buying eskimo z51 8"  still waiting for ice to let the race begin. Hope im not disapointed  you all have helped me believe that i made a great choice.Hope i have as great luck as you have had with your eskimo augers . ;D. waiting in southern iowa
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Dec 20, 2011, 07:52 AM
HH you'll love the ice 35, works like a charm!

I got out on sunday and drilled 50+ holes. My shark is awesome! The beauty is, if you can't find any fish just drill more holes!!!

I was out at chalet on sunday and only caught 1 eye. Was happy to find 20+ inches of ice out there. You got me on the holes. We only drilled about 30. Was a byitch driving on that frazzle ice though. Used the 35 and marked a few. Gonna take some time to figure every thing out with it.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Dec 20, 2011, 10:26 AM
Jumbo, I think you'll be happy with the Z51. I don't know if it will drill as fast as the lazer but sure will beat the mags. Either way you got a great auger and have money left over for more gear! Congrats and keep us posted.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: MaineICER on Dec 20, 2011, 11:13 AM
Hey guys.. Rookie here.. Just joined the site, love it so far but still wet behind the ears!!  I have some Q's for the MO owners.. I just bought an older Eskimo 8600 model, just like the pics on page one from Surflizard's, from a kid on CL. well, first thing, the carb was not hooked up correctly.. Finally figured it out and set it all up.. wait, wait... ok, sorry.. from the beginning.. Did not know the blade screws onto the head and then pins.. took me quite a bit to figure it out!!  Took her all apart and cleaned the gunk outta the carb, fixed a broked bolt or two, cleaned up the flywheel mags and coil.. she has strong spark, on/off switch works, air cleaner is clean, air comes out exhaust, brand new gas mixed approx 24:1, everything I have ever learned about small engines seems good to go... not even a sputter!! even put a few good drops in the plug hole and still nothing.. any help will be great guys!! like I said I'm really new to the site!! maineyamahaman@yahoo is my email...  I'm used to the ol Jiffy of the ol man's.. well, needless to say that thing has been ridden hard and put away wet.. I think it needs a new set of points but getting that thing off him would be like asking him to watch MTV for a day.. HAHA.. anyways, the Jiffy has drilled some holes in her day but I have jumped the fence and hoping the grass is greener, as most of you have said, on the MO side!!

also have some other questions I ran into while surfing some other posts from you guys.....

OK, it looks just like Surflizard's, so what year range could this rig be?

anyone know the ACTUAL part number of the carb on this thing? I keep getting pics with carbs with primers or bowls...?
Rebuild kit numbers for ebay??

it's a TC300 (or TC200 like some say)   but when looking up parts there needs to be more #'s after that for example TC 300-3001 blah blah... which number is my model 8600? 

the little filter in the tank, does it need to be in there? I know it's always a good to have but i heard somewhere that it might be needed so it creates a little pressure needed to not flood her out????

the gas cap, not sure if it's stock but it's not a vented one.. is it supposed to be?

whats the correct spark plug? 

the kid I got this thing from seemed a bit shady but this thing LOOKS idiot proof.. I know it's gotta be something small and stupid but I'm not thinking of what it can be at this point.. I think I might just spend the money and take her into the shop tonight... I'd rather spend my money on other crap though!!

OH!! and I am also a new proud owner of the Eskimo Quick Fish 3!! man doesn't that thing look sweet!! got a steal at GLENSOUTDOORS.com  $149.00 out the door free shipping!! I even set it up in the kitchen last night just to see how easy she was to set up.. Bigger than I thought too!! Happy MO owner!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: MaineICER on Dec 20, 2011, 11:42 AM
OH.. another thing, Steven girard showed pics of his new setup with the new sleeve (page 1).. I love a 10" bit but it's single blade... I would like a double bladed 10", you think i could get a hand auger bit that would be strong enough to make something like Steven did and also make it with a pin type for easy disconnect? just food for thought.. I don't like the threaded bit though, just seems like a pain in the rear and not so quick like..
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 20, 2011, 12:08 PM
Great score MaineICER and welcome to the thread ! The 8600 were made from 94 to 99 from what little that I can find available ! They had the TC-300 motors ! The carb number is stamped on the carb body itself, the Walbro carb rebuild kit for the 8600 is # K20-WTA, tHE Champion spark plug #RCJ6Y ! They have a adapter for the 8600 that allows you to run the new quantum bits on the older auger, it cost 6 or 7 bucks !! Eva at ardisam has the info on them ! Good luck and Enjoy !


Surf
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Dec 20, 2011, 02:43 PM
Good Grief ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D................all I can say is that you have all made great choices on the EskiMO.

Setting it up in the Kitchen................ ;D Now thats what Im talkin about ;D

I love bein a nut when it comes to icefishin!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Tomhusker on Dec 20, 2011, 07:37 PM
 After breaking in my MO last week I have not had a chance to hit the ice, and probably won't until January 1st. Will I be ok with the fuel that is in there? I know long term storage I would remove the fuel and run dry, but I don't know if this would be considered "long term."
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 20, 2011, 07:56 PM
Did you add a stabilizer? Is it ethanol or non-oxy? if you Don't have a stabilizer in it, and it IS ethanol, get some stabilzer in it NOW. Ethanol starts degradation after 30 days. If you DO have stabilizer in it, and it's ETHANOL, I personally wouldn't go more than 60 days with it. Non-oxy with stabilizer should be good for the entire season.  ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: matt12 on Dec 21, 2011, 10:32 AM
hey guys, im sure this has been discussed but i dont have time to sort through the million posts on augers lol.

2nd year eskimo mako 43, past break in. what ratio should i mix for my auger now thats its broke in. i thought it was 25:1 but i cant remember!!! any help would be appreciated !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: ak-71 on Dec 21, 2011, 11:15 AM
They have manuals on the web. Z51 and Z71 are 50:1
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 21, 2011, 11:27 AM
Dat's right. All 'Mo's run at 50:1. (With the exception of the OLD ones)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: ak-71 on Dec 21, 2011, 11:28 AM
I have a question about the clutch -
I had my z71 out 3 times ~ 40-60 holes, and clutch still slips at times I think last time it was a bit more than before (heavy snow cover and some gets into the hole). They say 2 hours before it's broken in, but I start to worry a bit. I don't think I put weight on it and actually "hold" it at times to avoid it stopping as it just goes into the ice like creazy all by itself.

Did you notice clutch slipping on a new units?
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 21, 2011, 11:43 AM
I haven't, but...that's what a clutch is supposed to do to keep from busting your gears right out of the unit....make sure your blades are razor sharp and you're running at optimal RPM's is about all I can suggest.  :)
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Post by: sawmillr on Dec 21, 2011, 07:25 PM
The ice we had started i'm afraid we are going to lose it,40 and raining.Wife said i could have my mo on christmas,we're going to be soooo lonley without any ice. ;D
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Post by: FishinBill on Dec 21, 2011, 10:09 PM
We are back to open water  >:(.
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Post by: hoghammer on Dec 22, 2011, 09:58 AM
That sucks about the ice guys. I feel for you. Lucky for me there is 20+ inches where i am fishing. Still have above normal temps but it is still below zero so the ice is still going strong. Hopefully Santa will give you guys some cold weather for xmas.
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 22, 2011, 10:06 AM
Anticipation.... :whistle: :%$#!:
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Post by: ak-71 on Dec 22, 2011, 10:28 AM
I was going to tell you that I am planning on making holes in ~12-16 inches of blue ice on Friday and how my Z71 loves it does it in seconds then describe how much I love the spiral cut marks it makes on the walls of clean blue ice as it goes through it, BUT instead I decided to express my condolences to you and other less fortunate members who just happened to live in a wrong climate. It’s a bad (late & warm) winter here too, but not that bad as you have it this year.
I can feel your pain - I had to live in Houston for few years... 

PS. Making my own jigs helped me this fall wait for the season, it's a good therapy
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Post by: hoghammer on Dec 22, 2011, 10:31 AM
Anticipation.... :whistle: :%$#!:
You got ice yet Rebs
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Post by: bizzum on Dec 22, 2011, 10:44 AM
Hey all!  This is my first post on IS but I have been lurking for sometime now trying to figure out what auger to get.  I decided on the Shark Z71 and just pulled the trigger at Glen's. Originally I was going to get the Z51 8" but when I went to order it it was sold out.  I decided that for a few more bucks I may as well go BIG!  After using a hand auger it will be a nice upgrade.   This is my first gas auger so I have read as much as I can on this thread on how to treat it.  Great information guys and I can't wait until it gets here!  ;D :tipup:
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Post by: hoghammer on Dec 22, 2011, 10:49 AM
Congrats on getting a MO you will be happy and probably have some leftover cash to pick up some other goodies ;D
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Post by: Tomhusker on Dec 22, 2011, 06:58 PM
Did you add a stabilizer? Is it ethanol or non-oxy? if you Don't have a stabilizer in it, and it IS ethanol, get some stabilzer in it NOW. Ethanol starts degradation after 30 days. If you DO have stabilizer in it, and it's ETHANOL, I personally wouldn't go more than 60 days with it. Non-oxy with stabilizer should be good for the entire season.  ;D

 No stabilizer in there, but is non-oxy gas. is there a special stabilizer for 2 strokes? I have the regular stuff.
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Post by: kevt528 on Dec 22, 2011, 07:42 PM
nice purchase biz I'm sure you will enjoy tearing holes in the ice with your new MO! 
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Post by: vipercat64 on Dec 22, 2011, 08:02 PM
It came!!!!! FedEx delivered my Shark today, and didn't even throw it at me!!!!

I can't wait to unpack it and get a good look!!!

WooHooo!!!!
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Post by: vexvision on Dec 22, 2011, 08:44 PM
ESKIMO......................... ;D ;D ;D

Attention new owners of the super bad............Welcome and Congratulations :o

Getcher patches, find one that isnt customized and p-p-p-paste it!!!!!!

4" on a little bay nearby, Im gonna sneak out and drill a hole...............OMG am I excited ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: IceinKzoo on Dec 22, 2011, 09:16 PM
Congrats on the new Z Biz.  I bought mine at Glenn's this year also.  Can't wait to drill some ice. 

Vex,  Let us know how your trip to the ice goes.
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Post by: vexvision on Dec 22, 2011, 09:26 PM
K-zoo............will do! ;)

Might get out for the afternoon bite tomorrow but Monday is more likely. Get this Christmas crap outta the way and Im ice bound for the next 3 months ;D ;D ;D

Not to mention, I need a picture of my MO before the Jan 1st deadline for our little contest :cookoo:
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Post by: tla100 on Dec 22, 2011, 09:45 PM
I was at a Cambells or Tractor Supply Co a few weeks ago and they had a 2 person Eskimo Ice auger. Well, it had an ice bit on but the dirt bits were next to it. Pretty sweet, not sure how much fun to haul around with 4 handles sticking out.
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Post by: fordkisskrazy on Dec 23, 2011, 10:46 AM
Hey what happened to Surfy? He found ice :clap: and now he hasn't been around. :unsure: You ok buddy?
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Post by: 1MOFISH on Dec 23, 2011, 10:51 AM
After breaking in my MO last week I have not had a chance to hit the ice, and probably won't until January 1st. Will I be ok with the fuel that is in there? I know long term storage I would remove the fuel and run dry, but I don't know if this would be considered "long term."
had mine from last year 1 pull vrrrrrrrooooom must be blessed
GOD BLESS
mo
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Post by: surflizard on Dec 23, 2011, 10:52 AM
Hey FKK
 I had to have a medical procedure done, I'm okay. Just taking it real easy for a while, carry on Brothers !



Surf
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Post by: 1MOFISH on Dec 23, 2011, 10:55 AM
Hey FKK
 I had to have a medical procedure done, I'm okay. Just taking it real easy for a while, carry on Brothers !



Surf
auger elbow? frozen shoulder? heal quickly
GOD BLESS
mo
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 23, 2011, 11:54 AM
Surfy had some imbedded pork rinds removed...I'm  keeping him mentally occupied while he recuperates!!!! He has a big owie...let's all have a drink for him to help ease the pain!!!  :woot: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
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Post by: hoghammer on Dec 23, 2011, 12:56 PM
Surfy had some imbedded pork rinds removed...
Dam hair from those razor back pork rinds he loves
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Post by: fordkisskrazy on Dec 23, 2011, 01:22 PM
Hey FKK
 I had to have a medical procedure done, I'm okay. Just taking it real easy for a while, carry on Brothers !



Surf
Hope it went good and get well soon, if ya need me to take over the pork rinds let me know! And to everyone else Merry Christmas! MO MO MO! Hope everyone has a great holiday.
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 23, 2011, 02:13 PM
From me, Raucous Reb, your favorite GP, may I wish you and yours a very
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb456/Rebelss/santac.jpg)

May you all stay safe and have a 'MO under your tree!!!!
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Post by: kevt528 on Dec 23, 2011, 02:18 PM
Surf i hope you feel better and can get back on the ice soon, Im having a beer for ya now. ;D
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Post by: kevt528 on Dec 23, 2011, 02:20 PM
hey Vex I'm in Michigan were's the ice??????    ???
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Post by: fordkisskrazy on Dec 23, 2011, 04:40 PM
Kev, its out here in colorado! Come on out!
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Post by: sawmillr on Dec 24, 2011, 07:38 AM
12 degrees last night,come on ice!!!!!! Surf you better get well soon, you know these guys are going to catch all the trout and leave you all the pike.   MERRY CHRISTMAS everyone.
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Post by: surflizard on Dec 24, 2011, 08:26 AM
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to All of the F.O.E.A.O. Brethren and May you all have a Safe and Fish Filled Season !
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Antknees%20Ice%20Fishing%20Mayhem/DSCF00083.jpg)

Surf   S.A.A.
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Post by: DasRottweiler on Dec 24, 2011, 08:33 AM
12 degrees last night,come on ice!!!!!! Surf you better get well soon, you know these guys are going to catch all the trout and leave you all the pike.   MERRY CHRISTMAS everyone.
OH NO U DIDN`T! U leave that pike/trout shheeet where it belongs , on the Mainers forum where they enjoy peeing down each other`s legs. We ain`t like dat here. Wattaeva we reel in is gut, sehr gut. JAWOHL!
And Merry Xmas Happy Holidays to my bruthas.
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Post by: surflizard on Dec 24, 2011, 08:38 AM
 :woot: ;)2 :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:


Gut gesprochen Bruder ROTT, Merry Christmas für Sie und Ihre!
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Post by: DasRottweiler on Dec 24, 2011, 09:17 AM
Danke , bruder Surf,  ;D & to all a GUT NACHT!
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 24, 2011, 09:21 AM
Guten Morgen!!!! Ich bin sehr mude....... :wacko: Happy Stillnacht!!!  ;D
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Post by: vexvision on Dec 24, 2011, 12:16 PM
kev, I have ice............see my location? ;D ;D ;D Now I have ice but I have christmas stuff first! On the ice Monday fer sher!!!!!!!!!!!!! PM me if your gonna be in the northeast part of the lower peninsula. I can direct you to sufficient ice..........(not totally safe, but fishable).

 ;D ;D ;D Merry Christmas to all and I hope you get all of the uneeded ice fishing stuff from family that thinks ice fishing gear is found in the motorcycle section of Big Lots ;D ;D ;D

Surf, get well buddy and I hope it all works out for ya. Health starts with proper nutrition.......no 16oz. steaks for me anymore ;) Lots of veggies, organic style........my goal is to push Monsanto far and away from our farms and fisheries! Oooops, there I go again........... ???
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 25, 2011, 08:36 AM
And an entire THREE members wish all the others a Merry Christmas..... ??? Tsk, tsk.

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Post by: surflizard on Dec 25, 2011, 08:46 AM
Not the way to start this Happy day Buddy, just let it go and look at it as One more day above the dirt Reb, it don't mean Nothing !
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Post by: vexvision on Dec 25, 2011, 10:02 AM
MO MO MO Merry ChristMOs

Well, tomorrow is my first day on the ice, hafta travel lite...........but Im stoked!! Hope everyones Holidays are joy filled and tackle box filling!!

Oh yeah, Ive learned real quickly that a Woman and her Pandora are like a Man and his tackle box..........$$$$$$$$$ :o :o :o :o :o
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Post by: phoenix5724 on Dec 25, 2011, 10:11 AM
Merry Christmas! Reviewed a mako 8" m43 for Christmas. What do I need to know about gas/mix? Thanks and see us on the ice.
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Post by: Idahogator on Dec 25, 2011, 10:33 AM
MOrning to all the MOowners and a big wish that you may enjoy the joys of the season, now and through the coming year.
Fair warning that Tomfoolery will commence with gusto when the good ice gets rotten, let's hope that ain't for a few months into the New Year.

                     First pull starts and tight lines to ya.


                                                                                                                                                             Tom
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Post by: vexvision on Dec 25, 2011, 11:19 AM
Phoenix! Good decision on the new MO ;D ;D ;D

Plenty of different opinions about gas/mix. Mine says 50-1 so thats the mix ratio I used. I used Amsoil in mine, along with seafoam for stability and treatment purposes. There isnt one station in my town that sells gas without ethanol, otherwise I would be using it! It was suggested that I use startron as an additive also, however I live in the armpit of America and I cant find any locally.

There are plenty of threads about this on the site, Im also sure a couple more guys will chime in here as well!

Merry Christmas and welcome to the site ;D ;D :clap:
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Post by: IceinKzoo on Dec 25, 2011, 11:50 AM
Merry Christmas to all my F.O.E.A.O brothers.  Hope you have a blessed day with your family and friends.   
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Post by: FishinBill on Dec 25, 2011, 03:39 PM
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!! I'm ready for a nap now.

Hey Surf good to see you over on the IDO.
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Post by: Tomhusker on Dec 25, 2011, 04:49 PM
I hope all of my F.O.E.A.O brothers had a great Christmas day. I enjoyed time with the grand kids, watching their eyes light up with every gift unwrapped. The excitement the girls showed when they opened their new ice fishing boots from grandpa made me want to load 'em up and head to the lake right then... except it was 54 degrees outside....
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Post by: phoenix5724 on Dec 26, 2011, 08:27 AM
Phoenix! Good decision on the new MO ;D ;D ;D

Plenty of different opinions about gas/mix. Mine says 50-1 so thats the mix ratio I used. I used Amsoil in mine, along with seafoam for stability and treatment purposes. There isnt one station in my town that sells gas without ethanol, otherwise I would be using it!
Ethanol free was what I was wondering about, I will probably go that way since I can find it around Madison pretty easy.
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Post by: surflizard on Dec 26, 2011, 09:00 AM
Congrats on the new MO phoenix5724 and welcome to F.O.E.A.O.! Good plan on the Ethe free gas ! I can only get it here locally at our small airport and I still use stabilizer just to make sure I have no issues with condensation in my fuel tank or auger tank ! Good luck with ther new MO, any action shots are Greatly appreciated !  :thumbsup:
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Post by: DasRottweiler on Dec 26, 2011, 10:23 AM
Hey all, here we are on the other side of that friggin holiday, finally, glad it`s over. Congrats to all the new MOwners! Bought my fishing license (2012) , doesn`t look like I`m gonna get to use my 2011. >:( Surf ,Ya might get to see action shots of my handauger-don`t think we are gonna make enough ice to warrant burning fuel this season! ;D  Plenty of time for yer waxies to procreate too!  At least my work is keepin me busy, I`m usually dead in the water by now. Glad for that, not like I could get out and drill n chill anyways. MO money MO money MO money. I may take a ride layta and see if any of my pannie haunts are skimmin` ova. This waitiing is MOnotonous!
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Post by: surflizard on Dec 26, 2011, 11:09 AM
I've got a local pond up here brother ROTT, if you need a fix, call me and I'll get ya on it !!
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Post by: DasRottweiler on Dec 26, 2011, 11:53 AM
I've got a local pond up here brother ROTT, if you need a fix, call me and I'll get ya on it !!
May take ya up on that Brutha Lizard. Gonna be a while before I take a chance on any water over my head down he-ah on the flatlands, too much wind. Gonna check on 2 smaller ones that are protected from the wind sumwhat. They should be quicker to ice.
I fish solo most of the time so, safety is half of what it should be rite outta the gate.  :o Gutsa be twice as careful to take up the slack. ;)
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Post by: surflizard on Dec 26, 2011, 11:57 AM
I'm gonna take a putt over thataway with Momma tomorrow, I'll try to get ya an ice update !
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Post by: hoghammer on Dec 26, 2011, 04:53 PM
 a merry belated xmas to all, just got back from 2 days at the outlaws farm. Santa was good to hog this year(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb332/hoghammer1/snow2011030.jpg)

Just love when my kids buy me stuff I can use. ;D ;D       :'( :'( On a sad note was out on the lake today and was moving to another spot when oil pressure gage went to zero. Checked the oil and it was fine, Nursed it back home and now the lifters are pretty loud. Got to check it out tomorrow. :( :(

Oh well hope everybody had a good xmas and have a happy holidays
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Post by: hoghammer on Dec 26, 2011, 05:12 PM
oh and by the way , I got skunked to boot(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb332/hoghammer1/snow2011032.jpg)(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb332/hoghammer1/snow2011031.jpg)(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb332/hoghammer1/snow2011034.jpg)

some nasty ice out there
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Post by: DasRottweiler on Dec 26, 2011, 05:23 PM
DBL H, Couple observstions/questions . What are the red things in the booty pic? I have the rod in the same pic- lite action , I like it, got it paired with a better reel than stock. I`m not a fan of the Uglystik softwater rods , but I do like that rod. Also the Pvc rodlockah is sweet. ;)  I have a longer version that goes on the racks of the work truck for softwater rods(no reels). Sorry ya posted the Zero, but at least yer out on thick ice! ;D
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Post by: Idahogator on Dec 26, 2011, 05:25 PM
HH, do you lube with Amsoil? I'm just guessing the shaft that drives the oil pump sheared from the oil being too thick.  Also, vehicles with pump or coolant failure have been driven 50 miles or so, without engine damage. Glad you made it back OK.  BTW Amsoil synthetic pours at near 60 below Fahrenheit. I'm curious as to what caused this failure, so please keep us posted. Thanks.



ps Nice Christmas haul. Ah, Boxing Day.
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Post by: surflizard on Dec 26, 2011, 05:25 PM
Sorry to hear about the truck HH, You did well in the present department though, those Katahoola spikes ? Congrats ! You aren't kidding I've never seen photos of Winnipeg that rough, reefs yes, but not the whole surface like that ??
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Post by: eyestroker on Dec 26, 2011, 05:32 PM
a merry belated xmas to all, just got back from 2 days at the outlaws farm. Santa was good to hog this year(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb332/hoghammer1/snow2011030.jpg)

Just love when my kids buy me stuff I can use. ;D ;D       :'( :'( On a sad note was out on the lake today and was moving to another spot when oil pressure gage went to zero. Checked the oil and it was fine, Nursed it back home and now the lifters are pretty loud. Got to check it out tomorrow. :( :(

Oh well hope everybody had a good xmas and have a happy holidays

If that's an HT telescoping scoop take it back now.  I had one and it was a real POS.......
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Post by: DRock on Dec 26, 2011, 07:57 PM
Hey everyone, I am a proud new member of the F.O.E.A.O. and I am stuck wondering about my next move. I have a Shark Z51 8" auger which I paid $350 for at BPS but I can't help but toss around the idea of returning that one and getting the 10" Z71 from Glen's for only $20 more. I mainly fish for trout/salmon/bass and worry about the 8" hole being too small to pull a big bass from, plus an extra couple inches might be nice. I am looking for some input from fellow owners, should I keep what I have or move up to the bigger one?

Thanks for any help!
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Post by: surflizard on Dec 26, 2011, 08:01 PM
Welcome to F.O.E.A.O.DRock, If you have and you want it, I wouldn't hesitate for 1 second !!
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Post by: DRock on Dec 26, 2011, 08:05 PM
What do those of you with the circle traps do to make them fit over the larger 10" auger hole? A buddy of mine has a few circle traps and I would hate for him not to be able to use them if I get the larger one.
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Post by: wefishandflop on Dec 26, 2011, 08:09 PM
I'm in the fraternal order as well, mako 8" bring on the ice.
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Post by: Idahogator on Dec 26, 2011, 09:17 PM
Welcome Wefishandflop, let the fun begin, ha. :thumbsup:
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Post by: Purple Floyd on Dec 26, 2011, 09:48 PM
Hi.

I am looking at ordering a new Eskimo and there is a place that has the 8" mako for 259 and the Stingray for 249. I know the stingray is lighter and less to lug around and and the Mako has more power to more than likely drill the holes faster,especially in late ice. Are there any other noticeable differences between the two? I am leaning towards the Mako just because it looks like a lot more auger for the 10 dollars.
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Post by: bizzum on Dec 26, 2011, 10:33 PM
Hey everyone, I am a proud new member of the F.O.E.A.O. and I am stuck wondering about my next move. I have a Shark Z51 8" auger which I paid $350 for at BPS but I can't help but toss around the idea of returning that one and getting the 10" Z71 from Glen's for only $20 more. I mainly fish for trout/salmon/bass and worry about the 8" hole being too small to pull a big bass from, plus an extra couple inches might be nice. I am looking for some input from fellow owners, should I keep what I have or move up to the bigger one?

Thanks for any help!

I am also a new member of F.O.E.A.O and I went for the Z71.  I am glad I did.  I started it for the first time today and it is awesome. My neighbor came out while it was running just to tell me that it sounded like a beast.  Don't forget coupon code ShantyTown at Glens for an additional 7% off the Z71 also and they throw in a free auger bag.  I probably didn't need the 10" or the 3.7 HP, but for the small amount more why not?

-Bizzum
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Post by: Canadianiceguy on Dec 26, 2011, 10:38 PM
alright guys i finally have a couple pics of my eskimo auger.
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Post by: Idahogator on Dec 27, 2011, 12:14 AM
I'm speechless and feel faint ~

A Ball Bearing Armstrong Powered Mo.    :woot: 
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Post by: surflizard on Dec 27, 2011, 07:00 AM
Welcome to All the new members, glad to have ya'll aboard ! I do Believe Canadianiceguy is our Very 1st EskiMOHand Cranker, Welcome CIG ! All new members please feel free to post some action shots of you and the new MO !!  :thumbsup: MO  auger porn Rules !!
 Back in the thread a few pages are the download instructions for the Custom F.O.E.A.O. Emblem if you would like to put it in your signature box on your profile page !
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/640034879407-1-1-1.jpg)


Surf S.A.A.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Dec 27, 2011, 07:20 AM
Holy Smokes ;D Welcome to all the new MO owners! Welcome aboard!!

Hmmmmmm, yesterday it was 50 and right now its 43 and raining. Needless to say, I didnt make it to the ice yesterday........I mean lake. Our ice is so shotty right now its mostly unfishable :-\

Im bummed ???
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Dec 27, 2011, 07:44 AM
, those Katahoola spikes ? Congrats !

Yes they are
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Dec 27, 2011, 07:47 AM
DBL H, Couple observstions/questions . What are the red things in the booty pic?

ice spikes
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Dec 27, 2011, 07:52 AM
a big welcome to all the new MO members. The fraternity is growing and growing ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Canadianiceguy on Dec 27, 2011, 08:09 AM
Welcome to All the new members, glad to have ya'll aboard ! I do Believe Canadianiceguy is our Very 1st EskiMOHand Cranker, Welcome CIG ! All new members please feel free to post some action shots of you and the new MO !!  :thumbsup: MO  auger porn Rules !!
 Back in the thread a few pages are the download instructions for the Custom F.O.E.A.O. Emblem if you would like to put it in your signature box on your profile page !
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/640034879407-1-1-1.jpg)


Surf S.A.A.
now way i can be the first hand crank owner. if i am it is such an honor.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 27, 2011, 09:08 AM
I'm pretty sure your photo is the Very first Hand Cranker photo CIG, Congrats ! Brother ROTT [DasRottweiler] is our in house Computer Technical Wizardy Director, he can Customize your Emblem to read Hand Cranker if give him a PM, He's an okay guy, I don't care what he says about himself !! ;)2 :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: eyestroker on Dec 27, 2011, 01:28 PM
My first auger was a 6 inch mo baracuda which actually will run lazer blades.  It's hard to find eskimo hand auger blades but i would think yours would work with mora blades as it is a straight blade auger.  Other than that you can always order them direct from mo.  The customer service team over there has always done me right.  Full disclosure I run a lazer 5 inch now but my bro-in-law is still running my mo baracuda with lazer blades.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Dec 27, 2011, 04:22 PM
A truck went threw the ice today east of where I was fishing yesterday. There is a picture of it on the Manitoba board. Crazy, the ice was over 20 inches thick where I was. :o :o :o
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: kevt528 on Dec 27, 2011, 05:45 PM
Merry Late Christmas to all the members (I went home to MI to visit the family didnt bring the laptop) :afro:

Welcome to all the new members, I hope you all enjoy your new MO.  :clap:

Vex
I never made it north of Detroit this time, but thanks for the offer. :icefish:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Canadianiceguy on Dec 27, 2011, 06:30 PM
ty for letting me join the club.
modified the badge myself.
i tried a few different fonts and sizes and this was my last attempt and i got it the way i want.
this is the larger size before i resized it.
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s262/mauling/badge.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 27, 2011, 06:37 PM
Well done CIG, Fly her with Pride !! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: teamlund on Dec 27, 2011, 08:46 PM
the ultimate "MO"......Z71 shark 10" with a some custom modding done to the extension...... I love this auger! Will crush any other auger out there...no lie!
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn172/teamlund/augermods003.jpg)
(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn172/teamlund/augermods004.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 28, 2011, 07:06 AM
Nice Mod with the quick pins, looks great ! :thumbsup: Looking around all the different forums and there seems to be a huge influx of New MO Owners out there !! ;)2 :flex:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: MaineICER on Dec 28, 2011, 08:30 AM
Hey teamlund... The end that goes into the bit, does this move at all? my blade is threaded and I want to make something, not too long, maybe 6" or so, that I can put some quick disconnect pins like you did but dont want to ruin the threads.. I just like to keep things nice even though I hate the threads.. not really sure what to do with it.. any suggestions?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Dec 28, 2011, 10:13 AM
all the different forums and there seems to be a huge influx of New MO Owners out there !! ;)2 :flex:

The MO the merrier ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Dec 29, 2011, 08:33 AM
Welcome to all you new crazy MO owners!!!

Its been super cold here the last two days, down in the single digits!!!! Might be able to get out this weekend if it stays cold ;D ;D ;D All I have to do now is beat this cold I came down with :-\

Remember guys, old and new that the photo contest is coming to an end. You need to post your two photos on the M.P.A.F.O.E.A.O. Its on page two of the auger forum. Ill post my pics today and that will bump it to page 1 again! January 1st is the deadline and we only have two contestants!

HURRY UP AND POST YOUR PICS. If you lose, it only costs you 1 jig!! If you win, you get a jig from every contestant!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Dec 29, 2011, 10:32 AM
Wow!! Welcome to all the new Mo owners!! Hope everyone had a great holiday and enjoyed some good family time. I know I did, sure was great to see all the kids again! Got to do some fishing, and will be heading out New Years day for some Lakers! Can't wait!! Will give a up date on MOnalisa when I get back, heard there is about 14 to 16 inches of ice so this will be the deepest she's been on this year. I'm sure she'll do just fine, I just hope I get into a few lakers, never got one through the ice, m stoked!! Hope the rest of you get some ice and get to play with your MO's
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: dwmiller on Dec 29, 2011, 11:15 AM
To all you knowledgeable Eskimo Z71 Shark owners. A question from a new owner. In the owners manual it says to depress the Compression release valve. I assume that to start it has to be pushed down (depress) and started. What is its purpose and what happens if it is pulled up?
Thank You in advance
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Dec 29, 2011, 11:41 AM
dwmiller, its a decompression valve, pushed in, it should let some of the compression out so it is easy'er to start. If left up, you might brake the pull rope or possibly do something to the motor. This isn't the best way to explain it but a simple way. Just get in the habit of pushing it down.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: ak-71 on Dec 29, 2011, 12:22 PM
Just push it down and you will see how easy the pulling gets. It will pop up when engine starts.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: dwmiller on Dec 29, 2011, 12:33 PM
Thank You both. Now we just need some ice to try it on.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: sawmillr on Dec 30, 2011, 02:02 PM
Just went by a little local gas station and the sign said ethanol free gas.Guess were i'm getting my small engine gas from now on.  :clap:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: bee on Dec 30, 2011, 04:35 PM
Who is good a sharpening Eskimo Turbo Cut Blades.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 30, 2011, 05:09 PM
I used to use a diamond hone on mine , but now I use the Accu sharp sharpener and it take less then 5 minutes !
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Antknees%20Ice%20Fishing%20Mayhem/22-412A.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: steven girard on Dec 30, 2011, 11:49 PM
Take off the regular gaz on my old partner today and put super(maybe you call that premium, not sure) and also found a notice, that can bite me, on the top of it(was sure, with all what we found on the net, that it was a oil mix of 50/1 but it's more 32/1)....



(http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb389/chantalgirard/fuelmix.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 31, 2011, 07:19 AM
Those old oil mix ratios they recommended back when the motors were built are designed with the old mix oils in mind and they made the motors run terribly, Smoking, sputtering, they wouldn't idle properly, constantly had to change fouled plugs and the unburnt oil would run out of the exhaust !! Running any motor, old or new at those ratios nowadays is just asking for trouble ! I would use the new Viper oil at the factory authorized ratio of 50:1 and run it !
  I have 2 augers, Big Bertha, my 20 year old 10" EskiMO and a 14 year old 8" Jiffy, I run the Amsoil Saber at 100:1 and they have never run better ! The new synthetic oil can't be beat ! I don't recommend this mix ratio for everyone, But it does the job well for me !  Hmmmmm !!The gears are spinning, Look out !!! ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Dec 31, 2011, 07:31 AM
Lets find out as a Group, what the average Gas/Oil mix ratio is the most popular amongst the F.O.E.A.O. Members ! I prefer 100:1, what is your ratio ?

1. 40:1
2. 50:1
3. 60:1
4. 70:1
5. 80:1
6. 90:1
7. 100:1

While I'm at it, I would like to wish All of my F.O.E.A.O.  Brother's and their families and Safe And Happy New Year, May your MO always run like the wind, may the ice always be safe and strong and I hope you have to pour water on your reel because you have hooked into the Wall Hanger that we all dream of catching one day, Happy Holidays Guys !

Surf S.A.A.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: steven girard on Dec 31, 2011, 10:33 AM
Thank Surflizard! i gonna keep going with 50:1  :)

Happy New Year and New Holes to all!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: bee on Dec 31, 2011, 11:49 AM
Saw a nice looking Eskimo bit on e----.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Dec 31, 2011, 12:25 PM
Does it not seem that running an ice auger would be considered "Normal Service"? It's not a dirty environment, there is an air cleaner and rarely are the augers run more than a little while, even when making Swiss cheese of the ice. It not a racing marathon lasting half a day or more.
Now consider the fact that synthetic lubricant does not burn off as a petroleum base oil does, but stays in the engine to continue to lubricate. Over rich mixtures will leave residual build up of unburned oil. This just gums-up the engine and makes the removal of the excess, unused oil a big chore.
Amsoil Sabre 100:1 Synthetic lubricant is designed and warrantied to be used at that ratio "IN NORMAL SERVICE". No matter what your reason for going richer, it not the wise thing to do. You're just fouling up a good thing. In fact, The best thing.
Still in doubt? Check the facts from the source.

    http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/atp.aspx (http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/atp.aspx)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: IceinKzoo on Dec 31, 2011, 01:24 PM
I'm running Amsoil at 50:1 in my new Z71.   I just did my engine break in today.  Quick couple of questions.   I had two drips of oil show up on my bit when doing the "slowly rev the engine up" sequence.   I took the throttle all the way up (WOT) at the end and stopped.  No more oil drops.  Only saw oil on I'd say the second and third revving up.   Is this normal?

Also, this is my first power auger.   Every time I lay it on the ground on it's handle with gas tank up I go to pick it up later and have crap that has run out on the handle.  I think it is gas/oil.   Is this normal?  Am I going to have that run out when I am on the ice and lay my auger down or if I put it in my vehicle?

I appreciate the help fellas

Happy New Year to you all!!!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Dec 31, 2011, 01:41 PM
Hey Kzoo. WOW ! 50:1. Which Amsoil?
You might remove the air-filter and give it a squeeze to see if oil comes out. Some were over-oiled before delivery and that could be the drip.




Happy New Year !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: FishinBill on Dec 31, 2011, 02:25 PM
Happy New Year to every one!!!

I was told by Eskimo to run 50:1 or it would void the warrenty, so I'm running Amsoil Sabre Pro 50:1 (if we ever get ice). That a no no?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: IceinKzoo on Dec 31, 2011, 02:52 PM
I'm using the SABRE as well.   I am hoping that is all it is.  I will take a look.  Thanks for the idea.  How do you all sit your auger down when on the ice.  I am assuming the correct way is how I had it.  On the handle with gas tank pointed up.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Dec 31, 2011, 03:03 PM
FishinBill, it not a no no. I have never done that, I know and trust the lubricant, the engineers and chemist at Amsoil as well as the law.
The Magnuson Moss act states they must supply the lubricant free of charge, if they imply any specifications, such as that.
On the other hand, that rich mixture will stick around and coat everything inside the engine it shouldn't. There are ways to remove it. One is an Amsoil product, "Power Foam". Another way is complete tear-down for cleaning ~ rather costly.

Kzoo, Tank opening up and not full, maybe 3/4 full. How's that air filter?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: steven girard on Dec 31, 2011, 03:14 PM
Strange,, i've alway got the habbit to put it tank down cause dont want that if it leak that everything goes down in carb or in the intake!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Dec 31, 2011, 06:33 PM
Strange,, i've alway got the habbit to put it tank down cause dont want that if it leak that everything goes down in carb or in the intake!
Geez, What a difference a little word makes to the understanding of a statement. One little word. "Opening".
Chalk up one for the brandy.   :woot:
And thanks for noticing that and putting me back on track Monsieur Steven Girard.   :bow:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: sawmillr on Dec 31, 2011, 07:06 PM
Used the new mo today,worked great only had 4 inches of ice but it was enough.Caught 1 brookie 11-12 inch.My air cleaner was dripping oil when i got it,after some wiping it has cleared up now. :icefish:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Dec 31, 2011, 07:21 PM
Hey all sorry so late to say it but HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! And many MOOOO.Thank you all for all the help and info this past year! Ya all are great! Going after some lakers tomarrow, the 1st, if i get one what a way to bring in the new year!
 Surfy, thank you so much for all you've done for me and the rest of us! Reb, where the heck are you? Thank you to brother! What a Grand Pu ba you are!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: IceinKzoo on Dec 31, 2011, 11:25 PM
Filter had no oil in it but it did have gas...  My tank is only about half full.  Maybe I choked/pumped fuel ball  too much then laid it down.   
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: steven girard on Jan 01, 2012, 02:59 AM
Geez, What a difference a little word makes to the understanding of a statement. One little word. "Opening".
Chalk up one for the brandy.   :woot:
And thanks for noticing that and putting me back on track Monsieur Steven Girard.   :bow:

Not really sure  about your answer,,,,,,,sorry..I"m french first  and try to do my best here!  i'm ok or not with my last post???
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: kevt528 on Jan 01, 2012, 11:10 AM
Happy new year to all the MO owners out there!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Jan 01, 2012, 11:15 AM
Not really sure  about your answer,,,,,,
My last post referred to the one you helped me see my error on.

Kzoo, Tank opening up and not full, maybe 3/4 full.


                                          HAPPY NEW YEAR
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 01, 2012, 11:44 AM
Happy New Year to everyone and I hope it finds everyone well and ready for another season on the ice !! Good luck out there this year guys and please stay safe ! Reb said to tell all of you the same, he is a victim of the recent virus attacks that people are getting from this site and is working to get back up to speed ! The arm chair computer geeks can say what they want, my AVG Positively IDed IS 's IP address as the location where the 2 attacks that I received the other day came from !! Just for your own piece of mind, make sure your Anti virus is up to date and if not, then do it !! Reports of computer lock ups and crashes are still coming in ! The US Chamber of Commerce was compromised friday afternoon and that is a Highly Protected Government site, anyone who thinks IS can't be or isn't compromised is a Fool !! Sorry for the rant guys, but if they won't look out for us, it is up to us to watch out for each other  !!

Carry On
Surf
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: FishinBill on Jan 01, 2012, 12:39 PM
Thanks Idahogator I'll figure out how much gas to add to thin my mix to 100:1.

Surf I agree with you. I posted on the orginal thread what I was told to do by my friend who is a CP Programer for the county that worked perfectly. I think it's on the 3 page, if Reb wants the links or anyone else I can post links and the instructions that he gave me to fix it.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 01, 2012, 12:52 PM
Brian V the server tech just annouced what the trouble was and what is being done to repair it and preventing it from happing again ! The arm chair computer experts were wrong, the site was compromised, Big surprise there !
  Preventive maintence works on everything, Cars, Trucks, Sleds, Wheelers, Augers and Computers, There has been a batch of new and stronger virus's showing up recently, take the time to upgrade and save yourself a lot of aggravation in the future !


Surf
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: FishinBill on Jan 01, 2012, 02:46 PM
That's good news, I know I had to upgrade my Mcafee thing.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: sperley03 on Jan 01, 2012, 04:56 PM
Here is my Mako M43. I bought it new last Dec from Glenn's but didn't make it to Feb since there was sand left in the base from the casting. It wiped out the rings, cylinder walls and bearings. Ardisam covered it 100% and sent me a new powerhead. Just ran it for the first time yesterday using Amsoil Sabre at 100:1 mix. Drilled a few holes and had to tweak the a/f screw and she is now a screamer.
 (http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g306/perley03/IMG_20110212_095320.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 01, 2012, 06:57 PM
Welcome to the site sperley03, Congrats on getting  the new MOpower head and getting on the ice !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: steven girard on Jan 02, 2012, 12:09 AM
My last post referred to the one you corrected me on.

                                          HAPPY NEW YEAR

Ok Idahogator! Sorry..it's wasn't to correct you..it's only the way i do with mine!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Jan 02, 2012, 10:41 AM
happy belated new year everybody
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: DRock on Jan 02, 2012, 07:53 PM
I have a quick question that is bothering me...does the new Z51 have that nice CNC'd aluminum handle? I just took mine out of the box and it has a plastic handle, which is fine but I supposedly paid good money at Bass Pro for the newest model and if they sold me last years stock I am going to be pissed. I have long thought they did this as my buddy got his kayak a year after mine and they gave him one that is exactly like mine and did not have the newer improvements.

Just looking for a quick answer...thanks!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 02, 2012, 08:08 PM
Sorry to say it, but yes the new z51 Has Aluminum handles !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: DRock on Jan 02, 2012, 08:26 PM
Well I am just a little bit peeved by that, going to try to return it this weekend but it is past the 30 days so I am not sure they will give me cash back even with the receipt. I guess how they handle the situation is going to determine whether or not they lose one of their preferred rewards members or not...

I want to get the Z71 10" from Glens, I might have to switch all my buying to online vendors now if I cannot trust my local BPS.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 02, 2012, 08:29 PM
Sorry to hear of the trouble, I have nothing to say good about BPS, so I'll leave it at that ! Good luck and I hope you can get what you want !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Jan 03, 2012, 12:21 PM
Man that sucks! I was in at bass before xmas and they had them on sale, a friend of mine was looking at them, almost bought one until I saw it was last years model. I asked em if they were they any cheaper since they were last years model, the guy looked at me like a deer in head lights. Answer...No. we walked out.
 Good luck man, hope you get it worked out.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: DRock on Jan 03, 2012, 01:23 PM
I have personally spent thousands of dollars there and spend at least $150 every time I walk in which ends up being about every other week. All the while I knowingly pay more than what is posted on their website without even caring...most of their stuff is a couple dollars above their site and some of the stuff they won't match so it would be a huge hassle to get everything price-matched every time I go there.

I will speak to the highest position manager I can get my hands on, and if he wants my future business he will get me a new model or give me cash back.

Guess I will find out tonight...maybe I can get them to give me the Z71 for $400.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: ak-71 on Jan 03, 2012, 01:35 PM
Strange, seems to be a pattern - when I bought my Z71 I've noticed that z51s in the same "pile" didn't have "aluminum handles" posted on the box. I wonder why they sell new model Z71 and old z51s?
Was not at BPS
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: ak-71 on Jan 03, 2012, 01:42 PM
Bought replacement blades for my Z71 as it seems to slow down (some lakes have sand and dirt in the ice here) and my MO was busy this year. The grind on new ones seems to be horrable as I can see burs on the edge  right away. I will post pictures, I wonder if it's a "store switched" somebody's old blades or it's just the way they make them....
Really upset, actually hand honed my old ones to see if it works
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: DRock on Jan 03, 2012, 01:43 PM
Strange, seems to be a pattern - when I bought my Z71 I've noticed that z51s in the same "pile" didn't have "aluminum handles" posted on the box. I wonder why they sell new model Z71 and old z51s?
Was not at BPS

I am not sure but someone down the line is getting duped for potentially a big loss. Whether it be the possible third-party selling last years over-stock to an unknowing BPS or BPS trying to pull the wool over their customers eyes...I am hoping it is the former and they will be every bit as upset as I am.

I mean really the augers are almost identical but if I am going to get last years model I deserve to get a much cheaper price or else what gives me the incentive to buy an older one if I am not saving?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 03, 2012, 01:52 PM
New old stock is a big money maker, get them for next to nothing and then mark them up 200,300 %  they all do it ! The trick is knowing the new model year spec's so they can't stick you with a left over !!
  I have bought replacement blades from all three auger companies over the year and it can be hit or miss as far as the factory grinds go !! I yet to just bolt a set on and go, they have all needed a honing ! I pull them out of the package and check them now ! Good luck, hope you can get it straightened out !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: apope on Jan 03, 2012, 08:47 PM
Hope to try out  my new 8inch z51 this weekend. wondering if anyone is running the amsoil in the eskimo or are you using there oil. thanks
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 03, 2012, 08:54 PM
Second year on the Amsoil Saber and both of my augers have never run better ! Can't beat the Amsoil Quickshot fuel treatment either !!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Jan 03, 2012, 10:27 PM
I'm running the same oil and fuel treatment as Surfy in my Z71, gonna switch the old Barracuda over to it also.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: carcus1 on Jan 04, 2012, 05:07 AM
Just did some research on my barracuda, its a 3hp unit that I bought new 5 seasons ago, this beast is a 85cc, awesome,  I have always just run bulk snowmobile oil 24:1 and it ran good, this year I bought a new stihl chainsaw and brush cutter so I have two six pack of stihl oil so I thought I would give it a try, same thing, probably the same oil, she runs good but only for me, everyone else seem to have issues with it.  I have looked at the husqvarna augers and they don't in anyway impress, are you kidding 1000 bucks for a 24cc weedwacker motor, watched a video on youtube, buddy drilled through 6 inches of ice, I could have hand drilled faster.  I will be keeping the barracuda as long as I can, I have drilled hundreds of holes and not an issue.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 04, 2012, 06:44 AM
That sounds like the Barracuda Plus that they came out with for a few years, too bad they stopped making that model, they are a serious Ice destroyer !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: DasRottweiler on Jan 04, 2012, 09:43 AM
Sup all? Rott got out to the garage to play with his MO yesterday. Poured a few ounces of Seafoam in the empty tank, hit the primer bulb a few times to fill the carb and walked away. Came back 10 minutes later. Dumped residue from tank, pumped bulb til carb line was empty and wiped the old girl down. Mixed up a gallon of auger fuel 28:1 with an ounce of Seafoam added for good measure. Half filled tank , opened tank vent, hit the primer bulb 3 times, and flipped the switch to ON. 3 pulls and she barked to life. Gutta luv the old skool lack of a muffler! We don`t need no stickin` mufflers! Blew out the carbon after a warmup and adjusted the high speed screw abit and shut her down. Started up 2 pulls after an hour out in the 20 degree temps. Idled great and barked when ya put the boots to her. I`m happy! Another year on the ice for my 1977 3hp Tec.
That sounds like the Barracuda Plus that they came out with for a few years, too bad they stopped making that model, they are a serious Ice destroyer !
Saw one for $250 in a consignment shop earlier this year , 10"blade- only lasted a few days and it was scooped up.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Jan 04, 2012, 11:31 AM
Carcus1, your cuda acts like mine, Lol, We went up chasing lakers on the 1st so I took both augers, I was using the Z71, my friend was using my Barracuda, he couldn't get her to start to save his life! I giver 1 or 2 pulls n she fired right up, drilled so nice, not as fast as the Z71 but still pretty fast. He would start drilling and she would bog down or even die. I was laughing so hard, people thought I was nuts. Lmao!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: carcus1 on Jan 05, 2012, 08:27 AM
That sounds like the Barracuda Plus that they came out with for a few years, too bad they stopped making that model, they are a serious Ice destroyer !
Yes its is the Barrracuda plus.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: MaineICER on Jan 05, 2012, 09:18 AM
looks like i got shafted.. I didn't think much of it cause it was from a 15 year old but.....  My MO i got from CL, wasn't running.. took it to the shop and guy says it has bad compression and the piston is scored.. So, here I am crying to people who actually care HAHAHA.. the ol lady says "so how much have you spent now on that junk?"  I got it for 80, gonna give my mechanic 20.. now looking at the MO Mako 43cc 10" Quantom.. I'm not sure how much i like the weed wacker looking trigger throttle.... any thoughts? I see it online for 279 with a bag!!!  How much would a rebuild kit for the ol mo you think will run me? its just like surflizards on pg.1   tc300 type 1, model 8600..  I know I screwed up and should have brought the tools to check out the old mo  :-\ but maybe I'll draw a circle on their lawn with the ol mud tires before long..  any thoughts??
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Jan 05, 2012, 09:40 AM
I wouldn't think it would be to much to rebuild it and you would have a new auger. I don't know though. Maybe Surfy or Reb will chime in. Pretty sure they could tell ya all the up and downs. Good luck.
 oh I wouldn't worry to much about buying it, heck I bet we've all bought something thinking it wouldn't take much to fix it and find out we were wrong. I know I have! Lol.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 05, 2012, 10:54 AM
Hey MaineICER,
 That is actually a blessing in disquise, The TC-300 Motor when properly maintained will blow away the new motors and last longer ! Honing the cylinder, new rings and the rebuild should be under $200.00, if it were me, thats the route I would go, my 8600 is 18 years old and it Destroys the ice, when we have enough to use it !!
 If you decide to forego the trouble and go new, I'll be glad to take it off your hands !


Surf
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Jan 05, 2012, 11:08 AM
Now what the heck you need another auger for Surf? He should just donate it to me! :clap: :roflmao: Hey guys have all of you seen the post ice fisherman in a wheelchair? I've been working with neveruminda for a couple days now, check it out, and if you can, maybe help? Thanks. Oh ya, its in the general chit chat.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 05, 2012, 11:18 AM
He who has the most EskiMOs wins !!  ;)2 :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Jan 05, 2012, 11:55 AM
Cool! I have TWO! :woot:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vermonner on Jan 05, 2012, 02:52 PM
Hey MaineICER,
 That is actually a blessing in disquise, The TC-300 Motor when properly maintained will blow away the new motors and last longer ! Honing the cylinder, new rings and the rebuild should be under $200.00, if it were me, thats the route I would go, my 8600 is 18 years old and it Destroys the ice, when we have enough to use it !!
 If you decide to forego the trouble and go new, I'll be glad to take it off your hands !


Surf
What he said.  MY TC 300 is a beast and chews ice.

http://www.robinroadrepair.com/pages/OemParts#%2fTecumseh_Power_Company%2fTC300-3108H%2fEngine_Parts_List_%231%2fTC300-3108H%2fETC3100313108H-EN (http://www.robinroadrepair.com/pages/OemParts#%2fTecumseh_Power_Company%2fTC300-3108H%2fEngine_Parts_List_%231%2fTC300-3108H%2fETC3100313108H-EN)

1 bottle brush hone and a drill and you could probably rebuild her while eatin' a sammich
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Purple Floyd on Jan 05, 2012, 07:38 PM
OK.

I just ordered a Z51 Shark 8" auger today so how do I get the badge to put in my signature?

This was a demo model that was apparently used to drill a few holes and put back in the box. I paid 259 dollars for it.

Was that a good deal?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Jan 05, 2012, 08:01 PM
Heck ya that great deal! :thumbsup: As far as getting a badge you have to send each of us a six pack of our faverite beer. :woot: Or you can just copy one that isn't custom and then load it to photobucket and then paste it to your signature. Dasrottweiler will make you a custom one if you pm him. Congats on the new MO!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Canadianiceguy on Jan 05, 2012, 08:17 PM
OK.

I just ordered a Z51 Shark 8" auger today so how do I get the badge to put in my signature?

This was a demo model that was apparently used to drill a few holes and put back in the box. I paid 259 dollars for it.

Was that a good deal?

nice purchase. here is badge for ya. you will have to add it to photobucket and resize it. i resized mine in photobucket to 110x100. dont forget to post a couple pics for us.
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s262/mauling/eskimo-1.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: kevt528 on Jan 05, 2012, 08:39 PM
Congrats on the new MO PF.    ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Purple Floyd on Jan 05, 2012, 08:46 PM
nice purchase. here is badge for ya. you will have to add it to photobucket and resize it. i resized mine in photobucket to 110x100. dont forget to post a couple pics for us.
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s262/mauling/eskimo-1.jpg)

Got it.

Thanks. ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Canadianiceguy on Jan 05, 2012, 08:47 PM
your welcome
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: IceinKzoo on Jan 05, 2012, 09:26 PM
Bumming out a bit.  My annual trip to Lake Simcoe just got cancelled.  No ice up there yet.  My new MO has to wait to cut Canadian ice till February.   Hope you are all well and having better luck than us boys in SW Michigan.

Hey Vex,  You got ice yet?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Canadianiceguy on Jan 05, 2012, 09:35 PM
Bumming out a bit.  My annual trip to Lake Simcoe just got cancelled.  No ice up there yet.  My new MO has to wait to cut Canadian ice till February.   Hope you are all well and having better luck than us boys in SW Michigan.

Hey Vex,  You got ice yet?
what all were you going to fish for on simcoe?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: IceinKzoo on Jan 05, 2012, 09:42 PM
Been going up there the last three years fishing for Perch.  Any smaller lakes near Simcoe have ice yet?   Thanks in advance for the info?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Canadianiceguy on Jan 05, 2012, 09:44 PM
there is another lake to the north called lake couchiching it flows into simcoe.  very good for perch. ill pm ya link for a thread on a different forum.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Purple Floyd on Jan 06, 2012, 09:58 PM
Auger should be here Monday. Can't wait to see it.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Jan 07, 2012, 08:58 AM
Gud Lawd............I been awfully sick.  Glad to be back on the Shanty!

Missed alot :(

Kzoo, yeah we have ice........6" is the most........more like 4" when you venture out. Radio says stay off but nobody is listening ???

Extreme caution and you are okay ;D ;D ;D

Welcome to all you new guys and congrats on your new Mos!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: DRock on Jan 07, 2012, 01:17 PM
Just returned the 2010 Z51 8" auger and got my money back...way to go BPS! I went downstairs to check as he said they had more that just came in but they were all 2010 models and after messing with the 2011 Z71 10" they had on display I decided to go with that so I am going to place the order with Glen's very soon!

Cannot wait till it gets here, hopefully we will have some ice by then!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoghammer on Jan 07, 2012, 03:28 PM
 ;D ;D nice to see them take care of you. Hope you have some ice to put that MO to work when you get it
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Jan 07, 2012, 05:49 PM
Gud Lawd............I been awfully sick.  Glad to be back on the Shanty!
Glad you feeling better Vex! Welcome back.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Drifter_016 on Jan 07, 2012, 07:50 PM
Got me a MO!!!   ;D
Back in December Canadian Tire up here had rebranded MO's on sale at a price too good to ignore.
So I had to have one. They were out of stock so I had to order one in.
I got it today.   :thumbsup:

Hers's some MO porn!!!!   ;D

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/DRIFTER_016/Ice%20Fishing/2011-2012%20Season/P1070005.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/DRIFTER_016/Ice%20Fishing/2011-2012%20Season/P1070006.jpg)

And as a bonus my 10 1/4" Strikemaster drill fits!!!!   :clap:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/DRIFTER_016/Ice%20Fishing/2011-2012%20Season/P1070007.jpg)

She get's her inaugural run in the AM!!   ;)2
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Purple Floyd on Jan 07, 2012, 10:20 PM
Got me a MO!!!   ;D
Back in December Canadian Tire up here had rebranded MO's on sale at a price too good to ignore.
So I had to have one. They were out of stock so I had to order one in.
I got it today.   :thumbsup:

Hers's some MO porn!!!!   ;D

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/DRIFTER_016/Ice%20Fishing/2011-2012%20Season/P1070005.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/DRIFTER_016/Ice%20Fishing/2011-2012%20Season/P1070006.jpg)

And as a bonus my 10 1/4" Strikemaster drill fits!!!!   :clap:

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1003/DRIFTER_016/Ice%20Fishing/2011-2012%20Season/P1070007.jpg)

She get's her inaugural run in the AM!!   ;)2


Hmmm.

Interesting color change. I think she needs to be called the "Green Goblin" or Gobblin as in ice.

Looks great.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 08, 2012, 06:35 AM
Congrats on the new "Tempest" Drifter ;)2, she looks like she'll get the job done, let us know he it drives the 10" blade !
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Post by: iwantone2.4 on Jan 08, 2012, 07:37 AM
I think that green color look great!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 08, 2012, 08:02 AM
So far, that makes the 4th color option for this Chameleon auger, Now there is The Black and White Frabill Auger, The Red and Silver and Black Rapala Auger and the Blue and Black Costco auger, I'll bet the only sad part is that somewhere on all of these augers that there is a made in China sticker on them too !  :'(
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: DRock on Jan 08, 2012, 11:28 AM
Anyone know if there is a new coupon for IS members at Glens? It says it expired on the 2nd of this month so I will be bummed if I missed it, trying to order my Z71 right now.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rukus3 on Jan 08, 2012, 12:15 PM
call in the order and talk to people.  say your from IS.  Another message board hijacked the coupon code so it is not valid any more but you will still get the discount if you call in.

http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=200773.0 
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: DRock on Jan 08, 2012, 01:48 PM
Thanks for the heads up!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Drifter_016 on Jan 08, 2012, 06:28 PM
Congrats on the new "Tempest" Drifter ;)2, she looks like she'll get the job done, let us know he it drives the 10" blade !

Not very impressed at how it drives that 10" with chipper blade.
It doesn't have the torque or the clutch that my Stikemaster Cobra does.
It hangs up when it attempts to cut through and the clutch slips.   >:(
I'll check it out with the 8" that came with it and see if it's better.
If not it will be going back me thinks.   ::)

On a positive note it starts and idles great.

Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: bigbucky1 on Jan 08, 2012, 08:22 PM
Drifter,  it says in the book that the clutch may slip for the first 2 hours of use.  The clutch has to break in.  Give it some time and some use I bet that the auger will do what it was made for. 
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: kevt528 on Jan 08, 2012, 08:57 PM
I finally got cut some holes with my MO today  ;D. Had to drive 100 miles north to get to ice but she did make short work of the 6 inches of out on the lake, she started on the 1st or 2nd pull each time. Caught a dozen small yellow bass, and one 12 or 14 in walleye.  It was nice to finally get out. :icefish:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Drifter_016 on Jan 08, 2012, 09:19 PM
Drifter,  it says in the book that the clutch may slip for the first 2 hours of use.  The clutch has to break in.  Give it some time and some use I bet that the auger will do what it was made for.

Hopefully you're right because it is a nice auger.   ;)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 09, 2012, 06:12 AM
Ditto on the clutch, once the glaze on the clutch dogs comes off with a little use, she should grab just fine !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: neveruminda on Jan 09, 2012, 12:53 PM
This Saturday, my MO spun thru 3' of ice on Eleven Mile Reservoir in Park County Co

Sorry to have to mention the depth to all of you who are ICE-LESS
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Post by: surflizard on Jan 09, 2012, 01:08 PM
Congrats on breaking the 3 foot mark Buddy, we are fishing with ya"ll in mind and spirit !! Keep the MO reports coming guys, Good luck and stay safe out there !!
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Post by: ak-71 on Jan 09, 2012, 02:09 PM
Just an update - I complained about bad factory edge on a new set of blades for my Z71 (they had visible burrs and were not smooth to touch). Got to try them and my old ones I touched by hand. The new ones cut better, about the same as the original ones new - no complaines. Now I need to try to learn to really sharpen my old ones myself or find a local place to do it
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: huntaholic on Jan 09, 2012, 06:39 PM
Just picked up a Mako 8" last week! ;D Quick adjustment of the idle screw and it runs like a champ!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Purple Floyd on Jan 09, 2012, 08:37 PM
Got my Shark today. It is actually the old model with the composite handles rather than the new aluminum handles like I was expecting, but I guess at 259 dollars it isn't a big deal if they hold up OK.

Any problems with the old style handles I should be aware of?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: DRock on Jan 09, 2012, 09:45 PM
Where did you buy it from?

This is a recurring pattern with a few stores, I am ordering a new one after returning my last and want to make sure I steer clear of the bad ones.
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Post by: Purple Floyd on Jan 09, 2012, 10:12 PM
I got it from the EBAY store for Eskimo. It was a demo model that did show the model I got in the picture at the top of the page but down in the description it had the picture of the new style and also the description was exactly the same as the Eskimo website with the new aluminum handles.
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Post by: vexvision on Jan 10, 2012, 07:57 AM
I bought mine from Glens two months ago, showed the picture of a new model but I recieved last years model. I didnt request the new model, I just assumed it would have been because of the picture. Still got a great deal and Im not to upset, Z51 Shark 8"
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Post by: hoghammer on Jan 10, 2012, 10:44 AM
I'm curious as to what caused this failure, so please keep us posted. Thanks.s Nice Christmas haul. Ah, Boxing Day.
Well the oil pump is toast. You have to drop the diff, take out the axles,remove timing chains etc. Not worth fixing so I picked up an 08 dodge 1500 quad cab 4x4 with 5.7 hemi. Supposed to pick it up this afternoon and will be heading out fishing in the next couple days.
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Post by: surflizard on Jan 10, 2012, 11:03 AM
Sorry to hear about the truck going south on ya HH, I am glad to hear that you were able to get mobile again and your headed back out to chase the Big eyes, good luck and stay safe out there !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Purple Floyd on Jan 10, 2012, 12:15 PM
Well the oil pump is toast. You have to drop the diff, take out the axles,remove timing chains etc. Not worth fixing so I picked up an 08 dodge 1500 quad cab 4x4 with 5.7 hemi. Supposed to pick it up this afternoon and will be heading out fishing in the next couple days.

You will like the truck. I have an 08 2500 SLT Quad cab with the 6.7 Cummins and I love it. I had a hard time parting with the 98 ram 1500 5.9 but this truck made me forget it quick.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: DRock on Jan 10, 2012, 10:23 PM
So how durable are these things?

I plan on letting friends use mine and I am just curious as to how concerned I should be with damage or abuse from misuse or other reasons.

Obviously no slamming it down on the ice and I am not going to take any chances opening old holes, is there anything else along those lines I should be worried about?

Thanks!
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Post by: Idahogator on Jan 11, 2012, 12:07 AM
This is a rare situation where  a bit of mind changing, will take place in your near future DRock, when you realize you are the only one with anything to lose ~ not just damage to your auger, but the loss of your friends.
May I  advise, you use your auger for your friends ice holes and just that, may keep the friendships intact.   ;)2
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 11, 2012, 06:17 AM
Truer words were Never Spoken, not a good idea !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: DasRottweiler on Jan 11, 2012, 07:04 AM
U touchee my auger , I breaka u face! ::)  Let em buy a hand cranker to share amongst themselves and see how they treat that, you will probably rethink letting anyone use/borrow a $400 tool. ;) My tools are how I feed, cloth and shelter my family, hence the lil green guy with the extended finger saying " no tools loaned" sticker on my toolbox. I understand ya wanna share the wealth and help out yer buds, let em help themselves, they will be yer friends longer.
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Post by: surflizard on Jan 11, 2012, 10:57 AM
Good plan DROCK, watching someone, friend or not pounding your auger with a metal scoop to knock ice off or slamming the auger up and down in a hole to make it cut better or so they think, is the best way to ruin a friendship or burst a blood vessel that there is out there !!  ;)2
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vermonner on Jan 11, 2012, 11:03 AM
So how durable are these things?

I plan on letting friends use mine and I am just curious as to how concerned I should be with damage or abuse from misuse or other reasons.

Obviously no slamming it down on the ice and I am not going to take any chances opening old holes, is there anything else along those lines I should be worried about?

Thanks!
I will drill holes fo ryou all day long, but please don't ask to use or borrow my auger.  I had to scrape together $40 to buy my 1st Mora handcranker.  My friends can too, makes people appreciate icefishing all the more.  It's amazing how much more interest there is in going icefishing when there's a power auger involved.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: DRock on Jan 11, 2012, 11:16 AM
I will drill holes fo ryou all day long, but please don't ask to use or borrow my auger.  I had to scrape together $40 to buy my 1st Mora handcranker.  My friends can too, makes people appreciate icefishing all the more.  It's amazing how much more interest there is in going icefishing when there's a power auger involved.

Ain't that the truth!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Purple Floyd on Jan 11, 2012, 12:45 PM
OK.

So lets just forget about the whole borrowing thing to friends. I am still interested in whether there were any reliability issues with the composite handles on the shark compared to the older steel or the new aluminum handles that I should be aware of. If there are no issues with them breaking because they become brittle in extreme cold temps or just from the process of loading, unloading and the occasional "Oops" that happens in spite of our best efforts then I am fine with what I got.
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 11, 2012, 02:43 PM
saying " no tools loaned" sticker on my toolbox.

BIG sign on my chests of tools saying "Don't EVEN ask to borrow my tools"....  >:(

Been there for many years, yet some still do... ::)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 11, 2012, 02:55 PM
 You were the one who busted Wanda's wooden leg Reb old buddy, I had to borrow your left handed monkey wrench to try and jury rig something for her so the poor woman wouldn't get hurt anymore than she already was !! :woot: ;)2  You Brute you, shame on you for asking a woman with a wooden leg to break dance !! :roflmao:
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 11, 2012, 03:14 PM
Well, if you wouldn't have had a 1960's "Do the Twist" contest to Jerry Lee's "Shake, Rattle and Roll" between your Big Bertha and Wanda, maybe she wouldn't have become twisted in the auger's flighting, necessitating that horrendous ride on Mercy Airflight!!!!  :woot: :pinch:
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Post by: surflizard on Jan 11, 2012, 03:21 PM
If you hadn't let Massive Mounds Martha swing from the chandellier after you poured all that stump blastin pound it and puke joy juice down her gullet, none of it woulda got outta control !! :woot:
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 11, 2012, 06:11 PM
Oh, ya, always me....who's the one that brought the jug of Porkypine kickapoo joy juice, and told Martha and her sister, Anaconda legs Laverne, that it was a new energy drink like that "Bull" stuff?? I can still hear it now, "It'll give you wings, girls!!" "Just try a little sippy or two here"...and I did NOT let Martha swing from the chandelier, I told her YOU thought she was a real "Swinger". That's the third place we can't go in anymore...pretty soon the 'Mo conventions are going to be outsourced to Rangoon, and we can all just hang out at the Kwiky Mart talking to Ahpoo... :woot: :wacko:
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Post by: surflizard on Jan 11, 2012, 07:46 PM
Fine then, this time you bartend and I'll drive the handicapped bus !! And No using the bull horn and Yelling free Helicopter rides out the window neither !!   :woot: :blink:
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 11, 2012, 08:10 PM
Yelling "free Helicopter rides" out the window...



But I want one... ;D
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Post by: Purple Floyd on Jan 11, 2012, 08:58 PM
OK

So the composite handles are bulletproof then. Cool.
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Post by: flagfishon on Jan 11, 2012, 11:55 PM
I just wanted to say hi.  I have just joined the club!  My new Eskimo z51 should be here Friday, just in time for the weekend.  Surflizard gave me some great info on how to break it in.  What are peoples thoughts on gas stabilizer?  Seafoam, Amsoil, or something else?  This will be my first power auger and I want to make it last, otherwise I may not be allowed to buy anymore toys. 
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Post by: Idahogator on Jan 12, 2012, 12:05 AM
Welcome FlagFishon. Check back on this thread from about page 45 and all will be answered for you.

In just a couple words ~ Amsoil Sabre mixed with non-ethanol gas.   ;)2 :thumbsup:
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Post by: hoghammer on Jan 12, 2012, 08:26 AM
Welcome to the club flag.  :)  Ask and ye shall receive  ;D  The boys in the club are here to help you out
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 12, 2012, 12:07 PM
I heard there's a great break-in method out there... :whistle:
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Post by: teamlund on Jan 12, 2012, 12:43 PM
I heard there's a great break-in method out there... :whistle:

Break in? put in gas/oil and start drilling holes!!!
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Post by: surflizard on Jan 12, 2012, 02:22 PM
Yes, there is a specific breakin procedure that allow the rings to seat properly and prevent cylinder scoring during start up and it WILL increase the life of your motor !! I think Gator mentioned it is on page 45 of this thread, simple and easy to follow directions, it takes roughly 45 minutes to complete and it Will add years to the life of your motor !!
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Post by: Idahogator on Jan 12, 2012, 02:52 PM
Here's the link, when you get there, scroll down to Reply # 958.

         http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=152698.940 (http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=152698.940)
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Post by: IceinKzoo on Jan 12, 2012, 08:12 PM
Welcome Flag!   Looks like I might finally get to wet a line this weekend in SW Michigan.   It is going to be hit or miss but I am going to take my spud out on Sunday to see if it looks safe to fish.   Stay Safe and Tight Lines fellas!!!
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Post by: kevt528 on Jan 12, 2012, 08:52 PM
Welcom Flag I'm sure you will enjoy your new MO, I finally gotto use my Z51 last weekend can't wait till Saturday to use it again.
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Post by: Murf on Jan 12, 2012, 09:36 PM
Well, I bought a Rapala Black ice auger today which is basically a Mako with different decals.  You can't buy the Mako where I live in Canada just the stingray or you have to move up to the z51.  I bought the eskimo extension as this is just a different color eskimo auger.  I have the gas can mixed with some viper oil and I am going to fire this baby up tommorow.  One good thing about this forum is they were right when they said to check the sparkplug as it was no where near the right gap, same for the extra plug with the viper oil I purchased.
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 13, 2012, 06:07 AM
You ALWAYS need to check any spark plug gapped. Never trust the "pre-gapped" plug. No such thing.
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Post by: surflizard on Jan 13, 2012, 06:51 AM
Congrats on the new auger Murf, glad to have ya aboard ! Idahogator posted the link to the new motor break in instructions, it will add years to the life of your motor, Good luck out there !
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Post by: teamlund on Jan 13, 2012, 07:25 AM
Yes, there is a specific breakin procedure that allow the rings to seat properly and prevent cylinder scoring during start up and it WILL increase the life of your motor !! I think Gator mentioned it is on page 45 of this thread, simple and easy to follow directions, it takes roughly 45 minutes to complete and it Will add years to the life of your motor !!

I dont want my auger to last that long! LOL Its fun buying new equip!  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Mightyjoeyoung on Jan 13, 2012, 10:37 AM
Hey guys really enjoy the thread, learned a lot on here so far.  Just got my first power auger, a 10 inch Z51.  I was going to follow the break in method as well, just had a question about letting it idle for 10 minutes.  My owners manual states not to let the auger idle for extended periods of time, I assume this means like an hour and the 10 minutes is just fine? 
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Post by: surflizard on Jan 13, 2012, 10:41 AM
Welcome to the thread Mightyjoeyoung, Congrats on the new MO !! You are correct, the 10 minute idle phase will not hurt your auger, it help to seat the rings correctly and it will help your motor last longer !
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Post by: Bucktail30 on Jan 13, 2012, 10:43 AM
Got the Mako 8 inch this year.  Great so far.  Much easier than my 6 inch hand auger. :)
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 13, 2012, 01:17 PM
Hey guys really enjoy the thread, learned a lot on here so far.  Just got my first power auger, a 10 inch Z51.  I was going to follow the break in method as well, just had a question about letting it idle for 10 minutes.  My owners manual states not to let the auger idle for extended periods of time, I assume this means like an hour and the 10 minutes is just fine?

That's because on a 2 stroke the propensity to foul the plug increases with longer idle times...it won't hurt the engine.  ;D
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Post by: teamlund on Jan 13, 2012, 01:26 PM
Hey guys really enjoy the thread, learned a lot on here so far.  Just got my first power auger, a 10 inch Z51.  I was going to follow the break in method as well, just had a question about letting it idle for 10 minutes.  My owners manual states not to let the auger idle for extended periods of time, I assume this means like an hour and the 10 minutes is just fine?

I wouldnt let any 2 stk idle to long. It wont do any damage really but it will start to carb up and loose some its perfomance..... Guys that troll alott with 2 stk outboards see it alot.... Its always good to crack open the throttle a while after letting any 2 stk engine idle for any amount of time to burn it off....
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 13, 2012, 01:48 PM
The break-in of the motor is the most important time involved in the longevity of your motor, the information contained in the Break-in instructions is a combination of over 40 years of Mechanical Knowledge and Experience ! Feel free to ask any of the F.O.E.A.O. Members who have used this technique to tell you how their Eskimo Augers run !!
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 13, 2012, 01:53 PM
I wouldnt let any 2 stk idle to long. It wont do any damage really but it will start to carb up and loose some its perfomance..... Guys that troll alott with 2 stk outboards see it alot.... Its always good to crack open the throttle a while after letting any 2 stk engine idle for any amount of time to burn it off....

The newer oils are far less prone to CC/head carbon build up than the older ones were. Proper jetting and mix adjustement makes a huge difference. I can put-putt my boat engine all day without it fouling the plugs. I think I'gator has a solution to that problem, too...
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Post by: Idahogator on Jan 13, 2012, 02:01 PM
Yeppers, Amsoil Power Foam.

       http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/apf.aspx (http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/apf.aspx)


And the use of Amsoil Sabre Outboard 100:1    2 cycle lubricant, creates a lot less fouling.

      http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/ato.aspx (http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/ato.aspx)

And also, You can clean it while in use with Amsoil Quickshot.

       http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/aqs.aspx (http://www.amsoil.com/storefront/aqs.aspx)
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Post by: MaineICER on Jan 13, 2012, 03:47 PM
Pop open them bottles boys!!!  After hearing about the bad news with the MO I had acquired off CL, and after I just bought the ol lady a ring last weekend, she told me that she will order me a brand new auger as an engagement gift!!!!   Now, Surf.. you said you might wanna take this thing off my hands? Guy at the shop says it'll need a piston and rings.. I thought about doing it myself but why tinker with it when i have a brand new one (soon) to play with... I bought it for 80 and gave 20 to the shop.. I'll be making the final decision soon!! well, she might make the decision for me after bringing more (she calls it junk but knows it makes papa happy) into the house..    OH BTW, I got on the ice the other day!! Massabesic in NH had about 4-5 inches of black ice on the edges.. no flags but had a blast by myself.. and met the yacht marina boss man and we shared some old sailor stories hahaha.. cheers guys!!  :tipup:
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Post by: Canadianiceguy on Jan 13, 2012, 03:51 PM
Pop open them bottles boys!!!  After hearing about the bad news with the MO I had acquired off CL, and after I just bought the ol lady a ring last weekend, she told me that she will order me a brand new auger as an engagement gift!!!!   Now, Surf.. you said you might wanna take this thing off my hands? Guy at the shop says it'll need a piston and rings.. I thought about doing it myself but why tinker with it when i have a brand new one (soon) to play with... I bought it for 80 and gave 20 to the shop.. I'll be making the final decision soon!! well, she might make the decision for me after bringing more (she calls it junk but knows it makes papa happy) into the house..    OH BTW, I got on the ice the other day!! Massabesic in NH had about 4-5 inches of black ice on the edges.. no flags but had a blast by myself.. and met the yacht marina boss man and we shared some old sailor stories hahaha.. cheers guys!!  :tipup:

send me a pm on what you got, ill make you a badge.
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Post by: surflizard on Jan 13, 2012, 03:55 PM
Definately Interested MaineICER,  PM me and we'll work it out !  :thumbsup: Glad to hear ya got on some ice, Massy is tough water even on a great day !! :'(  ;D


P.S. She sounds like a Keeper to me buddy, Congrats !!
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 13, 2012, 03:59 PM
Definately Interested MaineICER,  PM me and we'll work it out !  :thumbsup: Glad to hear ya got on some ice, Massy is tough water even on a great day !! :'(  ;D


P.S. She sounds like a Keeper to me buddy, Congrats !!

Be aware, MaineICER, if he says he'll throw in a lot of "PR" on the deal, he's referring to porkrinds!!!
 :woot: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
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Post by: surflizard on Jan 13, 2012, 04:07 PM
Real nice Reb, more Disparaging remarks about my Beloved Pork Rinds !! And to think That I took the rap for you Crashing the bus hauling all those Drunken Bingo Hall Queens last Febuary !! Nice buddy, Real Nice ! :woot: >:D
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 13, 2012, 04:14 PM
Oh, alright...I was just trying to save ya your stash... :whistle: Whaddya gonna do with another auger?! Mate it to Big Bertha and have a 'MOmentous occassion?!   :woot: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
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Post by: surflizard on Jan 13, 2012, 04:33 PM
Can you say Hot Rod Man Killa MO, I know ya can ! I ported and polished that old Jiffy of mine and she hasn't popped yet, I gotta do it to a MO and compare em ! Just having the extra parts makes it worth it !!MO MO's is MO Better !!
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 13, 2012, 04:48 PM
and compare em ! Just having the extra parts makes it worth it !

GASP!!!!!!! Compare?!! Worth it?!!! SSSHHHH!!!  :-X That could be construed as sacrilege!!! You could ex-communicated!!! Oh, the humanity!!!!!  :o :wacko:
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Post by: surflizard on Jan 13, 2012, 05:40 PM
Not to worry Reb ole buddy, Bertha is still a Blessed Virgin ! I ran the evil plan past her and she's cool with it so I'm good to go !! ;)2 :roflmao:
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Post by: flagfishon on Jan 14, 2012, 10:15 AM
Just got my z51 last night.  I took a few extra pulls to get it started than I had hoped but after storing it in my Jeep over night I just started it on the second pull.  I'm now breaking it in.  Idled ten min and she is now resting.  I used regular gas with oil and stabil.  I couldn't find AMSOIL.  Where is it sold?  Should I have used premium gas?  It appears that there are different points of view on this.  I can't wait to tear up the ice tomorrow!
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Post by: surflizard on Jan 14, 2012, 10:27 AM
Congrats on joining the EskiMO Brotherhood !! If you go to the Amsoil site www.amsoil.com they have a dealer locator there that can tell you if there are any dealers close to you ! Check the Stabile to make sure it is not the older red colored one with the alcohol in it, the newer green colored stabile has no alcohol in it and is designed to work with the ethanol blended gas to prevent it from breaking down. I switched to the Amsoil Quick shot fuel treatment and it made all of my engines, both 2 stroke and 4 stroke run like never before !!  :thumbsup:
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 14, 2012, 10:35 AM
Use non-oxy gas if you have it in your area. Contrary to popular belief, makes no difference if you use premium or not. Concentration of alcohol in the ethanol garbage is still roughly the same, and lower octane gas actually has more usable BTU's upon combustion.
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Post by: Stihl21 on Jan 14, 2012, 11:16 AM
A quick question about the new model aluminum handles.  I have been to Eskimo's website and see that they offer the new aluminum handles on both the Z51 and the Z71.  I have seen proof that the Z71 does exist with the new model handles.  However I am looking more towards the Z51 - going to start with an 8" and then if ever needed (probably be too late at that point) I will go up to a 10".  Apparently the Z71 is only offered in 10" this year, and I can't yet afford to purchase the other size bit too.

My question is does the Z51 with the aluminum handles exist as well?  I have read several reviews and seen several models that are of the plastic handles only.  I would like to get the new latest and greatest, but can't seem to find it anywhere.  Since it's Saturday I figured I would check here first - then give Eskimo a call on Monday if needed.
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Post by: surflizard on Jan 14, 2012, 11:27 AM
Yes there is an Aluminum handled Z-51, you have to specify it at the purchase time, dealers are pushing leftovers !
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Antknees%20Ice%20Fishing%20Mayhem/metal%20roofing/catld-link-03-Z51.jpg)
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 14, 2012, 11:30 AM
A quick call to Eva at 1 800 345 6007, ext 146, will put ya in the Red. ;)
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Post by: Stihl21 on Jan 14, 2012, 11:39 AM
Thanks guys - funny thing is I have actually ordered one (well, two now) from the same company and been shipped the plastic handle version.  I specifically made the request for the aluminum one both initially and again for the replacement.  Granted it would probably work just fine, but like I said latest and greatest.  I won't mention the company at this point because 1. blood is still boiling after it being twice now, and 2. still trying to resolve it with them.  Just wanted to make sure they really are out there.  Probably my fault for not going directly to the the source (Eskimo) for it in the first place.  Just got a good deal for the money (so I thought) but almost not worth it for the headache.

But hey, on the plus side I now have 2 Z51's sitting in my garage.
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 14, 2012, 11:44 AM
*NEWSFLASH* This small engine explosion was caught on camera outside the home of one Mr. S. Lizard, who had attempted to combine a Jiffy engine and a 'MO engine, creating a hig-revving hybrid. When interviewed, all Mr. Lizard could mumble,over and over was, "but I ported and polished them, and that made it worth it!!!" Insiders say a close friend, a Mr. Rebel, had advised Mr. S. Lizard NOT to fool with his 'MO, citing the chance of "irretrievable and far-reaching harm"..... :woot: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb456/Rebelss/augerexplosion.jpg)
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Post by: Idahogator on Jan 14, 2012, 11:50 AM
So that's what shook the world under my feet. Geez, and 3000 miles away.     :woot: :roflmao: :roflmao: >:D
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Post by: surflizard on Jan 14, 2012, 02:04 PM
Ha, Non believer, it ran like the wind for 48 seconds, I consider that a success !! Once the Missus pulled that chunk of recoil spring outta my forehead, everything was just Hunky Dory !! :thumbsup:
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Post by: Canadianiceguy on Jan 14, 2012, 04:22 PM
here is your badge MaineICER
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s262/mauling/maineice.jpg)
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Post by: Purple Floyd on Jan 14, 2012, 04:54 PM
Just got my z51 last night.  I took a few extra pulls to get it started than I had hoped but after storing it in my Jeep over night I just started it on the second pull.  I'm now breaking it in.  Idled ten min and she is now resting.  I used regular gas with oil and stabil.  I couldn't find AMSOIL.  Where is it sold?  Should I have used premium gas?  It appears that there are different points of view on this.  I can't wait to tear up the ice tomorrow!

Mine took way more pulls to start than I expected too but I think I didn't have it primed enough. Once I did get it primed it took right off.
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Post by: Purple Floyd on Jan 14, 2012, 04:55 PM
I got mine started and broke in yesterday and took it out to drill a few test holes today and it cut like a champ. Tomorrow I go fishing and will get it going on it's maiden voyage.
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Post by: FRESHBAIT on Jan 14, 2012, 08:38 PM
Here you go Guys I just found this thread.  Why it took me so long.  I'm on my second Eskimo auger.  MY first one was given to me by my uncle and it was from the mid to late 70's.  It had the Bicycle style handle bars with the thumb throttle rod.  Awesome auger.  then came my Eskimo Shark about 10yrs ago.  Still on the orginal blades, But I'm getting ready to change them out with new and have the old ones resharped.   I took some video of the auger throwing her first chips of the year. 
Check out at:
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Post by: surflizard on Jan 14, 2012, 09:16 PM
Welcome to the thread FRESHBAIT, Glad to have ya aboard ! I run an older 8600 10" Shark and love that old girl !  :thumbsup:
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/summer%20fishing%202010/hpim0316-1-1.jpg)
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/summer%20fishing%202010/hpim0317.jpg)
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Post by: FRESHBAIT on Jan 14, 2012, 09:29 PM
very nice!!!!!!!!!   Since my origanal eskimo I'll never have anything else. 
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Post by: surflizard on Jan 15, 2012, 07:53 AM
They don't make them like they used to, Sad but True ! :'(
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: sperley03 on Jan 15, 2012, 08:07 AM
Just got my z51 last night.  I took a few extra pulls to get it started than I had hoped but after storing it in my Jeep over night I just started it on the second pull.  I'm now breaking it in.  Idled ten min and she is now resting.  I used regular gas with oil and stabil.  I couldn't find AMSOIL.  Where is it sold?  Should I have used premium gas?  It appears that there are different points of view on this.  I can't wait to tear up the ice tomorrow!
PM sent.
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Post by: magnumdeke on Jan 15, 2012, 04:02 PM
Looking to buy a Shark Z51 8", Does anyone know if Glens is shipping the old or new handle style in 8"? it is not mentioned in their description for the 8 but is mentioned on the 10"       

Thanks, Rick                                                                                                               
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Post by: mjk67 on Jan 15, 2012, 05:55 PM
Looking to buy a Shark Z51 8", Does anyone know if Glens is shipping the old or new handle style in 8"? it is not mentioned in their description for the 8 but is mentioned on the 10"       

Thanks, Rick                                                                                                               

Good question - I'd like to know also, as I am about to order....
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Post by: magnumdeke on Jan 15, 2012, 06:19 PM
YA I want in on the MO Madness, but really want the 8" with new style handle for that darn good price!!!!!!!!!!! ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Purple Floyd on Jan 15, 2012, 07:16 PM
I did quite a bit of checking and it seemed as though they were using the old handles on the 8" z51's. I just got one last week from Eskimo that was a demo model at a pretty good price. It has the composite handles.

I finally got out on the lake today and drilled a whole lot of holes just to get a feel for it and while the composite handle doesn't bother me, I can see where the plastic throttle lever is going to be the weak link in the auger. It seems that it is put in a position that it will be easy to get hooked on things when putting in the truck bed or on the sled.

Other than that little thing the auger ran like a champ, drilled fast, and made me a pretty happy camper.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Purple Floyd on Jan 15, 2012, 07:16 PM
I did quite a bit of checking and it seemed as though they were using the old handles on the 8" z51's. I just got one last week from Eskimo that was a demo model at a pretty good price. It has the composite handles.

I finally got out on the lake today and drilled a whole lot of holes just to get a feel for it and while the composite handle doesn't bother me, I can see where the plastic throttle lever is going to be the weak link in the auger. It seems that it is put in a position that it will be easy to get hooked on things when putting in the truck bed or on the sled.

Other than that little thing the auger ran like a champ, drilled fast, and made me a pretty happy camper.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 15, 2012, 07:19 PM
Specify the new model with the Aluminum Handles, if they can't Guarantee delivery of that model, tell them thanks, but no thanks !! If you don't, they will try to give you a left over !! Good luck and play Hardball with them !!
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Post by: vexvision on Jan 16, 2012, 12:42 PM
Fellow Brethren.......its been awhile ::) ::) ::)

I have just returned from a week of icefishing on Northern Michigans Lake Gogebic. The fishing was slow but the fellowship, you cant put a price on. The interesting thing is, there were 8 of us, my MO, and two other Jiffys. Wellllllll guess what.................. Yep, both Jiffys went down and RaMOna had to do all the work, 8 guys x 3 lines + moving two or three times a day = a ton of holes in the ice. She cuts like a champ and Im glad I bought er' ;D ;D ;D

One thing I noticed as it was 6 degrees out there, keep the ice clear of the auger bit around the blades, that area needs to remain free and clear of ice or it wont cut properly.

To bad the fishing was slow but like I said, The time spent with 7 of my best buds is irreplaceable. One day at a Time!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 16, 2012, 12:46 PM
Fellow Brethren.......its been awhile ::) ::) ::)

Wellllllll guess what.................. Yep, both Jiffys went down and RaMOna had to do all the work, 8 guys x 3 lines + moving two or three times a day = a ton of holes in the ice. She cuts like a champ and Im glad I bought er' ;D ;D ;D


Did you expect anything else? Glad ya had a good time...I'm thinking of turning Mr. S. Ray into a hatrack...we're at 39 degrees right now, still... >:(
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Post by: surflizard on Jan 16, 2012, 02:54 PM
Well gentlemen, I was fortunate enough to actually stand on some frozen water today ! I was not easy for me to do, But I did it regardless !! I didn't have any gear, but it was good to at least stand on some ice !! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: magnumdeke on Jan 16, 2012, 03:06 PM
I confirmed with Glens the 8" is the old style and the 10 is the new,Sux that my round HT tipups do not like a 10" hole, decisions decisions!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Drifter_016 on Jan 16, 2012, 04:02 PM
I can see where the plastic throttle lever is going to be the weak link in the auger. It seems that it is put in a position that it will be easy to get hooked on things when putting in the truck bed or on the sled.


Yup. Mine lasted one trip on my new Mako.     >:(
Currently looking for an old bike brake lever to fab up a replacement that  will last.    ::)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 16, 2012, 04:08 PM
That sucks buddy, is there a Manufactures Tag on that auger anywhere, Eva at Eskimo says they aren't building those Canadian market augers  ???
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Post by: magnumdeke on Jan 16, 2012, 04:36 PM
Thanks for the info guys, one Z51 10" on the way!!!!!!!!!! ;D      If I do not like the 10" the replacement 8" is not that bad of a price! GO MO ;D
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Post by: Purple Floyd on Jan 16, 2012, 06:48 PM
If you decide to go from a 10 to an 8, I might be interested in swapping if it can be worked out.
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Post by: Drifter_016 on Jan 16, 2012, 06:51 PM
That sucks buddy, is there a Manufactures Tag on that auger anywhere, Eva at Eskimo says they aren't building those Canadian market augers  ???

No manufacturers tag Tony.
Just model and serial. All of the plastic has "viper" molded into it plus the flighting is exactly the same as the Eskimo ones and it uses Eskimo blades.

Probably made by Jiffy.
    ::)
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Post by: one last cast on Jan 16, 2012, 06:55 PM
Let's see I bought my stingray back in may of 2011 and today I was finally able to get out and use it this morning! ;D ;D ;D why did i wait so long???
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 16, 2012, 07:20 PM
Something is Rotten in Denmark Dave, neither Eva at Ardisam/Eskimo or Terri at Frabill would say who is building these new augers ?? The new Eskimos have have a made in China sticker on them this year, so I believe we are seeing Chinese Knockoffs, weird part is that they are Only available in Canada ??
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Post by: Purple Floyd on Jan 16, 2012, 07:45 PM
I was under the impression the Eskimos were made in China from Specs provided by Artisdam. It would stand to figure that whoever was making them(if that is the case) would re-brand them to other distributors in different colors for sale.

I know the CNC market has a whole lot of that going on.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 16, 2012, 08:14 PM
Thats the Rub, Frabill just went into the auger market this winter as well as Rapala and Costco, Terri who is head of tech service at Frabill would not even give me a clue to who is building these augers and I have dealt with her for 5 or 6 years now and this is the first time she has ever hymed and Hawed when I've asked her for info ??
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Post by: Purple Floyd on Jan 16, 2012, 08:38 PM
Well, we all know that at least the engines and the blades are built in China correct? I would imagine the shafts are also imported so that basically leaves the transmission as the only thing left that could be produced here and my guess is that is also imported. So then the next step is whether the components are sent to Cumberland, Wi for final assembly and then packaged and shipped or whether the final assembly and packaging is also done overseas and sent here as a complete unit.


Just for the record: What is the commonly held belief of how they are built and assembled? Is it that they import some stuff and put them together here?
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Post by: surflizard on Jan 16, 2012, 08:53 PM
I've never seen a made in china sticker on any MOs till December of last year, The left over mako at my local shop says made in Cumberland Wisconsin, I can't get any info from the people at Ardisam either so I don't know ??
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Post by: Purple Floyd on Jan 16, 2012, 09:41 PM
I know nothing about the recent history of the company but I have been driving through Cumberland for nearly 25 years on my way back and forth to Ashland, Wi. If I had to guess from looking at their website at the vast array of products that they are offering and knowing the trends in manufacturing in Wisconsin and the rest of the Midwest that they are trending towards being more of a distributor and less of a manufacturer.

I wish it was the case that these little towns were still cranking out old reliable equipment but sadly those days have left us behind.

In the end the Auger I just bought works great. I have concerns about the throttle lever but otherwise no problems with the unit.
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 17, 2012, 09:23 AM
Those branded augers are being made in hollow trees by small blue Smurfs ....and they have now come out with a knock-off of Surflizard's "Big Bertha"...it's called the Smurflizard......made wrong by Ching-chong!  :woot: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Purple Floyd on Jan 17, 2012, 10:38 AM
Those branded augers are being made in hollow trees by small blue Smurfs....and they have now come out with a knock-off of Surfy's "Big Bertha"...it's called the Smurflizard......made by wrong by Ching-chong! :o :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:

So that is why mine came with a free box of Keebler double stuffed cookies.....
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 17, 2012, 10:44 AM
I was able to obtain a picture of them outside the knock-off factory in Wun-hung-lo, China.  ;D
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb456/Rebelss/Smurf.jpg)

I bet they've even got their own song: "Ching-chong, can't be wrong, buy your auger in Hong Kong!!! :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 17, 2012, 10:59 AM
The engines, frames, and flighting are made by few various Chinese companies, who are obviously selling the parts to whoever wants them...it appears Viper no longer has an exclusive contract with Ardisam. I bet if I wanted to order 500 engines, parts, and frames, I could get them, and then assemble them in my garage, paint them metal flake Rebel Red, and market them as "Minnesota Twisters".  Hey!!!! Hmmmmmm.... :whistle:
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Post by: surflizard on Jan 17, 2012, 11:30 AM
Hmm, I guess the smurfs better look for a new field of work Reb old buddy, it took a couple of days of digging to find info on Viper 2 cycle engines, it was hidden pretty good, But not good enough I guess and it lead me here !


Ningbo Yinzhou Huiyun Mechanical Parts FactoryAuger, Forging, Investment Casting manufacturers / suppliers, offering Auger Teeth / Bit - SB25, Round Shank Bits, Ice Auger (8",10" inch) Earth Auger (30" inch) in Heavy Duty and so on.

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Ningbo Yinzhou Huiyun Mechanical Parts Factory located in Yinzhou District, Ningbo city, east of China.
 HUIYUN have area of size 4000m2 workshop, as well as 60 skilled workman.
Including the workshop of casting, forge, machining, welding.
HUIYUN major in producing different size of augers up to 36" augers with their accessories for 8 years.
Ie. Ice auger, Earth auger, auger bits, auger tooth and so on.
Besides HUIYUN also supply plenty of forge and castings parts which used in air-port container connecting.
 HUIYUN mainly export to Canada, America, Russia, Australia and so on
 
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 17, 2012, 11:43 AM
So, please decipher your post, Grasshopper...ya think they're selling to every Tom, Dick, and Harry?  ??? Like the song says, "Everybody Wang chung tonight"... ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 17, 2012, 12:00 PM
Seems pretty straight forward to me Reb ole son, with their 60 man "Skilled" work force, they are exporting augers to North America, US and Canada !! This is where the search for Chinese exporters of Viper motors led to, all the other Viper motor inquiries lead back to Ardisam ! Sad but True, there are no longer any American made Gas powered Ice augers available here in the US or Canada, Even Minnesoda's own Strike master augers are using foreign made parts !!
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 17, 2012, 12:10 PM
Why, those lop-eared, two-timing varmints!!!! Take THIS!!!!  *BLAM!*
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb456/Rebelss/sam.jpg)
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Post by: Purple Floyd on Jan 17, 2012, 12:29 PM
The engines, frames, and flighting are made by few various Chinese companies, who are obviously selling the parts to whoever wants them...it appears Viper no longer has an exclusive contract with Ardisam. I bet if I wanted to order 500 engines, parts, and frames, I could get them, and then assemble them in my garage, paint them metal flake Rebel Red, and market them as "Minnesota Twisters".  Hey!!!! Hmmmmmm.... :whistle:

I want the first one.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 17, 2012, 12:30 PM
If I can help any members of F.O.E.A.O. with questions about their augers I will continue to do just that !
  However, I can no longer with a clear conscious, recommend buying the new Chinese manufactured Eskimo augers !! With the reports of slipping clutchs, cheap plastic parts like engine recoils and throttles shattering, I believe Ardisam is following in the footsteps of Feldman Engineering (Jiffys parent company) and the manufacturing Craftmanship and the Overall Quality of the finished product will suffer for it, just as the Jiffy line of augers has !! Just my Honest Opinion !!
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 17, 2012, 12:39 PM
Oh ya, who's asking you?!!!  :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:  Just kidding!!  ;D
I am VERY sorry so say I must agree...and after all the cajoling I did with Eskimo to try to get all of us special discounts, pricing, etc., all the conversations with Eva,         (Surfy had those, too) I feel like I've been duped....a bad thing to do to me... :%$#!: :flex:
I can only speak for myself, but I have to say, as far as a brand of auger goes, whatever works for ya. Eskimo is no longer on the top, in my opinion.  :'( :'(

Reb


PS:  Hey Ardisam:
(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb456/Rebelss/HUA.jpg)
        :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Purple Floyd on Jan 17, 2012, 07:13 PM
Personally I don't fault Eskimo for the changes they have made. My guess is their changes are made in order to keep the doors open and to keep product moving that feeds their families. The trend towards imported products IMHO is more a product of consumer demand for lower prices than manufacturers wishing to import instead of building in house.

I would be willing to wager that if anyone went to Cumberland with the cash and an order for thousands of Wisconsin made augers at a price that would give them a fair profit they would take it in a second in favor of importing the same number at a lower price with the same profit margin.

It is a sad sign of the times for sure but you have to think of what the alternatives are. At least Eskimo knows Augers, what makes them work and what it takes to build a good one. If we decide to stop supporting them and they decide to get out of the industry, then all of that knowledge and experience is gone and we are left with some company formed by a guy in his basement importing a totally foreign designed and manufactured auger and having it drop shipped to your door with none of the technical support, service and experience backing them up. In that light I will take what we have now and if we want them to produce them domestically again we should take a look at the way we post and start to focus on the quality, craftsmanship and durability instead of the fact that we got the absolute lowest price( Guilty myself).

Maybe we can work with them to figure out a way for them to be able to bring some of the work back and to offer things we are willing to buy at prices they can make a profit from.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 17, 2012, 07:28 PM
Eskimo lost their right to decide how the company is run when it was bought up by Ardisam, They are a huge conglomerate of over a dozen different manufacturing companies, the same thing happened to jiffy and Feldman Engineering, Jiffy was on the pinnicle of Reilable well made ice fishing gear, now more of their augers spend a lot more time on benches being fixed then they do cutting holes in the lake ! The signs are there, all of the plastic and the amount of trouble guys are reporting with brand new units ! Oh well, only time will tell !
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Post by: mjk67 on Jan 17, 2012, 08:23 PM
On a different note, can someone give me some background on this older Eskimo I just found ?  I assume it has a Tecumseh powerhead.... 

Any thoughts, as I am contacting the seller as I write this, are appreciated..

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/spo/2805304613.html
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: MaineICER on Jan 17, 2012, 09:13 PM
BUY IT mjk67!!     so..... Surf, I have been thinking about the auger and I am going to rebuild her.. especially after reading this stuff you guys have truthfully said about how everything is changing.. I personally would lug 5+ extra pounds of auger around with me to have it be the rugged thing we MEN need, instead of all the plastic they put on EVERYTHING these days!! The reason I say buy that auger you're looking at mjk67, is that I have just completed the parts list for the rebuild (looks just like surflizards on page 1 of this post) of the 8600 model and it's around $135.00 without shipping, without the hone I am gonna buy and without any carb kit.. That auger there looks brand new!! Jeez, I'd send you money to buy it for me and ship it to me!! haha..    OK, OK....  so as I was ripping this down and cleaning everything up, I decided to crack the gear case... there was some nasty looking sludge in there that used to be grease... Under the gears you can see a little of the good stuff, color red.. I have some premium hi-temp grease ... "Uniplex Hi-temp grease is a lithium complex grease suitable for disc brake wheel bearings, u joints, backhoe hinge pine, fan hubs and fifth wheels. Meets GM part number 1051344. Dropping point exceeds 500*F"   that I was thinking of putting in there but I was wondering if it might be too thick, especially when really cold..  any suggestions guys?? Also, Vermonner posted a link back on pg. 85 i think .. Robin Road Repair... can someone double check this and let me know if it's the correct one?? I mean, I don't doubt it, it just doesn't have the correct exhaust and I need the gasket that goes over the exhaust hole out the ex. port..  The piston and rod alone are $57.98.. any other places I might be able to get a bit more of a break on these parts?? What type of grease should I use on the new bearings on the inside of the engine?? 
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 17, 2012, 11:15 PM


I do fault them. Put in a ton of time working with a company and promoting their product, trying to help people out on a website that was created just to do that, on your own free time, for a year and a half, and every call you make to them the last 4 months you get misinformed and mislead, you start to think differently. I think I speak for another person, too, and the work they've put into it, with a lot of other folks here.  As "G.P", I thank all of you for your time and effort.  Good luck to all with your 'Mo's.       
End of subject.

Rebel
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Post by: surflizard on Jan 18, 2012, 06:56 AM
Very Wise Decision MI, even if you had to spend $200 to get it running, it will be a worthwhile investment ! The 8600 models when run and maintained correctly will last forever !!
 That is definately a deal to grab, the TC-300 Tecumseh Motors are a very rugged design and easily rebuilt, The piston and ring damage that MI described sounds like someone tried to run straight gas in that motor !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: DasRottweiler on Jan 18, 2012, 07:15 AM
This is my driller, a 1977 Eskimo, back when men were men and plastic was for Spinwelders and Revell Snap-Togethers. ;) 
                                                   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v249/DasRottweiler/Mo-Mentum.jpg)
8" bit that cuts a 9" hole , but hey, it`s a happy medium betwixt an 8" and a 10"! ;D I cleaned her up and painted her (was that gross Orange) and douched the carb and tank, replaced a cracked ,leaky fuel line and spark plug and TADA! When she pukes I will bore her out and clean the ports abit and possibly look for a slighty larger carb, when puttin her back together. I am planning on hand drillin up to 8-10" of ice , so I don`t see her gettin alot of use this season. I would like a new auger, lighter, but I don`t want lighter to mean Cheaper made. I may make the move to a cordless on my handauger and use the gasauger even less, so she may last forever!
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Post by: IceinKzoo on Jan 18, 2012, 06:13 PM
Well hopefully my auger will last me awhile.  Just bought a Z71 this year.  I thought about strikemaster but for $150 less was able to get the Eskimo.   I am not a tightwad just don't have that kind of extra cash as a single earner of a family of 4.  Spending $400 is a big deal for me. 

If she craps out on me then I will have to get er fixed or sell her and buy another brand.  Time will tell.  Keep up the good work Surf and Rebelss.  We still need it.  Especially the new members.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 18, 2012, 06:47 PM
No worries Brother, We aren't going anywhere ! I do have some disturbing news for Brother ROTT though, I just concluded the deal on a 1972 8" Eskimo, all Original paint and 1 Extra Original Blade Made in Cumberland Wisconsin USA !! Wahooooo !! :thumbsup: :flex: Gonna be 2 Old EskiMO's hangin on the wall at the Lizard's Lair !!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: DasRottweiler on Jan 18, 2012, 07:12 PM
No worries Brother, We aren't going anywhere ! I do have some disturbing news for Brother ROTT though, I just concluded the deal on a 1972 8" Eskimo, all Original paint and 1 Extra Original Blade Made in Cumberland Wisconsin USA !! Wahooooo !! :thumbsup: :flex: Gonna be 2 Old EskiMO's hangin on the wall at the Lizard's Lair !!
I found the original tec engine manual in a pdf format Surf. The one ya can no longer get! I`ll send it to ya upon request. I`m gonna have to find me an Inuit driven Eskimo spoon auger to beat that-1972! Nice
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Post by: surflizard on Jan 18, 2012, 07:59 PM
Thank you Brother ROTT and it is Greatly Appreciated !! For now She is sitting safe and sound in my buddies basement and when we go to pick it up in Febuary, we have also been invited to stay with him and his family at Arrowhead lake in Maine and spend the weekend chasing Crappie ! Some times even an Old Dog gets a bone !!  ;)2
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Drifter_016 on Jan 18, 2012, 08:25 PM
Thank you Brother ROTT and it is Greatly Appreciated !! For now She is sitting safe and sound in my buddies basement and when we go to pick it up in Febuary, we have also been invited to stay with him and his family at Arrowhead lake in Maine and spend the weekend chasing Crappie ! Some times even an Old Dog gets a bone !!  ;)2


HMMMMMMM, I guess you won't be using your new Drifter Stick huh?
May be a little bit of overkill on dem baitfish you're going after.   :whistle:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 19, 2012, 06:57 AM
No Worries buddy, finally getting some ice on the big lakes here ! I'm hoping to get on some ice next week with the new Laker Taker and get her broke it ! ;)2 :icefish:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Jan 19, 2012, 09:26 AM
What in the name of God is wrong with our country............... .......more and more outsourcing........... ....... >:( >:( >:(
And what do we get in return ??? A junky, plactic, CHEAP product. Keep shopping at Dollar Days and all these other dollar stores and see what happens. Every time we buy a product, food or otherwise...........we are VOTING.
Shop smart, choose carefully, PAY MORE, and we can atleast say that we did OUR part. :P
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Drifter_016 on Jan 19, 2012, 09:45 AM
What in the name of God is wrong with our country............... .......more and more outsourcing........... ....... >:( >:( >:(
And what do we get in return ??? A junky, plactic, CHEAP product. Keep shopping at Dollar Days and all these other dollar stores and see what happens. Every time we buy a product, food or otherwise...........we are VOTING.
Shop smart, choose carefully, PAY MORE, and we can atleast say that we did OUR part. :P

If you think paying more will change anything you are wrong.
They will continue to manufacture off shore and will only make higher profits.   >:(
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: joe6 on Jan 19, 2012, 10:50 AM
So I finally got my Mo!!! After all the gift cards I payed $88 at cabelas for it! haha I got the Mako. Man, what a sweet running auger. I took it out of the box, filled it with fuel, and it started on the 5th pull. Took it out last weekend and it started on the first pull in below zero temps!!! What an amazing auger! I haven't held it wide open yet because it says not to for the first 2 hours. I think once it breaks in it will be a lot faster. But, I'd rather have reliability over speed!! One more happy Eskimo owner!!!
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Post by: surflizard on Jan 19, 2012, 10:55 AM
Congrats Joe6, glad to have ya aboard ! use some good fuel stabilizer like Startron or Amsoil Quick shot and you should be trouble free for as long as you own it !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: joe6 on Jan 19, 2012, 01:31 PM
Congrats Joe6, glad to have ya aboard ! use some good fuel stabilizer like Startron or Amsoil Quick shot and you should be trouble free for as long as you own it !

I use startron. I can't get over how awesome this thing is! Everytime I go fishing I tell people to use my auger! lol Even when they bring there own!! My dad was super jealous when I started mine up and it purred like a kitten. His jiffy has never ran as good as my Mo!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 19, 2012, 01:59 PM
I believe that, Jiffy has never had a reliable engine since they stopped using the Tecumseh motors, too bad too, they were a good auger !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Mightyjoeyoung on Jan 19, 2012, 03:25 PM
About what horsepower would the 51cc equal?  Just curious.

BTW....had the new Z51 out last night, went through the break in process and everything seems great.  Only issue I had was the gas cap leaked a bit on me, but I think that is because I did not tighten all the way as once I gave her a little bit more of a twist it was fine.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 19, 2012, 03:27 PM
A hair under 2HP.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Hesperus on Jan 19, 2012, 03:37 PM
The Chinese are evolving.  They know that some savvy US shoppers don't want their junk so they have started taking on names that don't sound Chinese hence the names Viper and Powerhorse.  Many also have "US" names like Marco, John, etc.

Not all Chinese stuff is bad, the problemn is when it's shopped to the lowest bidder and if you look at Eskimo prices comparatively...

Companies are beginning to realize that they can't afford to buy this type of junk as the sort/cull and warranty fail rate is just too darn high...   
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 19, 2012, 03:44 PM
The lure makers are finding this out first hand this year, with everyone jumping on the Tungsten jig band wagon, the market got flooded with chinese knock offs and Northland, Custom jigs and spins and a couple other companies are getting lots of calls from people complaining of the jig hook eyes snapping off when they try to clear the paint out of the eyes !!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Mightyjoeyoung on Jan 19, 2012, 03:58 PM
A hair under 2HP.

Thanks.  I have been told it is really hard to compare the two.  I also noticed that StrikeMaster makes/advertises a "3HP Solo motor, 54cc" so I was thinking it would be a hair under 3HP?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: DasRottweiler on Jan 19, 2012, 04:01 PM
While at Walmart, noticed HT had lead jigs (illegal) for sale, right next to the same jig in the same package, except the lead warning on the reverse was magic markered with a big "X" and they added a small "non-lead " sticker to the front of the package. Watta you thinks going on there? ;) Saw the same thing going on in several stores. 2 years into the lead restriction , and WallyWorld and others are still illegally selling lead jigs that do not meet the restriction. Yet you get caught using them and you will be the one to pay.
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How did the NH vote on expanding lead restriction go, was today , right?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 19, 2012, 04:02 PM
Typical new carbureted engine well tuned:
1 x HP per each 25 cc

Fuel injected:
1 x HP per each 22 cc


Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: eyestroker on Jan 19, 2012, 05:10 PM
The lure makers are finding this out first hand this year, with everyone jumping on the Tungsten jig band wagon, the market got flooded with chinese knock offs and Northland, Custom jigs and spins and a couple other companies are getting lots of calls from people complaining of the jig hook eyes snapping off when they try to clear the paint out of the eyes !!

If you guys are looking for good tungsten, search out the skandia line.  These things are nice!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: 360canam on Jan 19, 2012, 08:18 PM
Just picked up a Tempest in Winnipeg for $199.99!!!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 19, 2012, 09:42 PM
Congrats on the new auger, let us know how it holds up.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: cbtrtbum on Jan 20, 2012, 07:55 AM
I am late in joining, but last season picked up my first power auger.....Eskimo Mako 8" and I love it.  I dont know how I made it using the hand auger previously!! lol!  Anyhow, great auger!!  Hope everyone is well!  Even here in Wyoming the warmer temps are screwing with our ice.  We have ice, but the warmer temps and raging wind are tearing it up!  Cheers everyone!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 20, 2012, 08:00 AM
I seem to remember you dropping by right after you got that last year, glad to hear its treating you right !

Sorry to hear of the weather issues out there, same thing here, get it, lose it, get it, lose it !!  :%$#!:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: MaineICER on Jan 20, 2012, 09:14 AM
Hey ROTT... check out ice auger in New Hampshire craigslist!! haha they have that spoon auger you were joking about..
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: DasRottweiler on Jan 20, 2012, 11:08 AM
I may have to grab it to increase my "Vintage" status. My 1977 3hp MO, was just surpassed by Surf`s 1972 ! :o I still wanna see the engine tag to verify! I thought mine was a `72 from the tag till I read how to decipher the numerals from my vintage Tecumseh Manual.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 20, 2012, 11:42 AM
Rumor has it that there is an Original sales slip from a bait and tackle shop on sebago lake ! ;)2 :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: MaineICER on Jan 20, 2012, 02:47 PM
ok.. really need some help here guys!!

I called the WI tecumseh parts place but I'm out of range so they gave me a number for the guys in Mass.. called them but they needed an engine model #.. I had nothing besides TC300.. (didn't know till just now its a TC300-3004A )  so...... after all that crap, I got the number to a ripoff place in downtown Manchester that's going to rape me!! they want 70 something for just the piston!! I'm going down to just see and probably laugh, just to come home and cry!!  I have no idea what else to do!!  I need piston with rod, rings, oil seals, bearings, head gasket and some other odds and ends...  HELP ME !!!!   I'm pullin out my hair here!!  Hope you can help me!! If not, maybe point me in the right direction...
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 20, 2012, 03:16 PM
maineICER...I just called CPD in the Twin Cities with the number I gave you, and talked to them...call them at 1 800 364 7930!!!!! Follow the other directions I gave you, and you should be able to find someone !!!!

Reb
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 20, 2012, 04:14 PM
ok.. really need some help here guys!!

I called the WI tecumseh parts place but I'm out of range so they gave me a number for the guys in Mass.. called them but they needed an engine model #.. I had nothing besides TC300.. (didn't know till just now its a TC300-3004A )  so...... after all that crap, I got the number to a ripoff place in downtown Manchester that's going to rape me!! they want 70 something for just the piston!! I'm going down to just see and probably laugh, just to come home and cry!!  I have no idea what else to do!!  I need piston with rod, rings, oil seals, bearings, head gasket and some other odds and ends...  HELP ME !!!!   I'm pullin out my hair here!!  Hope you can help me!! If not, maybe point me in the right direction...
Whoa big Fella, easy now ! ;D I see ME and NH on your avatar, how far are you from the NHIS race track in Loudon NH ? My buddy Karl Moore has a shop right across the street from the south gate of the track on rte 106 ! His shop is called Chain Saw Doctor LLC, He is a Certified Tecumseh Repair center, he gets me the parts for my 8600 !! Karl is the Man on Tecumseh parts ! Shop # 603-783-9722 Good luck !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: MaineICER on Jan 20, 2012, 04:35 PM
called up Karl.. He said he'll look it up for me and get back to me.. I'm trying to find a piston and cylinder just in case the cylinder is too far gone.. I have honed it out a bit but there are still some small grooves.. dont know if I can hone it out too much more without getting a bigger piston.. the cylinder, as per everyone I have called all over the US, is no longer available.. Reb helped me with numbers to find some parts that my downtown dealer didn't have so that helps a million!! If I cant find this cylinder and a piston to match I won't be buying any parts as I am afraid I won't ever find it.. I am on the lookout for a parts motor or just a jug and piston.. Thanks Reb and Surf.. man, what the heck would I do without you vets..? I'm headed up to Rangeley to train our troops tomorrow through tuesday so I'll be thinking about this the entire time!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 20, 2012, 04:45 PM
Hee Hee Hee, Wisco makes a piston that would fit that bore with a little ID adjustment and it would clean that bore right up ! They are the same pistons they use on the Hot augers, Hot saws and the Tecumseh lawn mower Racing engines !!  :whistle: >:D :roflmao: This far along, why go stock ?? >:D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 20, 2012, 05:55 PM
Stock?!! What's that?? Overbore .010, hone that to a diamond crosshatch pattern, Wisco slugs, honed jug, polish those intake/exhaust ports, and RRRROOORRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!
If we ain't rockin', don't bother talkin'!!!!! Wanna go? Talk to a pro!!!!  >:D :flex: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Mako 10"
Post by: mjk67 on Jan 22, 2012, 09:31 AM
Guys, I posted elsewhere, but didn't get much feedback.

I am looking for MAKO 10" owners.

Specifically, I need to know if the Mako is capable of running thru 30" of ice, without bogging down.  Is the .3hp difference between the Mako and z51 crucial, with a 10" auger?

I am a previous z51 owner....

Thank you.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: mjk67 on Jan 22, 2012, 09:50 AM
I just wanted to add a bit of info.

I am using 30" as an upper limit of what I might encounter in a 'real' winter... certainly not this year. I live in Minneapolis, and fish the metro and areas of Wisconsin.

I also am mainly a tip up guy, so unless I start jigging again, hole count is on the low side....
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Purple Floyd on Jan 22, 2012, 12:00 PM
The Mako would probably do the job, but I believe you would certainly appreciate any extra power you can get once the ice gets over 20 inches deep. Especially if you are drilling lots of holes. If you just go to a spot and blast 4 holes or less you would be good with either. If you are drilling 30-40 then extra ponies help.

Right now there are lots of clearances going on and I am seeing the Shark 51 priced within 20 dollars of the Mako which is a great deal. I bought a factory demo Shark 51 for 260 dollars. Look around, this time of the year has great deals but you need to pull the trigger fast because they are first come.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 22, 2012, 12:58 PM
If you have your heart set on a 10 ", spend a few more bucks and grab the Z71, Better to have it and not need it, then to need it and not have it !  ;)2 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: fordkisskrazy on Jan 23, 2012, 11:13 AM
I had a Mako, the 8" drilled great. Deepest ice I used it in was 3 ft. I put a 10" on it and it would still drill but would bog down. I bought the Z71 this year( I call it Hop Sing since I found out its made in china) I drilled through 22" of ice a couple weeks ago in 12 seconds, -5 temp. no bogging, no slowing down. Spend the extra cash if you have it and get the Z71. I drll a lot of holes, 50 plus a day. Its never let me down, starts in 1 or 2 pulls every time. Coldest temps were -9 and no problems and while other are still drilling I'm fishing. I've been using it since the 2nd week of Nov. 2 or 3 days a week. It gets used!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vipercat64 on Jan 23, 2012, 08:38 PM
Finally got to use my new shark!!!  Took until yesterday to have ice enough for it.  Now of course we have another warm up... But man I love that auger. So sweet!!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: EyERipLip on Jan 23, 2012, 08:40 PM
 :tipup:hell ya i bought a shark last year and i luv it!!! took me a while to get used to it they dont seem to like being turned on and off repeatedly but once u learn its quirks itl outcut a jiffy ne day.  ESKIMO NATION!!!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Jan 24, 2012, 01:04 PM
43 degrees with thunderstorms and pouring down rain, I fished through it all on 9" of ice. ;D ;D ;D

Ended up with 5" of water on top of the ice, it was rushing down my holes like someone flushed a toilet............seri ously!! :o :o :o

12 FOW on my flasher, I could see the bubble and ice trails all the way down to 9 FOW on the flasher. It was like a mega whirlpool, Ive never seen anything like it. ??? ??? ???

Apparently the fish werent diggin it, they were below me but wouldnt cooperate. I tied enough knots to become a boy scout leader and still no takers! Temps down in the upper 20's today, heading out in a few to jack up the ole box and make sure this wind doesnt carry it across the lake on me again like last year during the January thaw ;)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: IceinKzoo on Jan 25, 2012, 08:03 PM
Hey Brothers,

I finally got out last weekend.  Got into some nice perch in the evening.  If the ice holds out I'll get another trip or two out before I head out of town for the U.P. of Michigan for work next week.   I hope you all are doing well.   

Tight Lines Fellas
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 26, 2012, 06:29 AM
Glad to hear folks are getting on some ice and catching fish finally, Its a tough year for ice all the way around ! Take care out there guys, Good luck and stay safe !
Title: Re: Mako 10"
Post by: hoghammer on Jan 26, 2012, 07:52 AM
Guys, I posted elsewhere, but didn't get much feedback.

I am looking for MAKO 10" owners.

Specifically, I need to know if the Mako is capable of running thru 30" of ice, without bogging down.  Is the .3hp difference between the Mako and z51 crucial, with a 10" auger?

I am a previous z51 owner....

Thank you.

I have the 10 inch mako and up here near the end of the season I am punching threw almost 5 ft of ice with no bogging down at all. 30 inches should be no problem. I have to use the 18 inch extension on mine to get threw our ice up here.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: simbadon_s on Jan 26, 2012, 03:49 PM
Hey guys I noticed that there is not a whole lot of video reviews for the stingray so I was out the other day and made one. Check it out if you like.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 26, 2012, 06:14 PM
Well Done simbadon_s and welcome to the thread ! Thanks for taking the time to put the reveiw together and sharing it with us ! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: simbadon_s on Jan 26, 2012, 08:53 PM
Not a problem at all
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: steven girard on Jan 28, 2012, 01:11 AM
New tips for TC-300 and Those stupids spring's governor!

Dont have choice to again take off the carb on my darling! cause she does'nt want to drink gaz!!

But this time,,i tried to be smart about those  crazy spring!

Before take out the Walbro!

As usual, put a nail on the gaz hose!

(http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb389/chantalgirard/cleancarb0.jpg)

take off the air-filter case!

(http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb389/chantalgirard/cleancarb1.jpg)

And think a little about this point! ''The place that the governor's get in and out!

(http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb389/chantalgirard/cleancarb2.jpg)

Why not just block-it? So anything could get out! Yess! masking tape! Work's well and  be able to take off the carb, without any mess about those stupids springs! :)

(http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb389/chantalgirard/cleancarb3.jpg)

Unmount and clean the carb well!

(http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb389/chantalgirard/cleancarb4.jpg)

re-install the carb was really funny with all the spring-kit at his place! Yesss!(don't know why i did'nt think about that before!) All in place, just take-off the masking tape! That's all...And Darling is now ready to bite again!

(http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb389/chantalgirard/cleancarb5.jpg)

Hope it help you!





Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 28, 2012, 06:47 AM
Very clever idea Steven, saves a lot of frustration !! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: kevt528 on Jan 28, 2012, 09:24 PM
Nice video, welcome to all the new members!  Hopefully I will get a chance to use my MO tomorrow, I hope everyone else is getting a chance to hit the ice.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: steven girard on Jan 29, 2012, 03:52 PM

Inboard cam!  ;D ===> 


She was cold for the first hole! but ok for the second one! Got an 8'' manual Normark finbore(they turn the same way) fixed on it by add an 1lbs very thick aluminium fitting ! Around 18-20'' inches thick! She is old, but still rock-on! :tipup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 29, 2012, 03:57 PM
That carb rebuild did the trick Steven, well done, she sounds good !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: IceinKzoo on Jan 29, 2012, 04:23 PM
What do I need to do to put my auger away for the year?   It is sad but I don't think I am going to get the chance to use it this year.  Bought a brand new Z71 and we have had a terrible winter.  Been out a few times but the ice has only been 4 inches at most and my hand auger was able to handle that in a few turns.  Anyway starting to think about what I am going to need to do now to put her away.  Appreciate the help!!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 29, 2012, 04:35 PM
Sorry to hear that IceinKzoo, we still have Febuary, she may just surprise you !! Running fuel stabilizer nowadays with the ethanol in the gas is almost a requirement to keep them out of the shop ! Drain the tank and start the auger and run it till it stalls, pull the plug and give the cylinder a squirt of fogging oil, or WD40 or marvel mystery oil, replace the plug and hang on the wall till next season !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: magnumdeke on Jan 29, 2012, 09:22 PM
Loving my new Z51 ;D Went out today with my brother inlaw and his two kids after about the 50th hole searching for fish, he cut 45 of them and I cut the rest I asked him how many he would have done with his hand auger, his reply was three, LOL rock on Mo
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: wglanville on Jan 30, 2012, 08:04 PM
I just got a Piranha, so far I love it.  It seems to bounce around in the hole a little, even after I put new a blade on, not sure what that is about.  Plus I took it apart, and its pretty low on lube in gear box so I need to refill that, also the air filter sponge is shot, can I use any sponge or do I need to get something specific?  Let me know, I want to keep this thing running as long as I can
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 31, 2012, 07:22 AM
Congrats on the new augers guys !

Check the center point on the Piranha to see if the tip is rounded over, the sharper the center point is, the smoother it will cut, most any type of engine filter foam will suffice, most hardware stores and small engines shops will have it.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: wglanville on Jan 31, 2012, 12:08 PM
thanks for the advise
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Jan 31, 2012, 12:10 PM
P.S. Welcome to the shanty wglanville, Glad to have ya aboard !!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: sawmillr on Jan 31, 2012, 04:43 PM
My new z-51 cuts like a SHARK!!!!!!! :clap:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Feb 03, 2012, 10:51 AM
Ive been fishing non-stop for the most part and I have to tell ya that my RaMOna is the best cutting, fastest starting auger I have ever owned. Z-51 Shark!

I punch around 30-50 holes everyday unless Im fortunate enough to land on them on the first stop and she doesnt skip a beat!!

Good luck out there guys and be carefull, we have 10" or so but its not the best ice, half of it is white soft ice and the bottom half isnt even that hard!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Cub on Feb 03, 2012, 07:50 PM
Nice thread Surf.. ;)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Feb 03, 2012, 08:40 PM
Glad ya stopped by Cub, A lot of Good people helped out !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: mjk67 on Feb 04, 2012, 09:53 AM
I bought a 8" Mako a few weeks ago.  Nice, solid auger.  Replaced my z51 9", which had an unfortunate ending...

If anyone from Eskimo is reading -- PLEASE bring the 9" auger back!!  It is the perfect size for tip up guys. 
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: EINCOLORADO on Feb 12, 2012, 02:30 PM
Hi Everyone -- first post and first time owner of a gas auger.  I recently purchased my first gas auger (Eskimo Z71 - see my proud profile picture :)), I've read a lot of the posts and found the "break in" procedures and then multiple inputs on what to run it with.  I'm going to list the questions I have based on the majority of what I've read so I can make my final purchases to put in the gas tank.  Yes I am not mechanically inclined, I want to treat my auger the best way possible so it hopefully lasts a lifetime, and I'm always willing to learn.

1. Should I breakin my auger and run it the couple tanks with the Viper oil that is pushed with Eskimo?
2. AMSOIL SABRE - it looks like there are multiple type of AMSOIL SABRE oils (Professional, Outboard, etc) which one am I looking for?
3. Should I breakin my auger in with the AMSOIL vice the Viper and just stick with it?
4. Should I stay with the mix ratio of 50:1 from the breakin period and on?
5. Viper Kit - should I get one and keep it onhand or just buy an extra regular plug, etc?
6. Ethanol free gas - is this just regular gas at the pump?  Should I just buy the 93 octane at the pump?
7. Fuel additives - should I add a fuel additive and when?  What kind?
8. SEAFOAM - do you always add this to your fuel mixture?  When do you use this?
9. Should I drain the left over fuel at the end of the season?  If so, should I do it manually or run it dry?
10.  If I empty the fuel tank at the end of the season, should I put anything in it to protect it during the off season and if so how to I remove it when its time to start up again?

Thanks for all the education -- I want my MO to last and hopefully by consolidating all these questions it will be a quick reference for everyone else with these questions.

Eric
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Feb 12, 2012, 04:29 PM
Welcome to F.O.E.A.O. EINCOLORADO and congrats on the new auger !

1. yes, use the viper at the 50:1 for the breakin and your first tank of fuel.
2. yes the Saber Pro, here is the  Product Code: ATPPK-EA. Most run it at 80:1, I run it at 100:1 with no trouble !
3. no see#1
4. see #1
5. just buy an extra plug. A spare plug and wrench in your gear can really save the day on the ice !
6. if you can find ethanol free gas, by all means use that. 87 octane starts better in the cold !
7. If you use eth blended gas, use either Startron or amsoil quickshot fuel additive.
8. I only use seafoam on older augers that have run eth gas and the carb needs cleaning.
9. pour out the access and run the auger till it stalls, pull the spark plug and spray a little WD-40 or fogging oil in the   cylinder. one squirt will do it and replace plug.
10. no need, the residual coating of the fuel stabilizer will protect it.
 Good luck with the new MO and all MO action shots are gladly appreciated !!

Surf S.A.A.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: EINCOLORADO on Feb 12, 2012, 05:27 PM
Thanks SURF -- answered my questions perfectly!  I'm going to accumulate what I can this week and get my MO broke in so I can hit the ice.  Can you also tell me about the F.O.E.A.O as far as the what it entirely stands for and the badge?  Thanks Eric
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Feb 12, 2012, 05:58 PM
Fraternal Order of Eskimo Auger Owners = F.O.E.A.O. It started out as a thread for MO owners to get together and chat about the augers made by the oldest established ice auger company out there ! It snowballed into a Virtual Juggernaut almost overnight because of what all the other MO owners contributed as far as mechanical knowledge and auger use experience ! The MO badge came about when other members asked me about designing a custom badge to fly in our siggy box that let other Eskimo owners that we are all part of a giant group ! You right click on the eskimo badge and save it to a photo bucket account and go to your profile page and paste it into your signature box, there are more detailed instructions back in the thread. Our in house computer techo wizard "DasRottweiler" can customize it with you auger model if you send him a PM!

(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/640034879407-1-1-1.jpg)                 like mine !        (http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Antknees%20Ice%20Fishing%20Mayhem/founder.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Feb 13, 2012, 07:03 AM
Welcome to show de Cadillac Eincolorado!! Glad to have ya! It appears most everyone is on the ice lately and away from the forum, thank god we finally have something to fish on out there!

Tight Lines and be safe!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: IceinKzoo on Feb 15, 2012, 08:23 PM
Hope you are all out catching a bunch of fish.   I am headed to Lake Simcoe tomorrow and hope to catch a lot of jumbo perch.  I'll post some pictures if I do.  The following weekend I am going to the very northern part of Michigan where they have 10 inches of ice to fish for perch and walleye.    I will finally get to rip into some ice with my MO   Took till the end of February but oh well nothing I could do about it this year.  She will be like brand new when I bust her out next season.

Tight lines brothers!!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: kevt528 on Feb 15, 2012, 08:44 PM
Welcome to the club Eincolorado, I'm sure you will enjoy your new MO.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: privateeyes on Feb 17, 2012, 06:58 PM
Okay, I used the search feature and found this thread  ;D Eskimo  model 8900.. broken and needs a clutch Drum and pinion gear. anybody have any idea where to get parts ? tia
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Feb 17, 2012, 09:47 PM
Your best bet would be to call Eva at Eskimo technical service and see if they have any of the 8900 parts left ? She was able to find me a new fuel tank for my 8600 !

Ardisam, Inc.
1360 First Avenue
Cumberland, WI 54829
Phone: 800-345-6007
Fax:     715-822-4180
Email: [email protected]
 
Customer Service Hours
8 am -- 5 pm M-F CST
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: privateeyes on Feb 18, 2012, 04:56 AM
Yes, even though the part is expensive, it is metal and not plastic. I will call just to be sure I order all the necessary parts. Still better than dropping 300 or 400.00 for a new model.. this one runs first or second pull and as some have said is reliable auger. Wish I could tac-weld this sheared Clutch Drum but probably would not work? Best order a new one for 70.00 in parts/shipping thanks for the reply sl
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: IceinKzoo on Feb 24, 2012, 09:31 PM
After waiting all year for thick enough ice in Kalamazoo to use my new Z71 I finally took a trip up north where there was 10 inches of ice.  I was so pumped up to drill some holes.  She did not disappoint me at all.  I am happy I went with Eskimo even if the company sold out to China.  Ripped through the ice like it was nothing.  Going out Saturday and Sunday as well so I get to use her all weekend.   

(http://i1224.photobucket.com/albums/ee380/markwilks/imagejpeg_2_4.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: privateeyes on Feb 25, 2012, 06:49 PM
 Nice eye my friend wtg ;D ..I fixed my Eskimo today andI thank you lizard for the site where i saved about 10.00 for the part needed,, ( gear 7T pinion&clutch drum) about 65.00 with shipping but was easy and fun replacing.. first time I did it and it was worth it knowing this old Auger is a good one.. Amazin the old original steel drum sheared like it did but, I'm happy to know all the internals including the replacement is all steel too. Just wish the season by me wasn't shortened by this recent warm spell :-\ ty again lizard..btw..I  primed it with a little startron  ;)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: FRESHBAIT on Feb 25, 2012, 07:09 PM
I'm pretty bummed out right now.  Just got back from a trip and noticed a couple of the allen head bolts on the power head that bolts the clutch drum on were backed out a little bit, tried to retighten them and snapped 2 of the 4 off.    Also found one completely missing, and the holes on two were rounded out.   Got to try and find some replacement parts now.   
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Feb 26, 2012, 07:14 PM
Glad to help privateeyes, good to hear they took care of ya ! Sorry to hear of the breakdown FRESHBAIT, not the way to finish out the season ! I realize its a little late, but just for piece of mind, I go over the Whole auger before the season and after the season and check every screw and bolt, the vibration of a 2 stroke will tend to loosen some up over time and its cheap insurance.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: FRESHBAIT on Feb 26, 2012, 07:36 PM
I usually give her a quick once over twice before/after each trip, lately I've become kinda lax and have let that good habit go by the wayside.  First indication that whe was vibrating more than usual was about 2wks ago I noticed the hex head bolt that holds the auger on was backing out.   Tightened her back up and went to give her another looks see and found those allen head bolts in the clutch housing starting to back out.  Looked briefly online last night at replacement parts,  doesn't look like its gonna be to much.   
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: bowhunter68 on Feb 27, 2012, 10:29 PM
Just sold my Jiffy stealth stx 9" and am waiting for my new Z51 10"....got tired of watching guys with Eskimos blow through 3feet of ice like butter......
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Feb 28, 2012, 04:49 AM
Welcome to the thread bowhunter68, the jiffys haven't been the same since they stopped using the Tecumseh motors ! There are a lot of Z-71 owners here so if you have any questions at all feel free to ask away !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: 05liberty on Feb 28, 2012, 04:03 PM
I bought a Stingray about 7Yrs ago and have just started using it this year .... what a great little auger !!!! Its quiet and smooth and dosent choke you out with fumes like my Step-fathers old J$#%y .. which I used this past weekend . Ill stick with the Eskie thankyou
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Feb 28, 2012, 04:16 PM
Welcome to the shanty 05liberty, Glad to have ya aboard ! you can't go wrong with those older Stingrays !!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: MrMeiz on Feb 29, 2012, 06:48 PM
Hey all, new member here, just popping in.  It looks like this is THE authoritative place for help and opinions on my 2 Eskimos.  I have an old 8900 and just got a new Mako 8" this past December. 

Related:  I'm looking for a new gas tank for the 8900 that won't cost me $40.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Feb 29, 2012, 06:55 PM
Welcome to the thread MrMeiz, the more the Merrier ! I had to track down a tank for my 8600 Shark and I could not find a tank for under $40.00 unless you buy a wreck for parts. Thats what I had to do to get a air cleaner for mine, they don't make them anymore ! Thats pretty short money actually because the new auger tanks are around $ 55 !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Feb 29, 2012, 07:22 PM
I paid $12 for mine last year for mine from MY source. I'll sell ya all ya want for $55.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Y-bone on Feb 29, 2012, 07:32 PM
I've got a stingray about 6-7 years old, and I just picked up a new z71 a few days ago to replace a Jiffy Model 30 10".   Took it out tonight and drilled a few holes, WOW, it just flew through the ice.  Didn't even have to lean on it ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: IceinKzoo on Feb 29, 2012, 10:27 PM
The Z-71 is a great machine.  I am glad I made the purchase this year.  Wish I could of used her more.  I am getting ready to clean her up and put her up but will look at her fondly once in awhile as I dream about ice next season.

Hope all of you that still have ice keep tight lines!!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: privateeyes on Mar 01, 2012, 06:25 AM
I ran some startron mixed fuel before storing away in the basement. To all my IS members," long may you run" hope we are all back here next ice season God Willing ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Mar 01, 2012, 06:33 AM
I paid $12 for mine last year for mine from MY source. I'll sell ya all ya want for $55.
Well, help the guy out would ya ? ;D

I don't know how you guys do it, I'm not that strong ! I run my augers once a month year round, gotta hear em and smell em !! :woot: :roflmao:(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/summer%20fishing%202010/auger1xy4.gif) (http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/summer%20fishing%202010/auger1xy4.gif)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: privateeyes on Mar 01, 2012, 07:07 AM
Lizard, Do you empty your fuel or leave alittle in to keep lines from drying out? I think it may be wise to empty all the fuel and run it out before storing. This way next time ,it is all new fuel mix ;)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Mar 01, 2012, 07:22 AM
Lizard, Do you empty your fuel or leave alittle in to keep lines from drying out? I think it may be wise to empty all the fuel and run it out before storing. This way next time ,it is all new fuel mix ;)
I fill them and run them once a month, I like to listen to them Purr, a full tank gets me thru the softwater months and I'm ready to go come ice up ! I treat my fuel with startron or Amsoil quick shot fuel stabilizer and I'm good to go !
  If you drain the tank and run her her dry, its a good idea to pull the spark plug and give the cylinder a coat of fogging oil or even WD-40 and pull the motor over slowly once or twice to coat the piston and cylinder. Install the plug, tell her that you love her and hang her on the wall where she will be safe till next season ! :thumbsup: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: privateeyes on Mar 01, 2012, 07:33 AM
That sounds like a good idea.. I like to do just that ;D  TY ..I don't like leaving any gas mix in small tanksand fuel lines.. did this with an echo leaf blower and the fuel tank lines got soft and broke and needed replacements fuel filter/lines in the tank. I guess fuel lines need replacing eventually but, draining the gas tanks is probably the best way of helping preserve such internal parts?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Mar 01, 2012, 07:37 AM
Ethanol in todays fuels will actually dissolve fuel line and carb diaphrams and even compromise plastic gas tanks, that is why a good fuel treatment is so Important !!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Mar 01, 2012, 08:15 AM
I dont want to here you guys talking about putting your augers away just yet! My goodness............it s to early still. I should have a month yet of solid fishing here on last ice at Im only at the 45 parallel, yup......thats exactly half way between the north pole and the equator!! Best of both worlds! Fish on brother!  ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: MaineICER on Mar 01, 2012, 04:42 PM
Well... it's been a while since I have been on here, working like crazy and open water here  >:(  GREAT news though.. after all the crap I went through, I finally have my mo up and running!! little bits of trouble were: the crank bearings- called 10 people, maybe more, and they are no longer made and everyone is out of em.. eastern bearings Co. found me two that matched along with the oil seals!! couldn't find the TC300-3004A jug so I prayed and ordered the 3214G model with the holes for mounting the exhaust and the carb mount holes were opposite of mine. I drilled and tapped the new holes, then realized the little fuel pump hole didn't go around the way it needed to... so I carved a little passage in the carb spacer so it worked.. (and it does!) the exhaust still hooked up fine, couldn't find a new exhaust gasket anywhere so I patched the old one that was ripped.. the piston I got was perfect except for the crank bearings didn't match!! I had to slide out the wristpins and use the old connecting rod with the old needle bearings (wow isn't getting the rod on the crank a fun time with those needle bearings!!) that worked just fine!! got er all together, let the gasket sealer set overnight. this thing has so much compression!! added some 26:1 (as it says to use) and a small shot of startron, watched the fuel go through her veins as I pulled her over a few times slowly...  BRRRAAAAATTTTTT!!!!!!  HAHA!! what a smile I had!! finally, countless hours searching parts, tedious cleaning of every part and assembly with the lakes and even small ponds now open and she's ALIVE!! I took it straight to the lake, jumped the 3 foot open water just to drill her first hole in the 4" ice!! well, if anyone has any questions on any of the assembly or where I got the parts, just message me.. ebay, Superior parts in Manchester, NH and a bearing shop also in Manchester.. The only thing I have now for a question... I couldn't find a new governor flap, mine is flimsy and I think it's my problem... when I open up the throttle, it only goes halfway.. I need a spring (my own thinking of what to do now) to spring it more so it'll open all the way up.. Trying to tune er up... the mixture screw is Low, the "H" is there but the hole isnt even drilled... so.. idle, got it to idle like a dream.. high end, needs another almost 1/2 turn to really run good wide open, but then when you let off she will stall and need to adjust it back to start it... I'm thinking maybe I have an air leak..? that's the only thing I can think of.. I guess I'll have to rip her off and seal it all up with some fingernail polish (little trick I learned in vocational school, it repels against gas)   that's all I have for now.. total parts I got: piston and rings; cylinder; crank bearings and oil seals; carb rebuild kit; carb gaskets; mitten pull start handle; fuel line; fuel filter; spark plug boot; spark plug; white lithium grease for the gear box; a few quick release pins ( I drilled a new hole for the blade to attach in seconds rather than put on head, twist 10 turns then line up holes and then screw in allen screw... all is well!! any ideas on the mixture screw?? or whatever it's called... the H&L screws (mine is just the L as noted earlier)  thanks guys!! glad to read here that some are still fishing.. lots of ice in Northern maine I hear..
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Hardwata on Mar 01, 2012, 04:48 PM
JIFFY POWER!!!  ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Mar 01, 2012, 06:06 PM
JIFFY POWER-LESS ! ;D

Glad to hear ya got her back up and running MaineICER, Good job ! :thumbsup: Have you got the walbro carb on that, thats what is on my 8600 and it has both H and L screws, some of them had the chinese Zama carbs and they only had one mix screw ? I robbed a spring for mine off an old tecumseh mower motor at the dump and I was good to go ! Do you have 2 gaskets one behind the carb and one behind the spacer block, the one behind the spacer block went south on mine, but I traced the old one on gasket paper and cut it out with a razor. I hope you can get her dailed in, they are a great auger !  I have a new addition to the auger collection, Old Betty ! ;)2 :thumbsup:
 (http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Antknees%20Ice%20Fishing%20Mayhem/DSCF00193.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: MaineICER on Mar 01, 2012, 06:28 PM
Nice!! even an "Eska-mo"  haha.. I met this old bird, like 75 or more, and I have talked him into possibly letting his MO go, looks just like that one!!  yeah I have the gasket.. theres 3..(typed in the part number into Ebay!!)  one in between the shroud and jug, spacer and shroud and then carb and spacer... mine is a Walbro.. its a WTA 4 A which i cant find another.. yeah there's only one mix screw, the L.. I guess I'll drill a small hole next to where the throttle bar comes out and hook the spring to the second hole of the throttle lever on the carb.. oughtta do it.. hey, do your mo's have the threaded shaft that goes into the bit? have to put the head on and spin like I was b***hin' about in the other post?? wondering if that was just a phase or if there's a bunch of em like that..
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Mar 01, 2012, 06:51 PM
Check smallenginesuppliers.c om, they have most of the left over Tecumseh motor part and carbs and rebuild kits for them ! The old girl hadn't run for a while, it was put away empty so I dumped in some mix and 5 pulls, she fired ! I had to pump it  a few more times and she coughed and farted a couple time and she smoothed right out !!I noticed she has a pinhole in the diaphragm so I ordered a rebuild kit for here and she'll be ready for next season !
 Ya, the 8600 Shark does, from what I can tell they started the threaded shafts in the 8500 models and stopped that after the 8900 models. Old Betty just bolts on, it has the tiny brass exhaust port with the wire mess screen on the bottom of the jug, Boy Oh Boy, doesn't that old girl Bark, BRAAAAAAAPPPTTT !!! :woot: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Mar 01, 2012, 07:22 PM
Nice pic Surf!! You have that ole Jiffy layin right where she belongs!! Nice shack too by the way, looks inviting! Hope the fishing picks up so you dont have time for any photo shoots with anymore of your auger collection ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Mar 01, 2012, 07:38 PM
You be nice to my Jenny buddy, shes been with me for 13 years, shes a Good old All American Made Girl ! ;)2 :roflmao: That is the Pub, I helped a guy and his family who are just getting into ice fishing ! I gave them some tips on building a wheel house and they did a Great job on it too ! They have treated me to couple of weekends at their place on the lake in Maine, I was able to spend the night out there on the ice and I had a blast, got into some nice slab crappie that night too ! Too bad I took the photo with last years IS derby tickets ! :pinch: :roflmao:
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Antknees%20Ice%20Fishing%20Mayhem/DSCF00102.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: privateeyes on Mar 01, 2012, 10:41 PM
That be an awesome crappie and looks like you had a blast that day ;D thanks for sharing lizard and till next year,,happy fishing in our great American outdoors too :)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: MrMeiz on Mar 04, 2012, 07:07 PM
Leaking From Carb...

Since we can't upload pictures, I'll try to describe what I've found the last 2 weekends.

I usually lay my new Mako on the ice with the spark plug up.  Last weekend, I decided to put it down with the gas tank up, and I noticed a yellowish fluid leaking from the carb area.  I thought little of it, flipped the auger over to have the tank down, plug up, and it seemed fine.  Now this weekend, I laid the auger on the ice as normal, and lo & behold, the substance appeared to leak(very little, mind you) again.  What the heck is it, and is this normal?  I wouldn't think its fuel because the fuel mix is blue.

 :-\
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Mar 04, 2012, 07:24 PM
I wonder if they forgot to wring out the excess air filter oil before they put the air filter element in ? There have been a couple reports of the gear housing dripping grease, but I can't imagine that would be dripping near the carb ? I posted the tech service number at the top of this page, give Eva a call and she will get it sorted out for you ! Good luck !
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: MrMeiz on Mar 04, 2012, 10:44 PM
I'm thinking its just excess.  I'm not sure it comes from the carb, because the carb is housed in the protective plastic cover.  Just kind of looks like it. 
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Mar 14, 2012, 08:34 AM
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Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Mar 14, 2012, 08:53 AM
Whats up Vex ? It be slowing down some around here now, most everyone is migrating to My Fish Finder ! I stick around IS just to keep the Mods honest and see if they is paying attention !!  >:D ;)2 :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Drifter_016 on Mar 14, 2012, 10:04 AM
I stick around here because they are still running 60 Ton loads on the ice roads.   ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Mar 14, 2012, 12:33 PM
How many extentions you running now ? Whats the skinny on the Tempest, did you repair the throttle or replace it ?



P.S. I've got one more shot at some decent lakers Saturday if the shore ice holdS, rumor has it that a 15lb Troot was caught on a burbot set line in that cove 2 weeks ago ! They did get a photo of it before they released it, Nice Troot !!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Drifter_016 on Mar 14, 2012, 04:42 PM
How many extentions you running now ? Whats the skinny on the Tempest, did you repair the throttle or replace it ?



P.S. I've got one more shot at some decent lakers Saturday if the shore ice holdS, rumor has it that a 15lb Troot was caught on a burbot set line in that cove 2 weeks ago ! They did get a photo of it before they released it, Nice Troot !!

So far I haven't needed my extension, but haven't fished the big lake in a month. Back then I was down to the handles.   :o

The Tempest is sitting on the floor in my shop. I have replaced the throttle but don't have any faith in it so haven't used it.
I have another throttle that they sent me but I just don't have any faith that the machine won't get broken on the trail out.
When I removed it from my auger hauler I found more broken plastic parts in there. What a POS these new augers are.
I guess I could keep it around in case of emergency or when I can drive my truck to the location but in a sled they fall apart.
Maybe if I wrap it in 100yds of 1" bubble wrap it will arrive in one piece when I snowmobile out to my fishing location.   >:(
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Mar 14, 2012, 07:03 PM
 Saturday is the last Hurrah for me down here, there is one sheltered cove that still has 10" of decent ice and they have been banging the Rainbows in shallow. I'm hopeing to get out to the ledges and jig for lakers, I hooked a 24 " Pikerel and the Winch worked great, I hope I can find a decent laker to actually give it a little bit of a test ! ;D
  If it were me, if you don't want to do it yourself, I would send the Cobra motor out for a rebuild and just keep on running her ! Of all the new augers I looked at this fall, not one of those Plastic Fantastic, Ching Chong Fenderhead, built augers had anything that I could see would worth spending my money on ! I have enough extra parts to rebuild all of my old American made Steel augers, they will outlast me ! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Mar 18, 2012, 08:54 AM
Getting geared up for soft water, record highs and rain have soggified the lakes. Another couple of days like this and bu-buy to the ice. Not safe at all, ended up losing an old hard shanty. Had a foot of wet snow + slush on the lakes, impasse! Then rain and record highs, all pretty much over night. I figure Im not the only one. :-\
Need to replace impeller, starter, and fiddle with a few electrical connections, install the HDS-10, and Im out in the big lake after some pre-spawn wally's.
Lookin to buy a 40 acre farm, get off the grid, grow some organic vegetables, slay some deer, fill the fridge with fish, and shut down Monsanto and every other wasteful government spending agency before they render me useless!
RaMOna is all packed up for the season. Time to get on with other endeavors.
Surf, is My fish finder another site like this for soft water? Im guessing it is, if so, is your screen name the same on there?
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Post by: surflizard on Mar 18, 2012, 12:50 PM
Thats a big 10-4 Vex Ole buddy ! I go over to MFF occasionally, but I spead most of my off season here, much better crew here and a lot less Drama !! :thumbsup: I hope you can make the off the grid plan work buddy, More power to ya ! Good luck and stay safe out there, I'll be talkin to ya !


Surf
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: bob123 on Mar 18, 2012, 07:32 PM
just got my first auger, a mako on a blowout ;D, running the motor break-in outside ;D, i love that sound ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Mar 18, 2012, 09:59 PM
Welcome bob123. That's how I came on to mine, 13 months ago and hasn't seen the ice yet. May you have better luck, ha.
I hope you read the "Break-in procedure" . Scroll down to "reply" 957 to 958 at this link.

                                               http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=152698.940
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: bob123 on Mar 18, 2012, 10:38 PM
Welcome bob123. That's how I came on to mine, 13 months ago and hasn't seen the ice yet. May you have better luck, ha.
I hope you read the "Break-in procedure" . Scroll down to "reply" 957 to 958 at this link.

                                               http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=152698.940
i did the one surf recommended from a different link, but i need ice to get the two hour clutch break in that eskimo says the auger will take
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: bob123 on Mar 18, 2012, 10:39 PM
although i have got 5 inches on the pond behind the barn
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Mar 18, 2012, 10:40 PM
My clutch never slipped once, I was prepared for it but it never happened. Lucky me I guess ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Chris338378 on Mar 21, 2012, 11:42 PM
I bought my Maco turbocut 8" back in 2003 and never had a problem.  Only things I've done is change the spark plug and blades. 
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: JES on Mar 27, 2012, 09:15 PM
This was my 2nd yr with my stingray 33cc ice auger & I had trouble twice this yr with it .
1st time I somehow pulled the rope out of the recoil. Had to get a replacement recoil $45 but at least is was mostly metal
the original recoil was all plastic....
The 2nd time was this wkend and I think motor is toast .Drilled 3 holes and that was it .
I removed recoil and cant even turn engine over with a socket wrench + there is a lil clanking noise that doesnt sound too promising ?
oh well season is over for me anyway .
The lil sucker drilled holes like mad when it ran .
Anyone know where I can get a parts diagram from .
 before I tear it apart .
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Mar 28, 2012, 06:07 AM
Give Eskimo a call, they do have a 2 year warrenty, you might just get lucky, who knows ??
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Post by: bob123 on Apr 02, 2012, 12:45 PM
at menards they have a universal recoil handle for like 5 bucks
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hoppy on Apr 02, 2012, 04:44 PM
Hard to believe a two year old machine would seize right up like that. You sure a bolt,screw, nut or something didnt fall down into your engine or flywheel? Just out of curiousity what were you running it on for mix?
Im interested to see what has happened so please keep us posted.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Apr 03, 2012, 07:47 AM
I think Im gonna put a prop on Ramona and use her as a boat motor this summer! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: WalleyeTom on Apr 03, 2012, 05:00 PM
JES,

Try this link:

http://www.geteskimo.com/foundations/downloadcenter/ESKdocuments/s33q8.pdf
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Post by: JES on Apr 11, 2012, 12:49 PM
Well you were right Hoppy
It was a lil bolt that must have fell into the fan housing some how?
It broke one fan blade , but all is good. Fired right up .
Funny as it looked  like all bolt were acounted for?
Whatever its ready for next season....
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: surflizard on Apr 11, 2012, 06:05 PM
Good for you JES, Definately great news for you !
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Post by: vexvision on Apr 23, 2012, 09:39 AM
The ice has been gone for what seems to be forever, but it sure is taking a long time to warm up out there................. ......
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Post by: surflizard on Apr 23, 2012, 07:10 PM
I saw snow on the radar over NY last night ??
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Post by: justfine on Apr 24, 2012, 09:08 AM
you saw right mowed saterday know cant see the grass ice fishing in june?
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Post by: MrMeiz on May 11, 2012, 10:27 PM
Question for the guys with either the 8900 or a Barracuda.  I keep our 8900/'Cuda at the cabin, so I can't reference it, but is 1/4" rope too thick to use to replace the pull start rope?  I spent a whopping $1.22 on 6ft of 1/4" and now it looks kind of thick.  Any helpful reply is greatly appreciated.
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Post by: surflizard on May 12, 2012, 06:47 AM
Howdy MrMeiz, welcome to the thread. I have swapped out the rope on my 8600 a couple of times and the 3/16 nylon works the best for me. The 1/4 may be too big and drag going in and out of the recoil housing and fray prematurely.
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Post by: surflizard on May 12, 2012, 07:31 PM
Your 8900 looks to be in really nice shape, Great score ! I put a carb rebuild kit in my 8600 and she starts on the 2nd or 3rd pull every time, well worth the 8 bucks for the kit ! Eve at Ardisam was really helpful helping me find an exploded diagram for rebuilding mine !
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/summer%20fishing%202010/hpim0318.jpg)
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/summer%20fishing%202010/hpim0317.jpg)
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Post by: kevt528 on May 23, 2012, 10:44 PM
Nice old MO Mr Meiz!
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Post by: MrMeiz on May 24, 2012, 04:46 PM
Thanks!  Now if I could only figure out how to finally fix the gas tank leak.  And oh yeah, I sprung the recoil spring last weekend.   :pinch:
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Post by: surflizard on May 24, 2012, 06:28 PM
I tried to fix the leak in my tank with plastic weld, but it was too brittle ! I called Eva at Ardisam and she found me a tank for $14 bucks !
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Post by: MrMeiz on May 24, 2012, 09:36 PM
I'd pay $14, but I've had folks at Ardisam tell me they're $30-$40 after shipping.  Only paid a hundo for the auger.  In fact, here's a CnP of the email reply I got in response to my inquiry.

Quote
Yes, I have the gas tank available.  The part number is GT49B, the cost is
$34.73 plus s&h.  You will need to give us a call to order, as this part is not
available on our web site.  Our phone number is 800-345-6007; we are open Monday
through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm central time.  We accept Visa, Mastercard or
American Express.
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Post by: surflizard on May 25, 2012, 06:07 AM
Wow, they have gone up a lot in 2 years ! Its just my opinion, but Even paying that for the tank is well worth it because these older augers can be tuned and do run better then any of the new augers available today ! Plus they are American made Steel, not cheap chinese Plastic !! Just my .02 !
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Post by: vexvision on Jun 01, 2012, 10:24 PM
Whelp..............goi ng Bluegill fishing in Michigans Upper Peninsula for a week, leaving Sunday!! Oh yeah buddy, thankfully the rain is dampering all the wildfires and the spring action should be hot and heavy, aiming for that 2 pound, angry, hause of a gill that tries to pull me overboard. Nothing like big gill fishing, they are so powerfull! After that, a day or two of chasing some big brookies on the Fox! Boy am I ready! Good luck to all of you on your spring adventures!
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Post by: surflizard on Jun 02, 2012, 07:01 AM
Enjoy the trip Vex, hope ya get into them hard !
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Post by: vexvision on Jun 15, 2012, 06:06 AM
Wowza! That was the best week Ive had in awhile. Lots of nice gills, hundreds actually, water warmed from 65 to 70 during the week we were there and the gills started bedding up. The action was fierce and we caught everything from panfish, to largemouth and pike, to walleye. What a great little lake. Needless to say, we booked two cabins for the same week next year! Now, I only need to entertain myself for another 50 weeks ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: surflizard on Jun 15, 2012, 07:22 AM
Thats Awesome Vex, glad you got into em hard, sounds like a Great vacation buddy !
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Post by: kevt528 on Jul 29, 2012, 12:26 AM
I think I will go start my MO sometime this week, starting to get the itch!! :icefish:
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Post by: surflizard on Jul 29, 2012, 06:38 AM
Good plan Kev, I run my augers once a month year round, I enjoy hearing them and they run so much better for it too !
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Post by: fordkisskrazy on Aug 30, 2012, 07:58 PM
AAAARRRRRRRRR!!!!!! I need Ice!!! Hey people how is everyone? Man I hate the summer, I'm going nuts waiting for fishin season. The Z71 starts up every month like a champ, got love it. Hope everyone is doing well.
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Post by: Rebelss on Aug 31, 2012, 04:47 PM
Hey FKK!!!! Whassup, bro'? Any good giant rainbow tales/pics??? Been roasting here in this midwest cooker/drought.... :%$#!: :wacko:
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Post by: gearheart on Sep 02, 2012, 12:19 PM
Just found this today.  Looks like it has been around a while.  Sign me up. I've been running a pirranha 8 inch since the late 90's.  It runs great and starts on the 3rd pull unless you forget to turn on the switch or you're out of gas.   :%$#!:  I gave it a new spark plug about 5 years ago. No other maint. required.  Added a MO 949 pop up to the mix last year and the clam yukon is now getting lonely.  :icefish:
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Post by: fordkisskrazy on Sep 03, 2012, 01:34 PM
Hey FKK!!!! Whassup, bro'? Any good giant rainbow tales/pics??? Been roasting here in this midwest cooker/drought.... :%$#!: :wacko:
Hey Rebeless, no nothing new to share here. I haven't even got a line wet this summer. TO DARN HOT! Just waiting for  ice season. Hope your doing good brother!
 gearheart, great to have you aboard! Gotta love them MO"s!
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Post by: Rebelss on Sep 03, 2012, 01:47 PM
Welcome, gearheart!!! I think ya just signed yourself up!!! We make it easy!!! The 'Mo is the way to go!!! Great augers! ;D
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Post by: vexvision on Sep 04, 2012, 09:03 AM
Just checking in, it was around 90 degress the other day and ice fishin was in the air................... .somehow? Its just around the corner now! Kill some deer and we should have ice!
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Post by: Rukus3 on Sep 04, 2012, 04:13 PM
Check out Ardisam's, Eskimo's company, newest auger!  looks sweet!
http://www.ioniceaugers.com/
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Post by: kevt528 on Sep 09, 2012, 09:12 PM
Mixed up some fresh gas and finally fired up my MO like i wanted to do weeks ago.  It fired up after a couple of pulls after i got her primed up.  I think i will keep stating her up every week so she's ready to go for the ice.    ;D
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Post by: squ1rr31_ on Sep 26, 2012, 02:52 PM
left by his choice, let's not dig up the dead horse and beat it again.
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Post by: kevt528 on Sep 26, 2012, 08:55 PM
10-4
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Post by: afwrestler1986 on Oct 02, 2012, 08:05 AM
Just ordered a new mako yesterday. Figured since my strikemaster "walked" away, I would get what I wanted. Plus I needed one to match my hut.
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Post by: Rebelss on Oct 02, 2012, 10:03 AM
Welcome, guys!!! I hope to see all the old 'MO  folk back again this year!! Sorry I'm late on keeping up on this, been so busy getting ready for Fall, ya know...  ;D Been so hot here, and with the drought, the lakes are WAY down, below the landings, even. Boat has not been out ONCE this Summer...$#@!  Glad to see all the new folks on here, we're gonna have a a ball, as usual!!!  :woot:  Just think of the sound....if we all fired up our 'MO's at the same time, we might move the earth a few degrees towards winter!!!  :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: Back to work!!!

Reb
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Post by: fordkisskrazy on Oct 04, 2012, 10:23 PM
The cold is coming!!!! 33 tonight and 40's tomorrow. Podda be 28 tomorrow night!! sure hope this is a sign of things to come. I needs me a loooong cold winter. Hoping the fishing will be good, our lakes are pretty low to, not as bad as you Reb but low. Now, gentleman, START YOUR ENGINES!!!
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Post by: Chris338378 on Oct 04, 2012, 11:25 PM
I couldn't agree with you more.
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Post by: Rebelss on Oct 05, 2012, 07:44 AM
Hey Chris, good to see ya over here!!! What's new in PA?! Hope yer summer wasn't a toaster like it was here... >:(  34 as I write.....20's tonite, high in the 40's tomorrow!!! Got whacked with snow in Northern Minnesota already, maybe a sign it's gonna be a REAL winter here for once!!! That's the earliest I ever remember snow here, even including the Halloween storm of '91. Now THAT was a storm!!! Working nights back then, went to bed on a clear morning, woke up at 5:00 PM, couldn't see out the window, it was blowin' all white...thought I'd gone blind!!!  ;D
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Post by: afwrestler1986 on Oct 05, 2012, 11:42 AM
Well, got the auger yesterday.  ;D Mixed up some amsoil and fired it up. HOLY CRAP! This thing rips! Can't wait to drill some holes.
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Post by: Rebelss on Oct 05, 2012, 11:47 AM
Did it give ya "Mobumps" all over??? ;D :roflmao: :roflmao:
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Post by: afwrestler1986 on Oct 05, 2012, 09:34 PM
You know it did! Feels like it is a very well put together machine. Metal handles and 2nd pull start right out the box. Can't beat it for 270 shipped!
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Post by: vexvision on Oct 06, 2012, 09:17 AM
Lakes are low everywhere! All my local lakes are way down and the Great Lakes might as well be dried right up. Its time to put the boots to Nestle and all the other bottled water companies who are scalping out lakes. The salmon can hardly run at all anymore. Very frustrated with our state and local governments not putting a halt to this.

Anyhow, too warm to be thinkin ice yet here in the upper mitten. If Im on in Mid December than it will be a good year.

Cheers!
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Post by: kevt528 on Oct 07, 2012, 02:33 PM
Frost on the windshield the other day, 20s yesterday morning, back to the 40s tomorrow.  its gettin closer, i hope we have a better winter this year. :icefish:  Welcome to all the new MO owners!
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Post by: Rebelss on Oct 07, 2012, 02:50 PM
The 'MO, the merrier!!! Gentleman, start your engines!!!!   :woot:  :roflmao: :roflmao:
Say, any lady 'MO  owners out there?  ???
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Post by: MrMeiz on Oct 08, 2012, 05:27 PM
Well gents, needless to say, I'm looking forward to my 1st full season here at IceShanty on the FOEAO  board.  Got the old 8900 hooked up nicer than she's ever been.  New tank, new recoil assembly, mitten grip, new blades, just need to maybe think about installing a new clutch so the auger doesn't spin at all when it idles.  No biggie, though.  Can't wait to get rockin' with my sister & our friends out there on the ice here in Northern Wisconsin with the 8900 and the Mako I picked up last winter.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aiJdmE6efd4/T8FWzs7hbwI/AAAAAAAAA6Y/YmBYwkqdPOA/s400/101_0312.JPG)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VAUZyIC3uJA/UHNSSiHsedI/AAAAAAAABAI/KH6nd2mGKTc/s400/101_0306.JPG)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lUMH_AuGiUo/UHNSioS_htI/AAAAAAAABAQ/NGUUQhJldHo/s400/100_0526.JPG)
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Post by: Rebelss on Oct 08, 2012, 05:52 PM
Sounds like a winner, Mr Meiz!!!  ;D  Welcome to the site, and a nice job ya did there!!! As far as the auger spinning at idle (I was a certified small engine wrench on the side for many years) your idle MIGHT be a tad high, but usually it's rectified by installing a new clutch spring. (New augers will do this until the clutch breaks in) Ya can order parts by calling Eskimo at 1 800 345 6007, ext 146, that's Eva...she'll be able to fix ya right up!!!

Reb
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Post by: MrMeiz on Oct 08, 2012, 08:09 PM
Yeah, I have a new clutch with springs sitting here next to me on the end table.  I'm just hoping it's as easy as I think to install.
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Post by: vexvision on Oct 15, 2012, 05:36 AM
Happy Birthday to me!
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Post by: Rebelss on Oct 15, 2012, 09:11 AM
Hey, Happy Birthday!!! And many 'MO!!!!  I baked ya a cake, but I got hungry last nite.... ;D  Enjoy your day!!!! Ice is coming!!!
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Post by: Idahogator on Oct 15, 2012, 01:37 PM
Happy Birthday Vex.
19 mo' to the half century, ha.    :woot:




And yes,  GO BLUE !
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Post by: vexvision on Oct 15, 2012, 03:23 PM
HAHA, Hey, Thanks guys!! ;D ;D ;D Ive been trollin the site frequently today and started obsessing over the upcoming ice season!! On a side note, the wifey bought me a Michigan blanket, so yeah...............GO BLUE!!

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Post by: vexvision on Oct 17, 2012, 06:06 AM
Why is it that every year around this time, I have the undeniable URGE, to build the biggest, most unrealistic ice shanty ever made? Real Talk!
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Post by: Rebelss on Oct 17, 2012, 06:21 AM
Get on it!!! Here's one ya can model after...this was on a lake north of the Twin Cities...two levels, knotty pine interior, ceiling fans....!!!! If you build, I will come!!! :woot: :roflmao: :roflmao:

(http://i1206.photobucket.com/albums/bb456/Rebelss/Islemnicehouse.jpg)
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Post by: vexvision on Oct 17, 2012, 11:28 AM
Rebel!!!!!!!!!!! I like it!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: Chris338378 on Oct 17, 2012, 11:46 PM
How many people have an Eskimo power auger that uses the Turbo Cut blades?  I have a Mako that I bought back in 2003 that uses them and it seems like Eskimo isn't making many as in years past.  I've been calling them since August and keep getting told next month.  If anyone is on Facebook or has the time to could you please help those of us that use the Turbo Cut blades and post or call them and ask them to keep making them and more of them.  Thank you.
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Post by: MrMeiz on Oct 18, 2012, 06:01 PM
Can you not just get Quantum blades?

Either way, kinda spendy, but <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/Eskimo-8-Premium-Stainless-Steel-Ice-Blades-BB8-for-8-Power-Ice-Auger-and-More-/370636856892?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item564bad9e3c">here you go.</a>
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Post by: MrMeiz on Oct 18, 2012, 07:17 PM
Anyway, this might be getting kind of redundant, but I might as well ask.  Does anybody here know definitively where I could find instructions or a how-to on replaceing the centrifugal clutch on my old Eskimo?  It has a Tecumseh TC300 engine.  Any help is hugely appreciated because I really don't want to pay anybody to do something that could be monumentally simple.
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Post by: Rebelss on Oct 18, 2012, 07:25 PM
It is easy, MM. Checking right now...give me some time to be able to post it for ya...umm... I can give ya an exploded diagram, but basically you just need to use a puller to get it off, then do a reverse reinstall...not sure what you need. The TC300 was on TONS of earth augers, ice augers, etc. Any small engine shop can give ya pointers how to pull it off and reinstall, it's pretty straightforward...let me know if ya need more, or PM me...

Reb
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Post by: Chris338378 on Oct 18, 2012, 07:31 PM
I can't use the Quantium blades, the Turbo Cut blades are curved where the Quantium blades are flat.  Do you still have your owner's manual for your auger, I know there's a diagram in there.
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Post by: Rebelss on Oct 20, 2012, 11:05 AM
Anyway, this might be getting kind of redundant, but I might as well ask.  Does anybody here know definitively where I could find instructions or a how-to on replaceing the centrifugal clutch on my old Eskimo?  It has a Tecumseh TC300 engine.  Any help is hugely appreciated because I really don't want to pay anybody to do something that could be monumentally simple.

PM and clutch replacement info sent. Let us know how it worked out.
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Post by: MrMeiz on Oct 21, 2012, 01:40 PM
Will do.  Gonna try out reducing the idle speed before I bother with opening up the housing. 

So, uh, what screw do I turn to reduce the idle?  YES, this is real life.  I can do the things if I know how.  I just don't have anybody in my life that knows this stuff.  I'm just out here trying to learn.
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Post by: kevt528 on Oct 29, 2012, 10:24 PM
It been getting in the low to mid 30s every night, Im starting to get the itch to get my MO out on the ice.  I just hope we get a better winter than last year.
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Post by: Rebelss on Oct 30, 2012, 07:52 AM
I just hope we get a better winter than last year.

You ain't just whistling Dixie outta yer bunghole!!!!! :woot:
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Post by: Chris338378 on Oct 30, 2012, 06:46 PM
Rebelss, where do you make reservations for your hotel shack.  LOL  Let me guess besides the ceiling fans it has a fully functioning kitchen.   :tipup:
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Post by: Rebelss on Oct 30, 2012, 07:03 PM
I would certainly HOPE so, chris!!!! Plus a fully functional Chef.....Me!!!!  ;D  :roflmao:
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Post by: Rebelss on Oct 31, 2012, 01:38 PM
I LOVE MY 'MO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Took it out today, filled 'er with gas, primed it a bit...gave it a pull....and...and..... RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR RRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!
First pull!!!! Six years old next month, wasn't used last year because Winter was Summer, and it starts on the first pull!!!  :thumbsup: Take the proper care of your 'MO,  use the right fuel, and they'll NEVER let ya down!!!!!
OK, guys, let's get those 'MO's out and a goin'!!!!! Gentleman, start your engines!!!!!  :woot:
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Post by: adam_mcd on Oct 31, 2012, 01:48 PM
come on Reb, now I'm going to have to start mine tonight.  Maybe I'll chase the trick or treaters up the street with it.  Is an ice auger as scary as a chainsaw?
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Post by: Rebelss on Oct 31, 2012, 01:59 PM
There ya go!!!! The crazyman from 'MO!!!    :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
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Post by: Whytie on Oct 31, 2012, 02:47 PM
Hey guys I owned my 71cc MO for 3 yrs now and it took a beating last year as I was involved in a rollover and my gear bounced around in the truck pretty hard. after tuning it up its running good but i noticed the rope is getting torn up now cause it looks like the rope slide is loose. is it possible to just glue it back in place or is it supoose to be free moving.

(http://imageshack.us/a/img824/4305/z71recoil.jpg)
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Post by: Rebelss on Oct 31, 2012, 03:05 PM
If you mean the "collar" where the rope comes through, that can be crimped a bit, or ya could epoxy it. A small engine shop will have one laying around ya can press fit in place. I think I'd do that, and replace that rope will you're at it... ;)
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Post by: kevt528 on Oct 31, 2012, 09:06 PM
My MO started first pull today, 1st time starting her in a week, she purred like a kitten.
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Post by: FRESHBAIT on Nov 01, 2012, 05:26 PM
I just became a proud owner of another "Mo"  I picked up what looks like and older 8" mako, with a 3hp tecumseh engine.  It fires up  on the 1st pull but stalls out soon after so the carb needs some cleaning I imagine.   its alittle dusty and needs a new blade and a center point.  Other than that I think she'll fit in fine with the other "MO's"  I've got.   
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Post by: Rebelss on Nov 01, 2012, 05:37 PM
Well, like they say, FRESHBAIT, the 'MO, the merrier!!!  ;D
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Post by: Chris338378 on Nov 01, 2012, 11:52 PM
Freashbait, I have a Mako with teh tecumseh engine I bought back in 2003 and it works great.   From what I've learned on here through a lot of reading guys say to use Seafoam, it will clean up the carb.  One thing I have noticed on mine is until it warms up for a minute or two you have to have the coke on 1/2 way then once it warms up it runs with it off.  If you have the curved blades they're called Turbo-Cut blades and can be tough to get since all the Mo power augers are using the flat Quantium blades anymore.  I'd call Eskimo (1-800-945-6007)as soon as you can to get a set before they sell out.  I learned that lesson last year, when I called to get a set they were all sold out.  Good thing last year's ice was lousy other wise I would've been really mad.  Also if you give them all the code numbers (model, serial, and engine type) they will be able to tell you what model it is and the year it was made.  If you need any info or help send me a private message, I'll help you out the best I can.  Good luck with the new auger.
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Post by: Rebelss on Nov 02, 2012, 07:47 AM
Tecumsehs are the old USA built bullet-proof engine, but sadly, no longer. Used on everything from augers to mowers to mini-bikes. ( My mini-bike had a 3 1/2 HP Tecumseh) HANG ON TO IT!!!!!!!  Parts readily availbale thru any small engine shop, and easy to work on. Check with Ardisam for the mix-ratio on that one, may be under the 50:1 ratio, possibly 24:1 DO NOT lean it out to 80:1, or 100:1 with the synthetics; if ya plan on doing THAT to it, ship it to me!!!   ;D
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Post by: FRESHBAIT on Nov 02, 2012, 09:17 AM
So I fooled with the new "mo" last night for about 15mins, after I got done working on the toy barns I'm building my boys.  I've come to the conclusion that it's gonna need the following parts to bring her up to what I consider ready for service condition.

New recoil spring.... the one in it now seems to be worn out, causing about 6-8" of pull cord to hang out, and it seems to be alittle sticky.

Carb rebuild/cleaned... it takes a few pulls to get it to fire up and will only run with the choke fully on, also has slow throttle response.

Center Point... will have to be sharpened, unfortunetly it dosen't have the replaceble center point.

New blade... The blade needs to be sharpened, and a replacement to have on hand. 

Transport cover for the auger blade.

I'd also like to get some Eskimo red paint to bring her back to her original color.  It appears that someone spray bombed her red. Which would be fine it was done right and things taped off.  Who ever painted this thing just spray painted over every thing and didn't even bother to tape things off.  Carb is all painted up, fuel lines are painted up, Spark plug wire and plug are all painted up.  It just makes her look like a piece of crap.  I'm ashamed for her that her power head looks so bad, its like getting a bad haircut.  Only it just wont grow back.  Hope fully I'll get some time this weekend to tear her down and glass bead the power head and get some 2 part epoxy primer sprayed onto her, and then look to see where I can get some paint to get her back into the right color. 

One thing I'd like to maybe modify is the throttle, it has the metal linkages, but it just seems to be stiff.  Anyone ever swap it out to maybe a squeeze trigger style?

Also does anyone know where I can get some replacement stickers for the power head?  You think if I call Eskimo customer service they might have what I'm looking for???


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Post by: Rebelss on Nov 02, 2012, 09:22 AM
Well, I'll bet Eva at Eskimo can help ya...call her at 1 800 345 6007, ext 146. tell her you're off this site and I sent ya....you'll get help!!!  ;)
PS...Let us know how it went....
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Post by: FRESHBAIT on Nov 02, 2012, 09:48 AM
ya I'm gonna call her as soon as I get home,  this is gonna be my back up auger, but I want it to still run like a scared cat. 

I'm still on the hunt for other "MO's" I'd like to track down a model like my first auger.  It had a beast of a Tecumseh power head and had a set of handle bars like a tricycle, with yellow hand grips.  It had the Eski-mo on the top of the recoil, and the auger was orange.  The throttle was a metal lever on the right side with the round rod that went into the handle and then over towards the carb with a linkage off that to move the butter fly.   That old girl cut many a hole, and then died. 
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Post by: Chris338378 on Nov 02, 2012, 08:10 PM
I called Eskimo to get some of the oval blue stickers that are on the handle bar of the powerhead on mine but they don't have them anymore.  The did send me some of the new style Eskimo stickers that are on the auger bit on the new ones and it looks good on my truck. :tipup:
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Post by: Rebelss on Nov 03, 2012, 09:15 AM
ya I'm gonna call her as soon as I get home,  this is gonna be my back up auger, but I want it to still run like a scared cat. 

I'm still on the hunt for other "MO's" I'd like to track down a model like my first auger.  It had a beast of a Tecumseh power head and had a set of handle bars like a tricycle, with yellow hand grips.  It had the Eski-mo on the top of the recoil, and the auger was orange.  The throttle was a metal lever on the right side with the round rod that went into the handle and then over towards the carb with a linkage off that to move the butter fly.   That old girl cut many a hole, and then died.

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/spo/3376023477.html
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Post by: Chris338378 on Nov 05, 2012, 11:50 PM
I called Eskimo today and ordered my Turbo Cut blades and center point for my Mako and the lady, I forget her name, said they have the oval blue Eskimo stickers in stock that they use to put on the handles.  I can't wait to get the blades, been waiting since last year when I was told they sold out. 
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Post by: IceinKzoo on Nov 10, 2012, 11:04 PM
Howdy MO Owners!  Time to get back on the Shanty.  Hoping we are all about 6 weeks away from ice.  I sure hope this season is better than last.  I only had ice here for a few weeks then had to go to Canada to do some serious fishing.  Looking forward to hearing MO good fishing stories from you all this year.
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Post by: Rebelss on Nov 11, 2012, 07:25 AM
Hey IceinKzoo!!! How's the 'MO  doin'??? Good to see you back!!!   ;D
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Post by: Chris338378 on Nov 11, 2012, 08:38 AM
Howdy MO Owners!  Time to get back on the Shanty.  Hoping we are all about 6 weeks away from ice.  I sure hope this season is better than last.  I only had ice here for a few weeks then had to go to Canada to do some serious fishing.  Looking forward to hearing MO good fishing stories from you all this year.

X2
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Post by: IceinKzoo on Nov 11, 2012, 01:40 PM
Hi Rebel.  My MO is doing great.   Now that I know you have started yours up I am going to have to get her out and breathe in some of that wonderful Amsoil exhaust!!!
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Post by: Chris338378 on Nov 13, 2012, 02:54 AM
I just got my Turbo Cut power auger blades and center point today so all I need now is the ice.
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Post by: Whytie on Nov 15, 2012, 11:31 AM
Hey guys quick question, do you guys sharpen your own quantum blades for your augers? and whats your favorite method?
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Post by: Rebelss on Nov 15, 2012, 12:29 PM
Yup. Use a Smith's hard (white) honing stone and oil. Run across the bottom in a semi-arc after every use. Razor sharp...or better, ask my finger.  ;D
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Post by: vexvision on Nov 23, 2012, 03:28 PM
 ;D ;D ;D Burrrrrrrrr, snowin out and its suppose to stay cold. Im guessing the turd week in December for some skinny ice perch!! MO is STOKED. Rebs, the shanty will be for an over-achiever.......im guessin its gonna weigh a ton but I dont care! Its the only practical way to take my son ;D ;D ;D                                         :tipup: Flag UP!!!!!!!!!!, oh wait, it just went back down ;)
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Post by: Rebelss on Nov 23, 2012, 03:31 PM
So what? Go for it!!!! Then ya can rest assured it won't blow away on ya!!!!  :roflmao: :roflmao: Oh, and we want PICS!!!!!!!!!!!!!  :woot:
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Post by: vexvision on Dec 09, 2012, 10:23 AM
Went down to Franks Great Outdoors yesterday for the Ice Fishing Extravaganza!!! Now Im pumped more than ever, the good thing is its a couple hours south of me and we passed alot of pond ice!! Snatched up some new gear, now if I could just finish work up for the season I can start up the new hardshack! Life is good boys!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: skinnytrucker on Dec 09, 2012, 05:21 PM
Well I guess it's time to come over here. Some of you may know me because of my youtube video I did on the Nils USA hand auger. This year I set out to purchase my first power auger and I purchased an Eskimo stingray 8 inch. Got it on ebay. It was a demo model in a fishing store in Wisconsin and has never drilled a single hole. Picked it up for $200.00 with free shipping. I'm still on the road and prolly won't make it home until before Xmas to see it but my son took some pics and sent them to tease me a little.
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Post by: MrMeiz on Dec 09, 2012, 07:23 PM
Yoooooo!  I totally know that video.  There have been some OUTSTANDING deals on eBay for Eskimos lately.  I can't recommend them enough to friends and other people that say they're looking for an auger.  Affordable, quality manufacturing at it's best.  Good to have you on board, Trucker.
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Post by: vexvision on Dec 10, 2012, 11:25 AM
Welcome to the party ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 10, 2012, 03:21 PM
Welcome aboard, S.trucker!!! yer at the right place, the home of the 'MO! We have 'MO fun, catch 'MO fish, and *BLEEP* 'MO  than anyone!!  :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Pray for that ice SOON!!!!!!! REAL soon!!!  :flex:
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Post by: Chris338378 on Dec 10, 2012, 06:00 PM
Welcome to the club, I'm sure you'll love your Eskimo as much as we do.
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Post by: MaineICER on Dec 10, 2012, 08:38 PM
Hows it going guys?? Aint been on in a while, but have been stocking up the minnows and have another MO!!!  BUT..... One thing I need some possible other ideas.... The shaft sizes are slightly different.. enough that the bigger shaft won't fit the blade for the smaller shafted mo.. makes me angry because the newer one I got has a small 6" bit (also got the post hole bit..  :blink: ) and I want to use the 12" bit that goes to the other MO....  I have been thinking of a way to make some sort of extension but don't want to spend the money on something expensive. I remember seeing some modified "extensions" that were bolted but around here in southern Maine it'd cost me a shaft and a leg to have one machined to the sizes I would need... I don't have exact measurements yet but I guess I could take some pics if need be.. Any of you have any suggestions? I know it might be kinda hard to picture so lets see.... lets use this as an example, I'm trying to get the Nickel sized shaft into the dime sized hole without making it sloppy (so I don't look like I'm having a seizure when I'm drilling holes )... If whatever I do works, I will do something similar to make the dime sized shaft fit the nickel sized hole better...  I'd love to hack the top of the blade off and weld on a bigger pipe end but don't want it to "wobble" if it's not lined up correctly.. By now with writing this much I'm nukin it but hope I get some ideas.... thanks guys..
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Post by: kevt528 on Dec 16, 2012, 09:56 AM
New MO owners welcome to the club.  If the weather keeps up I could possibly be on ice next weekend!
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Post by: vexvision on Dec 18, 2012, 07:33 PM
My earlier prediction for the "turd" week in December was defeated by warm weather and rain, still have pond ice but lakes opened back up.

Hopefully the forecast for Friday, December 21st which is 1250 degrees with likely fire and meteor showers will be defeated by a rather large cold front bringing ice and snow instead!
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Post by: hoghammer on Dec 18, 2012, 09:21 PM
been out the last couple days, did not bad today 5 eyes and 2 sauger, we got about 24 to 30 inches of ice on lake wpg, gonna try and put pic up later. its been a while boys  ;D 
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Post by: Homewrecker on Dec 20, 2012, 07:45 PM
  I bought one too  !  51 cc shark  10 inch. Now  I am ready for lakers !
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Post by: Idahogator on Dec 20, 2012, 07:51 PM
Welcome to the Club, Homewreaker.
 Grab a logo.
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Post by: vexvision on Dec 20, 2012, 09:05 PM
Welcome aboard!! You will be a happy auger owner forever now!!! Well played sir!
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Post by: kevt528 on Dec 20, 2012, 09:55 PM
Welcome to the site hw you will love ur MO, just fired mine up today might actually get to use it this weekend.   :icefish:
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 21, 2012, 07:30 AM
Welcome!!!  You'll LOVE yer 'MO!  It's the only way to go!!!  ;D
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Post by: jpicks on Dec 22, 2012, 02:52 PM
first post in the f.o.e.a.o. thread for me.  For the 2nd year in a row, my mako has smoked my buddy's nils in a 5 hole race by a full hole! This year was 2ft thick, last year was end of the season in 3.5ft (won by a hole and a half). He's selling his nils next year and coming over to the dark side...I mean the red side...
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 22, 2012, 03:03 PM
Excellent!!! Just what we like to hear!!!! Forget the thrill with Nils, ya get 'MO with a 'MO!!!! The only way to go!!!
 :woot: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
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Post by: BlueDevil on Dec 22, 2012, 04:25 PM
Last weekend I took my Shark Z71 out for a spin was wondering if anyone else encountered this problem.  I was unable to go ice fishing last year so my auger sat a full season so I was wondering if that may have contributed to what the auger was behaving like.  So I mixed up a gallon of fresh gas with 100:1 of AmsOil Saber and SeaFoam and it started it up.  I let it warm up for a couple of min's just orienting myself with the unit as I hadn't used it in a couple of years.  The auger started within the first 4 pulls.  However I noticed when I was drilling holes it would cut thru the ice like it was a hot knife thru butter.  I figured something was up so I drilled several more holes at different speeds and no matter what I did it drilled through.  Has anyone else experienced this?  I'm just thinking my auger was too excited just to be back on the ice that it behaved like this.  Thanks!
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 22, 2012, 04:33 PM
BlueDevil, what you are experiencing is a common condition with 'Mo's, better know as RIB, or Rippin' Ice like Butter, or MGTM, More Go To the 'MO, brought on by lack of cold air and ice activity. Never fear, your 'MO may calm down just a tad, enough to scream by the others at a ratio of 2:1. Keep us informed.  ;)2
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Post by: BlueDevil on Dec 22, 2012, 04:53 PM
BlueDevil, what you are experiencing is a common condition with 'Mo's, better know as RIB, or Rippin' Ice like Butter, or MGTM, More Go To the 'MO, brought on by lack of cold air and ice activity. Never fear, your 'MO may calm down just a tad, enough to scream by the others at a ratio of 2:1. Keep us informed.  ;)2

Thanks Rebelss that gives me great peace of mind!  :)
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 22, 2012, 04:58 PM
'Welcome!!!  I once thought I heard someone coughing down in the garage...at three in the morning!!! I carefully peered out there, and there was my 5 yo Stingray, trying to start himself, the little rascal!! We had a good chuckle over that, and he finally settled down enough to get some sleep so he could rip, burn,and tear the next day!!!  :woot: :D
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Post by: skinnytrucker on Dec 22, 2012, 05:33 PM
Went out today to fire up my new Eskimo and on the 5th pull she started purring like a kitten. I LOVE this thing. I can't believe how much power this thing has and I got the least powered one they have. I bought the stingray. Damn near came outta my hand. I wasn't expecting so much power.
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 22, 2012, 05:38 PM
HEY!!!! I LOVE my Stingray!!!! I post the avatar symbol proudly!!!!  ;D
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Post by: pfscott on Dec 23, 2012, 02:32 PM
I just fueled my 1 year old Eskimo viper powerhead, and I have a leak (may be tank, not sure yet) and the seal fell out of the cap. Anyone had a problem with this? It was stored in basement free of fuel since spring. In the next few days I will fire up the stove in the shack and take it apart. The fuel lines looked ok, it seemed to be coming from under a shroud from the bottom of the tank. I know it was not dropped, and it wasn't leaking when I stored it, as I dumped the old gas out. The cap seal is a mystery to me too. It's like it's a 16th undersize. Weird. If anyone has has this happen, please holler. Merry Christmas to all!!
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 23, 2012, 02:49 PM
Yup. Some of the fuel tanks developed hairline cracks at the seams, too small to even see. Another spot is where the grommet/fuel line pass through the tank to the carb. Only resolve is to order a new fuel tank assy. Runs about $14. The cap "seal" fits back in with the "nub" facing down. Call Eskimo at 1 800 345 6007, ext 146, Eva. She'll take care of ya. Let us know how ya come out.   :)
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Post by: Tomhusker on Dec 23, 2012, 07:17 PM
 Hey fellas, I had a "thing" today when I fired up my Stingray, I've had it for just about a year now. When I fist started it and revved the engine the auger did not turn and it did not throttle up all the way. Now, this all happened right after starting, probably only a few seconds. After idling for another 30 seconds or so it revved normally and everything worked just fine. No further issues all day.

 Should I be concerned, or should I learn to be more patient and let the darn thing warm up before hammering on it?

 Thanks.

ETA: Had the same issue today. Called Artisam for the name of the nearest repair shop. Then looked at my receipt. I got it for Christmas, but it was purchased in November. This makes it out of warranty by one month.
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Post by: kevt528 on Dec 24, 2012, 11:30 PM
Merry Christmas, to all the MO owners out there!!!!!   :icefish:
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Post by: Chris338378 on Dec 24, 2012, 11:34 PM
Merry Christmas to everyone. 
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 25, 2012, 10:38 AM
MERRY CHRISTMAS, guys!!!!!!!!!!  ;D
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Post by: Tomhusker on Dec 25, 2012, 10:44 AM
Hey fellas, I had a "thing" today when I fired up my Stingray, I've had it for just about a year now. When I fist started it and revved the engine the auger did not turn and it did not throttle up all the way. Now, this all happened right after starting, probably only a few seconds. After idling for another 30 seconds or so it revved normally and everything worked just fine. No further issues all day.

 Should I be concerned, or should I learn to be more patient and let the darn thing warm up before hammering on it?

 Thanks.

ETA: Had the same issue today. Called Artisam for the name of the nearest repair shop. Then looked at my receipt. I got it for Christmas, but it was purchased in November. This makes it out of warranty by one month.

 Merry Christmas all.... anybody able to address this issue? Post on the main board too.
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 25, 2012, 10:49 AM
Tom....I'll list everything I can think of that would cause your problem......first, make sure gas cap vent is open....that the choke is all the way off...let it warm up at LEAST 30 seconds or so, with the choke on the last step, before taking it off. Check your plug to make sure it isn't fouled. They CAN be a bit cold-blooded, try it again, let it warm up, and let us know....it may be running a tad rich; but try these things first... ;)
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Post by: pfscott on Dec 25, 2012, 11:20 AM
Well reb, no fuel tank cracks, I pulled it and leak tested. Must be the gromnet. Might as well replacefuel lines while I'm at it. Thanks for the advice! I'll run to Cumberland tomorrow and get what I need.
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 25, 2012, 11:28 AM
Well reb, no fuel tank cracks, I pulled it and leak tested. Must be the gromnet. Might as well replacefuel lines while I'm at it. Thanks for the advice! I'll run to Cumberland tomorrow and get what I need.

Welcome!11 *PHEW*! Good deal!!! Seen them leak a lot from the grommet area. Tip: When ya put it in, (THE GROMMET!!!!  ;D) I spray mine with silicone to keep them soft and pliable, so they won't dry out and leak... ;)
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Post by: pfscott on Dec 25, 2012, 11:32 AM
I'll remember that, and no more ethanol fuel. If I ain't making it anymore, I ain't supporting it anymore.
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 25, 2012, 12:01 PM
I'll remember that, and no more ethanol fuel. If I ain't making it anymore, I ain't supporting it anymore.

Aw jeez, didn't know ya used THAT...that's the problem!!!!! The specific alcohol content in ethanol garbage leaches out the plasticisers in rubber, gaskets, and plastic, rendering them brittle. Use only true non-oxy fuel, the NO ethanol stuff. I made the mistake of using my buddies mix in my auger, sat in it for 4 months, didn't realize it was ethanol crap. Ending up doing what YOU are, in additiion to replacing the tank. For some reason, folks think that they're safer with high-octane; that has absolutely nothing to do with ethanol.  You get two types of gas: Ethanol and non-ethanol. (non-oxygenated) Non-oxy usually runs about 92 octane or so. Actually, there are less BTU's of energy produced with a higher octane count. Also use a good alcohol free stabilizer like Startron in your non-oxy, and you won't suffer any fuel-related issues.
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Post by: pfscott on Dec 25, 2012, 02:06 PM
I have had no problems with my 10 year old mako, but I'm not taking any more chances. I made ethanol for the past 6 years, so i thought I should support it, but nothing but non ethanol now for my augers and small stuff. I don't want to hurt my Mo's!
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 25, 2012, 02:10 PM
There's only TWO PUMPS in this town of 125,000 where I can get non-oxy. We have a big ethanol plant right outside of town, and that 's ALL the gas stations here sell, ya don't even have a choice.  :%$#!:
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Post by: pfscott on Dec 25, 2012, 03:35 PM
I'm lucky. Small town, 300i think?  One station sells ethanol free. But they dont sell beer! The other one does though! Gotta love Wisconsin!  The Mo's are hittin the ice Thursday!!
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Post by: vexvision on Dec 26, 2012, 03:14 PM
Limited fuel supply........ :%$#!: :%$#!: :%$#!:
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Post by: vexvision on Dec 26, 2012, 03:16 PM
Im heading out to the garage to gas mine up right now!! If I add Seafoam to the mix, will that take care of the ethanol problem as well? Rebs ???
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 26, 2012, 03:47 PM
Well, no, not really, Vex. Seafoam is 10% alcohol AND NAPTHA...will clean up stuff, though. Get some Startron, or, I guEss the new formula Stabil works, too. Just know Startron stops the fuel degradation through enzymatic process, keeping the ethanol from breaking down and forming the nasty alcohol crap. Just don't keep it too long!!!
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Post by: boxcar on Dec 26, 2012, 04:24 PM
I've been using the stihl gas in a can. I believe it's a quart and is 50:1. I think it cost me under 10 bucks. A can lasts me for quite sometime. I'm not a guy that will drill hundreds of holes.
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Post by: skinnytrucker on Dec 26, 2012, 06:31 PM
Ok guys I have what I'm sure will be a stupid question to many but I need an answer. On the top of my Eskimo gas can there is a silver cap that unscrews but does not come off all the way. What is this for?
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Post by: Chris338378 on Dec 26, 2012, 06:34 PM
It's a vent to allow air to get into the gas tank so it will flow and not become vapor locked.
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Post by: MrMeiz on Dec 26, 2012, 07:54 PM
Ok guys I have what I'm sure will be a stupid question to many but I need an answer. On the top of my Eskimo gas can there is a silver cap that unscrews but does not come off all the way. What is this for?

That's your vent.  Loosen it when you're starting/using the auger, righty tighty it when not using it.  Opening it is what lets the fuel flow into the filter and fuel line.
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Post by: skinnytrucker on Dec 26, 2012, 08:28 PM
Ok thanks guys for the quick response. I have not opened while starting/using it thus far. Is this a serious problem?  I've prolly drilled 50 holes in 2 days
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Post by: boxcar on Dec 27, 2012, 07:22 AM
should run better with it open
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Post by: nalegtx on Dec 28, 2012, 09:30 PM
I have a Z71 from last year. I switched to Eskimo after years of Jiffy only. My auger broke due to a "common concern" and was 17 days beyond warranty with no help........n e I LOVE THE ESKIMO! I use 93 octane and run synthetic air-cooled 2 stroke gas from a power sports dealer my brother works at. runs flawless. just make sure you always let your auger warm up properly before use. when i say properly i mean don't start it and hammer the throttle to warm it. Just let the machine idle for 5 min or longer depending on ambient temp. slowly and lightly give it throttle after it idles for x amount of time. you'll hear it bog down if she's still cold. it will slowly stop bogging and RPM's will build smooth once it warms up.
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Post by: fordkisskrazy on Dec 29, 2012, 11:34 PM
Hey all! Finally got out today! The Z71 hasn't been started for 3 months, 18 deg and 3 pulls she fires up. Gotta love them MO's.  Only caught 5 lil bows but was fun and felt good to get out!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: eyefishermandt on Dec 31, 2012, 04:34 PM
My buddy just bought a stingray yesterday... i got one last year he called me and said his gas cap is not vented like mine... so he called eskimo and they told him  they went to this new gas cap no need to be vented!!!,, any ideas on what they changed that it dont need vented??? mine wont even start till i vent it!!! just wandering if you guys had any ideas on what the difference is from one year to the next!!! i love my stingray but the gas cap has been a problem since i bought it, leaked, broke, seal was bad, this is the third gas cap ive gone through in a year!!! thanks guys for your input its appreciated!!!!!     D.T.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 31, 2012, 04:37 PM
The cap/tank could be vented somehow, or they are running a sealed system, like in your car radiator. Not much to a gas cap; what's going wrong with three of them?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: eyefishermandt on Dec 31, 2012, 04:43 PM
The cap/tank could be vented somehow, or they are running a sealed system, like in your car radiator. Not much to a gas cap; what's going wrong with three of them?
   

well one i broke shutting the tailgate on the truck,,,one the rubber ring seal inside was bad right from store,,, and the one on now just leaks not sure why!!!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: eyefishermandt on Dec 31, 2012, 04:44 PM
but either way i love my eskimo will not use any other starts on first pull every time!!!!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rukus3 on Dec 31, 2012, 05:29 PM
Some sad new guys,  after my auger fell off my sled today my plastic wind intake piece broke and the whole carb fell off with it.  It is only a $7 fix but I am sad. I hope no one else has had this issue. :(
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Dec 31, 2012, 07:19 PM
china man say "do not drop a stuff from high up, plastic breaky breaky real easy"

So sorry man, what a bummer! I cant stand waitin on repairs!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: pfscott on Jan 03, 2013, 07:33 AM
When I worked in plastics, we would actually test some parts by freezing them, then dropping them from different distances to a concrete floor. But, they were impact parts, and I suppose the augers aren't help to the same standard. Too bad. On the plus side, I went to Cumberland to get a new fuel line/grommet and gas cap seal for my newer Mo, and there it was waiting for me! I love having them so close for just in case.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: NanookofN-MN on Jan 04, 2013, 12:21 PM
I am three days away from becoming a member of the order.  My wife bought me a Mako for my birthday, and it will arrive on Monday!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: FishinBill on Jan 04, 2013, 02:55 PM
Hey fellas thought you might be able to help me here, I emailed Eskimo about this but had a response yet.
Alright I have a Stingray new last NOV. I got to use it twice last season maybe got 30 holes drilled and was really liking it. After the ice season was over (short last year) I ran it out of gas and put a little bit of oil in the plug and stored her upright.

Well pulled her out couple weeks ago and first pull fired right up so I thought alright. Well got to get out last night with a friend looking forward to drilling holes. Get out there and it would not start at all, zippo. Thankfully there were 2 holes someone else drilled that we could fish and we didn't go to one of my out of the way places.

I got home and changed the plug and gas out. Well I did get it to start but it would idle for 3-4 seconds and then die out. Could not get it stay running for nothing. I would have to push the bulb 5-7 times to get it to start and then die out. Also thinking this might be connected but not sure, since day one I got it if I prime the bulb more then 3 times gas will run out of the bulb area. At first I thought I was over priming it and flooding it but not so sure now. Would this have any connection with the above problem beings it sounds like it is gas starved?

It is still pretty much new so I'm trying to stay calm and not get pissed because I was really enjoying it and looking forward to really using it this year. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you. Bill
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 04, 2013, 05:07 PM
Sure sounds like maybe some crud restricting the fuel flow, or a bad diaphragm. It's easy to overprime these, my Stingray is the same way, they just happen to "bump" a lot of gas in with the primer bulb. Don't think it's related....I'd clean the carb/needle/seat quick and blow it out, see if that helps, then go from there..
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: FishinBill on Jan 04, 2013, 10:46 PM
Thank you very much my friend. I gave a quick clean to the carb tonight and that did it. For whatever reason the carb never came across my mind but that was it. Took it out and opened up 20 holes just fine, that is gonna piss off the motorcycle riders down there but at lest it wasn't on their track  ;D. Thanks for the heads up on the bulb as well, I have this mindset if little works more must be better and over do things.

Won't be able to get out for a couple days but I'm MO then happy again, very much appreciated!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 05, 2013, 09:25 AM
Good deal!!!!!!!!!!!! Way to go..RRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR RRRRRR!!!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: FishinBill on Jan 05, 2013, 04:25 PM
WOOHOOO!!! Tried her today to see if it would start and no problems. Looks like I'll be taking my buddy and his little girl out to the trout pond tomorrow. Today was her birthday so it was hair and nails with mom, tomorrow it would be ice and slime  ;D. Bringing lots of snacks and with the tent she'll have fun watching the trout swim by and bite.

Thanks again Rebelss
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 05, 2013, 04:28 PM
You're very much welcome, Bill!!! Happy it worked!!! Guess after rebuilding engines since the 70's I should be able to diagnose something!!!  ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: bigbucky1 on Jan 05, 2013, 07:02 PM
Well this week I finally got my MOE out for the first time since I got last year and had no ice.  It ran great and has drilled a lot holes for me in the search for fish.  I am glad I made this purchase and now for some success in the catching would be the only thing to make it better.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: tomd on Jan 07, 2013, 12:45 PM
Got a Mako on the way, will be my first gas auger, can't wait to drill some holes!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: icefishindude99 on Jan 07, 2013, 08:08 PM
just fired up my new mako43 this past saturday  its my first power auger runs great cant wait to get on the ice with it
Title: UH!!!OH!!!! I need to find a new recoil spring for my 8600
Post by: bait trap on Jan 08, 2013, 05:48 PM
Hopefully some of my fellow "MO"  owners out there can help me find a new recoil spring for my model 8600.  I knew it was getting week, but hoped it'd last. Went todo the weekly startup and the spring broke.  I tried redneck engineering a new looped end but spring broke in the middle thus time.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Hookset1 on Jan 09, 2013, 12:10 AM
Mako 43 cc for 269.99 OR Shark 51cc for 339.99 ?? I've never used an eskimo. Whats the scoop on these units?? Figured this was the place to ask.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: bait trap on Jan 09, 2013, 09:52 AM
Eskimo augers are great!! cut super fast.  eng size depends on size of hole you wanta drill.  if a 10" then 51cc and above.  if only 6-8" then the 43 or 51.  Go big you won't be dissapointed.  z71 all the way. 
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: mjmeyer on Jan 09, 2013, 07:30 PM
My buddy just bought a stingray yesterday... i got one last year he called me and said his gas cap is not vented like mine... so he called eskimo and they told him  they went to this new gas cap no need to be vented!!!,, any ideas on what they changed that it dont need vented??? mine wont even start till i vent it!!! just wandering if you guys had any ideas on what the difference is from one year to the next!!! i love my stingray but the gas cap has been a problem since i bought it, leaked, broke, seal was bad, this is the third gas cap ive gone through in a year!!! thanks guys for your input its appreciated!!!!!     D.T.
I emailed Eskimo and inquired about the new unvented cap to see if it would fit my Stingray as I have had problems with it leaking from the vent also. I got a response last night that the newer "self-vented" cap will indeed fit and is $4.95 +S&H. It is part # 11936, not currently available online as the system does not recognize this number. Call 1-800-345-6007 A slight wrinkle is that the minimum order is $10. I added a six pack of the oil to beef up my order. My new cap will arrive in a few days.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: ak-71 on Jan 10, 2013, 02:08 PM
Has anyone adjusted the mixture on z71?
There is one screw on the top of the carb covered with the orange cup. I took it off and there is another plastic thing which looks like some kind of a stopper.
I just don’t want any plastic to break when I try to remove it, does it slide off easy?

My z71 seems to run a bit rich, black plug, some more smoke than I expect, starts with no choke at -20C and dies if I give it any choke, I also think it has more power in it than it shows now.
It does start every time though and drill s all right (71cc is enough power to drill even if it's not at optimum IMHO), but I want it to be perfect. I am also ~ 3000 ft above sea level, maybe it's why it's a bit on a rich side
I use 1:50 "viper" oil in premium (ethanol free) gas in it with seafoam, so gas should be ok.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: BlueDuck on Jan 10, 2013, 03:51 PM
I have a 4 year old Eskimo Stingray thats having a problem running.  Its always been a one pull machine and never had a problem befor.  It starts but won't stay running.  Im thinking it might be an air leak.  Any thoughts?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: ak-71 on Jan 10, 2013, 09:23 PM
Never mind - I'm good now
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: bassinny on Jan 12, 2013, 07:07 PM
Tried my new mako out today I was very impressed with it,wish I had bought it sooner
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Mricefish20 on Jan 15, 2013, 09:18 AM
just bought a mako 43cc 81/4 inch blade coming in on friday what oil do you run it with and what grade of gas my first gas auger??? thanks all
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Chris338378 on Jan 15, 2013, 09:38 AM
I use regular gas, 87 OCTANE, Stihl oil, and 2 ounces of Seafoam to a gallon of gas to help protect from Ethanol damage, it eats seals and gaskets and gums up carbs.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: tomd on Jan 16, 2013, 02:06 PM
Got my Mako yesterday, today i gassed it up, primed til fuel was in the line and it popped off first pull so put it at half choke and pulled again and ran like a champ!  Will be taking it fishing this evening!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Jan 16, 2013, 02:46 PM
just bought a mako 43cc 81/4 inch blade coming in on friday what oil do you run it with and what grade of gas my first gas auger??? thanks all

Very important to do the proper procedure the first time you run a new auger. Here is a link to a PROs advice.

Scroll down to Reply # 957.

                 http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=152698.940 (http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=152698.940)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: tomd on Jan 17, 2013, 12:34 AM
Took it out on the ice, started no problem and drilled holes with ease!  Very happy with my Mako!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Jan 22, 2013, 06:27 PM
The fish are bitin and my eskimo is the only way to go. Went up north for a week with two jiffy owners and my MO. Good thing I was there or we would not have had holes. They both broke down and MO took over, drilling roughly 40 holes a day no problem.

What a great auger. I tried telling my most difficult friend this, he........being so difficult decided to buy the Ion.............I guess we will see MO rise to the top again when his battery dies. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 23, 2013, 07:02 AM
RRRRRRR!!! Go show 'em, Vexie!!!  ;D :flex:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Fishrmn on Jan 23, 2013, 09:22 AM
The fish are bitin and my eskimo is the only way to go. Went up north for a week with two jiffy owners and my MO. Good thing I was there or we would not have had holes. They both broke down and MO took over, drilling roughly 40 holes a day no problem.

What a great auger. I tried telling my most difficult friend this, he........being so difficult decided to buy the Ion.............I guess we will see MO rise to the top again when his battery dies. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

His Ion is a "Mo".
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: 1MOFISH on Jan 23, 2013, 09:29 AM
I emailed Eskimo and inquired about the new unvented cap to see if it would fit my Stingray as I have had problems with it leaking from the vent also. I got a response last night that the newer "self-vented" cap will indeed fit and is $4.95 +S&H. It is part # 11936, not currently available online as the system does not recognize this number. Call 1-800-345-6007 A slight wrinkle is that the minimum order is $10. I added a six pack of the oil to beef up my order. My new cap will arrive in a few days.
mj did the cap work? i busted my vent cap twice superglued it back together it stuck,completely that is stuck vented open which is good but cant close it for transport.cap was a bad design the detent kept coming off and the vent screw would wiggle itself out,on a different note touched up blades with the mora hand sharpener cuts great
GOD BLESS YOU
mo
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: mjmeyer on Jan 23, 2013, 09:13 PM
YES!
I used the auger last weekend and no leaks. Stand it up and fire it up. Lay it back in the sled when finished.
Mike
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Jan 23, 2013, 11:30 PM
His Ion is a "Mo".
??? ??? ??? I didnt know that ;D Looks like he finally made a good decision on the manufacturer for a change. I havent heard any reviews but I know that I would like a second battery..............e xcept for the fact that its $150. Add the auger and your pushin $700. Ill stick with my Z51 ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Chris338378 on Jan 24, 2013, 09:11 AM
X2
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Tim B on Jan 27, 2013, 07:56 PM
Your 8900 looks to be in really nice shape, Great score ! I put a carb rebuild kit in my 8600 and she starts on the 2nd or 3rd pull every time, well worth the 8 bucks for the kit ! Eve at Ardisam was really helpful helping me find an exploded diagram for rebuilding mine !
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i'll join in! i bought one that looks like this one in an 8" at a yard sale for $20.00 and gave the carb a cleaning and fired it up. i finally got to use it today and it works like a charm! i just need to sharpen the blade. wasn't sure what to expect because this is my first power auger and this thing is great!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: FishinBill on Jan 29, 2013, 05:59 PM
Hey Rebelss, tried to send a PM your way but says your box is full.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 29, 2013, 06:35 PM
Sorry about that!!!! PM sent!!!!  ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: FishinBill on Jan 29, 2013, 10:03 PM
Thanks my friend, you are a popular man.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: icefishindude99 on Feb 02, 2013, 02:56 PM
Finally got my new mako out on the ice.  Three pulls first start up one pull after that.  Absolutely love the thing not sure how I hand drilled for the last 5 yrs.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Feb 02, 2013, 03:01 PM
Wasn't that just a blast?!  Good man!!! ;D :thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hazy_eskimo on Feb 03, 2013, 01:36 AM
Just ordered myself a Mako from landmsupply, hopefully it will arrive before next weekend.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: MrMeiz on Feb 03, 2013, 01:19 PM
North Dakota in the house! Man, I hear that's ice fishing heaven. I'd love to get there with my buddy who has his in-laws there.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Mricefish20 on Feb 03, 2013, 01:29 PM
hey all i just bought a eskimo mako 43cc a few weeks ago and have drilled 40-50 holes with it, after running though the break in method. i noticed where where the motor and auger blade connect there was a slight wobble not sure if its in the bearings or what or if its even suppose to do that. its a slight wobble was just curious if its suppose to do that or not never owned a gas auger before this one thanks.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: MrMeiz on Feb 03, 2013, 01:34 PM
Try loosening and re-tightening the screw at the collar. 

How are you storing it? Where are you putting it when you're not using it on the ice? DO NOT store it assembled, DO NOT stand it up when not in use, and DO NOT stand it in a half-hole on the ice.  All of those put pressure on the auger and the drive, and cause them to warp. My old 8900 has some wobble to it, but honestly, it isn't the biggest deal in the world.  Just be a little more careful with your stuff and it will stay pristine.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Mricefish20 on Feb 03, 2013, 02:04 PM
Try loosening and re-tightening the screw at the collar. 

How are you storing it? Where are you putting it when you're not using it on the ice? DO NOT store it assembled, DO NOT stand it up when not in use, and DO NOT stand it in a half-hole on the ice.  All of those put pressure on the auger and the drive, and cause them to warp. My old 8900 has some wobble to it, but honestly, it isn't the biggest deal in the world.  Just be a little more careful with your stuff and it will stay pristine.
hey! Thanks for the quick response I took out the screw and put it back in and there's no wobble! On ice I store it on its side leaning on a side of the handle opposite of the throttle and at home the motor sits on top of a 5 gal bucket . Thanks  :)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: thinktwicez71 on Feb 05, 2013, 03:21 PM
I just bought a Eskimo model 9000 , 3hp Tecumseh.  Its missing the air cleaner assembly.  Does anyone have one ? Thanks art
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: thinktwicez71 on Feb 06, 2013, 12:31 PM
nevermind , found it all and ordered it from partstree.com 
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hazy_eskimo on Feb 10, 2013, 12:48 AM
Brought my new mako out on the ice today for the first time and it was glorious. That thing ate right though the ice and fired up ever time no problem. Very pleased to be a new Eskimo owner.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: flagfishon on Feb 10, 2013, 10:38 AM
Welcome to the club!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: xcr440 on Feb 13, 2013, 10:24 AM
Anyone else have an issue with the plug where the fuel lines come through on the tank? Mine seems to shrink, work its way out of the tank during the summer. So I have to push it back into the tank.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: pfscott on Feb 13, 2013, 04:24 PM
I just replaced mine, the grommet had shrunk, so had the seal on the fuel cap.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Feb 14, 2013, 08:00 AM
That's why I spray mine with silicone, keeps them soft and pliable. If you're using gas with that garbage ethanol in it, that's the cause of your problem, even long after it's gone. The alcohol in it leaches out the plasticisers, causing brittle, shrinking plastic and rubber parts.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: FishinBill on Feb 16, 2013, 10:35 PM
I have to say a Big Thank You to Mr. Rebelss!!! He is the man when it comes to these girls. He has helped me a couple times with my Stingray through pms and I have to give him  :tipup: :tipup: two flags up. No I was not put up to this at all  ;D.

Seriously though I really appreciate your help my friend. He wouldn't even take some ice jigs as a thanks, truly great guy. How is the ice up your way?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: steven girard on Feb 17, 2013, 10:12 AM
For Eskimo/Tecumseh/TC-300


It's a pain to get #5 plastic part(pawl) for starting type 1

(http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb389/chantalgirard/start.jpg)


Even if i ordered four starting pawls at two different places...it's still B.O....Look like they want me to do my next hole in july!

Enought is enought... a new TC-300 part have been created! Think about name it Steven's tank pawl! :lol:

Two aluminium plate join together with rivets and couple hours of grinding.... :wink:

Here the step by step!

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(http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb389/chantalgirard/projecttc300g_zps46246755.jpg)

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(http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb389/chantalgirard/projecttc300i_zps7b000a34.jpg)

(http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb389/chantalgirard/projecttc300j_zps45c6b293.jpg)

(http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb389/chantalgirard/projecttc300k_zps21b4eb98.jpg)

(http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb389/chantalgirard/projecttc300l_zps26c5663c.jpg)

(http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb389/chantalgirard/projecttc300m_zps3e9adfdc.jpg)

And the result!  :thumb:  ===> 




Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Feb 17, 2013, 10:38 AM
I have to say a Big Thank You to Mr. Rebelss!!! He is the man when it comes to these girls. He has helped me a couple times with my Stingray through pms and I have to give him  :tipup: :tipup: two flags up. No I was not put up to this at all  ;D.

Seriously though I really appreciate your help my friend. He wouldn't even take some ice jigs as a thanks, truly great guy. How is the ice up your way?

Aww, gee....just glad I could help!!! Ice good north of here, due to lousy circumstances STILL haven't made it out.... :%$#!:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: apope on Feb 19, 2013, 03:19 PM
Problem with z51 has been used mabe 6 times due to no ice last year runs fine until i shut it off yesterday. went to start it agian could not pull the rope this realy scared me so tonight i pulled the recoil off and can turn motor over 90degees ether way then it hits a dead stop like somthing is hitting solid. any help would be apprecated. have a call into eskimo waiting a response
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Feb 19, 2013, 07:55 PM
Sounds like a broken starter "dog" or pawl fell in there somewhere, or your clutch spring broke, jammimg one half of the clutch....
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Mricefish20 on Feb 20, 2013, 09:48 AM
Hey all when I tighten the screw to connect the auger to the motor it is tight and no wobble at all but after drilling a half a dozen holes or so it slowly starts to wobble, not that it's to much but was wondering if anyone else had this happen to there mako 's  and if over time it could become a problem?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Feb 20, 2013, 12:15 PM
Put a drop of Loctite on the threads and tighten down.  ;)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Mricefish20 on Feb 20, 2013, 06:06 PM
Put a drop of Loctite on the threads and tighten down.  ;)
Ah ha! The notorious mr rebelss can't believe that didn't even cross my mind  thank you!  :)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: anglerbrian on Mar 01, 2013, 06:36 PM
Well I am the proud owner of a new Z71 and tomorrow will be hitting the lake to give her a try. I also picked up an extension as the ice here in Sask is deeeeep plus we have a ton of snow. I will keep my 16 year old jiffy as a backup.
 I gave her a few break in runs in the back yard with Stihl oil mixed a little richer than 50:1. with a little seafoam in some premium  ethanol free gas..  Can not get Viper oil here in town. Next year will switch over to amsoil saber.
  Hope the fish will co-operate and with the ten inch hole I wont have to work so hard to turn a big Walleye up towards the light.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: thinktwicez71 on Mar 02, 2013, 12:42 PM
i bought this eskimo model 9000 3hp auger from a guy on craigslist(av520 engine) .  $130.00 . it would run but not right.  i got it home and the first thing i did was a compression test , 135lbs.  so i figure compression is good .  i took the whole carb apart and cleaned it ( a few times actually).  i put in it a new diaphram and gasket , a new needle , seat , and spring , new plug , removed the muffler to check it out and all is good there ( cylinder walls look mint with all the factory cross hatching present. problem is it bogges in the whole and i dont think the settings for it are right.  when it seems to be cutting at its best the high speed and low speed screws are both 1/8- 1/4 out and it still boggs some ( gets better the more i turn it in , but there is basically no adjustment left.

im wondering if the high and low speed screws are the right ones ?  can some1 post a picture of their high and low speed adjustment screws removed so i can get an idea ?

these are the high and low speed adjustment screws from the carb , the silver one is the high , and the black one is the idle or low , are they the right one's ?

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thanks alot - Art

oh yeah , also brand new blades and the point is nice and sharp .



Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Whitefish Slayer on Mar 02, 2013, 02:40 PM
Cabelas Canada has a Z71 on sale for $363... I'm going to jump all over it!!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: anglerbrian on Mar 03, 2013, 06:02 PM
Cabelas Canada has a Z71 on sale for $363... I'm going to jump all over it!!!
Grab it now! I did and was very impressed yesterday. This auger powers through 40" of ice  in seconds, no hesitation doesnt even slow down. I drilled 10 holes to start and guy beside me was staring.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Mricefish20 on Mar 04, 2013, 09:22 AM
any off season tips for storing my auger away untill next season other then draning the tank and running some stabil so it reaches the carb ? thanks all
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Post by: vexvision on Mar 25, 2013, 05:45 PM
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Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: dwmiller on Mar 27, 2013, 08:35 AM
Having a issue, I have a two year old Z71 Shark. When I go to start the auger the blade engages and starts to spin slow?? What is stuck?

Thanks
Doug
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: MrMeiz on Mar 29, 2013, 07:33 PM
Might just be a carburetor idle speed adjustment. Worst case, new centrifugal clutch springs or clutch.   My old 8900 does that same thing.  I'm just going to get the clutch replaced instead of just the springs.  I think it'll be cheaper since it's technically less labor.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: dwmiller on Mar 30, 2013, 01:02 PM
Thank You, I did look at the idle speed adjustment, and turned it down and it was still engaged. I ordered a complete clutch asbly and will go that route.

Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: mjk67 on Mar 31, 2013, 09:01 AM
Putting my 10" z51 to rest for the season today.  Been 2 good winters, "old" gal...
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: kevt528 on Oct 12, 2013, 09:54 PM
What type of spark plugs does everyone suggest using in your MO?  Mine came with Champion I believe but I picked up an NGK last year and she seems to be harder to start.  I think I will go back to to the Champions.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Oct 12, 2013, 11:40 PM
Did you just grab one that fit ?  Or did you use a cross reference chart ?          ???

Do you use non-ethanol fuel ?        ;)2

 
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lefty2053 on Oct 13, 2013, 06:52 AM
Not sure on the plug in mine but I only use non-ethanol fuel. It starts on the first pull every time if I prime it first.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Oct 13, 2013, 07:13 AM
NGK's seem to do better in 2 strokes, but the Champions will work fine, too. Just make sure you use a GOOD CR chart to get the proper heat range plug. Seen lots of charts that are way off out there. Also, like Lefty said, use non-oxy with a good stabilizer such as Startron.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: bhumbert on Oct 15, 2013, 09:11 PM
I am fixing up an 8600 for a friend of mine.  I found one of the springs for the clutch was broken and the lady at ardisam said I need to buy an entire clutch as they don't sell the right springs for this one.  There is an arrow on the center part of the clutch with the word off, so I'm leery of using the puller.  Is the clutch threaded onto the shaft? If so how do I get it off?  Thank you in advance for any help!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: kevt528 on Oct 15, 2013, 10:22 PM
The NGK plug I got from autozone they said it was a match for the Champion that came installed in my MO, I'm not overly confident that it is an exact replacement.  I use ethanol free gas along with sea foam and statron and i have been starting it almost every week through out the off season.  I went and  picked up a couple of the champion plugs so I will try one out and see if it makes a difference.  My MO usually starts on the first or second pull but since I put the NGK it has been taking 3 or 4.

Thank you for the responses everyone.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Oct 15, 2013, 10:38 PM
I am fixing up an 8600 for a friend of mine.  I found one of the springs for the clutch was broken and the lady at ardisam said I need to buy an entire clutch as they don't sell the right springs for this one.  There is an arrow on the center part of the clutch with the word off, so I'm leery of using the puller.  Is the clutch threaded onto the shaft? If so how do I get it off?  Thank you in advance for any help!

Welcome to Iceshanty BHumbert.

If you would like to download a file here's a link:   http://www.geteskimo.com/foundations/store/downloadcenter/kb_results.asp?type=category (http://www.geteskimo.com/foundations/store/downloadcenter/kb_results.asp?type=category)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Oct 16, 2013, 08:41 AM
The NGK plug I got from autozone they said it was a match for the Champion that came installed in my MO, I'm not overly confident that it is an exact replacement.  I use ethanol free gas along with sea foam and statron and i have been starting it almost every week through out the off season.  I went and  picked up a couple of the champion plugs so I will try one out and see if it makes a difference.  My MO usually starts on the first or second pull but since I put the NGK it has been taking 3 or 4.

Thank you for the responses everyone.

 The NGK plug most 'Mo's use is the BM6A.  Gap should be .028, check that; makes a big difference in starting if too narrow.  Basic rule of thumb is a wider gap will give better starting and idling; narrower will do better at higher RPM's. ;)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lefty2053 on Oct 16, 2013, 12:12 PM
Thanks Rebelss, I will have to put that in my book. Oh wait I don't have a book. I know I will never remember it but that is some good sound advice. My auger runs great as is so far. I will type your info up and save it my documents just in case.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Oct 16, 2013, 12:19 PM
Welcome, Lefty! Hint: Permanent marker like a "Sharpie"...write plug info on Auger... like bottom of tank..;)2
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lefty2053 on Oct 17, 2013, 06:26 AM
Already bought an extra Plug when I bought the Auger. I will use the sharpie and write on the plug box the gap I need.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Tomhusker on Oct 18, 2013, 07:44 PM
 Gotta a gas leak on my Shark. 2 years old and leaking. Read somewhere that this is kinda common lately. Ideas anyone?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Oct 18, 2013, 09:17 PM
Leak from where?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Tomhusker on Oct 19, 2013, 11:27 AM
 I dunno. Can't tell exactly. Was hoping someone could give me an idea where to look. Thanks.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Oct 19, 2013, 11:43 AM
Well, follow the gas lines back to the tank...check those thoroughly, then the grommet where they enter the tank...that area and along the tank seam is where they usually leak; there's no fix to it other than a new $12 tank kit. Pretty common on the 'Mo's, that seam leak. Mine had it, as have a lot of others. Damned Ethanol crap!!!!  :%$#!:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Tomhusker on Oct 19, 2013, 01:38 PM
 Thanks, will check that out. Never run ethanol through it, gotta be something else causing it.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Oct 19, 2013, 01:57 PM
Good man!!! I've NEVER used the ethanol crap; non-oxy all the way in my small engines. I'll bet it's that seam or tank fuel line grommet, Tom. Let us know what ya find, good luck.  ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Sinnian on Oct 19, 2013, 06:59 PM
Gotta a gas leak on my Shark. 2 years old and leaking. Read somewhere that this is kinda common lately. Ideas anyone?

I can almost guarantee it isn't a leak...


Make sure to turn the choke "OFF" before priming, and then put it "ON" to start.  Gas builds up in the air filter until it is saturated, and starts to "leak" ~ which isn't really a correct term, more of leach out. 

I know this issue from experience  ;)2
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Oct 19, 2013, 07:27 PM
Overpriming does cause that, doesn't sound like that's his issue, but could be. 1-2 primes are sufficient on these engines. Eskimo had a probelm with the tanks leaking at the seams/grommets for a couple years, aaccording to talks with Eva at Ardisam.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Polekat40 on Oct 21, 2013, 09:22 PM
I have had my Eskimo auger since about 82 or 82.  We were chipping our holes in about 3 foot of ice and I went to Scheels and bought this auger.  Still running.  Built like a tank.  Bought new blades last year.  Was surprised could still get parts.  If buy a new one will be an Eskimo.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lefty2053 on Oct 22, 2013, 07:35 AM
So it is safe to say you have had that auger for 31 or 31 years LOL? Just joking with ya. Great to know they can last that long.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: kevt528 on Oct 22, 2013, 07:40 PM
I had the seam leak in my tank last year on my Z-51, It was still under warranty so Eva sent me a new one out got it in 2 days.  The new tank was the new style with the new gas cap without the vent.  Great customer service when you need it.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Oct 22, 2013, 08:07 PM
I had the seam leak in my tank last year on my Z-51, It was still under warranty so Eva sent me a new one out got it in 2 days.  The new tank was the new style with the new gas cap without the vent.  Great customer service when you need it.

Good deal! Glad to hear it.  Lots of those seam leaks out there.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Polekat40 on Oct 29, 2013, 08:52 PM
The things has more holes than count.  The first weekend we used it dug at least 50 to 100 holes.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: JimQ on Nov 18, 2013, 03:16 PM
My Strikemaster 224 got an Eskimo Viper repower today.

(http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i459/jquaint/2013-11-18_14-47-09_137_zps7148ca40.jpg) (http://s1094.photobucket.com/user/jquaint/media/2013-11-18_14-47-09_137_zps7148ca40.jpg.html)

On average, I would replace one composite handle per season.  With shipping, it was a $50 fix.  Broke twice last season.  Seemed to happen in the bed of the pickup.  The Eskimo/Viper has a metal handle.

I was also less than impressed with the finicky 2hp Tecumseh.  I was always messing with it trying to keep it running right.  It didn't really rev either.

This Viper power head was a direct bolt on swap.  The direction of rotation is the same Strikemaster.  It seems to start and run better that the old Tecumseh and revs to at least twice what the old Tecumseh would do. 

Seems like a genuine UPGRADE to me.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 18, 2013, 03:37 PM
BRAVO!!!!  :clap:  Now you have 'MO power to drill!!!!  :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: ak-71 on Nov 22, 2013, 12:50 AM
get er done! Way to go.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: JimQ on Nov 26, 2013, 08:31 AM
Very nice Jimq! Ill have to keep that upgrade in mind, was any additional hardware or adjustment needed?

Not a thing.  Literally one bolt.  Disconnect drill from Strikemaster and attach to Eskimo.

Q
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: mark4493 on Dec 03, 2013, 12:04 AM
Just waiting for my brand new z71 to be delivered. I can't wait.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lefty2053 on Dec 03, 2013, 06:52 AM
Congrats,I know you will like that.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 03, 2013, 07:19 AM
You guys sure get up early.  ;D  You'll love your Z71.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lefty2053 on Dec 03, 2013, 09:54 AM
You guys sure get up early.  ;D  You'll love your Z71.
I am up most days at 5Am. Some days 4-4:30 and once a month 6am-6:30. These are the days I stay up late to watch a Hockey game.
Title: Question.
Post by: MrMeiz on Dec 03, 2013, 07:00 PM
I only have really old gas in the gascans for my Mo's.  How do you guys get rid of your old gas? I probably have almost a gallon of gas I need to get rid of and get some new stuff for the augers.  Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 03, 2013, 07:07 PM
I have some guys on a farm that take mine, run it in their old tractors/machinery.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Toxic fisher on Dec 03, 2013, 07:14 PM
I bought a Z51 2 seasons ago got pissed last year and pulled the recoil out :%$#!: called CS and blam no questions your new recoil in the mail, great service. Oh and they kick some ice!!!!! :afro:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lefty2053 on Dec 03, 2013, 07:48 PM
My neighbor has a burner in his shop. I give him old gas,Old oil and even my used cooking oil. Basically any petroleum products. His shop doesn't have insulation in it but his burner gets it toasty in there.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 03, 2013, 07:54 PM
I bought a Z51 2 seasons ago got pissed last year and pulled the recoil out :%$#!: called CS and blam no questions your new recoil in the mail, great service. Oh and they kick some ice!!!!! :afro:

Dang right. And so many folks say Eskimo's are junk, etc. Wonder how many have really used one?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Lj on Dec 03, 2013, 07:59 PM
i love my Eskimo it fires up every time usually with one pull my buddy's strike master is always taking a crap and wont run so he ends up barrowing mine  told him he would regret not gettin the Eskimo
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 03, 2013, 08:02 PM
Maybe you should give him some of that old used gas no one wants.  :woot: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: jumbo chaser on Dec 03, 2013, 11:40 PM
I bought my Eskimo 43 shark 8" on sale for $300 and it runs and starts great and drills fast but doesn't throw snow up on my legs like my nephews new strickemaster does and I think for the money ya can't beat an Eskimo
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Mricefish20 on Dec 04, 2013, 09:32 AM
anyone using viper engine oil ? what are you guys running in your eskimos? I was wondering if most people are using the viper oil or others. I am currently running sthil 2 stroke oil.i am only my second season with my mako
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 04, 2013, 09:43 AM
I run Viper oil, because it's readily available, cheap, and convenient at Fleet Farm where I spend a lot of time.... ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: bee on Dec 04, 2013, 09:47 AM
I have for you Eskimo lovers an adapter that will allow you to attach an Eskimo bit to a Tanaka motor. PM me if interested.

(http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj192/pro390/DSC01268_zps95456201.jpg) (http://s272.photobucket.com/user/pro390/media/DSC01268_zps95456201.jpg.html)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lefty2053 on Dec 04, 2013, 10:08 AM
anyone using viper engine oil ? what are you guys running in your eskimos? I was wondering if most people are using the viper oil or others. I am currently running sthil 2 stroke oil.i am only my second season with my mako
After I run out of my Stihl Oil I will be using the Viper.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Mricefish20 on Dec 04, 2013, 11:16 AM
I run Viper oil, because it's readily available, cheap, and convenient at Fleet Farm where I spend a lot of time.... ;D
Thanks rebelss i figured since the viper oil is cheap and made for the motor i might as well run it. and lefty thats probly not a bad idea always have stihl oil around
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 04, 2013, 11:31 AM
And it's synthetic with stabilizer in it.  ;) ( I still add a shot of Startron, though)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: jumbo chaser on Dec 04, 2013, 01:30 PM
ya it never hurts to add stabil or sea foam it justs keeps things clean
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: MrMeiz on Dec 06, 2013, 06:27 PM
anyone using viper engine oil ? what are you guys running in your eskimos? I was wondering if most people are using the viper oil or others. I am currently running sthil 2 stroke oil.i am only my second season with my mako

I'm running Prestone(I think) and Seafoam.  I'll switch to a more auger-specific oil once we run out.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: BlueDevil on Dec 06, 2013, 06:58 PM
I run this my Z71!!!!!!

(http://i208.photobucket.com/albums/bb303/bluedevil98/2012%20Ice%20Fishing/7ADF6970-E11A-419B-883D-FFA276AC325E-1333-000000D89AB3B20B.jpg)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Dec 06, 2013, 07:22 PM
BlueDevil runs the best available.    :thumbsup: :bow:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: pfscott on Dec 07, 2013, 12:04 AM
love the Amsoil at 100-1. keep getting told I'll burn my motor up, but i use it in all my 2 stroke stuff.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Dec 07, 2013, 12:51 AM
love the Amsoil at 100-1. keep getting told I'll burn my motor up, but i use it in all my 2 stroke stuff.

But, you wouldn't put it in a fire.   Any other way could be the first.       ;)2
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: jeepman307 on Dec 08, 2013, 08:57 AM
I use lucas synthetic with stabil and for three years it has been so far so good
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: mark4493 on Dec 08, 2013, 09:10 AM
Rebel are you running the Saber at a 100:1 ratio. I have been using the same stuff in my old auger,small outboard, and chainsaw. I have not been running it at 100:1 though. I know they say you can, but just have not been able to do so. I am still waiting on the delivery of my brand new z-71 from Glenns. The snow storm up there delayed it.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Dec 08, 2013, 01:25 PM
Rebel are you running the Saber at a 100:1 ratio. I have been using the same stuff in my old auger,small outboard, and chainsaw. I have not been running it at 100:1 though. I know they say you can, but just have not been able to do so. I am still waiting on the delivery of my brand new z-71 from Glenns. The snow storm up there delayed it.

Hmm, he hasn't been converted. He runs Viper.  See above.    ;)2

Way back, in this thread, Reb posted his expert break-in procedure.

 I'm still searching for it.....
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 08, 2013, 01:36 PM
Here ya go. 'Gator probably has his nose in his bag of ever-present Cheetos... ::)  ;D

First, and most important, is STAY WITH THE RECOMMENDED 50:1 RATIO!!!!!!! You can use whatever oil ya wish, but use  a GOOD one, (Amsoil is great) and break it in with the Viper oil or GOOD conventional air-cooled 2 stroke oil first.
Synthetic is usually not recommended for the break in period, (by Eskimo) but fine after. Also advice directly from myself and my friends at Eskimo: Use non-oxy gas, a bit of Seafoam, (or now Startron) and the proper mix for the 1st tank. Start auger, let it idle for about 10-15 minutes, shut down, let cool. (Your shaft will turn slowly until the clutch gets broken it...this takes a while) Restart, and slowly rev it up to about half throttle, let it return to idle. Do this for about 5 minutes. Shut down and let cool off a couple of minutes. Repeat this procedure,  taking it slowly up to WOT. Do this for about 5 minutes. Now you should be good to go!
I say to stay with the 50:1 ratio, as it is there for a reason. There is nothing to be gained by going to a 75:1 or 100:1 ratio. If your engine is tuned right, it WON'T smoke, it WON'T bog, it will run right. If you've ever torn down one of these augers, and unfortunately, the cylinders are NOT built like they used to be, you'd see the scuffing/scoring on the jug walls from the lean mixture being run. Also, if you don't use non-oxy gas, the amount of alcohol raises combustion temps, and with the leaner mix.....you'll see the problem a couple years down the road.
Good drillin'!!!! :thumbsup:

Reb


'Gator and I will be going back and forth on the proper mixture until hell freezes over, then we'll fish that, too. Friends agree to disagree, that's why we get along so well.  ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Dec 08, 2013, 01:41 PM
Thanks Reb, I'm still munchin Cheetos.    :roflmao: ;)2
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lefty2053 on Dec 08, 2013, 03:02 PM
Thanks Reb, I'm still munchin Cheetos.    :roflmao: ;)2
I hate all that orange on my fingers. ???
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 08, 2013, 04:57 PM
I hate all that orange on my fingers. ???

 Aha!!! Another Cheeto's eater!! Have the dog give 'em a lick.  'Gator's Missus can never figure out why the cat's face is always orange.  :woot:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Dec 08, 2013, 05:22 PM
Aha!!! Another Cheeto's eater!! Have the dog give 'em a lick.  'Gator's Missus can never figure out why the cat's face is always orange.  :woot:
It really tickles, but the cat likes it.   :roflmao:

On the ice, wipin' yer fingers on euro larva makes 'em salty, perch go for it too.    >:D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: mark4493 on Dec 09, 2013, 08:10 AM
Thanks Rebel, I always felt the same way with the ratio. I have heard of some people running it at a thinner ratio. I usually cringe. I guess it it time to put down the bag of cheetos
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: pfscott on Dec 09, 2013, 03:54 PM
I went to 100:1 to cut down on the smoke inside the shack when I drill. Just for fun, I'm going to mix one gal of Amsoil Sabre at 50:1 and see how it is. Nothing to loose, only paid $3 for an 8 oz bottle.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Dec 09, 2013, 04:48 PM
I went to 100:1 to cut down on the smoke inside the shack when I drill. Just for fun, I'm going to mix one gal of Amsoil Sabre at 50:1 and see how it is. Nothing to loose, only paid $3 for an 8 oz bottle.
It may slow down the speed of your engine.    If it gums up, Amsoil has a product to clean it out.   Power Foam.    ;)2

  Hope you know it doesn't burn off, even at 3 times the normal operating temperature.   
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: kchamp on Dec 14, 2013, 08:13 PM
Does anyone know where I can get a handle for my z-51 used or new, I found them on the eskimos web site hate paying 88.00 for the handle kit
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Sinnian on Dec 14, 2013, 08:16 PM
Does anyone know where I can get a handle for my z-51 used or new, I found them on the eskimos web site hate paying 88.00 for the handle kit

Call Dag's in Auburn Maine ~ they may have one and could ship it too you.  They are a Sponsor on the Maine board.

Ask for Marcel or Dylan!  207-783-0388

~Jeff
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Polekat40 on Dec 14, 2013, 09:07 PM
Just received my new Z71 yesterday.  Very nice looking.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Dec 14, 2013, 09:49 PM
Polekat40, If you would like to break it in, properly go back one page, to reply #2217.   Reb has seen the inside of too many, and knows best !

It's caveman easy and just takes a little time for the engine to get to know it's "Parts" a little better and get enough lubricant where it needs be, before any stress.  Good luck and many happy holes.

One big caution: Do not pull the starter rope off, ha. Use only short pulls.    ;)2

MO power to ya.   :woot:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lefty2053 on Dec 15, 2013, 07:04 AM
My Mo ripped ice like crazy yesterday. 16" of ice. I did a good job sharpening the blades last time. Fish were biting as well.
(http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa414/lefty2053/017_zpsf9385979.jpg) (http://s1196.photobucket.com/user/lefty2053/media/017_zpsf9385979.jpg.html)
The only bad part of the day was a couple of jerks on snowmobiles went flying by my wife and I at high speed just to through snow on us. They didn't do it on there way back, I was ready for them standing there with my Shovel in my hand. They slowed down and went farther out around us.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Polekat40 on Dec 15, 2013, 04:42 PM
Thanks for the info on break in.   Will do that.  Just sold my old Eskimo auger I bought in about 1981 and still running good.  This is the reason went with another Eskimo.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: mark4493 on Dec 15, 2013, 04:45 PM
The auger has arrived and I ran it through the break in. Thanks for the info rebel
Title: Eskimo Stingray s33 8"
Post by: BourbonSnowCone on Dec 16, 2013, 04:16 AM
Hey everybody,
I just traded a guy for a 1 year old Stingray. I guess he decided ice fishing was too cold. Anyways, I got a good deal but the problem is he said at the end of last season he was having a hard time getting this thing to start in the cold. He also stored the auger flat all offseason with fuel in the tank. Just wondering if anybody has any tips about how to best handle this thing and get it running smoothly again.
Thanks
BSC
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lefty2053 on Dec 16, 2013, 06:27 AM
First I would dump out that gas and start with fresh gas and oil mix. Clean or replace the plug and check the filter.
Title: Re: Eskimo Stingray s33 8"
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 16, 2013, 07:30 AM
Hey everybody,
I just traded a guy for a 1 year old Stingray. I guess he decided ice fishing was too cold. Anyways, I got a good deal but the problem is he said at the end of last season he was having a hard time getting this thing to start in the cold. He also stored the auger flat all offseason with fuel in the tank. Just wondering if anybody has any tips about how to best handle this thing and get it running smoothly again.
Thanks
BSC

Back up and read the previous 2,231 replies. My fingers get tired and my ears get weary.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: BourbonSnowCone on Dec 16, 2013, 10:29 AM
"Aha!!! Another Cheeto's eater!! Have the dog give 'em a lick.  'Gator's Missus can never figure out why the cat's face is always orange."

Do I consider that one of the previous 2,231? Not trying to be an asshole here but not everything on this thread applies why an auger won't start. I've tried pretty much everything. Brand new spark plug, new mix. Just doesn't seem to want to start when it's not warm. I've read almost this entire thread and not found an answer. Just hoping for some new ideas.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lefty2053 on Dec 16, 2013, 10:51 AM
Have you checked for an air leak in the gas lines? Or carb loose?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Dec 16, 2013, 11:00 AM
Have you proven it has spark ?

Is there any black "Goo" in the fuel tank ?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Pajns on Dec 17, 2013, 07:11 PM
Has been seating for over a year. Added a litlle gas and this Vid shows the results.


Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lefty2053 on Dec 17, 2013, 07:29 PM
Has been seating for over a year. Added a litlle gas and this Vid shows the results.

Starts just like mine. One pull and go.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: mjk67 on Dec 21, 2013, 06:33 PM
As god is my witness....

I just pulled my 2 year old z51 out today.  Yep, I am late on the ice this year.  It has been in storage since March.

8 primes, and it started on the 1st pull... I have NEVER had a auger start on the 1st pull, coming out of storage.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lefty2053 on Dec 21, 2013, 06:51 PM
Mine always starts like that. Well only 4 primes but first pull.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Dec 21, 2013, 06:53 PM
As god is my witness....

I just pulled my 2 year old z51 out today.  Yep, I am late on the ice this year.  It has been in storage since March.

8 primes, and it started on the 1st pull... I have NEVER had a auger start on the 1st pull, coming out of storage.

That speaks for the care you gave it before puttin 'er to bed, MJK.   MO's go !.    :thumbsup: ;)2
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lefty2053 on Dec 22, 2013, 11:11 AM
Was on E-bay yesterday. Saw an Eska-Mo auger Yes that is how it was spelled. It was white and looked like it had only one arm. Never seen one before and now it is gone off there. It was being sold as is with bad blades and would not start for $50 plus shipping. Anyone ever seen one before? Was Eskimo once spelled Eska-Mo?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 22, 2013, 11:23 AM
Sure have, lefty. Seen a couple here in Minnesota. The original one-armed bandit; orange and white. They were made by the Eska engine company, which was owned by Tecumseh engines, and sold under different brand names. Made in Dubuque, Iowa. Remember the Eska outboards? Sears? Yup, same company.  They were later sold down the road, becoming  Eskimo....I think. Have to dig through my stuff to remember all that.  Can't remember how that came to be, but I do recall researching that in years past for a friend...many years ago. I'm still good for some info, though.  ;) Here's one right after they went to the "two handle" style, and switched to "Eskimo" name. Still orange and white, though. Free visual aids.*PHEW* that wore me right out.  :P

Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lefty2053 on Dec 22, 2013, 11:50 AM
I thought you might have my answer. Looked like the auger I saw also had a different blade setup. Did they have a blade like the Jiffy's? And why doesn't Eskimo have those ripper type blades?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 22, 2013, 11:55 AM
Jeez, lefty, I don't know!!!  :roflmao: They DID have blades like the Jiffy's, I think it's because when all the augers "started out', they all used the same Tecumseh engine. As far as the blades, that's all I can tell ya...I'm more familiar with the other end of the auger.  ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: nwifisherman on Dec 23, 2013, 07:25 PM
I got a z51 about a month ago and am very happy with it but ever since the first time I used it I have never had to prime it.  If I do prime it 1 or 2 times it will drip gas from the carb.  It always starts in less than 3 or 4 pulls, starting on the first most times.   Is not having to prime common with these augers?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Dec 23, 2013, 08:53 PM
I usually pull the Mako 43cc through at least once. It may fire but not run. So, then a little priming to fill the carb bowl and one more short pull does it.    ;)2
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Sinnian on Dec 23, 2013, 10:59 PM
I got a z51 about a month ago and am very happy with it but ever since the first time I used it I have never had to prime it.  If I do prime it 1 or 2 times it will drip gas from the carb.  It always starts in less than 3 or 4 pulls, starting on the first most times.   Is not having to prime common with these augers?

Make sure the choke is OFF before priming, otherwise there isn't any gas going to the carb and it builds up in the air filter ~ dripping eventually.  After primed you can put the choke ON.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: mjmeyer on Dec 24, 2013, 05:26 AM
Make sure the choke is OFF before priming, otherwise there isn't any gas going to the carb and it builds up in the air filter ~ dripping eventually.  After primed you can put the choke ON.

That's good to know. I'll do that next time. Thanks!
Mike
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 24, 2013, 08:49 AM
I'd like to take a moment and wish all the 'MO owners (and the others) a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a Happy New Year. It's been a fun year, and I hope your 'MO's run like a dream into the upcoming New Year. Stay warm, safe, and tight lines, to everyone!  ;D


Reb
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: kevt528 on Dec 24, 2013, 10:23 PM
Merry Christmas may you have many MO!!!    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Mattiemo on Dec 26, 2013, 08:38 PM
Just thought i would post. Just got a stingray. Got a bunch of info from this thread, breakin being something i was looking for. Going out tomorrow to give her the first run.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Dec 26, 2013, 09:19 PM
Happy augering , Mattiemo.    ;)2 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: nwifisherman on Dec 27, 2013, 09:01 AM
Is there a better type of replacement blades than the eskimo quantum blades that will fit my z51 I got this year? I ruined my first set when I drilled into a sandbar on a small river and the replacement set I got dulled after 5 holes in river ice that appeared to be clean.  They seem to be made of very soft metal.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lefty2053 on Dec 27, 2013, 07:33 PM
I touch mine up all the time and have one extra set I touched up and one extra brand new set just in case. The new ones I just bought are made in China and I think that is the norm now.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Dec 27, 2013, 08:26 PM
Someone with a spare set of blades made by our generous suppliers across the Pacific, and a torch needs to heat 'em up to cherry red and drop 'em in borax.  Then try touching up the edge and see how hard it is, and, if they cut better, longer.     ;)2
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: BourbonSnowCone on Dec 28, 2013, 12:36 AM
Someone with a spare set of chink blades and a torch needs to heat 'em up to cherry red and drop 'em in borax.  Then try touching up the edge and see how hard it is, and, if they cut better, longer.     ;)2

I hope you realize people of Asian heritage ice fish too. And view this site.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Dec 28, 2013, 01:46 AM
I hope you realize people of Asian heritage ice fish too. And view this site.
Where did you come up with that quote BSC ?     The science in my statement stands !

I am thankful for their presence on this site and in viewing this post, I hope they will be kind and convey to the dear people of their homeland, the lack of common metallurgy and inconsistency of ethical quality control in several products being produced for our consumption, could be of better quality.     ;)2

Enjoy your snow cone and have a safe season Bourbon.     :icefish:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: ATRAIN44 on Dec 28, 2013, 01:04 PM
Hey guys. I have a Eskimo Shark Z43 that was running great up until the end of last season.  It just simply stopped to start and when you to get it to start then shut it off  you can't get it started again.  First I cleaned the carbs and put on new gaskets/carb kit.  Started up better but then when you shut it off it won't start again.  Next, I checked the compression which was great, it is getting spark, it's getting good gas, the muffler is not plugged, and there are no other leaks, etc....I've come to the conclusion that it is the ignition coil.  When I do get it running it runs great and idles awesome.  The unit is really in great condition and it is an awesome cutting machine.  Any ideas on where I could get a replacement ignition coil?  If this isn't the problem I am lost.  If if it is it seems like a fairly inexpensive fix to an otherwise good unit.

Thanks for any and all help.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 28, 2013, 01:10 PM
Yup, that was my guess before you stated that, a weak coil will definitely induce the symptoms you have. Ardisam (Eskimo)will be able to hook ya up with one right quick. Fixed a few with that prob a couple years ago.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: ATRAIN44 on Dec 28, 2013, 01:12 PM
Thanks Rebelss.  Do I just look up their customer service number on the Eskimo website?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: dbike988 on Dec 29, 2013, 11:56 PM
Thanks Rebelss.  Do I just look up their customer service number on the Eskimo website?

Yup...I did you the liberty

Eskimo
1160 8th Ave
Cumberland, WI 54829

Phone: 800-345-6007
Fax: 715-822-4180

Let us know how the call turns out!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Kevin23 on Jan 06, 2014, 12:30 PM
Just bought a mako 8in from L&M supply for 285 shipped. My question is... do the augers come with oil or do I need to order some viper oil? I want to run the viper oil for the first gallon then maybe switch to amsoil depending on if I like the viper or not.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 06, 2014, 12:33 PM
Yup...I did you the liberty

Eskimo
1160 8th Ave
Cumberland, WI 54829

Phone: 800-345-6007
Fax: 715-822-4180

Let us know how the call turns out!

Guys, that number is no longer good, here's the new one: 1-715-822-2415.   :)

Kevin, you'll have to buy the Viper oil if you want it, doesn't come with it.....Fleet Farm also carries it.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Mricefish20 on Jan 06, 2014, 02:32 PM
Just bought a mako 8in from L&M supply for 285 shipped. My question is... do the augers come with oil or do I need to order some viper oil? I want to run the viper oil for the first gallon then maybe switch to amsoil depending on if I like the viper or not.
I got mine last season from l&m, you will need to order oil it doesn't come with it enjoy!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Kevin23 on Jan 06, 2014, 02:51 PM
Thanks guys. Placed an order for a 6 pack. Should last 6 years.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Kevin23 on Jan 06, 2014, 07:37 PM
Which way is the proper way to set the auger down on the ice? It will be stored upright in the garage.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: pfscott on Jan 06, 2014, 08:12 PM
I set mine gas cap up if it's on the ice. Blade guard on, also.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lefty2053 on Jan 06, 2014, 08:50 PM
I set mine gas cap up if it's on the ice. Blade guard on, also.
Same here except I don't put the Guard on every time.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Kevin23 on Jan 06, 2014, 08:51 PM
I'm going to get a snap on cover for it so I can put it on every time, but until then there is no way I'm bending over to put it on after every use if there is nobody around me.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: pfscott on Jan 07, 2014, 07:46 AM
I tip mine up on end to put guard on. I spent so many years as a safetey rep at work that i can't leave it uncovered.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lefty2053 on Jan 07, 2014, 07:55 AM
I am going to figure out how to use magnets on mine to keep the cover on.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: pfscott on Jan 07, 2014, 08:03 AM
I think I have some strong magnets in basement. That would be handy.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Kevin23 on Jan 07, 2014, 10:16 AM
That's a great idea! May give that a shot. I think I have some small neodymium magnets around here. They should be strong enough to epoxy on the outside and make contact through the plastic. Problem is, they are going to grab everything else metal that comes close.  ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Kevin23 on Jan 07, 2014, 04:08 PM
Got my auger today. 23 hours after I placed the order.  ;D

Can't weight to give it a try. First thing I noticed was the weight, I'm not used to it so I guess I'll have to do some dead lifts. 31lbs feels a lot different than my 6lb hand auger.

Second thing I noticed was no vented gas cap! Looks like I have the "new style" tank and gas cap (tank is HUGE!). And the metal rocker switch on the top vs the plastic one on the side like I saw on the stingray.

After looking it over, the only thing I don't like is the flimsy little plastic choke lever. That sucker is going to get broken for sure!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Mightyjoeyoung on Jan 08, 2014, 03:17 PM
Hey guys sorry if this has been covered before.  The recoil on my Z51 does not seem to want to pull the string all the way back into the housing.  I can still pull start the machine, but it leaves like 6 inches of rope hanging there.  What is the easiest fix for that if possible?  Thanks
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Kevin23 on Jan 09, 2014, 04:43 PM
Got my auger up and running today. I did JUST shy, not by much, of 1 gallon of gas and 1 jug of the viper oil. So it should be right at 45-50:1, figured a little boost would help during the break-in period!

Filled the tank 3/4 full
Primed it 6 or 7 times until the bulb was full
Flipped the choke on
Hit the on switch
Pulled twice and she popped, pulled one more time and she started right up.

Three pulls for a cold auger freshly filled with gas is pretty good isn't it?

I let it idle for probably 5 minutes, slowly gave it some throttle to about 1/4 and let it go for a minute or two and then shut it down. Restarted with 1 pull with no choke and repeated, going to 1/2 throttle. Repeated again to 3/4 throttle, then repeated again to full throttle. The clutch did slip a bit at first, but by the time I was done I could fire it up with 1 pull and she would take right off.

I set it back down for 1/2 hour and came back. No choke, no priming, in one pull she started right back up.

She's resting comfortably in the corner of the garage, ready to go Saturday morning!


PS: as for the viper oil, at full throttle it smokes just a little bit, but not much at all. No smoke at all at idle to 1/2 throttle. And that is mixed a little rich. Unless there is some problems once I hit the ice, I think I'll be sticking with this oil.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 09, 2014, 04:47 PM
IMO, ya did everything just right!!! You'll love that 'Mo!!!  ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: JimQ on Jan 09, 2014, 05:20 PM
Hey guys sorry if this has been covered before.  The recoil on my Z51 does not seem to want to pull the string all the way back into the housing.  I can still pull start the machine, but it leaves like 6 inches of rope hanging there.  What is the easiest fix for that if possible?  Thanks

Is it doing this when cold?

If so, the gease used to lubricate it can get stiff.  I had the same problem.

Remove the recoil assembly.  Spray some brake cleaner in behind the pulley.  Pull the rope a few times and dump out the brake clean.  Repeat until clean.  Then, apply a little WD40 or something similar for lubrication.

Otherwise, it will have to come apart and have the spring tightened.

No big deal either way.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Kevin23 on Jan 09, 2014, 05:57 PM
If cleaning doesn't help and you aren't able to tighten the spring you can always buy a new assembly. They are only $25 I believe.

But I would assume, like any pull cord assembly, cleaning some of the old grease out (thin it by spraying WD40 until it cleans itself out) and tossing some oil on it should get you though the rest of the season. The spring really does need to be lightly greased though, so this summer you should take it apart and clean it all out and grease it again. When you grease it again, use something good for cold weather. Reel grease would even work just fine, or cold weather tip-up grease.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: dbike988 on Jan 09, 2014, 07:14 PM
Regreasing is probably the best option, but taking those things apart is sketchy!  That spring is so hard to put back in...I'd spend the $25.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Mightyjoeyoung on Jan 13, 2014, 02:31 PM
Thanks for all the responses on the recoil.  It got worse as the week went on to the point that it would not go back in period, so I ended up taking the recoil off to take a look, but for the life of me I could not get that screw underneath the recoil off. 

So I ended up calling Eskimo and the part was still on warranty, so they sent me a new one for free!  I talked to them on Thursday and I had the part at my house by Friday afternoon, talk about quick service.  They even sent me the new Hypercoil, and man pulling that thing is smooth and really makes a difference from the standard recoil I had before!   
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: dbike988 on Jan 13, 2014, 07:33 PM
Good to hear some of these companies still strive to please the customer!  Glad to hear all is well.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 13, 2014, 09:22 PM
Thanks for all the responses on the recoil.  It got worse as the week went on to the point that it would not go back in period, so I ended up taking the recoil off to take a look, but for the life of me I could not get that screw underneath the recoil off. 

So I ended up calling Eskimo and the part was still on warranty, so they sent me a new one for free!  I talked to them on Thursday and I had the part at my house by Friday afternoon, talk about quick service.  They even sent me the new Hypercoil, and man pulling that thing is smooth and really makes a difference from the standard recoil I had before!   

Good for you! 'Mo service us great. And some yahoos babble Eskimo's are junk and so is their service. You know who you are. I always just considered the source from whence it came.  ;)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Kevin23 on Jan 13, 2014, 09:43 PM
I sent them a message regarding my kill switch issue.. we'll see how their customer service treats a 1 week old customer. I may have to call them if they don't reply in a week or so, busy time for them.

My new auger is running fantastic. Cuts through the ice like a hot knife through butter. Throws shavings all over the place. SOOOOO glad I bought the mako!!!!

Already used 1/2 tank of gas in 3 trips.  ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Kevin23 on Jan 14, 2014, 05:50 PM
What precautions should I take if it is raining or snowing out? Do I bring a bag to put over the powerhead while it lays on the ice? Or just do like always and dry it off when I get home?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 14, 2014, 10:56 PM
There's nothing on there a little moisture is going to hurt, as long as your air filter chunk of foam doesn't get soaked, which would be awful hard to do. Only thing is starter recoil rope would freeze if it gets soaked, making it pretty tough to pull out/retract, so make sure it dries inside somewhere warm before you take it back out. If it's actual rain, just put a plastic bag over the COOL powerhead.
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Post by: Kevin23 on Jan 15, 2014, 09:43 AM
I sent them a message regarding my kill switch issue.. we'll see how their customer service treats a 1 week old customer. I may have to call them if they don't reply in a week or so, busy time for them.

I got a reply today, and gave the guy all the info he needed. Hopefully I'll get another reply telling me the switch is in the mail.
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Post by: Kevin23 on Jan 15, 2014, 03:03 PM
Also I noticed today that the auger came with a torch plug and the manual recommends NGK BM6A, so I went and picked up an NGK. Now starts with 1/2 a pull with the choke on RUN and one prime. After that, 1/2 a pull with the choke on RUN. Also seems to run a little bit smoother.

Just something to think about if you are still running the factory plug  ;D
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Post by: jonnywalker on Jan 15, 2014, 03:55 PM
bought a new stingray at the end of last year, used it once, used it twice so far this year and the screw on the gas cap was missing after taking it out Sunday.  Called eskimo and they won't replace it.....not the customer service I was expecting.
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Post by: Kevin23 on Jan 15, 2014, 04:15 PM
Well, not trying to back them up... because I think they should send you a new $10 cap to keep a customer happy.... but lost items is not covered in warranty.

I THINK I saw the new style self-venting gas cap on ebay for around $10 the other day, but I don't see it now. All I see is the cap you already have for $8. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ardisam-300401-Viper-Engines-Eskimo-Earthquake-Gas-Cap-Powerheads-Edger-Tillers-/360635588121?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53f78e5e19 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ardisam-300401-Viper-Engines-Eskimo-Earthquake-Gas-Cap-Powerheads-Edger-Tillers-/360635588121?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53f78e5e19)
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Post by: jonnywalker on Jan 15, 2014, 04:19 PM
I totally understand but the lock mechanism on the screw should not fall out after using it a total of three times.  I am going to end up buying a new one but thought for good customer service and for an auger used three times they would stand behind their product, even if it is just a gas cap.
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Post by: Kevin23 on Jan 15, 2014, 05:01 PM
Agreed 100%!
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Post by: Kevin23 on Jan 17, 2014, 02:52 PM
I got a reply today, and gave the guy all the info he needed. Hopefully I'll get another reply telling me the switch is in the mail.

I received my new switch today. I never did get a reply from the guy, it just showed up today next-day delivery via speedee. Installed it in 10 seconds and now it works perfectly! One flick of the switch and the auger shuts right down, like its supposed to! Chalk that one up for a good customer service experience.
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Post by: lefty2053 on Jan 17, 2014, 07:36 PM
Glad you got it going. Good Customer service is a plus.
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Post by: sticksandstring on Jan 20, 2014, 01:59 PM
Don't know if you guys can help but figured id ask before calling Eskimo. There is a bearing at the bottom of my stingray power head that has grease coming out of it. Anyone have this problem?
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Post by: Idahogator on Jan 20, 2014, 02:05 PM
If it's just a stain, no worries, as there's not much in there anyway. It's a big chore to change the seal. Best have on hand the spare case gasket, bushing, and seal.  Relocate some of the grease to points of contact, while it's open.     Good luck.
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Post by: sticksandstring on Jan 20, 2014, 03:09 PM
It was just a stain till yesterday then all heck broke loose and spit about 2 table spoons out. What a mess didn't see it till I got done drilling about 30 holes.
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Post by: Idahogator on Jan 20, 2014, 03:15 PM
It was just a stain till yesterday then all heck broke loose and spit about 2 table spoons out. What a mess didn't see it till I got done drilling about 30 holes.

Oh, nasty !     Do you use a 2 cycle mix that keeps the seals fresh ?    Wouldn't help that one, just the crankcase base seal. You may be getting a bit of "blow-by" from combustion into the lower case and blowing warm grease out.  May need both seals.   I think bare with it til the season is over. Unless you have a killer SM Lazer in the small sizes and strong arms.       I'm really trying to help but, humor just seeps out at times.
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Post by: dbike988 on Jan 20, 2014, 08:30 PM
Don't know if you guys can help but figured id ask before calling Eskimo. There is a bearing at the bottom of my stingray power head that has grease coming out of it. Anyone have this problem?

Sounds like the seal on your bearing may be bad, someone put too much grease in it, or it got wayyyy too warm.  I would probably just call customer service to see if they can do anything for ya.

Or if you're a DIY kind of guy, take the trans off and break it open to check the grease level.  If it still looks OK and the grease stopped coming out you're probably in the clear.
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Post by: sticksandstring on Jan 20, 2014, 08:46 PM
The auger is about 5 years old and has probably drilled a million holes. I priced the parts to take it apart and for and the price for the transmission assembly. $130 for parts and $160 for transmission. Will probably limp threw the season the get the transmission. I could do it myself cause I am a DIY guy but for $30 difference my labor is not worth that. the only thing that worries me is if something else might be causing it to leak.
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Post by: Idahogator on Jan 20, 2014, 10:02 PM
Good decision to get through the season.   That $130, was that for only 2 seals, 1 gasket and 1 bearing ?       Also, do you have a way to measure the output shaft "run-out" ? Requires a dial indicator and a bit of rigging.   If it is more than a few thousandths of an inch, say 12-15 or a bit more, that's why the seal failed and indicates bearing wear/wobble and it should also be replaced also.   If you need a dial indicator, hm, how can I get this to you ?
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 21, 2014, 12:10 AM
Good point' gator. Too much run-out on that crank 'll boink that brass bushing into an egg paperweight. Maybe give Isky a call, and then have 'er balanced and BP'd before dropping in one of their  high-lift lobe 3/4 race ones, ya think?  ;)
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Post by: Idahogator on Jan 21, 2014, 12:16 AM
Yup it'll run like a, well, one of those apes.   ;)2
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Post by: sticksandstring on Jan 21, 2014, 09:35 AM
The $130 would be for 5 bearings, gasket, seal, and maybe clutch drum. I would have all the tools that I need to do it seeing that I am a manager of a mechanic shop ;D. Just don't know if the time would be worth it. Ever sense I got the auger its always had a funny wobble to it when drilling. could be the reason for the bearing and seal going out. Ill have to look into that also when I get to it at the end of the season. Thanks for the help guy.
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Post by: Idahogator on Jan 21, 2014, 11:43 AM
Most kind. Surely, you have every tool needed.  Sounds like you're planing an in-frame major, ha.  As to the wobble, it's very common due to the interface of the power head to the auger.  Good luck and tight lines.
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Post by: T.ice on Jan 21, 2014, 01:59 PM
Hi eskimoians,

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Post by: T.ice on Jan 21, 2014, 02:07 PM
I have a z51 Eskimo, That just started leaking a small amount of fuel when on it's side ( cap side up of course ). It has my storage bag and sled smelling of fuel pretty bad. It drips every 10-15 secs. I love the auger, I just can't find where this leak is coming from. Has anyone had the same issue? I would love to get this leak fixed. I take good care of it and keep good fuel, oil and seafoam for stabilizer in it at all times. I run it in the off season and keep it stored in my garage. Can one of my fellow Eskimo owers help???
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Post by: JimQ on Jan 21, 2014, 03:18 PM
I have a z51 Eskimo, That just started leaking a small amount of fuel when on it's side ( cap side up of course ). It has my storage bag and sled smelling of fuel pretty bad. It drips every 10-15 secs. I love the auger, I just can't find where this leak is coming from. Has anyone had the same issue? I would love to get this leak fixed. I take good care of it and keep good fuel, oil and seafoam for stabilizer in it at all times. I run it in the off season and keep it stored in my garage. Can one of my fellow Eskimo owers help???

The most common causes are the tank its self (new style tank available to correct this) or the tank grommet for the fuel line.  Have a look.

Q
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Post by: Sinnian on Jan 21, 2014, 05:12 PM
The most common causes are the tank its self (new style tank available to correct this) or the tank grommet for the fuel line.  Have a look.

Q


FALSE! 

The most common cause is priming it when the choke is "On".  When this is done, no fuel is getting into the carb, but rather soaking up in the air filter.  Over time it leaches back out and "looks" as though the auger is leaking gas.

PRIME with the choke "OFF", then put it "ON" and pull to start.

In the meantime ~ take out your air filter and fry it out as best as possible with paper towels, etc.

(I should just copy and paste this, and put it somewhere safe for next week, and the week after....  ;D  )
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Post by: finchasr on Jan 21, 2014, 08:14 PM
First off, thanks Sinnian for the tip on the choke/priming process, as I also have been having gas dripping issues. Hopefully that will solve that problem, as I have already replaced the tank on my 4 year old mako in the first year (under warranty). Anyway,  I'm wondering if anyone knows how to remove the center point to give it a touch up honing. I removed the bolt and expected it to pretty much pull right out but the plastic insert seems to be in there pretty tight. Is there a trick to getting it out? I've already touched up and reinstalled the blades, so I'm hoping I won't have to remove them again to get it out.
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Post by: dbike988 on Jan 22, 2014, 08:39 AM
Pliers seem to do the trick.  You'll have to pull the blades off too though as they get in the way of the plastic insert coming out.
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Post by: finchasr on Jan 22, 2014, 11:06 AM
Pliers seem to do the trick.  You'll have to pull the blades off too though as they get in the way of the plastic insert coming out.

Yea I tried pliers but no go. I've actually checked the manual since my initial post (duh!) and they're saying to use vise grips but I don't intend to replace the point, just touch it up a bit and I have a feeling that vise grips may jack it up to the point where I will have to replace it. I may just try to hone it on the auger.
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Post by: dbike988 on Jan 22, 2014, 01:55 PM
Yea I tried pliers but no go. I've actually checked the manual since my initial post (duh!) and they're saying to use vise grips but I don't intend to replace the point, just touch it up a bit and I have a feeling that vise grips may jack it up to the point where I will have to replace it. I may just try to hone it on the auger.

Just be sure to grab it on the flat sides so that it doesn't touch the blade edges and it'll be fine.
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Post by: finchasr on Jan 22, 2014, 02:49 PM
Just be sure to grab it on the flat sides so that it doesn't touch the blade edges and it'll be fine.

Success! Tried some penetrating oil, light taps with a plastic head hammer, still wouldn't budge so I said to myself, self if you can't pull it out why not push it out? Ran a piece of 3/4" conduit through the auger shaft and about 4 taps popped it out. Hope this helps someone else out there in the future. Tight lines and stay on top!
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Post by: Icefisher40 on Jan 22, 2014, 09:16 PM
Ok guys.

I'm sure this has all been asked before, but I need some reassurance before I dive head first into my first auger purchase. I'm looking to join the 'MO family.

The model that seems to be intriguing me is the Z51, mainly because I can get it in 8". I drill TONS of holes. (Over 100 holes in a 12 hour period if targeting roaming perch.) Up here in the Yoop, we often get 3'+ of ice like you boys in Minnysoda.

Would the z51 suit my style of fishing? I hear the Z71 is powerful, but a 10" is a little unpractical for my style of fishing.

I'm 20 years old and nervous about dropping some coin on an auger, so I would like to hear some personal opinions of some of you faithful Eskimo owners.

Once again I apologize if all of this has been asked before, but I'm a desperate man caught between a rock and a hard place.
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Post by: Mricefish20 on Jan 23, 2014, 05:54 AM
Has anyone had experience shipping out there eskimo blades to get sharpened? There is no where local enough for me to make the trip somewhere it would be cheaper fr new ones. Does anyone know if you can send the point in to get sharpened with your blades I looked into a couple places online  and didn't see anything about the points just blades thanks all!
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Post by: lefty2053 on Jan 23, 2014, 07:25 AM
I bought my Z51 with the 10" and the first year using it I was dropping threw 40" of ice. The power head was on top the ice before going threw. I ended up buying an 8" bit 2 years ago and it drills a lot faster with that. I also sharpen my own blades or at least touch them up every other trip out. It is easy to do and takes a few minutes. I just use a cheap old fine stone go over the blades at the correct angle and then touch up the back side a couple of times.
My Auger starts on the very first pull every time. I have had it 4 years now.
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Post by: Kevin23 on Jan 23, 2014, 01:44 PM
First off, thanks Sinnian for the tip on the choke/priming process

It took me 5 or 6 trips and about a week of starting it in the garage to figure out my auger's process. With my mako 43 its choke to run, one prime, choke  to on and one pull. Otherwise its 3-4 pulls with no prime to start it cold.

When on the ice, switch off and choke ON, handle down fuel tank up. I've had it sit a couple hours so far and it always starts with one pull. I move the choke to RUN before starting, I rarely have to choke it.

All other combinations of choke, primes, laying the auger, etc resulted in multiple pulls. Also changing the factory plug to a brand spanking new NGK BM6A helped a bunch. Starts with HALF a pull almost every time now, but I still consider it one pull.
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Post by: Kevin23 on Jan 23, 2014, 01:52 PM
Ok guys.

I'm sure this has all been asked before, but I need some reassurance before I dive head first into my first auger purchase. I'm looking to join the 'MO family.

The model that seems to be intriguing me is the Z51, mainly because I can get it in 8". I drill TONS of holes. (Over 100 holes in a 12 hour period if targeting roaming perch.) Up here in the Yoop, we often get 3'+ of ice like you boys in Minnysoda.

Would the z51 suit my style of fishing? I hear the Z71 is powerful, but a 10" is a little unpractical for my style of fishing.

I'm 20 years old and nervous about dropping some coin on an auger, so I would like to hear some personal opinions of some of you faithful Eskimo owners.

Once again I apologize if all of this has been asked before, but I'm a desperate man caught between a rock and a hard place.

I think you would be very happy with the z51. I have the mako m43 8" and it drills like a hot knife through butter. You will love the extra power of the z51, I would have bought one if I could afford it! Actually if money was no object I would have bought the z71 and a strikemaster 6" bit for it. Talk about fast drilling  ;D

So far the most I've drilled through is about 20", which is a lot of ice for around here. The mako never skipped a beat and never bogged down, went through it in about 9-10 seconds.
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Post by: Sinnian on Jan 23, 2014, 04:30 PM
I have the z51 with the 10" and it is fast going through the ice.  You would do very well with the 8".  That said, if you are running and gunning that often to drill 100 holes in 12 hours ~ I would buy an 8" Nils with a Tannaka motor.

ALSO ~ if you are running and gunning, wouldn't 6" be more efficient?  You're obviously not worried about ice build up on the sides, or snow drifts.
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Post by: Icefisher40 on Jan 23, 2014, 05:33 PM
I have the z51 with the 10" and it is fast going through the ice.  You would do very well with the 8".  That said, if you are running and gunning that often to drill 100 holes in 12 hours ~ I would buy an 8" Nils with a Tannaka motor.

ALSO ~ if you are running and gunning, wouldn't 6" be more efficient?  You're obviously not worried about ice build up on the sides, or snow drifts.

That's a very good point about the smaller auger size to be more efficient, but I like to mix things up and fish for lake trout at times, so a 6" would be a bit small.
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Post by: lefty2053 on Jan 23, 2014, 06:10 PM
2 side by side 6" holes would be more than sufficient.
If your allowed in your state. 10" is max size in Colorado.
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Post by: Kevin23 on Jan 24, 2014, 01:43 PM
Went out to the garage yesterday to get something and noticed the thermometer in there said -1º. Just for the hell of it I grabbed the mako and gave it a pull. Choke to run- one prime- choke to off- one pull and she fired right up. Man I love this auger.
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Post by: nwifisherman on Jan 25, 2014, 05:43 PM
I have a new z51 that worked great all season but today when I pulled the handle to start it the rope broke right at the handle.  I took the recoil off at home and can't figure out how to make it work right.  I cant get it to load up the spring and work when put it back on.  Are there any videos on how to do this?  Any tips?
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Post by: lefty2053 on Jan 25, 2014, 05:53 PM
You tube has a bunch of info on fixing pull ropes.
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Post by: dbike988 on Jan 25, 2014, 07:07 PM
You tube has a bunch of info on fixing pull ropes.

First thing I'd do is call customer service to ask for a new one.

If you want to rebuild it, retie the handle on.  Then pull a loop of rope off of the spool, lock the end of the rope that goes into the spool in the notch on the spool, then spin the spool a few times in the direction it'd go if you were pulling the rope out (like you're trying to start it).
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Post by: Kevin23 on Jan 25, 2014, 07:20 PM
Its still under warranty. Tell eskimo and they will send you a new hypercoil. If you are in Wisc (I got north wi fisherman from your username) then you'll have it next day via speedee.
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Post by: nwifisherman on Jan 27, 2014, 12:11 PM
Actually nwi stands for north west iowa.  Anyway, I contacted eskimo and they are sending me a new recoil free via speedee.
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Post by: Kevin23 on Jan 27, 2014, 02:18 PM
You'll get it next day. I got my parts next day via speedee.
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Post by: mjmeyer on Jan 29, 2014, 11:16 AM
I'm looking at fishing Clear Lake, Iowa next weekend. Someone made a passing remark that there was 30+ inches of ice. Not sure if it was a measurement or guess, BUT how much ice will my Eskimo Stingray handle before I need to be looking at an extension? It could come to that this year with all of the cold weather.
Thanks,
Mike
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Post by: lefty2053 on Jan 29, 2014, 11:20 AM
Measure your bit and that will tell you how much ice it will cut through. I think my Eskimo Z51 has a 42" Bit. Possibly 39".
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Post by: mjmeyer on Jan 29, 2014, 11:50 AM
I went to the Eskimo Website and it says 42", so I'm good for a bit. I know people on here drill through more, but I never have!
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Post by: Kevin23 on Jan 29, 2014, 09:49 PM
There is no way in hell clear lake has over 30" of ice. On the 23rd it had 20-23" according to the DNR. Even with the short cold snap, it did not make 7"+ ice in 6 days.
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Post by: mjmeyer on Feb 06, 2014, 12:55 PM
I have a question. My does this at least once or twice a trip. I'll drill a dozen holes, the auger is fully warmed up and running great. Then is suddenly stops. I pump the primer bulb and starts right up and runs well again until the next time it happens. It's as if the gas line is coming out of the fuel and sucking air. It happens whether the tank is full or half full. I have watched the fuel line for air and cannot see it happen. I'm thinking of replacing the fuel lines and plunger bulb, but someone here may have an answer. It's just a little annoying.
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Post by: Kevin23 on Feb 06, 2014, 03:42 PM
Does it just cut out and stop or bog down and stop?
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Post by: Rebelss on Feb 06, 2014, 03:53 PM
I have a question. My does this at least once or twice a trip. I'll drill a dozen holes, the auger is fully warmed up and running great. Then is suddenly stops. I pump the primer bulb and starts right up and runs well again until the next time it happens. It's as if the gas line is coming out of the fuel and sucking air. It happens whether the tank is full or half full. I have watched the fuel line for air and cannot see it happen. I'm thinking of replacing the fuel lines and plunger bulb, but someone here may have an answer. It's just a little annoying.

Sounds like a pinhole starting in the diaphragm, clue is is starts right after you pump it up, signs of fuel starvation, otherwise, I'd lean toward's a bad coil, which is usually evidenced once it heats up and displays weak spark. I'd clean out your carb/diaphragm, on chance you have some crud that is working it's way through the fuel delivery system. That is a high probable in the start/stop situation's that are encountered.
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Post by: mjmeyer on Feb 06, 2014, 05:33 PM
Maybe I need to get a carb kit and rebuild it when the season ends. It's about 4 yrs old. Stingray.
Thanks for your help!
 Mike
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Post by: Ray_qc on Feb 06, 2014, 06:45 PM
Hi everybody, i have a z71 10 inch that was working pretty fine until this little problem, the blade doesnt stop turning when on idle (no throttle). I call eskimo cause shes on warranty and they tell me to  bring the auger to the local eskimo repair shop, 2 week after i call the shop if they had repair it and they tell me its the centrifugal clutch and the part is b/o.

Did this happen to somebody else,is it b/o because it broke often and how much time you guys thinks its going to take before eskimo make the part.
                        Thank you
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Post by: Rebelss on Feb 06, 2014, 07:26 PM
You didn't say "what part" is broken, clutch springs?  Clutch rotor? Clutch pawl?  Clutch parts usually do not break...odd that they would, unless you hit something and really whonked it while it was under load. if the auger is new, that is common until the clutch wears in, not an issue. If it's NOT new, your idle may be set too high. Since Ardisam decided to farm out the entire unit to China 3 years ago, I imagine it could take some time to get a part off of B/O, depends on their status where they are coming from, if they stock a CW, or have to have it shipped from OS. Good luck.
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Post by: lefty2053 on Feb 07, 2014, 06:22 AM
I read that if the Blade turns at idle it is an adjustment on the carb. Repair shop might be raking you over the coals. Not that you are paying but he is getting paid either way.
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Post by: dbike988 on Feb 07, 2014, 07:36 AM
If the blade turns at idle, either your idle is set too high or the clutch spring failed.  Clutches don't usually have issues but it can happen.  To adjust idle speed, you just loosen the screw on the carb that allows the cable to relax more.
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Post by: JimQ on Feb 07, 2014, 08:05 AM
I was browsing the Eskimo website and a familiar picture caught my eye.  I made the Website!  :woot:

No fish, just me and a couple of my boys!

(http://i1094.photobucket.com/albums/i459/jquaint/Eskimo_zps568325ce.jpg)
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Post by: Kevin23 on Feb 07, 2014, 09:54 AM
Hi everybody, i have a z71 10 inch that was working pretty fine until this little problem, the blade doesnt stop turning when on idle (no throttle). I call eskimo cause shes on warranty and they tell me to  bring the auger to the local eskimo repair shop, 2 week after i call the shop if they had repair it and they tell me its the centrifugal clutch and the part is b/o.

Did this happen to somebody else,is it b/o because it broke often and how much time you guys thinks its going to take before eskimo make the part.
                        Thank you

Look at your throttle cable, follow it to the motor. Where it ends you will see a Philips screw with a spring on it. Start your auger and let it idle. Now turn that screw counter clockwise until the auger is still idling but the bit is not turning. If it bogs down before the bit stops moving then its not the throttle and its the clutch assembly.
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Post by: Ray_qc on Feb 07, 2014, 10:18 AM
Befofe sending her to the repair shop i try to turn the screw to see if it was that, and it make no difference.The guy just told me that he as to order the centrifugal clutch, maybe it was just the spring and he order the whole thing.The auger is about 200 holes old.I cant belive that a new model like this has b/o parts, it suck.
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Post by: Ray_qc on Feb 07, 2014, 02:58 PM
Thanks to eskimo good customer service my problem are solve.
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Post by: jwh236 on Feb 07, 2014, 09:19 PM
Hello, we have an Eskimo ice auger hyper coil, we only have had it out 3 times since we got it  and this last time went to start it and the handle came completely off. the knot slipped right through. had to take the coil housing off to get to the end of the rope (I am at mine). now can't get the coil to well...coil and the housing back on..any ideas? Help!
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Post by: nwifisherman on Feb 07, 2014, 10:04 PM
I had that happen about two weeks ago and Eskimo just sent me a new recoil free of charge and I had it within 2 days of emailing them.
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Post by: mjmeyer on Feb 09, 2014, 04:01 AM
Quote from: mjmeyer on February 06, 2014, 12:55:31
I have a question. My does this at least once or twice a trip. I'll drill a dozen holes, the auger is fully warmed up and running great. Then is suddenly stops. I pump the primer bulb and starts right up and runs well again until the next time it happens. It's as if the gas line is coming out of the fuel and sucking air. It happens whether the tank is full or half full. I have watched the fuel line for air and cannot see it happen. I'm thinking of replacing the fuel lines and plunger bulb, but someone here may have an answer. It's just a little annoying.

Sounds like a pinhole starting in the diaphragm, clue is is starts right after you pump it up, signs of fuel starvation, otherwise, I'd lean toward's a bad coil, which is usually evidenced once it heats up and displays weak spark. I'd clean out your carb/diaphragm, on chance you have some crud that is working it's way through the fuel delivery system. That is a high probable in the start/stop situation's that are encountered.

Some new symptoms : Friday I ran the unit and drilled  a dozen holes or more. Saturday we transported it on the front of a four-wheeler in a mount. I usually drag it by hand. I always have it gas tank down so no fuel is against the fuel line and grommet. On the ATV we mounted it sideways muffler side down. After transporting a mile or so, it was very hard to start and when it did run, I could only drill at half choke. After warm up, moving the choke lever to run caused the engine to falter and quit. It would recover if moved to half choke. After drilling and setting the unit down, I noticed a small amount of fuel dripping from the air cleaner. I will wash, dry and re-oil the air cleaner, but I suspect this had to do with the transport. It is stored vertical. Or is this anther sign of a diaphragm problem?
To make matters worse I may have dulled the blades. It advances very slowly through the ice, produces snow instead of chips. This snow packs up behind the blades and it will just spin in the hole. I was drilling through 24+ inches. Maybe even 30 inches. Can I touch up the blades with a sharpening stone (maintaining the angle, of course) while I get a new pair?
So many questions!
Thanks for your patience.
Mike

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Post by: lefty2053 on Feb 09, 2014, 07:58 AM
It was flooded. Gas coming from Air cleaner tells you.  Using the Choke to run gets too much fuel in it.
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Post by: mjmeyer on Feb 09, 2014, 08:33 AM
It would only run with any RPM's at half choked.
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Post by: stout93 on Feb 09, 2014, 02:54 PM
Need some guidance.

Just bought an Eskimo Mako 10".  Had a heckuva time getting it started right out of the box, probably flooded it.  However, I did eventually get it started and the first two times out it worked flawlessly.  The third time I had it out, it started bogging down as I was moving from hole to hole (no throttle).  It then quit and wouldnt restart, I ended up breaking the pull cord when trying to restart it.  Under warranty so brought it in and got that fixed.

After I got it back, went out and it worked good.  Next time out, it's bogging down as I'm drilling holes, on full throttle. I back off the throttle and it powers back up.  This happened on all the 3 holes I drilled.  I've used the eskimo viper oil and used some seafoam.

Not being mechanically minded, is this a carb problem? getting too much gas?  or what else could it be?  And how would I go about fixing it? What about replacing the factory spark plug as someone mentioned in this thread?  I really dont want to bring it back into the shop if at all possible.
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Post by: lefty2053 on Feb 09, 2014, 04:48 PM
Make sure the choke isn't on. As for priming it, only two times should get it going 3 tops.
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Post by: nwifisherman on Feb 09, 2014, 05:22 PM
What spark plug does everyone recomend?  Thinking about changing out my factory plug.
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Post by: Rebelss on Feb 09, 2014, 05:31 PM
Mike, I think ya need a possible carb rebuild...running on choke is a sign of a fuel starvation problem. You could be losing vacuum to pull the fuel into the carb throat, either through a bad diaphragm, or an "air leak" somewhere in the system. A fuel line, carb body gasket seal, somewhere. Overpriming will give you gas in the air filter, as lefty said, but I don't think that's your issue. Taking the choke off lenas out the fuel/air ratio, and if you're just barely getting enough fuel as it is, it will kill or show extreme loss of power. Start at the beginning; check you gas cap....take it off and see what happens. Go from there, in order, check: tank, fuel lines, carb gasket seal, diaphragm, dirty carb....
Good luck, and let us know what happens.
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Post by: Rebelss on Feb 09, 2014, 05:37 PM
What spark plug does everyone recomend?  Thinking about changing out my factory plug.

You can use a Champion CJ8, factory recommended plug, or cross to an NGK BM6A. I like NGK's.
Make sure gap is .030. Check with plug gauge, NOT feeler gauge. Never trust the "pre-gapped" line of crap, that's for kiddies. I've checked many that came at .045 Use some thread lube on it, too, before installing.
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Post by: stout93 on Feb 09, 2014, 06:29 PM
To respond back to Lefty.

I flip the choke off as soon as I get it started so that's not the problem.

Any other thoughts on my situation?
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Post by: lefty2053 on Feb 09, 2014, 06:56 PM
What spark plug does everyone recomend?  Thinking about changing out my factory plug.
What ever the manual for your auger states. Which auger is this again? Go to Geteskimo.com pick your auger and then download the manual if you don't have it. I am using the plug that came with my auger 4 years ago.
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Post by: jopes on Feb 09, 2014, 09:07 PM
To respond back to Lefty.

I flip the choke off as soon as I get it started so that's not the problem.

Any other thoughts on my situation?

I always turned my choke off on my Z71 but the vibration of the engine would start to close the choke again.  I now leave a hair tie on it.  and hold the choke down with my finger once it starts I can let go and the hair tie will keep the choke opened.

Mine was doing the same thing as your mako is.
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Post by: lefty2053 on Feb 10, 2014, 07:12 AM
Pretty sure the choke in the up position is the off position. I never ever use my choke on my Z51. 2 or 3 primes at best and she fires up first pull. I am on my 4th year now and haven't changed the Plug or filters yet.
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Post by: Shane young on Feb 10, 2014, 07:26 AM
Just bought my first power auger on Saturday.  Stingray s33. Drilled 30 holes yesterday. I love it. My boy does too. He took it and drilled his own hole to jig in.
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Post by: stout93 on Feb 10, 2014, 03:56 PM
So are you saying I should keep the choke open or slightly open while running my auger? 

My issue is that it's bogging down or sputtering when I've got the trottle on full and drilling holes.  To the novice, which is me, it seems like it's not getting enough gas.  Which I guess keeping the choke open would solve???

I guess everything I've read is to keep the choke off/closed...
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Post by: Rebelss on Feb 10, 2014, 04:22 PM
Keeping the auger "choked" means the "choke" in ON, choke "OFF", is the same as "RUN" position. When the butterfly plate is blocking your carb throat, that is "ON". Choke "OFF" is when the plate is parallel with the carb walls, aka "RUN" position.
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Post by: lefty2053 on Feb 10, 2014, 06:03 PM
Turn off the choke.
First clean your plug and filter. Prime a couple of times and then start it. No choke needed if it is fairly new and has been inside a vechile. If it rode to the lake in the back of a truck you might need the choke. But once it starts and runs for a few seconds turn it to RUN .
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Post by: Kevin23 on Feb 10, 2014, 07:27 PM
Also be sure to prime one at a time. With my mako it will start with one prime every time. Choke off, one prime, one pull of the cord and it starts. I flooded mine once because I read online it takes 2-3 primes. 3 primes flooded it and it ran like crap all day.

I also like the hair tie idea. I noticed yesterday that my choke lever jumps down about 1/2" as soon as I open the throttle up. I'm going to steal that idea.
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Post by: Idahogator on Feb 10, 2014, 07:45 PM

Also be sure to prime one at a time..


What does that mean ?     :cookoo:     


Here we have another comment from the genius of all topics except English, grammar, spelling, clairty and common sense!    We'll all be so much better if you would kindly butt out !    Thanking you in advance for compliance with this wide spread request ! :%$#!:

Is it not obvious, he only has 1 ( one ) auger.       :whistle:
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Post by: cold_feet on Feb 10, 2014, 09:42 PM
So are you saying I should keep the choke open or slightly open while running my auger? 

My issue is that it's bogging down or sputtering when I've got the trottle on full and drilling holes.  To the novice, which is me, it seems like it's not getting enough gas.  Which I guess keeping the choke open would solve???

I guess everything I've read is to keep the choke off/closed...

When  you cold start the auger you choke the carb. Once the engine is running slip it to half way to warm up without drilling holes then you should be able to turn off or open the choke and at that point be able to open the throttle and begin drilling holes. At no time while you are drilling holes or beyond warm up should the choke be closed or half open to force the engine to run smooth and with power. If this is the only way this engine runs you are in need of carb work.  If this auger has adjustment screws  adjust screws to richen the mixture on the high speed if no adjustment screws you most likely are seeing a gunked carb in need of a scrubbing and rebuilding.  Also this might not cure your problem 100% simply because you rebuilt the carb at times these carbs are just junk and need replacement. In your own words you are not mechanically inclined to tackle such a task in my opinion pay a mechanic to rebuild it.   
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Post by: stout93 on Feb 12, 2014, 11:59 AM
Thanks for the responses.

It's a brand new auger, only been out 4 times, drilled no more than 20 holes, have a hard time believing the carb is gummed up already..

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Post by: Mricefish20 on Mar 05, 2014, 04:40 PM
What is the spark plug socket size? For my mako  @) :tipup: :)
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Post by: Kevin23 on Mar 13, 2014, 06:29 PM
You want a NGK BM6A. I put one in my mako and it ran much better. Came from the factory with a chinese made Torch plug.
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Post by: Idahogator on Mar 13, 2014, 07:08 PM
What is the spark plug socket size? For my mako  @) :tipup: :)
You want a NGK BM6A. I put one in my mako and it ran much better. Came from the factory with a chinese made Torch plug.

What we have here is a failure to communicate.     :woot: :roflmao:

You just focus on the porkers and we'll be fine.       :sick:
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Post by: mjmeyer on Mar 13, 2014, 07:30 PM
What is the spark plug socket size? For my mako  @) :tipup: :)

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/ngk-nickel-spark-plug-bm6a-5921/19650394-P#fragment-2 (http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/ngk-nickel-spark-plug-bm6a-5921/19650394-P#fragment-2)

Under Specs = 3/4" wrench.
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Post by: Mricefish20 on Mar 14, 2014, 06:46 AM
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/ngk-nickel-spark-plug-bm6a-5921/19650394-P#fragment-2 (http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/ngk-nickel-spark-plug-bm6a-5921/19650394-P#fragment-2)

Under Specs = 3/4" wrench.
Thank you
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Post by: nwifisherman on Apr 12, 2014, 10:31 AM
Ice has been gone for about two weeks so I was putting all my stuff so I got the auger out and started it up to run it for a few minutes.  It started second pull and ran like a champ like it always does so after idling I revved it up and down some then idled for 20 sec and when I started to slowly rev it up again it just quit like I turned off the switch.  I waited a couple minutes and tried to start it again and it started after 5 pulls but quit after running for 10 sec and wont start anymore.  What is wrong with it?  I bought it in December and used it a ton running gas with no ethanol with amsoil 80:1 and seafoam and ran awesome all year.  I dont know much about motors so what should I do now?
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Post by: Idahogator on Apr 12, 2014, 03:11 PM
As has happened to others, when we get off the ice, certain details can be forgotten.

Is the vent screw opened ?

Was the engine warmed up?

What is the condition of the air filter?

Is there any particle or substance in the bottom of the tank?

Let us know.
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Post by: nwifisherman on Apr 13, 2014, 07:57 AM
Mine has the new self venting cap but I always crack it open to let out pressure then tighten it back up. 
I let the engine warm up and it was 60 degrees out so I dont think that was the problem.
I haven't looked at the air filter but can look today.
I'm sure nothing is in the tank because it ran great 2 weeks ago and the cap has been closed the whole time.
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Post by: Idahogator on Apr 13, 2014, 01:37 PM
Hm, I'm thinkin' .  It just seems impossible, with all the care you've given it.    ???
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Post by: nwifisherman on Apr 13, 2014, 04:49 PM
I literally did everything recommended by people on here and have tried to take the best care I could all season.  Always started in one or two pulls and did awesome drilling through 45" of ice in NE South Dakota.  Guess I will email Eskimo and see what they say.
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Post by: Idahogator on Apr 13, 2014, 05:14 PM
You may get faster results by calling them.

Contact us at:

Eskimo
1160 8th Ave
Cumberland, WI 54829

Phone: 800-345-6007              Ask for Eva, and tell her you are from/on a member of Iceshanty.
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Post by: Purple Floyd on Apr 14, 2014, 08:55 AM
Ice has been gone for about two weeks so I was putting all my stuff so I got the auger out and started it up to run it for a few minutes.  It started second pull and ran like a champ like it always does so after idling I revved it up and down some then idled for 20 sec and when I started to slowly rev it up again it just quit like I turned off the switch.  I waited a couple minutes and tried to start it again and it started after 5 pulls but quit after running for 10 sec and wont start anymore.  What is wrong with it?  I bought it in December and used it a ton running gas with no ethanol with amsoil 80:1 and seafoam and ran awesome all year.  I dont know much about motors so what should I do now?

Shoulda left out that seafoam, and ran e-gas in it.  ;)
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Post by: Whytie on Aug 20, 2014, 05:02 PM
hey guys quick question. is the center point of my auger suppose to wiggle side to side a bit? if not how can i fix this. i've already tried tightning up the bolt but no dice.
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Post by: Chris338378 on Aug 20, 2014, 05:16 PM
No it's not, did you ever replace it before?  Check and see if the spacer inside it is broken or missing.  I'd change out the center point because they come with a new spacer which will be tight and fix your problem.
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Post by: pfscott on Aug 20, 2014, 08:09 PM
Huh, both of mine wiggle, I thought that was the way they were.
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Post by: Chris338378 on Aug 20, 2014, 08:39 PM
Mine never wiggled and when I replaced them it I had to pull them out with pliers.  It is not supposed to move so it keeps the point in one spot so it drills properly, if it wobbles it won't get the proper bite into the ice.
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Post by: lefty2053 on Sep 01, 2014, 07:24 PM
I touched up my point at the end of the year and it doesn't move either. I had the blades off and ran a stone over the point.
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Post by: Rebelss on Sep 02, 2014, 07:03 AM
Pointer: Keep your point pointy!  ;D
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Post by: jacksmelt71 on Oct 22, 2014, 10:35 AM
i got a z71 i bought new last year. used it 3 xs. ran good on 2 trips then refused to start on the third. brought it in the shack and after warming she started. cut good for 4 holes then on the 5th started to bog bad. would start right up but had no power under load. even w/ half choke  it still ran like crap. was ultra careful where i bought my gas and added startron like i do to all my 2 cycles. brought it home and drained carb. dumped out gas tank in clear jar. no silt. put fresh high test. started right up. but still no power under load. wouldn't stall just would turn slow. only about 30 holes on her. i checked all that was mentioned on here. could be fuel. I'm going to put a small inline filter on it once i get it going again. brought it to my mechanic last week. hopefully he can figure it out. thankfully i still have my old jiffy and was able to finish the season off.
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Post by: lefty2053 on Oct 22, 2014, 12:56 PM
i got a z71 i bought new last year. used it 3 xs. ran good on 2 trips then refused to start on the third. brought it in the shack and after warming she started. cut good for 4 holes then on the 5th started to bog bad. would start right up but had no power under load. even w/ half choke  it still ran like crap. was ultra careful where i bought my gas and added startron like i do to all my 2 cycles. brought it home and drained carb. dumped out gas tank in clear jar. no silt. put fresh high test. started right up. but still no power under load. wouldn't stall just would turn slow. only about 30 holes on her. i checked all that was mentioned on here. could be fuel. I'm going to put a small inline filter on it once i get it going again. brought it to my mechanic last week. hopefully he can figure it out. thankfully i still have my old jiffy and was able to finish the season off.
If you can find it only use Ethanol free stuff. Also drain that auger at the end of the year of all gas and run it until it stops and then prime it again and run it again until it stops. I do this every year and I am on my 4th year now and I just started it up this year already.
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Post by: mjmeyer on Oct 22, 2014, 06:06 PM
I'd question the in-line filter as there's one at the end of the gas line inside the tank. It might not be able to draw gas through two filters.
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Post by: Rebelss on Oct 22, 2014, 06:21 PM
Do NOT use a filter on these small engines..you will have problems, that's why they don't utilize one. Percolation and fuel delivery issues can result. I would be checking your carb diaphragm...and blow out the carb, might have gotten some crud in there that's still in there. Check for strong spark; there have been some weak coil issues. Lastly, check/replace your spark plug. Z71 uses an NGK BPMR 7A. The other sizes all use a BPM 6A.  :)
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Post by: lefty2053 on Oct 22, 2014, 07:05 PM
Hey Rebless, your repeating yourself. Is your memory failing you?
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Post by: jacksmelt71 on Oct 22, 2014, 10:19 PM
i just hope my mechanic finds something minor as my warranty expired last year. I've never had problems leaving gas in my 2 strokes as long as i treated w/ startron.
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Post by: Rebelss on Oct 23, 2014, 01:58 PM
Hey Rebless, your repeating yourself. Is your memory failing you?

What's that? Oh, I see. Fumble fingers. Ok, what was the question? 

What's that? Oh, I see. Fumble fingers. Ok, what was the question?   


                                             ;D :wacko:
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Post by: ice dawg on Oct 25, 2014, 05:17 PM
i just hope my mechanic finds something minor as my warranty expired last year. I've never had problems leaving gas in my 2 strokes as long as i treated w/ startron.
I'm no mechanic, but I bought my first power auger in 1978 (2hp Eskimo) and have never removed the fuel from a small engine as I like to keep the gaskets and seals from drying out and getting hard. I do use a fuel conditioner at all times though and I also use non-ethanol gas along with synthetic oil which may have something to do with my good fortune.
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Post by: kevt528 on Oct 26, 2014, 10:09 PM
Is there anywhere that sells quality replacement blades for eskimos (8in)?  I bought some of the Eskimo brand (Chinese junk) blades last year from Scheel's and they only stayed sharp for a few outings.  I resharpened my original blades and they worked fine for the rest of the season.  I would just like a quality backup set,  I resharpened the replacement blades but they again only worked for a few outings (had to try them again to see if they would hold an edge the 2nd time).  Like I said after I resharpened my original blades that came on my MO they were fine for the rest of the season.  Does Eskimo sell 2 different qualities of blades,  or did I maybe just get a bad set?
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Post by: lefty2053 on Oct 27, 2014, 06:06 AM
Can't get anything other then the Chinese Made ones now. I have 2 sets as well and I just touch them up after every other day of use. Keep one sharp and then when you take off a pair put the others on. Just make sure you touch them up when you do.
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Post by: Rebelss on Oct 27, 2014, 07:50 PM
Can't get anything other then the Chinese Made ones now. I have 2 sets as well and I just touch them up after every other day of use. Keep one sharp and then when you take off a pair put the others on. Just make sure you touch them up when you do.

Exactly what Mr. lefty says.  ;)
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Post by: drewgills on Nov 01, 2014, 11:14 PM
Are there any bad a$$ mods for these Eskimo augers mine is a 51 shark 8. If not there should be  :o
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Post by: lefty2053 on Nov 02, 2014, 06:53 AM
Are there any bad a$$ mods for these Eskimo augers mine is a 51 shark 8. If not there should be  :o
When you find one lets us know. I can't see anything making them better then they are other than making them lighter.
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Post by: Rebelss on Nov 02, 2014, 07:04 AM
Are there any bad a$$ mods for these Eskimo augers mine is a 51 shark 8. If not there should be  :o


Go to it. It's your auger. Drop a titanium slug in it. Port, polish, blueprint and balance. Gold reed valves. Tuned expansion chamber. Send us pics when it's done.  ::)
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Post by: matt12 on Nov 05, 2014, 04:07 AM
mako 43 going strong yet after 4 years? yup. what a reliable auger, cept for the poor design on the old gas tanks.

but looking at pulling the trigger on the new HC40 8''. what do you guys think about the new high compression propane model?
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Post by: Big Red Shack on Nov 05, 2014, 07:46 AM
Anyone have a leaky gas cap problem or know how to fix it? I have a Mako 43 8" auger
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Post by: lefty2053 on Nov 05, 2014, 09:03 AM
Anyone have a leaky gas cap problem or know how to fix it? I have a Mako 43 8" auger
Have you checked the gasket in the cap? I read once the gasket gets tweaked or twisted and can cause this. Others have just changed theirs out.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 05, 2014, 09:24 AM
I'll just bet it's the late model auger with the vented cap...lay it down with a full tank facing down and they will sometimes leak. They don't have a "gasket" per se, the older ones had the entire rubber piece with the little knob that lifts when you turn the vent screw. A lot of aftermarket gas caps fit; as long as they are vented, you're good to go.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lefty2053 on Nov 05, 2014, 09:34 AM
My Auger has the Vent and yes if I lay it facing down it leaks. I never worry about it as I only fill to 3/4 full and keep it facing upwards.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Head Shaker on Nov 05, 2014, 11:52 AM
mako 43 going strong yet after 4 years? yup. what a reliable auger, cept for the poor design on the old gas tanks.

but looking at pulling the trigger on the new HC40 8''. what do you guys think about the new high compression propane model?

I think its a great idea to use propane,and its not $500 like the Jijjy.Unless you like to wait a year to get some user reviews,I think its it the best deal on the market right now.The gas augers never impressed me with the leaking and the potential of gas smell transfer to your lures.I know it was my first addition to my arsenal this year,before that it was all hand augers.Buy them early i think the HC40 are going to be a hot seller this year.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: matt12 on Nov 06, 2014, 06:30 PM
Have you checked the gasket in the cap? I read once the gasket gets tweaked or twisted and can cause this. Others have just changed theirs out.

pending on how old your auger is, it might be your tank it self.. i had to replace mine with the "strapped" tank instead of the crappy screw in. now i have that with the ventless cap.

I think its a great idea to use propane,and its not $500 like the Jijjy.Unless you like to wait a year to get some user reviews,I think its it the best deal on the market right now.The gas augers never impressed me with the leaking and the potential of gas smell transfer to your lures.I know it was my first addition to my arsenal this year,before that it was all hand augers.Buy them early i think the HC40 are going to be a hot seller this year.

yea for 450$ that dont sound to bad. maybe a little heavy, i might lose some CC's but im not worried about speed.  so you have bought one already? if so, what is the weight comparison ?

Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Big Red Shack on Nov 06, 2014, 09:12 PM
pending on how old your auger is, it might be your tank it self.. i had to replace mine with the "strapped" tank instead of the crappy screw in. now i have that with the ventless cap.

It is 3 years old, where can I check to see what kind of tank I have? I do have the vented gas cap, you unscrew the little screw and that lets air in
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 06, 2014, 09:19 PM
Some of them (like mine) had tiny hairline cracks in the tank seams or around the fuel line grommet, common problem due to ethanol garbage gas. Only fix is order new tank and grommet; about $14.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lefty2053 on Nov 06, 2014, 09:46 PM
As Ricky would say, That splanes it. No Ethanol here.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: matt12 on Nov 06, 2014, 09:48 PM
the old tank i had, was screwed onto my auger, with little nuts molded into the plastic of the tank. those nut that were molded would stress crack the tank and leak..  the new tank has tabs molded out where you can screw bolts through. if you want i can post a pic or two.

it was very anoying and i tried everything.. i read up that they had ALOT of problems with the tanks with the nuts molded into the tank, rather than the new ones with the molded tabs.

when i got the new tank, it came with the ventless cap.

2 problems solved! oh did i hate that gas leak tho, it was deceiving due to not leaking when it was in a certain position.. it was the nuts in the plastic...
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Big Red Shack on Nov 08, 2014, 08:02 PM
Looks like I will be ordering a new tank. Thanks for the suggestions guys!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 08, 2014, 08:21 PM
Good luck!!! Let us know if that was the problem...it's almost impossible to see the hairline cracks, mine was. Tip: When threading the gas line through grommet, and installing new grommet, spray or rub some silicone on, helps keep it from drying out and it goes a whole lot easier.  ;)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: jopes on Nov 08, 2014, 10:48 PM
Can't get anything other then the Chinese Made ones now. I have 2 sets as well and I just touch them up after every other day of use. Keep one sharp and then when you take off a pair put the others on. Just make sure you touch them up when you do.

Is that for all their blades?  I bought two sets last winter because I drilled in dirty ice, I sharpen them all myself and they seemed to hold up after sharpening.

But now that you mention it, one of the new sets I put on my 10" blade seemed to not be as quick at cutting like a previous set.  Sharpened it up and it cut better.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Nov 09, 2014, 12:37 AM
one of the new sets I put on my 10" blade
We know what you mean Jopes.     ;)2

It's been a hectic week here too.    :unsure:

 Have you seen any Swedish blades around ?    They seem to hold an edge better/longer.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lefty2053 on Nov 09, 2014, 07:23 AM
Is that for all their blades?  I bought two sets last winter because I drilled in dirty ice, I sharpen them all myself and they seemed to hold up after sharpening.

But now that you mention it, one of the new sets I put on my 10" blade seemed to not be as quick at cutting like a previous set.  Sharpened it up and it cut better.
All their blades yes.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 09, 2014, 11:35 AM
I hit/called every little place that has auger blades three years ago, trying to find non-chinese blades, figuring the little shops would still have some around. Zip. There isn't a USA or Swedish blade to be had anywhere, at least not for the 'Mo's. Spent half the day on the phone checking.  >:(
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: jopes on Nov 09, 2014, 12:02 PM


 Have you seen any Swedish blades around ?    They seem to hold an edge better/longer.

never knew they changed till this thread. 

Since I got my auger in 2010 would it be the chinese or good blades?  I don't remember the blades themselves ever saying anything on them.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Nov 09, 2014, 01:18 PM
My bad, Jopes. Still tryin to get my mind back after days of no rest or sleep(minor medical invasion, ha).     :cookoo:

My confusion was with the StrikeMaster Lazer hand auger and the lack of "swedish" stamped blades, lately.   That was something to watch for, a few years back..

Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: jopes on Nov 09, 2014, 02:57 PM
Gator, that was a sad year for strike master.  They had all these augers sold that wouldn't cut ice.  I run a finbore for my hand auger, but didn't even use it last year.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Nov 09, 2014, 03:31 PM
Very bad year, Jopes, and costly, too.    A buddy bought a 6".  I told him of the bad blades, he called  and talked to "The Big Guy"  at Strikemaster.   They sent him a new auger with Swedish blades AND a spare set, and asked him to return the "dud"  all freight free.  So, talk right to them and get good results is the best policy.  But, we know that, ha.     I'm happy with my 5", and after 6 years, it's still cuts like the ice is butter.      Hm, not using the fin bore last year, was there a reason, other than tooooo much ice ? 
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: jopes on Nov 09, 2014, 08:14 PM
By time I got out for the first time it was over 8"  and so cold that weekend it was near a foot when I went home.

I use it for first ice only and that is a short period of time usually.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: nnelzon23 on Nov 09, 2014, 08:29 PM
Just got a new Mako the other day. Went from using the stingray. 275 to my door.

(http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g460/nnelzon23/IMG_15581_zpsf5fcf44f.jpg) (http://s1102.photobucket.com/user/nnelzon23/media/IMG_15581_zpsf5fcf44f.jpg.html)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Big Red Shack on Nov 09, 2014, 08:50 PM
Just got a new Mako the other day. Went from using the stingray. 275 to my door.

(http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g460/nnelzon23/IMG_15581_zpsf5fcf44f.jpg) (http://s1102.photobucket.com/user/nnelzon23/media/IMG_15581_zpsf5fcf44f.jpg.html)
Nice deal!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: mjmeyer on Nov 26, 2014, 05:30 PM
Will a Eskimo 6" hand auger bit fit a Stingray 33cc Powerhead?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Nov 26, 2014, 06:40 PM
Before going to far with this MJ, there seems to be less flighting on the Eskimo hand auger, so you may need to do some extra "lifts & dunks" while spinning it to clear slush. 
Another thing is acquiring another "top most end" of the power auger bit, to be welded to, or adapted to the hand auger bit. 
And then is the extra weight of a power head pushing a hand auger bit down and at a higher speed than can be turned by hand, (mine for sure).
The good part is they both turn the same direction.     ;)2     Good luck, and happy Thanksgiving. 
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: mjmeyer on Nov 26, 2014, 06:56 PM
This answers my questions.
The rest of the story is I have a 5 year old Stingray 33cc with an 8" bit. Last year I bought a Shark 71 cc which came with a 10" bit. Nice hole, but my round tipups fall in. So I swapped bits. I can't in good conscience sell the 33cc with a 10" bit when I thought it was somewhat underpowered to begin with, with the eight . I thought if I could slap a 6" bit on it, it would be a very serviceable unit to sell.
Mike
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Nov 26, 2014, 07:37 PM
If you don't have a milling machine or lathe, and a welder, it's an expensive operation.    But I like the idea and smaller holes release your boot quicker.    ;)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: mjmeyer on Nov 26, 2014, 08:23 PM
I looked at the Eskimo website and the auger bits are quite different; less flights, flat blades, no centering ring, and no centering point. The gas auger has more flights , Quantum blades a ring and centering point.
Mike
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Nov 26, 2014, 08:38 PM
And this leaves us both wishing Ardisan made a 6" power bit.     :bow:

I would be very happy to hook a fish that would wedge in a 5" hole.     :roflmao:
Tom
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: mjk67 on Nov 28, 2014, 04:39 PM
Well, I am one unsatisfied Eskimo owner....

My 3.5 year old Z51 just took 2 pulls to start -- coming out of 'summer' hibernation.

Last year, it cranked on my 1st pull.


All in jest, of course....

Best bang for your buck in augers.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lefty2053 on Nov 28, 2014, 04:53 PM
Had me going there. I have started mine 3 times so far. The First time I didn't prime enough and it took 3 pulls. The next two times it started on the first pull. Mine is over 4 years old now.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: mjk67 on Nov 29, 2014, 04:01 PM
Disregard; Rebels SS is super fast with responses...


Well, the leak I had fixed last year is back at it again. It's  leaking through the grommet inside the gas tank.  I had JB Welded it around the outside of the tank last year, and it worked fine.

Not so much this year.

Is there a good contact at Eskimo customer service?  I think someone had mentioned an Eva a few years ago.  I'd like to ask them a few questions, before ordering parts.

Thanks.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Kevin23 on Nov 29, 2014, 06:00 PM
I can't think of his name, which is embarrassing because he was a very nice man! He was the head of the parts/repair department I think. VERY nice guy, helped me with two small issues I had with my mako last year. Switch was bad and then my gas cap wouldn't self-vent by the end of the season. He had me try a couple things and then agreed with my assessment of the problems and sent me replacement parts at no cost. Came next day delivery as well! Best customer service I've had in a LONG time.

If you can, you might want to wait until middle of next week or so.. I'm sure a lot of people bought augers over black friday and will be calling them with questions. You'll probably get a better response by waiting.

The number I have is 800-345-6007, and then they transferred me a couple times to the right dept.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Nov 29, 2014, 06:21 PM
Very true, he not only was, but, believe it or not, still is the same nice man.    He doesn't work for Ardisam and never has.  He doesn't have parts either.

The contact person there is Eva.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Kevin23 on Nov 29, 2014, 06:32 PM
Okay gator, I'm not sure if you are trying to discredit me and actually know of the situation there or not. But the man I talked to was from Ardisam and introduced himself as the head of a dept. He walked me through some steps on my auger and then said "okay, you definitely need a new switch. Do you have the plastic rocker or metal toggle?" I told him metal toggle and he replied "I'm putting in the shipping request with our shipping dept right now", he took my info and and the next day I had a package from ardisam in WI with the parts I needed. This man was not named Eva. So you either have never spoken to the man I have, or are full of BS.. or both.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: bbrown009 on Nov 30, 2014, 06:49 AM
This is encouraging! I just bought a brand new 8" Z51 in the box on Friday. I never had an Eskimo before but have heard good things and getting too old to wrestle with my "widow maker" 30 year old +/- Jiffy 10". Couldn't pass up the deal, now we wait.......

Well, I am one unsatisfied Eskimo owner....

My 3.5 year old Z51 just took 2 pulls to start -- coming out of 'summer' hibernation.

Last year, it cranked on my 1st pull.


All in jest, of course....

Best bang for your buck in augers.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lefty2053 on Nov 30, 2014, 07:43 AM
This is encouraging! I just bought a brand new 8" Z51 in the box on Friday. I never had an Eskimo before but have heard good things and getting too old to wrestle with my "widow maker" 30 year old +/- Jiffy 10". Couldn't pass up the deal, now we wait.......
Just remember if you do have a problem(every auger maker has some lemons) just call up Eskimo and they will fix it. Or take it back and get another one.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Nov 30, 2014, 11:19 AM
Hmmm...I understand someone's tossing my name around on here...glad to help anytime!  Just dial 1-800-Rebelss !  ;)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Nov 30, 2014, 11:47 AM
That much is true, or was until a reply got "modified" .  That took your "REB" out of the beginning of whatever reply it was in/on, and that may be back a page in the thread. Nothing derogatory was said about you nor anyone else, I just took up for you and the fact, you don't stock parts.

No harm intended, no harm done.  Just mis-typed, possibly due to inattention by the er, um, well, you know.   

The next time, if any false statements are posted, I WILL quote it to reveal idiocy and only hope it equates to education, rather than a cowardly modification.     ;)2
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Markenum on Dec 05, 2014, 12:02 AM
I've been lurking this forum for quite some time but having some Auger problems of my own I am here.
Background: Having horrible luck with Eskimo. First bought a Z71, drilled half a dozen holes and it locked up. Clutch never engaged again and never drilled another hole. Having called Ardisam they told me to bring in into an authorized small engine place but with a 6 week wait I brought it back into place of purchase and settled for a Z51 Shark because that is all they had in stock.
So this Z51 has been nothing but a headache for me either. It just keeps dying without feathering the throttle. I've put off calling Ardisam because I have a strong feeling its gonna be the same scenario as last year(6 week wait) which with the ice season here again simply will not do. We already have a foot plus ice on local large lakes. Plus I do enjoy trouble shooting but at this point im over it.

Here's what I have done myself to problem solve, and I've literally spent 10+ hrs starting stopping and adjusting this fricken thing! Changed fuel(three times) adjusted idle, checked and dried air filter. I've pretty much came to the assumption that is a fuel issue. Family members told me it's running lean and probably because of the recent years EPA emission regulations(blah).

I've noticed a light tan colored oil dripping slowly out of the muffler I have not noticed this before but I may have overlooked it. Also I have primed it without the air filter on to see if it's something with the fuel line. This seems unusual to me but when i prime it it leaks down the air filter wall(outside the carb) and soaks up the fuel. My understanding is it should prime directly into the carb, not just piss all over the place. I have tried drying the filter multiple times to see if the extra fuel was the problem but to no avail. Gas is mixed 1 gal 87 no ethanol with viper 2cycle, and this last gallon I put 2 ounces seafoam but in the 3 previous gallons there has been no seafoam put in. Like I said I did not notice the tan oil out of muffler before but I did notice it now with the seafoam running through.

I really need some help here guys, I'm more than in a hurry to get on the ice and can only rely on buddies for so long before I need my auger. It's is not safe to have to lightly throttle between holes, after all this is how s*** hits the fan including fingers and toes.
Thanks for reading my essay lol
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Dec 05, 2014, 12:54 AM
First off, Welcome to Iceshanty , Markenum.

You seem to be quite knowledgeable with fuel, ratios, additives and things that matter. 

A couple questions :  Has the auger been inverted ?    (what you describe could be gear lube)

                                  About or exactly how much Viper oil is in the fuel ?

                                  You do prime it with the choke open ?

This will help the next viewer with diagnosis.    And, we are hurrying .      ;)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Kevin23 on Dec 05, 2014, 06:48 AM
I dont think its your fuel mix, as that is exactly what I run and the only tan oil I have seen came out of every orifice of the auger when I layed it on its side indoors once to thaw. Never done that since and never seen the oil. Scared the bajeezus out of me though.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Dec 05, 2014, 12:32 PM
Kevy, how can you surmise it's not his fuel mix ?  He never said anything about oil/gas ratio.  Go learn, anywhere, and know, learning ceases when you open your mouth.  I know you have the best intentions in this attempt to diagnose the augers problem(s), and thanks for that.  Sorry the sight of tan goo coming from all/every opening in your particular auger frightened the bajeezus out of you. It's just makes you tougher if not wiser.   Take care, things are looking up.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Markenum on Dec 05, 2014, 12:49 PM
The tan goo is only comig out of the muffler. The 3 gallons have all been mixed seperately with 1gal to 2.6oz viiper oil.  This last sepate gallon is fresh 87 no ethanol with 2.6oz viper oil and 2oz seafoam.
Also it has never been flipped upside down only laid on its side. The auger has been doing this straight out of the box. At first i just thpught it was part of the break in period.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Kevin23 on Dec 05, 2014, 12:52 PM
The tan goo is only comig out of the muffler. The 3 gallons have all been mixed seperately with 1gal to 2.6oz viiper oil.  This last sepate gallon is fresh 87 no ethanol with 2.6oz viper oil and 2oz seafoam.

Which is exactly what I use. I switch off every gallon. Straight viper then viper and 2oz seafoam. Its not your mix. Could be anadditive in your gas, about the only thing I can think of.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 05, 2014, 12:53 PM
Hmm...How many times are you priming it? Twice is almost always sufficient...other than that, it's obviously flooding for some reason. I imagine your spark plug is now "wet-fouled", too..."under priming" is always better than "over priming".  ;)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Markenum on Dec 05, 2014, 01:45 PM
Twice at most. Wort changing he plug i take it? What are the good signs on a plug and the bad so i know what im looking for
Thanks for the help so far. I think its the carb but anything helps
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Dec 05, 2014, 01:52 PM
For the plug:   Don't want to see white ,  too lean a mix.

                        Ideal is light tan

                        Any soot/black = too rich, maybe dirty air filter.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 05, 2014, 06:44 PM
Easiest color to match with is about the color of a "Deer"...really!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lefty2053 on Dec 05, 2014, 06:55 PM
Here you go.
(http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa414/lefty2053/plugs_zps5d94283d.jpg) (http://s1196.photobucket.com/user/lefty2053/media/plugs_zps5d94283d.jpg.html)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Dec 05, 2014, 09:22 PM
I'm surprised, no comments came in claiming they had taper seats in their augers, ha, in aluminum, ha.       :woot:

Good examples Reb & Lefty.      :bow:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Markenum on Dec 05, 2014, 11:30 PM
Well I took a look at the plug it definitely has the rich mixture look. Dark black and covered in soot/particles. I wiped off the outer bit of it but will have to replace it when I get a chance. Anyone know what the plug is I've looked and the manual literally says Viper spark plug. lol. Not sure how it's so saturated considering I have always used the right mixture, primed in the off position, and primed lightly. I have returned the idle speed to factory a while back and only slightly adjusted it during the time it was off. Is this a sign of too high of an idle speed or pure carb problems?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Dec 06, 2014, 12:14 AM
As you described, it's running way too rich.

Please read this through, to full understanding.   (And good luck)

Can you check the float level ?  If so, while you're that far into it, remove the float and needle and make sure the seat is not loose. Just try to unscrew it with your fingers. If it's tight and only if you have a properly fitted tool, remove the seat and check for any debris. ( a hair or tiny piece of fiber).  Reinstall the seat and do not over tighten it.  Inspect the pointed end of the float needle for damage with a lens and good light. Make sure no fuel is inside the float. (this is for brass floats)   To set/check the float level, the carb must be inverted, ha, it's attached to the engine, so, avoid fuel spilling, then invert the auger, noting the the edge of the float nearest the carb is parallel with that edge of the carb.  If this is beyond your capabilities, have it done.    As for the spark plug almost any semi modern auto parts house, or a better nicer parts house has charts as to which plug for that engine and should have the plug in stock.   Always filter every drop of fuel that goes into any small engine,  a clean Coleman fuel funnel with a brass screen is functional.  Special note : At no time touch the float to cause any pressure on the needle. If that occurs only once, replace the needle and seat, checking the float level again. The only pressure on the float seat ever, is only the weight of the float.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Icefisher40 on Dec 06, 2014, 11:49 AM
Hey all,

I need some opinions from all of you faithful Eskimo owners out there.

How easy are they with customer service. I'm debating on whether or not I want to pick up a HC40... I understand that it's brand spanking new, so there might be some issues with it. But I rereally need a new auger.

Any opinions?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Dec 06, 2014, 12:56 PM
Hey all,

I need some opinions from all of you faithful Eskimo owners out there.

How easy are they with customer service. I'm debating on whether or not I want to pick up a HC40... I understand that it's brand spanking new, so there might be some issues with it. But I rereally need a new auger.

Any opinions?

I've had no need to contact customer service in the 4 years I've had mine. But that may indicate the proper care I've given it.  It's a Mako 43 cc. It has only had non-Ethanol 91 octane gas mixed with Amsoil Sabre 100:1   2 cycle 100% synthetic , mixed at my chosen ratio of 80 to 85 to 1.  Proper break-in, which is a misnomer, you don't break-in a 2 cycle engine, for if it breaks in it's worn out !!!!   There is a proper beginning start-up cool down sequence, posted in this thread.       The same fuel I began with, is still in the auger, just add more as needed. Fuel stabilizer is in Amsoil Sabre.  I think most problems are encountered by not TOTALLY filtering all fuel, start with a new, clean container, then clean it, add lube and fuel and filter it going into the auger.    It's just so caveman easy to avoid trouble.
As for customer service, we have listed the phone number in here with the contact person, and, how to identify yourself.  Good luck.    ;)2
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Post by: lefty2053 on Dec 06, 2014, 07:48 PM
Hey all,

I need some opinions from all of you faithful Eskimo owners out there.

How easy are they with customer service. I'm debating on whether or not I want to pick up a HC40... I understand that it's brand spanking new, so there might be some issues with it. But I rereally need a new auger.

Any opinions?
I can't answer that, My Z51 has never had a problem. As for the New Silvertip Hand augers, I just tried mine out today and the thing eats ice. Very pleased with it.
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Post by: Markenum on Dec 10, 2014, 07:56 PM
As you described, it's running way too rich.

Please read this through, to full understanding.   (And good luck)

Can you check the float level ?  If so, while you're that far into it, remove the float and needle and make sure the seat is not loose. Just try to unscrew it with your fingers. If it's tight and only if you have a properly fitted tool, remove the seat and check for any debris. ( a hair or tiny piece of fiber).  Reinstall the seat and do not over tighten it.  Inspect the pointed end of the float needle for damage with a lens and good light. Make sure no fuel is inside the float. (this is for brass floats)   To set/check the float level, the carb must be inverted, ha, it's attached to the engine, so, avoid fuel spilling, then invert the auger, noting the the edge of the float nearest the carb is parallel with that edge of the carb.  If this is beyond your capabilities, have it done.    As for the spark plug almost any semi modern auto parts house, or a better nicer parts house has charts as to which plug for that engine and should have the plug in stock.   Always filter every drop of fuel that goes into any small engine,  a clean Coleman fuel funnel with a brass screen is functional.  Special note : At no time touch the float to cause any pressure on the needle. If that occurs only once, replace the needle and seat, checking the float level again. The only pressure on the float seat ever, is only the weight of the float.
Don't have special tools or the knowledge to do check the float.
I changed the plug and had limited success. It is running better but it's still dying out. But running more consistant when it does. I' adjusted my idle speed up and it was able to run with the choke on 3/4 to full choke without having to throttle it. Anytime I switch it to run on any adjustment it dies out. It reached a point where she was started to get loud so I didn't want to increase the idle speed anymore than I had. I'm still guessing this is a carb related issue but at this point it's beyond my repair capabilities without a walk through. I don't want to void my warranty either so I'm gonna have to resort to calling Ardisam. Spark plug gap was a 5th of what it should have been on the original plug which leads me to believe this auger was thrown together with haste.

Sincerely,
Pissed I bought an Eskimo

Also I noticed since I bought the auger there was air in my fuel lines even after priming it once or twice. It was until I highly adjusted the idle speed that I noticed that to dissappear.
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 10, 2014, 08:03 PM
Uh, what dio you mean a "5th of what it was supposed to be"..you mean less?! You used a wire spark plug gauge, correct? That would mean it was at  7/1000; +- , at which nothing would run.
ALWAYS check the plug, the "pre-gap" is crap, especially when someone drops it, then picks it up and screws it in. Those engines come sourced with the plug, always check that. Ardisam is helpful as heck, call them at 1 715 822 2415. Ext 146, ask for Eva, she WILL take care of you. Let us know what happened..... :unsure:

PS....those "bubbles" mean you have an air leak/air being sucked in, adjusting the idle has nothing to do with it. You may be making things worse. Give Ardisam a call before ya proceed, might save ya more of a headache. It can be very frustrating, even for one who knows engines well.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Markenum on Dec 10, 2014, 08:29 PM
http://newcontent.westmarine.com/content/images/catalog/full/425761.jpg
It wouldn't even fit on .020, the "gap" was pretty much nonexistant.
Thank you, I thought it was unusual to see air in a fuel line. Kind of would defeat the point of it being a fuel line wouldnt it. Thanks I will they are closed until 8am and with finals and work it has been hard to find the time being busy during 8-5pm. But thanks and will report back when life is good :)
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 12, 2014, 02:22 PM
Ok, we be waiting!!! Good luck!!  ;D
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Post by: Harlow on Dec 16, 2014, 06:12 AM
After getting on the ice last weekend, I decided to start looking to purchase my first gas auger. I've always bummed augers off my buddies or used my chisel until the ice gets over 10 inches thick.

95% of people I know or have fished around run jiffys, but gramp has an eskimo from the mid 60's that still runs like a champ so when I found out eskimo still makes augers I was leaning that direction.

I'm only a part-time fisherman, as once we get snow on the ground I'm a full-time snowmobiler. Outside of december, I only ice fish maybe 5-10 times a year and I want something that isn't going to give me fits and whatever I get I would like it to last 10 years since it won't see a ton of use.

My question is, should I try to find an older eskimo used or buy a brand new one? I would like a 10 inch bit if I could since we do fish for bigger Togue and Pike, but I realize an older 'Mo couldn't take a bigger bit most likely.

I found a decent deal at fleet and farm on a new Z71 which had me leaning new:

http://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/eskimo-10-in-shark-z71-quantum-ice-auger/0000000006325# (http://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/eskimo-10-in-shark-z71-quantum-ice-auger/0000000006325#)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lefty2053 on Dec 16, 2014, 07:02 AM
My buddy is going to buy a z71 for his brother-in-law for christmas I told him about the smoking deal at Fleet Farm and he most likely will get one soon. You can't beat that deal and I do believe it is free shipping.
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Post by: Kevin23 on Dec 16, 2014, 09:31 AM
Check L&M supply as well. Dont know the z71 price off hand but they have great prices on eskimos.
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Post by: lefty2053 on Dec 16, 2014, 12:43 PM
$389 at L&M. You guy's realize the new Z51 and Z71 series augers now have aluminum handles and the HyperCoil starting system? I called for a friend and L&M shows it on their web site but Fleet Farm did not. So I called them and they put me on-line with the Appleton Store and said if they said their augers have it so does the on-line store. and they did have it. So they are all new this year with Hypercoil and Aluminum handles.
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Post by: miked77 on Dec 19, 2014, 08:46 PM
Officially became an owner of my first eskimo auger today.  Which also happens to be my first power auger!  Just picked up the HC 40 in an 8"  Unfortunately is still sitting in the box in the back of the truck and will be there for a few days, but cant wait!  Couldn't pass it up for the price i got it for online. 
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Post by: Idahogator on Dec 19, 2014, 08:57 PM
Congrats on the "MO miked77 !     :thumbsup:

Be sure, as I'm sure you know, check/fill the oil sump.     ;)2
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Post by: Mricefish20 on Dec 21, 2014, 07:07 PM
Hello all I need some advice my 3 year old mako started leaking this year at the rubber groment that goes into the gas tank ... I have already ordered the new gas line with a groment and filter on it I was wondering when I install the new groment can I put a bead of glue or something around where it sits on the tAnk to make the seal last longer ? Thanks any tips appreciated
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Post by: Idahogator on Dec 21, 2014, 07:10 PM
It seems like a good idea, but not too much will stick, with a gas/oil mix.
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Post by: Mricefish20 on Dec 21, 2014, 07:21 PM
Hmmmm gorilla tape lol?
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 21, 2014, 07:28 PM
Yup. Pure silicone spray to keep it soft,and pliable so it doesn't crack or shrink. I do this for all grommets, and the weatherstripping on my truck too. Been doing this for many years and not a prob yet.  ;)

Officially became an owner of my first eskimo auger today.  Which also happens to be my first power auger!  Just picked up the HC 40 in an 8"  Unfortunately is still sitting in the box in the back of the truck and will be there for a few days, but cant wait!  Couldn't pass it up for the price i got it for online. 

Are you tempting fate?? Don't get it stolen, for god's sake!!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: druthrbfishn on Dec 22, 2014, 06:34 AM
I got out on the ice yesterday with my new HC 40. Starts after about 5 pulls after hooking up a new bottle. After that it is 1 pull. The temp was 30 so may not be a real test. Drills through 10' of ice, no problem. Again not a real test. I do like the fact that it doesn't throw ice for 4' like my Strikemaster. Good auger, I guess you Eskimo fans already knew that!
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Post by: lefty2053 on Dec 22, 2014, 07:25 AM
If my old Z51 ever dies on me the Hc40 will probably be my next one. I looked them over a couple of times at Cabela's and liked what I saw. Congrats on the new auger I am sure you will have it a long time.
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Post by: lefty2053 on Dec 22, 2014, 09:41 AM
Just wanted to say. That Eskimo 6" Silvertip I bought this year cut ice like nothing I've seen before. If I put this on a Drill it would out drill my Z51 I am sure. I have used it twice now and was out drilling the gas augers last time out. One guy even commented that it drilled faster then his Z51,which I think most likely just needs the blades sharpened. But for run and gun and going lite for early season it is great 14" of ice this last time out and went through it in about 16 seconds. Only thing I don't like is cleaning that small hole out all the time in bitter weather which I had this time. Probably only in the single digits to low teens.
I actually timed some of the gas augers and it was taking them 30 seconds. Poor blades or OE I am sure.  OE-Operator Error.
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Post by: Mricefish20 on Dec 30, 2014, 08:23 AM
Got my new gas line filter and rubber groment from eskimo today got it installed in mintues no more leaks thanks eskimo!!
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Post by: Idahogator on Dec 30, 2014, 12:23 PM
Great service from Eskimo.    :thumbsup:
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Post by: fordkisskrazy on Jan 04, 2015, 08:45 PM
Just gotta brag! Used my Z71 1 week before x mass, drilled ALOT of holes. Ran it out of gas for the 1st time ever, any way.......came home put it in the shed and haven't touched it since. Went out fishing this morning 0 degree. Put gas in and 3 pulls later I'm drilling holes. I swear MO's are the best there is!!!!!
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Post by: lefty2053 on Jan 04, 2015, 08:50 PM
My friend got the Z71 for Christmas and has used it once so far. He named his Peewee. I don't know why people name cars and such but I am sure he named it that because of the big arse engine on it.  Either that or just so he could say to others when he gets on the ice:I'm going to pull out my Peewee. LOL No I didn't ask why!
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Post by: mjmeyer on Jan 05, 2015, 09:54 PM
A 10" Peewee , no less!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Ice Scratcher on Jan 06, 2015, 12:40 PM
Great service from Eskimo.    :thumbsup:

Glad to say I wouldn't know...

Mine has been running perfect for over 25 years now..

I use it in the summer to dig post holes as well, I adapted a mora 8 inch to it for that purpose..

<*)))>{
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Post by: appleman on Jan 07, 2015, 03:47 PM
Hey guys. I have a z51 with a 8 inch anger. Love it. had it 4years now. I had to replace the fuel line 2 yrs ago but now the grommet where the line goes through the tank is leaking. I found it on Eskimos site and not priced to bad but I refuse to pay double the price of the part for shipping. Has anyone else found a replacement that works? Thanks :tipup:
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Post by: fordkisskrazy on Jan 07, 2015, 09:00 PM
Just email Eskimo and tell them what you need and ask whats up with the shipping price. I did that for the same thing never got a response back but got the part 3 days later in the mail.
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Post by: Mricefish20 on Jan 07, 2015, 09:01 PM
Lol I just replace my gas line and gromnent after 3 years but yes the shipping did cost more then the new line groment filter straight from eskimo shipped ups came quick though..
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Post by: fireryfish on Jan 07, 2015, 09:22 PM
How many of you tried the hc40 propane auger. I just got one Christmas only got to use it once so far and it seems to be ok. Just curious how others like them
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Post by: appleman on Jan 08, 2015, 08:26 PM
I ended up calling them. The guy says yea that's way too much for shipping. He only charged me $5 for the shipping. Excellent service!
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Post by: Icefisher40 on Jan 09, 2015, 02:55 PM
Hey everybody.

Finally got my Eskimo Z51! Just waiting to unbox it and check it out. I would like to get it out on the ice tomorrow hopefully.

The only issue is: I don't know if the auger comes with oil, and if not, I know that no place around here sells the viper 2-cycle that Eskimo recommends.

My question is: do you guys know if the auger comes with a package of oil? Is the viper 2-cycle all you guys run in them? What about amsoil or a similar brand.

This is my first power auger, so I don't want to screw it up or voiD the warranty or something. But I would really like to get it out on the ice soon!
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Post by: coldfish55 on Jan 09, 2015, 03:00 PM
when I received mine 3 years ago the oil was in the box. Taped to one of the cardboard packers
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 09, 2015, 03:03 PM
It doesn't come with a bottle. (or hasn't) Use any good two-stroke oil at the recommended ratio of 50:1 in the 'Mo, along with some non-oxy gas, and you should be good to go. Almost all the little bottles of synthetic mix now have stabilizer in them. Fleet Farm, Walmarts, etc usually have the small bottle of  2 cycle, Use 2.6 oz of oil per gallon for 50:1 ratio for Eskimo. It'll have that right on the bottle. (amount in bottle)
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Post by: Icefisher40 on Jan 09, 2015, 03:04 PM
It doesn't come with a bottle. Use any good two-stroke oil at the recommended ratio of 50:1 in the 'Mo, along with some non-oxy gas, and you should be good to go. Almost all the little bottles of synthetic mix now have stabilizer in them. Fllet Fram, Walmarts, etc usually have the small bottle of  2 cycle, Use 2.6 oz of oil per gallon for 50:1 ratio for Eskimo. It'll have that right on the bottle. (amount in bottle)

You're the man! Thanks for the speedy reply, buddy!

Just use high octane gas then?
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 09, 2015, 03:58 PM
No, NON-OXY gas.......gas without ethanol. (non-oxygenated) Octane has nothing to do with ethanol. You do not need premium or higher octane gas in your auger; they're not designed for, nor do they need it. Ethanol-free just happens to run a higher octane because of the lack of alcohol. Usually runs 91 rated. Here's a list of non-oxy sellers to find your closest supplier.

http://pure-gas.org/index.jsp?stateprov=MN
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Post by: jwetovick on Jan 09, 2015, 04:23 PM
Hey everybody.

Finally got my Eskimo Z51! Just waiting to unbox it and check it out. I would like to get it out on the ice tomorrow hopefully.

The only issue is: I don't know if the auger comes with oil, and if not, I know that no place around here sells the viper 2-cycle that Eskimo recommends.

My question is: do you guys know if the auger comes with a package of oil? Is the viper 2-cycle all you guys run in them? What about amsoil or a similar brand.

This is my first power auger, so I don't want to screw it up or voiD the warranty or something. But I would really like to get it out on the ice soon!
Go to your local hardware store and buy any good 2 stroke oil. It does not need to be viper brand oil. Don't over think which brand oil. Almost any will be just fine for that auger.
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Post by: Icefisher40 on Jan 09, 2015, 07:10 PM
Well! I got the auger, got it all gassed up with non-Oxy gas and valvoline 2 cycle at 50:1.

Took a little longer to get fired up, but that's to be expected as it's -5 degrees actual temperature right now. Unfortunately, I could not wait until tomorrow to fire it up, so I drove to the nearest lake.

I fired her up (started much faster at the lake) and let her run for about a minute before cutting a hole. She tears Into the ice for the first 10"s or so, but then kind of bogs down a bit towards the end of the hole. I notice that if I lift the auger to clear some chips out of the hole that she would start cutting good again. Is this typical for a Shark Z51? If so, it's no issue, I'm just curious.  Could it be that since she is new she needs to be broken in more before she cuts perfectly?

Anyways, you can tell it's a quality product by just looking at it! Can't wait to spend some quality time with her tomorrow!
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Post by: fordkisskrazy on Jan 09, 2015, 07:49 PM
Well! I got the auger, got it all gassed up with non-Oxy gas and valvoline 2 cycle at 50:1.

Took a little longer to get fired up, but that's to be expected as it's -5 degrees actual temperature right now. Unfortunately, I could not wait until tomorrow to fire it up, so I drove to the nearest lake.

I fired her up (started much faster at the lake) and let her run for about a minute before cutting a hole. She tears Into the ice for the first 10"s or so, but then kind of bogs down a bit towards the end of the hole. I notice that if I lift the auger to clear some chips out of the hole that she would start cutting good again. Is this typical for a Shark Z51? If so, it's no issue, I'm just curious.  Could it be that since she is new she needs to be broken in more before she cuts perfectly?

Anyways, you can tell it's a quality product by just looking at it! Can't wait to spend some quality time with her tomorrow!
Yes that's typical for any auger. I found that if its thick ice I'll some times pull up the auger to clean out the hole and it helps it not to bog down. AND always drill straight and never leave it standing up in the ice
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Post by: Icefisher40 on Jan 09, 2015, 08:36 PM
Yes that's typical for any auger. I found that if its thick ice I'll some times pull up the auger to clean out the hole and it helps it not to bog down. AND always drill straight and never leave it standing up in the ice

Thank You! I was surprised that it would just stop drilling, but that makes sense!
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Post by: Kevin23 on Jan 09, 2015, 08:44 PM
Choke slip by chance? My mako 43cc went through 28" brand new and never slowed down.
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Post by: lostlunker on Jan 09, 2015, 10:14 PM
I am now a proud owner of a brand new 8 inch HC40. Filled it up with oil threw a can of propane on and fired it up, took about 10 pulls to get it going but was off to the races after that. I had to take it to a nearby lake to see how it cuts..Went through 2 feet of ice pretty quick without bogging down seems like a pretty solid auger.
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Post by: Icefisher40 on Jan 10, 2015, 07:21 AM
Choke slip by chance? My mako 43cc went through 28" brand new and never slowed down.

Hmmmm. No, I don't think so. Does the gas cap need to be vented or something?
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 10, 2015, 08:43 AM
Hmmmm. No, I don't think so. Does the gas cap need to be vented or something?

Read your manual. The clutch takes a while to break in and grab fully. That's normal. A short break in period running it for a bit, slowly advancing RPM's, would have helped a lot, too.
 Oh, and your cap is vented. ;)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Icefisher40 on Jan 10, 2015, 09:47 AM
Read your manual. The clutch takes a while to break in and grab fully. That's normal. A short break in period running it for a bit, slowly advancing RPM's, would have helped a lot, too.
 Oh, and your cap is vented. ;)

Seriously, I owe you one. Thanks, buddy!
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 10, 2015, 10:03 AM
Anytime! Glad to help.  ;D Take it out and run it a bit...slowly rev it up, let it idle, rev it a little higher...run it a good 15 mns and let it cool down. Then ya can start rippin' the ice. Always good to run a new engine for at least a bit before ya put the boots to it.  Good luck! ;)
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Post by: dann6 on Jan 10, 2015, 01:48 PM
hows the eskimo stringray ? Its $255 at mills on sale  is it a decent auger ?
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Post by: Kevin23 on Jan 10, 2015, 01:51 PM
About as good as any. If you can swing it, this is a pretty good deal for $30 more. http://www.landmsupply.com/department/sporting-goods/ice-fishing/augers/eskimo/eskimo-mako-43cc-8-quantum-ice-auger (http://www.landmsupply.com/department/sporting-goods/ice-fishing/augers/eskimo/eskimo-mako-43cc-8-quantum-ice-auger) Free shipping and no tax unless you are in MN.
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Post by: Kavady on Jan 10, 2015, 08:41 PM
I've got the mako 10" and really like it.  Used it last year and pulled it out today and it fired right off.  i drilled 24" thick ice last year and had no problems doing so.
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Post by: Mricefish20 on Jan 11, 2015, 01:03 PM
Went fishing this weekend and put new blades on the auger and started up fine but the auger wouldn't penetrate the ice and   last year no problems ..Was wondering if I could have put the blades on backwards or does the point need to be sharpened? Can some one post a pic of there blades on correctly thankS! 
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 11, 2015, 01:10 PM
Some pics on this older thread...the beveled part should be down, facing the ice.


http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=254847.msg2716586#msg2716586
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Post by: Mricefish20 on Jan 11, 2015, 03:11 PM
Some pics on this older thread...the beveled part should be down, facing the ice.


http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=254847.msg2716586#msg2716586
Much appreciated rebels !
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 11, 2015, 03:14 PM
Glad I could help!!! How did it turn out? You have them on right?
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Post by: lefty2053 on Jan 11, 2015, 07:19 PM
Yes cutting edge facing up towards the motor.
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Post by: IDFisher on Jan 11, 2015, 08:22 PM
I apologize if this has been covered on here before already but i didn't really want to search through 126 pages :)  The pull cord on my 33cc Stingray broke this weekend and i was just wondering if there are instructions on how to replace the string without having the recoil spring pop out.  Any help is much appreciated.  Thanks!
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Post by: Idahogator on Jan 11, 2015, 08:50 PM
It's a simple fix, just don't take it apart that far. Get a new cord before beginning.

Might be a good idea to have an extra pair of skilled hands close by.

If you don't have a manual you can download it here:  (3rd from the bottom, S33Q8)

 http://www.geteskimo.com/foundations/store/downloadcenter/kb_results.asp?type=category (http://www.geteskimo.com/foundations/store/downloadcenter/kb_results.asp?type=category)
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Post by: jonnywalker on Jan 12, 2015, 09:16 AM
Does anyone know where online to buy a replacement gas cap for the S33 stingray auger cheaper than the ridiculous eskimo prices?  I have searched and seems like they all are selling for around 14.99.  I checked some local outdoor equipment stores and they have none that fit.

Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lefty2053 on Jan 12, 2015, 10:41 AM
Does anyone know where online to buy a replacement gas cap for the S33 stingray auger cheaper than the ridiculous eskimo prices?  I have searched and seems like they all are selling for around 14.99.  I checked some local outdoor equipment stores and they have none that fit.

Thanks in advance.
Seen them at Sportsmans warehouse. Might check these 2 out.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ardisam-2-Cycle-Eskimo-Earthquake-Engines-Self-Venting-Self-Retaining-Gas-Cap-/361179447900?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5417f9025c
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ardisam-300401-Viper-Engines-Eskimo-Earthquake-Gas-Cap-Powerheads-Edger-Tillers-/361179447910?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5417f90266
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: jacksmelt71 on Jan 12, 2015, 06:51 PM
got a question. figured the best place to post is here. i have a z71 shark i bought new last year.. since I've owned it i can't get it to start cold. I've tried to use the instructions on the auger but won't start till' i put the heat to her in the truck or shack. once started no problems. runs fine. i just can't rely on it and go back to my old jiffy. anybody got a trick to get this thing to start. was 10f this morning and i had to put it in the truck after cranking for 10min. 10 min. in the heat and she fired w/ no choke or prime..
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lefty2053 on Jan 12, 2015, 07:07 PM
Are you over priming it? I push the primer one or two times at best and never use the choke. If it is real cold out I will use the choke. Last time out -4 and needed the choke.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: JoeDirtToo on Jan 12, 2015, 08:14 PM
Thoughts on a barracuda plus.  Are they still  being made?  Are they a good model?  I found one on craigslist that is still in the box, if they quit making them, when did they stop?  Any advantages/disadvantages over another model. 

Seller claims to have pd 425.  Does that seem high or are they that much new?

tia
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Jan 12, 2015, 08:28 PM
Thoughts on a barracuda plus.  Are they still  being made?  Are they a good model?  I found one on craigslist that is still in the box, if they quit making them, when did they stop?  Any advantages/disadvantages over another model. 

Seller claims to have pd 425.  Does that seem high or are they that much new?

tia

Looks to be discontinued, here's a link right to the manufacture, Ardisam Inc.     ;)2

             http://www.geteskimo.com/Foundations/Store/shopdetail.asp?params=893B8*80**Barracuda_Ice_Auger (http://www.geteskimo.com/Foundations/Store/shopdetail.asp?params=893B8*80**Barracuda_Ice_Auger)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: jacksmelt71 on Jan 12, 2015, 08:30 PM
Are you over priming it? I push the primer one or two times at best and never use the choke. If it is real cold out I will use the choke. Last time out -4 and needed the choke.
i do what is written on the auger starting instructions. prime 2xs then full choke. if not started ,2 more primes and full choke. still doesn't start . this auger has less than 5 hrs. use on it.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: jacksmelt71 on Jan 12, 2015, 08:31 PM
Are you over priming it? I push the primer one or two times at best and never use the choke. If it is real cold out I will use the choke. Last time out -4 and needed the choke.
i do what is written on the auger starting instructions. prime 2xs then full choke. if not started ,2 more primes and full choke. still doesn't start . this auger has less than 5 hrs. use on it.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lefty2053 on Jan 12, 2015, 11:08 PM
I would pull the plug and make sure it is burning correct. I wouldn't use the Choke unless it doesn't start.
(http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa414/lefty2053/plugs_zps5d94283d.jpg) (http://s1196.photobucket.com/user/lefty2053/media/plugs_zps5d94283d.jpg.html)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: jacksmelt71 on Jan 13, 2015, 09:54 AM
ill check it today. doesn't smell like its flooding and after 10min. in the heat it fires right up w/ no choke or prime.  i could be wrong tho. ill let you guys know. thanks.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Chris338378 on Jan 14, 2015, 08:24 PM
They don't make the Barracuda augers anymore and I'm not sure what year they stopped making them.  The Barracuda plus has a 3 horse power Tecumseh engine where the Barracuda has a 2 horse power Tecumseh engine.  These engines are great engines that will last a long time with proper maintenance and give lots of power.  It came in 6, 8,9, an 10 inch models and the different model designations are 9003B (6 inch with Turbo- Cut blades), 9003B8 (8 inch with Turbo-Cut blades) 9003BQ8 (8 inch with Quantum blades), 9009BQ9 (9 inch with Quantum blades, and 9003B10 (10 inch with Quantum blades).  The current Eskimo augers use the Quantum blades but they still sell the Turbo-Cut blades and they work very well.  I have a 2003 Eskimo Mako with 8 inch Turbo-Cut blades and like it a lot and the bladed lasted a very long time.  I don't think the owner is lying to you about the price he paid, I know when I bought my Mako in 2003 I paid around $300.  These are great augers and true work horses.  If it was me, I'd buy and am sure you won't be disappointed with it. I'd ask him what he wanted for it and see if he's negotiable.  I would try to get it for around $200 to $250 at the most because you said it was never used.  Please let me know how you make out with it.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: MrMeiz on Jan 23, 2015, 08:45 PM
I don't have anything to add tonight other than to complain about my Mako starting on the 2nd pull, first thing in the morning, and then 3 hours later taking FOREVER to get started.

Still love my Mo though.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Jan 23, 2015, 10:14 PM
MrMeiz, you may need to watch the fuel line as you prime and rid it of visible bubbles.

It should light right up.     ;)2
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lefty2053 on Jan 24, 2015, 08:13 PM
My only complaint with my Z51 Mo is it now starts a little harder then the last 4 years. Used to start on first pull but that is when I had a Ford Explorer and kept it in the car. I now have it in the back of my truck in the cold.But once it is started it usually starts on the first or second pull after that.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lostlunker on Jan 25, 2015, 08:59 PM
Well I took back my 2nd defective HC40 and the local Runnings had the 8" Mako on clearance so I grabbed it. Got it all broke in and seems to run great out of the box, hopefully its the same out on the ice. I liked the propane but after 2 lemons and one of the demo ones at a local shop around here was burning oil I went back to the 2 stroke. If the Mako cuts anything like the HC40 I'll be happy that thing cut pretty good and I really like the Quantum blades.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Ice Scratcher on Feb 07, 2015, 12:14 PM
I just got done cleaning the carb and tuning mine up...

She is running better than any new ones at this point, just falls through the ice! You guys with newer augers have something to look forward to. They run much better after being broken in.. Mine runs far better than new now...

Purrs like a kitten and screams like a wild cat! I'm so proud I took a couple pictures of my old gal...

(http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp207/Squareneck/IMG_20150207_125225_zpskywfq4mm.jpg)

(http://i412.photobucket.com/albums/pp207/Squareneck/IMG_20150207_125300_zpsrabiz66i.jpg)

I've had her since she was new, but cant remember exactly how long ago..

Does 24 years seem about right?

Go Mo!!

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Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Feb 07, 2015, 01:05 PM
Nice one from the good ole days, Ice Scratcher.    ;)2

And a real fuel tank.      :thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Ice Scratcher on Feb 07, 2015, 02:23 PM
Nice one from the good ole days, Ice Scratcher.    ;)2

And a real fuel tank.      :thumbsup:

Thanks man!

She has also put up way more fences and decks than any Jiffy, Ion, or Gator will ever come close to...

For the dirt I use an 8" Mora bit that's been welded to adapt...

When I bought mine you could buy the exact same auger at the hardware store in the summer, except it said Earthquake, instead of Eskimo..

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Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Feb 07, 2015, 02:36 PM
One of the bullet-proof ones. Ardisam (Eskimo)owns Earthquake. Love to see those older Tecumseh engines still purring along. Hang onto it!!!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Feb 07, 2015, 02:42 PM
You put that darn Mora to good use.   (I'd leave it in the hole ).    :woot: :roflmao: :roflmao: >:D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: 32footsteps on Feb 07, 2015, 06:14 PM
I have no problems hand drilling holes but in the past had an older Jiffy that we named Rasputin because you couldn't kill the damn thing.  No idea where that thing is now.  I joked with my wife last fall that for Christmas I was going to get her a power auger even though she has never fished a day in her life.  A few weeks back I brought fish home much to her delight and she told me I had to ice fish as much as I possibly could.  I had her write this down.  Ice here in Wisconsin is past the point where it's a breeze to crank by hand.  The wife pretty much demanded that I have a power auger and was ready to buy one a few weeks back.  I convince her to hold off and I'll watch season ending sales. 


I was angling for either a 10 inch Nils or a 10 inch z71 if the price of either hit a sweet spot.  I share this story with a former coworker and he blurts out; "you need an auger? I just bought one and a week later won an Eskimo in a raffle..you want it, it's yours."  I ask what he wanted for it and he said $100.  Turns out it was a new in the box Mako....for $100.  No complaints there. 


It's not a model I gave much consideration to but once I got that thing set up and ran it I was blown away.  Fished today with a group of guys who have new or one year old Jiffys.  As they are in the process of blowing out rotator cuffs trying to start theirs I'm zipping hole after hole after starting it with basically a flick of the wrist.  Needless to say they came away impressed by a "$100" auger that was whipping the tail of their $500 machines.  Longtime jiffy guys who never considered anything else.  They had never seen an Eskimo run let alone use one and by the end of the day I got the feeling that the local classifieds might have a pair of newer Jiffys show up.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Ice Scratcher on Feb 07, 2015, 06:25 PM
Love to see those older Tecumseh engines still purring along. Hang onto it!!!  :thumbsup:

Not a chance of getting rid of her... Starts on the first pull, even sitting in the cold..

Wouldn't trade her for anything, even new in the box!

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Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: motocross269 on Feb 07, 2015, 06:28 PM
Well my HC40 just turned into a 400 dollar boat anchor....Checking it out for a big trip tommorrow and it wouldn't keep running...Swapped tanks and have been messing with it for the Last hour...I can get it to run for a minute giving it full throttle but it won't idle...After it stalls I can see and hear propane flowing through the carb...Looks like I am done...Too much ice to hand auger.....Won't be able to get ahold of customer service until Monday then who knows??.Not a happy camper right now my days off are very limited and this auger may be screwing me..
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Feb 07, 2015, 06:47 PM
32footsteps, that's why I'm glad I got a deal on a Mako.       :thumbsup:

Motocross, many stories similar to yours this year.    ??? ??? ???
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: motocross269 on Feb 07, 2015, 07:00 PM
32footsteps, that's why I'm glad I got a deal on a Mako.       :thumbsup:

Motocross, many stories similar to yours this year.    ??? ??? ???
I may go Electric....This is the second Eskimo I have had issues with...One Z51 right out of the box and now this one with less than 50 holes....I was pretty happy and I babied it but I am pretty darn frustrated now..
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Feb 07, 2015, 07:16 PM
It's disgusting how things go, you get what you think is best for the money and it craps out, early on.     :%$#!:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lostlunker on Feb 07, 2015, 07:19 PM
I've drilled about 150 holes on my Mako in the last 2 weeks and so far so good. The first few times out it didn't cut as fast as the HC40 but I think after it is breaking in more it cuts just as fast if not faster. I had a little trouble starting it in the cold but I switched out that Torch plug for a NGK and seems to start a lot better. I was in the market for the Z51 but got a great deal on a Mako and I'm glad I didn't dish out the extra $$$.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Feb 07, 2015, 07:57 PM
Dang, 150 holes, lets hope you have a fish story or two, with that many holes.    ;)2
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lostlunker on Feb 07, 2015, 10:04 PM
Dang, 150 holes, lets hope you have a fish story or two, with that many holes.    ;)2

Unfortunately no and I can count how many fish I caught on both hands  :'(  Either way I wanted to give'er a good workout to see how it held up. Good thing is I think I'll get about 170 holes per tank of gas through 2-2.5 feet of ice.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: motocross269 on Feb 09, 2015, 02:30 PM
I've drilled about 150 holes on my Mako in the last 2 weeks and so far so good. The first few times out it didn't cut as fast as the HC40 but I think after it is breaking in more it cuts just as fast if not faster. I had a little trouble starting it in the cold but I switched out that Torch plug for a NGK and seems to start a lot better. I was in the market for the Z51 but got a great deal on a Mako and I'm glad I didn't dish out the extra $$$.
what NGK plug did you put in??
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Kevin23 on Feb 09, 2015, 04:45 PM
I also did the NGK switch. Starts and runs great now. Was a little sluggish in cold weather before the switch. Torch plugs are junk...

NGK BM6A is what you want. I believe gap instructions are in the manual.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: motocross269 on Feb 09, 2015, 04:46 PM
I also did the NGK switch. Starts and runs great now. Was a little sluggish in cold weather before the switch. Torch plugs are junk...

NGK BM6A is what you want. I believe gap instructions are in the manual.
thanks
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lostlunker on Feb 10, 2015, 09:31 AM
I also did the NGK switch. Starts and runs great now. Was a little sluggish in cold weather before the switch. Torch plugs are junk...

NGK BM6A is what you want. I believe gap instructions are in the manual.

Yep exactly what he said ^^^
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Kevin23 on Feb 10, 2015, 10:55 AM
Note: the plug might be different in the stingray or z series.. BM6A for mako. It says in the manual what plug you need, if its not NGK then just look on a plug reference sheet and find the matching NGK plug and gap it accordingly.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lefty2053 on Feb 10, 2015, 01:04 PM
Same Plug for the 33, 43 and 51 CC Augers.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: motocross269 on Feb 11, 2015, 01:02 PM
Going on day 3 with no course of action on my propane auger other than an hour and a half drive for nothing....I have been leaving messages with the POC they gave me for 2 days with no call back....Maybe he is out of the office...I just left another message if I don't hear from him I guess it is time to ask for a manager...I'll try again this afternoon...
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: 5nines on Feb 11, 2015, 03:26 PM
Fraternal Order of Eskimo Auger Owners. I like it, IT SINGS !!
 (http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/summer%20fishing%202010/hpim0316-1-1.jpg)

(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/summer%20fishing%202010/hpim0317.jpg)

TOO FUNNY

I am still using an auger identical to this today
I don't even recall ever changing the spark plug ------ gas, oil and blades are all it has needed
Too bad they don't make them like this any more
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: iluvgillz on Feb 11, 2015, 11:29 PM
Hey guys!  Just got my hands on one of these vintage beauties a few weeks ago.  Cleaned carb, new blades/blade cover, and pully in the recoil.  Unfortunately, she cuts like garbage even with new blades.  The center point is junk and welded in place.  Have you guys ever heard of cutting the center point out and putting a new replacement point in?  Just curious if this is feasible or should I count my my losses?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Ice Scratcher on Feb 12, 2015, 12:30 PM
Hey guys!  Just got my hands on one of these vintage beauties a few weeks ago.  Cleaned carb, new blades/blade cover, and pully in the recoil.  Unfortunately, she cuts like garbage even with new blades.  The center point is junk and welded in place.  Have you guys ever heard of cutting the center point out and putting a new replacement point in?  Just curious if this is feasible or should I count my my losses?

Shoot, sounds like the most important part works fine...

With a little bit of welding and machine work you can get just about any clockwise bit to work...

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Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: 5nines on Feb 12, 2015, 03:25 PM
I touched mine up with a die grinder and it works great
the new style is definitely an upgrade but mine works (10'')
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Kevin23 on Feb 12, 2015, 03:37 PM
Hey guys!  Just got my hands on one of these vintage beauties a few weeks ago.  Cleaned carb, new blades/blade cover, and pully in the recoil.  Unfortunately, she cuts like garbage even with new blades.  The center point is junk and welded in place.  Have you guys ever heard of cutting the center point out and putting a new replacement point in?  Just curious if this is feasible or should I count my my losses?

There have been a few guys on here who have torched the point off and tacked a new one on. Had to be PERFECTLY centered so make sure that is something you can do.

No chance of hitting the point with a file or grinder and putting a new edge on it? Doesn't have to be sharp per say, but have an edge to cut ice.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: iluvgillz on Feb 12, 2015, 09:11 PM
The thing is(was) mangled!  I took my grinder to it last night, and think I did pretty darn good.  Will give it a shot when I get the chance.  Thanks for the feedback!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: jacksmelt71 on Feb 13, 2015, 08:37 PM
ill check it today. doesn't smell like its flooding and after 10min. in the heat it fires right up w/ no choke or prime.  i could be wrong tho. ill let you guys know. thanks.
after 2 weeks of my mechanic  frigging w/ it, come to find out its a bad coil. thing hasn't drilled 20 holes! tried it outside at -10f, no fire . 5 min. in the shop , theres fire. coil only works when pre warmed. he says the coils the same as in jonsered chainsaws which have had the same problem in cold weather. he's had good luck w/ a aftermarket coil from napa so he's gonna try one of those. should have sent it back to ardisam while it was still under warranty. il be happy once it runs period.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Duck Days on Feb 17, 2015, 07:31 PM
I just bought an Ardisam Eskimo 8900.  It's missing the cover for the air filter.  it also has no primer bulb. anyone out there with this model that has any info on this model and is it a workhorse or a stubborn mule?  p.s i haven't got this one started yet waiting on carb rebuild kit.  any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Ice Scratcher on Feb 17, 2015, 07:40 PM
I just bought an Ardisam Eskimo 8900. 

Been loving mine since it was new 24 years ago...

The page before this one has pictures and more comments..

Doesn't need a primer.. Bullet proof work horse..

You probably don't need to rebuild the carb..

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Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Coachkwj on Feb 18, 2015, 02:42 PM
I have an Eskimo auger very similar to the one in the picture of the OP.
My only beef is they could have put the pull-start rope 90 degrees from where it is now so you could get a better dold of one of the handle while pulling and trying to start it. Runs great on pre-mixed 40:1 fuel, and very little maintenance in 20 some years.
If I switch, it will be to an electric.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Duck Days on Feb 23, 2015, 02:41 PM
Rebuilt the carb and changed out the fuel line.  Fuel filter was gummed up so got that cleaned out and it's started like a champ.  can't wait to get it out on the ice to seee how she really does.  Will try and post some picture of her tonight.  Only paid $100 for the auger!!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lefty2053 on Feb 23, 2015, 03:39 PM
Make sure it rev's up before you take it out and find out it doesn't. A lot of people clean out carbs but miss some gummed up parts.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Duck Days on Feb 23, 2015, 04:30 PM
(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b524/Adam_Rutledge/IMG_1499_zpsijzfqcyn.jpg) (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/Adam_Rutledge/media/IMG_1499_zpsijzfqcyn.jpg.html)

(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b524/Adam_Rutledge/IMG_1498_zps28xgn7pz.jpg) (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/Adam_Rutledge/media/IMG_1498_zps28xgn7pz.jpg.html)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Duck Days on Feb 23, 2015, 04:38 PM
I do have a couple questions about the fine tuning.  How do you know you are getting the right RPM's?  Do you fine tune on the ice or at home?  IMO  I think the auger isn't spinning very quick but I have never dealt with my owning a gas auger and never paid much attention to how fast the blades are spinning when using others.  Any help would be much appreciated.  Thanks
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lefty2053 on Feb 23, 2015, 05:36 PM
I do have a couple questions about the fine tuning.  How do you know you are getting the right RPM's?  Do you fine tune on the ice or at home?  IMO  I think the auger isn't spinning very quick but I have never dealt with my owning a gas auger and never paid much attention to how fast the blades are spinning when using others.  Any help would be much appreciated.  Thanks
Fine tuning of course would be made on the ice. I know my auger doesn't look like it is turning fast but it cuts great.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Duck Days on Feb 23, 2015, 05:51 PM
sounds good lefty2053. thanks for the help.   :tipup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Duck Days on Feb 24, 2015, 05:58 PM
Anyone sharpen their own blades?  Looks like mine could use a little tlc and would rather try to sharpen before replacing.  What could it hurt to test on an already dull blade right?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lefty2053 on Feb 24, 2015, 06:41 PM
I sharpen mine all the time. Mark the cutting edge with a magic marker and then using a fine Stone take off just enough to get the marker off. Depending on how bad the blades are you might go over them twice.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Duck Days on Feb 24, 2015, 06:48 PM
I sharpen mine all the time. Mark the cutting edge with a magic marker and then using a fine Stone take off just enough to get the marker off. Depending on how bad the blades are you might go over them twice.

what type of stone do you recommend?  p.s. thanks for all the advice...much appreciated!!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Ice Scratcher on Feb 24, 2015, 07:45 PM
Only sharpen the top side, DO NOT TOUCH THE BOTTOM SIDE...

Any sharpening stone that works good, not a file or grinder of any type...

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Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Duck Days on Feb 24, 2015, 08:19 PM
(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b524/Adam_Rutledge/DDF6EEFA-5207-4CE9-8D63-3CDF6ACEE408_zpsy8w6qu0m.jpg) (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/Adam_Rutledge/media/DDF6EEFA-5207-4CE9-8D63-3CDF6ACEE408_zpsy8w6qu0m.jpg.html)

(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b524/Adam_Rutledge/4B0098A1-1877-43B0-8447-A4DCFEF665BE_zpszhfxtna5.jpg) (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/Adam_Rutledge/media/4B0098A1-1877-43B0-8447-A4DCFEF665BE_zpszhfxtna5.jpg.html)

 I know these are not the greatest pics but this is what my blades currently look like.  what would anyone recommend?  sharpening or replacing?
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Post by: Ice Scratcher on Feb 24, 2015, 08:24 PM
Sharpen them!

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Post by: lefty2053 on Feb 24, 2015, 08:37 PM
A fine stone should work good. Remember in your pictures you are showing the bottom of the blade. The side towards the top is the cutting edge. Those do look pretty worn,and a little more work might be needed. Even a medium stone over them before the fine stone. Just make sure to keep the same cutting angle of the blades.
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Post by: Kevin23 on Feb 24, 2015, 08:43 PM
I sharpened my quantum blades the other day. Seemed to help. I didnt go crazy with them as i dont have a backup pair. I just hit the cutting side on a fine stone, making sure to keep the same angle. Then i ran the backside across the stone once to remove any burs.
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Post by: Duck Days on Feb 24, 2015, 08:53 PM
A fine stone should work good. Remember in your pictures you are showing the bottom of the blade. The side towards the top is the cutting edge. Those do look pretty worn,and a little more work might be needed. Even a medium stone over them before the fine stone. Just make sure to keep the same cutting angle of the blades.

the first pic is from top of blade and second is from bottom.  Which do i sharpen.  the bottom has more of an angle.
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Post by: Ice Scratcher on Feb 24, 2015, 09:04 PM
Sharpen the angle shown on the first picture, the side that faces the sky when drilling...

No matter how tempted, don't even think/ look anything on the side that faces the ice..

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Post by: Duck Days on Feb 24, 2015, 09:53 PM
Sharpen the angle shown on the first picture, the side that faces the sky when drilling...

No matter how tempted, don't even think/ look anything on the side that faces the ice..

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so this will take more time than usual lol
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Post by: lefty2053 on Feb 25, 2015, 05:56 AM
Yes the first picture is the cutting side and second isn't. The cheapest place I have found for new blades is Sportsmans Warehouse. An on-line store called Moreoutdoors4you sells them at a decent price as well.
You don't have to use 2 different stones but if you have them it wouldn't hurt to go over the blades with the medium a little first.
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Post by: Duck Days on Feb 26, 2015, 06:57 PM
Yes the first picture is the cutting side and second isn't. The cheapest place I have found for new blades is Sportsmans Warehouse. An on-line store called Moreoutdoors4you sells them at a decent price as well.
You don't have to use 2 different stones but if you have them it wouldn't hurt to go over the blades with the medium a little first.
I decided to replace the blades.  I found them on Amazon for the same price as moreoutdoors4u but I got free 2 day shipping since i am a prime member.  I will still try to sharpen the old ones though just for the practice and if they seem to sharpen ok they will be my backup.
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Post by: lefty2053 on Feb 26, 2015, 07:02 PM
Always a good plan to have a backup set. I am by no means skilled at sharpening blades but mine come out pretty darn good.
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Post by: Ice Scratcher on Feb 26, 2015, 09:55 PM
Here is a video of my old gal...

19 inches of ice, 10 seconds through, 1.9 inches/second

Pretty good for almost 25 years of fence posts, decks, mail box posts and ice fishing..



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Post by: iluvgillz on Feb 27, 2015, 04:17 PM
Ok, so, got this girl at a yard sale for $40.  Didn't run very good so I had a guy rebuild carb for $40.  Didn't cut good, after further inspection realized it had mora blades on it, so replaced with quantum 8" for roughly $30.  No blade guard so ordered that as well for $15.  Took it out for a test and the plastic dog in the recoil broke.  Replacement part was $20.  The part was different then the original and I couldn't figure out the mod, so took her to a small engine shop.  $30 later she was a sweetheart again!!  So, back to the ice.  I almost cried when it wouldn't cut without applying pressure.  Researched and came to the conclusion the chisel tip needed sharpened.  It was pretty bad, and I wasn't too confident in my job based on the amount of material I had to remove to get a point.  Soooo, ordered a new tip for $30 ($10 fast shipping).  Took it to my cousin wo cut out the old tip, and welded in the new.  Couldn't wait to get it back out there, and I was not disappointed again.  Glad to report is put her up against any newer auger out there!!! I'm still smiling:)⬅️   See!!!! 
(http://i978.photobucket.com/albums/ae262/iluvgillz/fish/FCE960E1-C27F-4822-A359-56BB020B1565.jpg) (http://s978.photobucket.com/user/iluvgillz/media/fish/FCE960E1-C27F-4822-A359-56BB020B1565.jpg.html)
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Post by: lefty2053 on Feb 27, 2015, 06:33 PM
I figured out $215.
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Post by: Idahogator on Feb 27, 2015, 06:47 PM
Old ways are best and worth every cent for the snazzy flighting.     ;)2 :thumbsup:
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Post by: Markenum on Feb 27, 2015, 10:24 PM
Honestly I'd trade you my new one for it.... probably lol. EPA emission standard free, good find.

I brought my auger in other day so I'll finally let you know what the problem was. Anyone have any tips for not burning through centering points? Welding it in place aside...
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Post by: Duck Days on Feb 28, 2015, 01:51 AM
If anyone in the Merrill, Wisconsin  area is looking for an older Eskimo 8900 (1993 I believe) there is one for sale right now for $80 on Craigslist.
(http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b524/Adam_Rutledge/892E71A5-D2EE-4077-AFF9-8CF611BEABB6_zpsuvo4ou6t.png) (http://s1290.photobucket.com/user/Adam_Rutledge/media/892E71A5-D2EE-4077-AFF9-8CF611BEABB6_zpsuvo4ou6t.png.html)
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Post by: iluvgillz on Feb 28, 2015, 07:18 PM
Does anyone else have or seen a chrome flute?
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Post by: jacksmelt71 on Mar 12, 2015, 03:58 AM
I may go Electric....This is the second Eskimo I have had issues with...One Z51 right out of the box and now this one with less than 50 holes....I was pretty happy and I babied it but I am pretty darn frustrated now..
trust me, i feel your pain! @)
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Post by: Ice Scratcher on Mar 12, 2015, 11:04 AM
Does anyone else have or seen a chrome flute?

Not me...

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Post by: pfscott on Mar 12, 2015, 06:44 PM
I saw one many years ago, didn't know the guy so I didn't ask, but pretty sure it was on an Eskimo.
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Post by: Chris338378 on Mar 29, 2015, 11:49 PM
Does anyone know what grease Eskimo used in the transmissions on their augers in 2003 or early 2000s?
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Post by: Idahogator on Mar 30, 2015, 02:13 AM
Does anyone know what grease Eskimo used in the transmissions on their augers in 2003 or early 2000s?

I think the easiest way to the truth is from the source.

 Ardisam is helpful as heck, call them at 1 715 822 2415. Ext 146, ask for Eva, she WILL take care of you.
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Post by: Chris338378 on Apr 06, 2015, 06:40 PM
Idahogator, have you ever or have a schedule for opening up the transmission case on your auger to add grease? 
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Post by: Idahogator on Apr 06, 2015, 10:44 PM
The seal is still good, so it hasn't leaked any.  Eva said not need to check  it unless the seal or case gasket leaks.  So, I've never been in there.

The view in the parts guide will show the location of 'locating pins'.  Don't over torque the bolts and destroy the gasket, which is best to have on hand, and a new shaft seal. If the shaft stub has play/slop/motion side to side, best have a bushing, too.  Cluster party to follow, ha.    ;)2

The only other reason to open the case is shattered gears.      Good luck, Chris.
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Post by: Chris338378 on Apr 07, 2015, 03:31 AM
Thanks for the info.  When I was taking my auger out of the my truck I noticed that the gasket was leaking a little so I'm thinking I should change the gasket to prevent any problems.  My auger stays in my truck from first to last ice, rests on the handles with the gas tank fill being upright, and is bungee corded so it won't tip over.  From what you said I'm starting to think this isn't going to be as easy as I thought it was going to be - loosen up the bolts, separate the gear box, clean out the old grease and gasket, refill with grease, install the gasket, and bolt it back together.  I'm also wondering if I should also replace the shaft seal and the bushing even though I don't have any leaks in that gasket or motion in the shaft while I have the case open to replace the gasket. 
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Post by: Idahogator on Apr 08, 2015, 07:51 PM
Sorry for the delay, Chris, seems like I resemble the posting frequency on Iceshanty and am slowing down, too.   ;)2

There is a saying in the automotive repair trade ' if you pull the wheel, change the seal' .   Take note of and remove any burrs on the shaft where the through-bolt locates.   Hopefully, there isn't extensive scaring/wear on the bushing or on the shaft.      As for "cleaning out the old grease" ~ only necessary if it has turned black, which indicates wear.   Maybe good to hear what Eva recommends for grease quality and the amount. (Not full) !  (I only use Amsoil synthetic and will say, a high quality wheel bearing grease would be my choice, as, Amsoil lubes remain as manufactured, and do not shear back into a liquid of lessor quality.   Lube the shaft and seal before CAREFULLY installing.   There could be more questions arise, so, know I'll be around every day or three, ha.   
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Post by: vexvision on Nov 12, 2015, 06:58 PM
Ive been gone for far too long............anyone around these days? Im twitchin a little as I wait for some ice....looks like I might be waiting a while this year!
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Post by: Idahogator on Nov 12, 2015, 07:09 PM
Wow, you resurrected a good one here, V V !        :clap: :bow:
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Post by: fordkisskrazy on Nov 12, 2015, 07:29 PM
I'm going nuts waiting for ice! Seen some ponds froze over so hopping it will be soon! How is everyone doing out there?
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Post by: transmontanus on Nov 12, 2015, 07:45 PM
I was wondering if I could get some advice on the breaking in process for my Mako auger.    Purchased it at the end of the season last year and have been itching to use it ever since.
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Post by: fordkisskrazy on Nov 12, 2015, 08:29 PM
it should tell you in the manual, I just used the Mo 2 stroke oil and gave it time to warm up before going full bore and never,NEVER push down on it while drilling!
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Post by: Idahogator on Nov 12, 2015, 09:14 PM
That's about the size of it, FKK.

Here's a link to Reb's expanded version:    http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=152698.msg2730867#msg2730867 (http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=152698.msg2730867#msg2730867)
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Post by: LateSeason on Nov 20, 2015, 10:00 PM
So wish the z51 or z71 came with a 9".
Headed to the hardwater show tomorrow to pick up an Ice auger.  The Jiffy I've been using has seen better days.


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Post by: vexvision on Nov 28, 2015, 08:04 AM
I hope yall had a happy Thanksgiving!

Now, I can only hope to have ice for my annual trip to the Upper Peninsula......Cabin is booked for the first week in January!  Its not looking so hot at the moment, might have to take a boat........
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Post by: vexvision on Dec 06, 2015, 05:41 PM
Temps in the 50's...........just plain crazy..........

Started the auger though, 3rd pull and varooooooooooooooom! Yeah, Im pretty much ready!!
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Post by: fordkisskrazy on Dec 08, 2015, 07:57 PM
Hey vex that really stinks man, We've been having some warm days to. I'll try not to speak about the 4 times I've been on the ice so far. LOL. (Had to say it)  Hope you get some ice soon!
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Post by: Markenum on Dec 08, 2015, 07:59 PM
Anyone havr any wisdom on preventing rust from forming inside my auger shaft. i have some wd4 rust remover to get rid of the current ruat but id like to find a product that i can use so it never forms again
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Post by: Idahogator on Dec 08, 2015, 08:05 PM
Luv those lil phone keys, Markenum.     :woot: :roflmao:

Here's a link to the best product I've found.

       Click here. (http://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-product/other-products/cleaners-and-protectants/mp-metal-protector/?code=AMPSC-EA)


And If price is no object.    This one.      Heavy Duty. (http://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-product/other-products/cleaners-and-protectants/heavy-duty-metal-protector/?code=AMHSC-EA)
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Post by: esox_xtm on Dec 08, 2015, 08:30 PM
Anyone havr any wisdom on preventing rust from forming inside my auger shaft. i have some wd4 rust remover to get rid of the current ruat but id like to find a product that i can use so it never forms again

I can't guarantee "forever" but I hit mine with a dab of marine grease. Very sticky and ultra durable in wet nasty conditions. I haven't had a problem getting the pieces apart at least every other year......
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Post by: Markenum on Dec 09, 2015, 02:25 PM
Thanks guys i appreciate the advice. Rust is so bad iinside it severed my centeepoint and  the metal is flaking. Guess that will happen when ur auger sits on a mechanics shop floor for seven minths. ;D
Gator Im 6'6", I AM Bigfoot lol the phone key struggle  is something i tell ya.
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Post by: Idahogator on Dec 09, 2015, 03:37 PM
Gator Im 6'6", I AM Bigfoot lol the phone key struggle  is something i tell ya.

lol  Wireless keyboard, just the ticket, strapped to the steering wheel .      :woot: :roflmao: :flex:
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Post by: mjk67 on Dec 13, 2015, 07:20 PM
Z51 owner, just lucked into the valuable 9" auger.  Picking it up tomorrow for $50.00.

Being a tip up guy, I find the 9" to be the best sized hole out there.  My 10" may go on the market. 

Now I can use my Frisbee tip ups again.... the Frabills (LOL)
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Post by: Whytie on Dec 23, 2015, 06:32 PM
So I bought a used z71 head for 50$ was going to use it as a part motor for the z71 I already own but decided to fix it instead. My problem is now I have it running good the flight still slowly spins on idle. I've adjusted the throttle screw back to the point where it almost dies but the flight still spins. I can stop the spin by holding the flight. Would this be a clutch spring that may have broke?
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Post by: Idahogator on Dec 23, 2015, 06:42 PM
Best look in there, Whytie, maybe even a bit of rust but, I think you're on it.     ;)2
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Post by: mjk67 on Jan 04, 2016, 10:12 AM
Check out this older 'Mo....

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/spo/5386288657.html


(http://images.craigslist.org/00S0S_kL1EO80iWa9_600x450.jpg)
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Post by: Idahogator on Jan 04, 2016, 01:59 PM
mjk67, that one is from the days when they were unbreakable.  Best grab it.        :bow:
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Post by: lefty2053 on Jan 04, 2016, 02:09 PM
WOW great price on it also.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Yoopergirl on Jan 13, 2016, 11:43 PM
Hello fellow 'MO owners!!
Need a little help.  Spent $75 on an old 8900 (8inch) from a guy who now spends his winters in FL. Found the manual online which said part # for blades is QB8.  Are these the same as the 8in Quantum Power auger blades?

Called FishUSA (have more stuff to order from them) and they gave me the # for Artisam since they weren't sure and didn't want to send me the wrong blades. They were closed for the day when I called.

Tried the search function here first but never really found an answer and didn't want to go thru 100+ pages! ;D
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Post by: Kevin23 on Jan 14, 2016, 12:30 AM
QB8 stands for Quantum Blade 8 inch.
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Post by: Yoopergirl on Jan 14, 2016, 12:33 AM
Thats what I thought but wanted to be sure, thanks!!  :tipup:
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Post by: lefty2053 on Jan 14, 2016, 06:59 AM
Don't know if you have a Sportsmans warehouse in your area but that is where I have seen them the cheapest.
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Post by: Idahogator on Jan 14, 2016, 01:48 PM
That Wally World Super Store on Hwy 41, has a huge area of ice items, maybe even QB8's, and Amazon has them too, for under $30 .   ;)2

And, Yoopergirl, welcome to the Fraternal Order of Eskimo Auger Owners.      :thumbsup:

Want a red pentagon in yer profile?   Just copy the image location, er, um, I think. lol    Maybe from any you see, anywhere.
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Post by: Yoopergirl on Jan 14, 2016, 03:21 PM
Haha, IG, our Wallyworld has diddley squat for ice supplies!!

I'll look into the red pentagon thingy  ;) ;)
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Post by: Idahogator on Jan 14, 2016, 03:28 PM
Dang, I guess they just don't care anymore,ha.   Last time I was in there, both sides of 3 isles were loaded. The times, they are a changing. lol

(me room mate is an RN ret.     ;)2    Went to Marquette several years, came from Ypsi. )
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Post by: Yoopergirl on Jan 14, 2016, 03:37 PM
There's not even a quarter of an isle (one side) now.  MC Sports has multiple isles though! :)  I am now an official member...unless there's an initiation?!?!
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Post by: Idahogator on Jan 14, 2016, 03:49 PM
That was quick !    :woot: :thumbsup:

No initiation.   Oh wait, if you bake, we like cookies.  :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:

No lubricant requirements for your auger, either, so I won't go there.    ;)2
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Post by: Yoopergirl on Jan 14, 2016, 05:15 PM
How about homemade cinnamon rolls?  Just made em this morning!!
(http://i63.tinypic.com/nduc7q.jpg)
No lube for the auger?!?!  Damn! that was a waste of time!!   ::)
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Post by: Chris338378 on Jan 14, 2016, 06:37 PM
They look delicious. 
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Post by: Idahogator on Jan 14, 2016, 06:48 PM
I jump in my new plane I won in the lottery, oh, wait, that was a dream.    Rats.    :roflmao: :roflmao:

That's way too many ~ I couldn't down but five.    ;)2


May I suggest Amsoil Sabre for the  MO ?
Title: Eskimo Replacement blades
Post by: mjk67 on Jan 16, 2016, 08:34 AM
Are all the Quantum blades Chinese now?  Just ordered a set of 9" from Reeds...
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Post by: Kevin23 on Jan 16, 2016, 04:12 PM
Yea
Title: Re: Eskimo Replacement blades
Post by: lefty2053 on Jan 17, 2016, 07:49 AM
Are all the Quantum blades Chinese now?  Just ordered a set of 9" from Reeds...
Yes but you can touch them up a few times out and they are fine. I just gave mine a good going over 2 days ago and yesterday that thing was going through 8-10 inches of ice in 5 seconds flat.
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Post by: Jearamie Johnson on Jan 22, 2016, 12:20 AM
Check out this older 'Mo....

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/spo/5386288657.html


(http://images.craigslist.org/00S0S_kL1EO80iWa9_600x450.jpg)
Tough....
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Post by: MaineICER on Jan 31, 2016, 11:04 AM
Just curious if any of you have pictures of how you keep the old school Eskimo tanks from leaking. The tank that just has a hole in the bottom. I have the gas line going in with a small filter on the end but always seem to leak a bit. I finally found some Seal All, seems to do the trick so far but wondering if anyone has found a better solution, maybe a petcock valve or something...?
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Post by: Idahogator on Jan 31, 2016, 11:57 AM
Finding a petcock with a long thread with a wide shoulder is no easy task with china supplying what is on the shelves.    Washers, steel and neoprene can be added to increase the contact area with the tank is important.  Then adding a nut on each side, helps it stay immobilized during the off/on movement.       
Good luck.    ;)2
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Post by: Tomhusker on Feb 06, 2016, 01:45 PM
I'm have some problems with my Stingray. It starts up, idles and throttles up, but once I get to punching a hole it seems to get about 4"  into it and won't turn the blade any more. I don't know if the engine is bogging down or if the blade is living up. If I lift it from the hole it revs, but not like it used to, and the blade firms, again not like it used to.
 Thought I had it worked out but got stranded on the ice this morning with no way to cut a hole.
 Ideas?
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Post by: Idahogator on Feb 06, 2016, 01:56 PM
Tell us in detail what "you worked out".   

Was it fine last trip ?

Did something occur with the blade ?
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Post by: Tomhusker on Feb 06, 2016, 02:45 PM
Had a problem last month with it not wanting to idle. Changed out the fuel and it seemed to work.  Then last week I had the same issue as I'm having now. I didn't do anything special, I thought maybe I needed to warm it up some, so I let it run for an extended time. It cut a couple of holes just fine after that.
 Today I let  it warm up and started drilling, then about 4" in or so, it stopped turning and cutting. It didn't feel like it was stuck. I pulled it up out of the hole and revved it up. The blade seemed to turn, but not smoothly.
 The engine sounded like it was bogging down or flooding out.
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Post by: Idahogator on Feb 06, 2016, 03:01 PM
Sounds like a tiny bit of debris in the main jet ~  remove the bowl and don't destroy the gasket.

If you aren't familiar with this procedure, best find someone that is.       ;)2
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Chris338378 on Feb 06, 2016, 08:18 PM
Take the fuel line off of the carb and check to see if that's plugged.  A few years ago I changed out my fuel line because it was an old not ethanol safe line and when I did I found a gob of "slime" blocking the inlet to the carb.  While you're doing that I'd change the line to an ethanol rated line because the ethanol will eat and harden non-ethanol rated lines.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Tomhusker on Feb 07, 2016, 04:14 AM
I just replaced the fuel tank and lines last year. Also, I never run ethanol.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lefty2053 on Feb 08, 2016, 06:27 AM
Might also have a crack in the fuel line allowing to much air intake.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Chris338378 on Feb 08, 2016, 10:31 AM
Is this the first time you're using the auger this season?  You're lucky to have ethanol free gas, in Pennsylvania our gas has 10% ethanol mixed in it.  I'd still check the inlet to the carb to see if something got in there and is restricting the flow.  Also check the gas line, maybe there's a pin hole you didn't notice when you changed out the tank.   
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Tomhusker on Feb 10, 2016, 05:54 PM
Thanks fellas. The motor was flooding itself out. Had to rebuild the carb, diaphragms were stiff. Also, the adjustment was way off. Not sure how that happened. But it's good to go now.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Chris338378 on Feb 10, 2016, 06:36 PM
I'm glad you got it working.  When I store mine for the off season I leave some gas in it with Stabill added so the diaphragms and seals don't dry out.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lefty2053 on Feb 21, 2016, 08:35 PM
Just had to bring this thread to the top again. I have to say this Eskimo Z51 I bought 5 years ago is running as good as it did the first day out. Except I have an 8" bit I bought afterwards. Touched up the blades again before today and it rips through the ice.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Chris338378 on Oct 19, 2016, 08:03 PM
Eskimo just set the standard again, they're now backing all their power augers with a five year warranty.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: WhiteMTfish on Oct 19, 2016, 08:55 PM
Good to hear. I just bought an Eskimo Mako 43 cc 8"
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: calgarygringo on Oct 19, 2016, 09:00 PM
They are doing it to match Jiffy new 5 year.



Eskimo just set the standard again, they're now backing all their power augers with a five year warranty.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: esox_xtm on Oct 19, 2016, 09:10 PM
Dang! This persists (not bad) but I miss Surf and Reb...... :bow:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Chris338378 on Oct 19, 2016, 09:12 PM
I haven't seen that and was just on Jiffy's website, they're still advertising on their website 2 year warranty on the motor, 2 year warranty on the transmission, and 2 years on the ripper blade.  That's what they list on each power auger in the product description on every auger.  If they're going to have a five year warranty they should have it listed in their product descriptions.  There's nothing even listed in their what's new section.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Oct 19, 2016, 11:47 PM
Dang! This persists (not bad) but I miss Surf and Reb...... :bow:

Mike, those two kept us in stitches beyond any equal.          :woot: :roflmao: :roflmao: :clap:


Tom
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: calgarygringo on Oct 20, 2016, 07:11 AM
Bottom of the page.....Here is details

Jiffy® 5 Year Limited Warranty: Jiffy® Power Ice Drills have a “bumper to bumper” 2 Year Limited Warranty. Starting in the 3rd year of ownership, the engine, transmission, and drill assembly have an additional 3 Year Limited Warranty. Not included in the additional 3 year limited warranty are the parts subject to wear which specifically include the auger blades, recoil starter, and throttle/cable assembly.


I haven't seen that and was just on Jiffy's website, they're still advertising on their website 2 year warranty on the motor, 2 year warranty on the transmission, and 2 years on the ripper blade.  That's what they list on each power auger in the product description on every auger.  If they're going to have a five year warranty they should have it listed in their product descriptions.  There's nothing even listed in their what's new section.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Whytie on Oct 20, 2016, 09:41 AM
Quick Question has anyone done a carb cleaning walk through? My Z71 isn't running so I think I'm having carb issues. I've already replaced the the fuel, cleaned the air filter, inspected the fuel line and filter, replaced the spark plug and tested the spark. There still feels like a good amount of compression in the cylinder so I think my rings are still good.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Chris338378 on Oct 20, 2016, 10:15 AM
Bottom of the page.....Here is details

Jiffy® 5 Year Limited Warranty: Jiffy® Power Ice Drills have a “bumper to bumper” 2 Year Limited Warranty. Starting in the 3rd year of ownership, the engine, transmission, and drill assembly have an additional 3 Year Limited Warranty. Not included in the additional 3 year limited warranty are the parts subject to wear which specifically include the auger blades, recoil starter, and throttle/cable assembly.

That's only three years short of a FULL warranty, oh well better luck next time Jiffy.   ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lefty2053 on Nov 30, 2016, 03:47 PM
Dang! This persists (not bad) but I miss Surf and Reb...... :bow:
:clap: :clap: :clap:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: esox_xtm on Nov 30, 2016, 07:50 PM
Quote from: esox_xtm on October 19, 2016, 21:10:15

Dang! This persists (not bad) but I miss Surf and Reb...... :bow:

:clap: :clap: :clap:

Geez lefty, you dug this up?? God bless you!  ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Whytie on Dec 06, 2016, 10:19 AM
need some help guys,

just bought a carb cleaning kit for my Z71 auger. And for the life of me I cant find where the little screen is suppose to go. I'm assuming my carb is either missing one or I'm blind.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Dec 06, 2016, 12:26 PM
Maybe look inside the fitting where the fuel line attaches?     ???
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lefty2053 on Dec 06, 2016, 03:58 PM
Yep must be where the fuel line goes in.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: JustJigIt on Dec 11, 2016, 01:31 PM
Well I'm a proud new Eskimo auger owner... Got a good deal on a lightly used z71 8" just yesterday
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Dec 11, 2016, 01:33 PM
Wow ! The big Red One.  Congrats.     :clap:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Ice Scratcher on Dec 11, 2016, 01:38 PM
Well I'm a proud new Eskimo auger owner... Got a good deal on a lightly used z71 8" just yesterday

Congrats mine is 30 years old and still whooping through it .

<°)))>{
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Chris338378 on Dec 11, 2016, 04:55 PM
Well I'm a proud new Eskimo auger owner... Got a good deal on a lightly used z71 8" just yesterday

Congratulations, that must cut through the ice like a blow torch through butter.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: drewgills on Dec 15, 2016, 08:44 AM
 Is there a different gas tank for these mine seems to Bow a little  and the rubber grommet leaks fuel sometimes   51shark8
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 15, 2016, 11:42 AM
Is there a different gas tank for these mine seems to Bow a little  and the rubber grommet leaks fuel sometimes   51shark8

No. Make sure you are using NON-OXY gas. The other crap has the corn squeezin's alcohol in it that actually leeches out the plasticizers that keep plastic pliable. Spray the grommet with pure silicone; helps keep it pliable.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: shootsmcgee on Dec 15, 2016, 01:53 PM
Well I'm a proud new Eskimo auger owner... Got a good deal on a lightly used z71 8" just yesterday

A Z71 with an 8?, those things are ridiculous!!! haha. I fish up in northern saskatchewan and my 'ol z51 chews like crazy I can't imagine that those brutes will do!


No. Make sure you are using NON-OXY gas. The other crap has the corn squeezin's alcohol in it that actually leeches out the plasticizers that keep plastic pliable. Spray the grommet with pure silicone; helps keep it pliable.


I keep telling people that fuel is a huge issue with all augers. SO much better to just spend the extra couple bucks and get alcylyte fuel and never worry about dried up seals or gummy carbs again.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 15, 2016, 02:42 PM
You need to explain to us yanks what "alcylyte" is...we've never heard of it.... ???   The ethanol corn alcohol garbage dries out seals, gaskets, rubber parts, etc, because of the high concentration of alcohol. It also leaches out the plasticisers that are added to plastic to keep it pliable. You can tell them over and over until yer blue ion the face, but they just say "I use stabilizer"...that has nothing to do with it! Even some of the new ones that claim molecular action against the alcohol degradation process with oxygenated fuel doesn't cut it with me. Use NON-OXY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Dec 15, 2016, 02:48 PM
A Z71 with an 8?, those things are ridiculous!!! haha. I fish up in northern saskatchewan and my 'ol z51 chews like crazy I can't imagine that those brutes will do!


LOTSA Z71 '8" 'Mo's down here!!!  Outnumber the 10" by twenty to one!  ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Chris338378 on Dec 15, 2016, 04:07 PM
I got REALLY LUCKY this year, the gas station down the road from me is now selling non-ethanol gas, I'll be running that from now on and it'll be cheaper than the canned gas. 
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Whytie on Dec 21, 2016, 09:43 AM
I finally found the problem with my auger. Turns out my ignition coil wasn't putting out enough power to get the spark plug to ignite. I was using an inline spark plug tester where I should have used a spark gap tester  :-\. So after doing a carb cleaning and a full on cleaning of the auger she's back to a one pull champ. Not bad for a 9 year old auger that drills 30-40 each time I'm out on the ice. When I'm on a new spot I leave the area looking like swiss cheese  ;D
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lefty2053 on Dec 21, 2016, 11:56 AM
 :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Dec 21, 2016, 01:01 PM
It is amazing how a coil will test the addage: 'Nothing is forever'.     :thumbsup: :clap:
Title: Trouble with my Shark z51.
Post by: hanesie on Dec 29, 2016, 07:15 PM

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Eskimo Shark z51 issues
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Got a brand new z51 Eskimo shark a few years ago and man did the thing rio through ice

Well last year ran into a problem where there was a piece of debris messing up the fuel filter and not letting it suck any gas so it would not run...well got that fixed and now it runs- starts right up

A guy had it all apart for me trying to troubleshoot the problem before he found out this was the issue. Put it back together and when I go to run it - when you hit the throttle after it starts , it like bogs or hesitates for a second before it takes off. If i hold the throttle in like I'm drilling a hole it will rip for a little bit then it will kinda big down in the power a little bit.

I just ordered the tune up kit maybe that will help. I am no mechanic and not very good at these things. If anyone has any idea of something to try to solve this issue I would appreciate it - I miss my shark that just rips through ice without hesitation.

I use premium gas with the Stihl synthetic oil mixed 50:1

Thanks in advance
Jason :(
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Qdad on Dec 29, 2016, 09:19 PM
The centering point on my 20 to 25 year old Eskimo needs some attention.  Is there a certain technique I need to follow when sharpening it?  Is the process different than what it takes to sharpen the blades?

Thanks in advance for any help.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Dec 29, 2016, 09:34 PM
The centering point on my 20 to 25 year old Eskimo needs some attention.  Is there a certain technique I need to follow when sharpening it?  Is the process different than what it takes to sharpen the blades?

Thanks in advance for any help.

I don't find details of one that far back.

Best contact the Eskimo maker: Ardisam is helpful as heck, call them at 1 715 822 2415.


Tom
Title: Re: Trouble with my Shark z51.
Post by: FrostBack on Dec 29, 2016, 09:49 PM
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Got a brand new z51 Eskimo shark a few years ago and man did the thing rio through ice

Well last year ran into a problem where there was a piece of debris messing up the fuel filter and not letting it suck any gas so it would not run...well got that fixed and now it runs- starts right up

A guy had it all apart for me trying to troubleshoot the problem before he found out this was the issue. Put it back together and when I go to run it - when you hit the throttle after it starts , it like bogs or hesitates for a second before it takes off. If i hold the throttle in like I'm drilling a hole it will rip for a little bit then it will kinda big down in the power a little bit.

I just ordered the tune up kit maybe that will help. I am no mechanic and not very good at these things. If anyone has any idea of something to try to solve this issue I would appreciate it - I miss my shark that just rips through ice without hesitation.

I use premium gas with the Stihl synthetic oil mixed 50:1

Thanks in advance
Jason :(

Give it a good drink of Sea Foam, put about 1/2 cup or so in the tank then start it up to get the Sea Foam into the carb. Then start it every day for a minute, while it sits in your shop for the next week the Sea Foam will dissolve the varnish that is built up in your carb. As long as you can get it to start this is the cheapest and easiest way to rectify your issue. If this method does not work then the carb cleaning and rebuild kit is the answer, but lots of fellows are unable to preform the cleaning/rebuild.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Ice Scratcher on Dec 30, 2016, 08:32 PM
The centering point on my 20 to 25 year old Eskimo needs some attention.  Is there a certain technique I need to follow when sharpening it?  Is the process different than what it takes to sharpen the blades?

Thanks in advance for any help.

Follow the factory edges and clean em up with a stone...

<°)))>{
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: BlueDuck on Dec 31, 2016, 08:47 AM
7th season for my Eskimo Stingray.  Had to give it a squirt of starter fluid to get it to fire up, but it started on the first pull.  Had it out on the lake twice since and its still a one pull wonder.  Love that thing.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hanesie on Jan 01, 2017, 11:45 AM
So I was out on the ice today with my z51 shark and it seemed to lose some power as it drilled through the ice - just doesn't have the power it did when I got it - and there was only 4-5" of ice

I have the sea foam in the tank so hoping that helps over time

Any other suggestions ??

Thanks in advance
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: beeverfishing on Jan 01, 2017, 11:52 AM
So I was out on the ice today with my z51 shark and it seemed to lose some power as it drilled through the ice - just doesn't have the power it did when I got it - and there was only 4-5" of ice

I have the sea foam in the tank so hoping that helps over time

Any other suggestions ??

Thanks in advance

 Trufuel
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lefty2053 on Jan 01, 2017, 01:38 PM
Change the fuel filter. Change the spark plug and change or clean the air filter.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hanesie on Jan 01, 2017, 06:30 PM
What is Tru fuel

Changed all of those as well put the new tune up kit in it
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lefty2053 on Jan 01, 2017, 06:56 PM
True Fuel is a Mixed Fuel you add straight from the container. Premixed and ready to go. I believe it is Premium Gas and comes in 40 or 50:1 mixture.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Kevin23 on Jan 01, 2017, 07:05 PM
So I was out on the ice today with my z51 shark and it seemed to lose some power as it drilled through the ice - just doesn't have the power it did when I got it - and there was only 4-5" of ice

I have the sea foam in the tank so hoping that helps over time

Any other suggestions ??

Thanks in advance

Check the air filter for gas and be sure to check all gas lines for tight connections or air leaks. Also make sure the gas cap vent is not malfunctioning, try drilling with the cap opened a little.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hanesie on Jan 01, 2017, 07:39 PM
There is some gas on the air filter what does that mean ?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Jan 01, 2017, 07:42 PM
       Try drilling with the cap opened a little.

Brilliant. Gas mix all over everything.

Got a match?   
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Kevin23 on Jan 01, 2017, 07:47 PM
Brilliant. Gas mix all over everything.

Got a match?   

Better not be, you drilling holes upside down again? (by the way, drilling with the cap cracked open a little was the advice given to me by eskimo when mine did the same thing.. ended up being a bad cap and a new cap fixed the issue)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Kevin23 on Jan 01, 2017, 07:49 PM
There is some gas on the air filter what does that mean ?

It means it leaked out of your cylinder, either from accidentally priming with the choke engaged or from flooding the auger. Try drying it a little with some paper towels being careful to not get gas all over yourself and then dispose of the towels responsibly.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Jan 01, 2017, 07:53 PM
Better not be, you drilling holes upside down again? (by the way, drilling with the cap cracked open a little was the advice given to me by eskimo when mine did the same thing.. ended up being a bad cap and a new cap fixed the issue)

So it actually is brilliant.

Musta over-filled this thing.  Dang.   Give me a match to burn this off the snow.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lefty2053 on Jan 02, 2017, 05:30 AM
Sounds like wither the choke is on or you over primed it. Choke should be in the up position. At least it is on mine. I have never used the choke on my auger. Never needed to.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 02, 2017, 11:16 AM
This stuff is better than a movie.  :woot:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hanesie on Jan 02, 2017, 12:19 PM
I appreciate everyone's input and help
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: MeatHunter on Jan 02, 2017, 05:31 PM
Ya know, I've been using this site for many years off and on and all this time, I forgot that I actually signed up as a member over 7 years ago LOL.
Anyhow, I recently acquired a new Eskimo Stingray 33 from a buddy who bought it 2 years ago, but never used it. Upon reading reviews online about it, it seems it has one flaw. A all plastic recoil housing that breaks at the most inopportune time. Is there an aftermarket assembly for this thats a bit more robust?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 02, 2017, 05:41 PM
!!!  Jeez, you guys are rough on crap!! My 12 YO 'Mo Stingray hasn't broken one single thing...... ::) My cuz in Northern Minny who does guide work has never has his 13 yo 'ray break......
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: MeatHunter on Jan 02, 2017, 05:45 PM
Something about when Eskimo started having their augers made in China instead of the good ole US of A. From my understanding, the older ones are better than the newer ones as far as materials go.

I have been running a early 80's eskimo for years, no problems at all other that the weight, but the deal on this stingray is just too good to pass up.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Jan 02, 2017, 05:54 PM
Something about when Eskimo started having their augers made in China instead of the good ole US of A. From my understanding, the older ones are better than the newer ones as far as materials go.

I have been running a early 80's eskimo for years, no problems at all other that the weight, but the deal on this stingray is just too good to pass up.

Maybe that's another reason for increasing the warranty to 5 years?     :unsure:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 02, 2017, 06:14 PM
Maybe the Chinee couldn't count.... :woot: :roflmao:

I bought mine in 2005, and it's pretty bullet-proof. Better than the new ones. Kinda like trucks. Back into something with the bumper on yer new truck... :pinch:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Kevin23 on Jan 02, 2017, 06:39 PM
Ya know, I've been using this site for many years off and on and all this time, I forgot that I actually signed up as a member over 7 years ago LOL.
Anyhow, I recently acquired a new Eskimo Stingray 33 from a buddy who bought it 2 years ago, but never used it. Upon reading reviews online about it, it seems it has one flaw. A all plastic recoil housing that breaks at the most inopportune time. Is there an aftermarket assembly for this thats a bit more robust?


I know, and fish with, several other eskimo owners and the only recoil issue I have heard of was when a rookie tried to start it like a lawn mower and ripped the cord right out of it. Eskimo even replaced it under warranty.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: MeatHunter on Jan 02, 2017, 06:57 PM


I know, and fish with, several other eskimo owners and the only recoil issue I have heard of was when a rookie tried to start it like a lawn mower and ripped the cord right out of it. Eskimo even replaced it under warranty.

Well I can certainly see that as a cause for failure. Ive seen guys on the ice, one guy holds the auger, his buddy using both hands pulling for all hes worth lol.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Jan 02, 2017, 07:09 PM
Usually, when everything is right and properly primed ~ a 10" to 12" pull will get them running.      ;)2 :thumbsup: :clap:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 02, 2017, 07:20 PM
Usually, when everything is right and properly primed ~ a 10" to 12" pull will get them running.      ;)2 :thumbsup: :clap:

That's what she said.  :woot:

Ha! Oh, the room-temp IQ kiddies out there.... ::) PROPER way to start is: Pull out recoil slightly until it "catches". Give a short, smooth, quick pull. Repeat if necessary. You're moving that piston one cycle or two...not trying to hit redline with it. 
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: mjk67 on Jan 04, 2017, 08:37 AM
Hi,

I have a pretty simple question on a 4 year old Z51... is there an idle adjustment screw?  I believe mine needs to be tweaked up a bit this winter.  Struggling to idle - low RPM compared to previous winters.  Will idle for about 15 seconds (without assistance), than die off.


Yes, Non-oxy gas and a splash of Seafoam each winter....

Thanks!
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Post by: lefty2053 on Jan 04, 2017, 12:13 PM
Make sure there isn't any extra air going in which could mean gas dripping out. My Z51 is 9 years old and never has a problem.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Kevin23 on Jan 04, 2017, 05:49 PM
Hi,

I have a pretty simple question on a 4 year old Z51... is there an idle adjustment screw?  I believe mine needs to be tweaked up a bit this winter.  Struggling to idle - low RPM compared to previous winters.  Will idle for about 15 seconds (without assistance), than die off.


Yes, Non-oxy gas and a splash of Seafoam each winter....

Thanks!

Not familiar with that model, but if its like the mako it should be at the end of your throttle linkage. Philips head screw with a spring on it. Clockwise to increase, counter to decrease.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hanesie on Jan 12, 2017, 06:29 PM
Having trouble with mine too- can't find the sweet spot adjustment

Just installed a new fuel line kit with the grommet that goes into the gas tank- no more leaks

I adjusted the throttle screw and the idle screw as Eva told me but mine must be different bc it spins like crazy without even touching the throttle - I have a call in to Eskimo hoping they get back to me tomorrow with an answer on maybe some kind of direction to go with adjustment to get it to run right - may be in for a new carb according to the guy in the phone
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Jan 12, 2017, 07:02 PM
Hanesie, is there a bit of slack in the throttle cable?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hanesie on Jan 12, 2017, 07:11 PM
What do you mean by slack? I thought it seemed good to me what should I be checking over
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Jan 12, 2017, 07:50 PM
A treatise in mechanical engineering as equates to carburetors may be required. 

The throttle butterfly vane contacts an idle screw when closed.

If not ~ the cable may be adjusted or has slipped and is now too short.

How is that so far, Hanesie?
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Post by: hanesie on Jan 13, 2017, 08:13 PM
Idahogator

I have been messing w both the throttle screw that adjusts that butterfly and the idle screw to find that sweet spot but can't seem to find a happy medium

I guess I need to identify what my starting point is from square one if I would want to start from scratch on throttle cable and idle screw adjustment

I had about 7 or 8 threads showing on the throttle nut above the bracket and Eva said that should have been around 3 showing so I adjusted that down and when I did that, my auger would spin so fast I couldn't hold onto it and that was without giving it any throttle at all-

I am trying to find out where that nut needs to be adjusted in correlation to the idle screw in the top of that butterfly as well- and it's frustrating to the point where I'm ready to get rid of it and buy a new auger
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Jan 13, 2017, 09:08 PM
Be patient and we'll get.

One thing at the time:  Do you have the proper manual?

If so, in the section on carb replacement, should be the "Initial" settings.

New item, you said it runs too fast after turning that butterfly valve screw.  So, did you turn it counterclockwise. If not do so until it does not touch the metal, meaning the valve is totally closed.

Check that and get back with what you found.    ;)2
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hanesie on Jan 14, 2017, 08:03 AM
I have the original manual but it does not tell me anything
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Jan 14, 2017, 02:40 PM
Let's try one more thing.

Take off parts until you can see the butterfly valve down in the carb.

Work the throttle while looking to see if it closes completely.

If not, turn the screw that's keeping it open until it closes.

If the valve does not close, is the throttle trigger fully released and a bit of slack.

Awaiting your reply.
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Post by: dbuchmann on Jan 16, 2017, 02:04 PM
Having issues with my Mako.(12 years old)  Seems to lose power as I drill. Pulled the carb off and cleaned it out (wish it was the old school with the float and bowl instead of the new version). Ran great after the cleaning for about 2 or 3 holes then started bogging again. Going to replace the tank cap with the self venting since my screw fell out of mine and I put a bolt in.  Going to pull the fuel filter from the tank and install a new one and replace spark plug. Seems to be burning a ton of gas too. Have gone through 5 tanks of gas and maybe drilled about 200 holes. Exhaust seems to be more smokey than normal and plug is a little more black than I remember.  Using premium non ethanol gas 50:1 with seafoam mixed in.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hartly on Feb 12, 2017, 02:48 PM
Hey guys I need your help. I just bought a new Eskimo Shark Z71 71cc  ice auger. I started it for the first time and she took right off with no problems. Second pull and off she went. After letting it warm up for a bit. I pressed the throttle to test her out. Weird thing is when I let go of the throttle ,  as the flute comes to a stop the Auger makes a weird almost clutch like noise. Is that normal? I've also noticed oil/fuel mixture coming out of the  black decompression button. I was wonder if that was normal also. The auger is 3 days old. 
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Feb 12, 2017, 03:09 PM
Best you call Ardisam tomorrow at 1 715 822 2415. Ext 146, ask for Eva, she WILL take care of you.

Don't leave a message ~ call back until she answers.   

Good luck.        ;)2
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: mjk67 on Feb 12, 2017, 06:19 PM
I'm watching Life Below Zero on National Geographic.  He is using a Eskimo Mako, with an extension... ha ha.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Nov 15, 2017, 11:38 AM
Good Afternoon Ice Shanty Lovers!!!!

The 2017/18 ice season is upon us!!!!!!!!!!! ;D :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Nov 15, 2017, 12:40 PM
Howdy Vex.    We are ready.   Yeehaw !    :thumbsup:


                                                                   :icefish:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: vexvision on Nov 15, 2017, 05:06 PM
I just realized I lost my FOEAO patch......... ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ???
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Nov 15, 2017, 07:13 PM
I just realized I lost my FOEAO patch......... ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ???

Easy way to get it back ~ Find the place in your profile "Set-up", then copy mine and paste it in your area.     ;)2
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Post by: Chris338378 on Nov 15, 2017, 09:08 PM
I must be doing something wrong, because I tried to copy and past it but it won't show up.  Could you please give step by step directions since I'm not computer savvy in the least.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Nov 15, 2017, 10:48 PM
I must be doing something wrong, because I tried to copy and past it but it won't show up.  Could you please give step by step directions since I'm not computer savvy in the least.

I'll try to help ~ select, copy image location.    Then paste that AFTER clicking the "insert image" (above the first smiley on the left), while in your correct profile area.
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Post by: desmobob on Dec 04, 2017, 06:33 PM
Proud new member here from upstate NY.  My new Mako arrived this afternoon.  I had some pre-mix ready and she fired up in three pulls.  :-)
Can I add the FOEAO badge to my sig?

Tight lines,
Bob
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Dec 04, 2017, 07:04 PM
Welcome Bob and congrats on the new "MO".

Add away with that red logo.    ;)2

Have you read back a few pages on good fuel mix ratios ?  And how to keep corn-gas out of all small engines?


Tom
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: desmobob on Dec 04, 2017, 07:34 PM
Welcome Bob and congrats on the new "MO".

Add away with that red logo.    ;)2

Have you read back a few pages on good fuel mix ratios ?  And how to keep corn-gas out of all small engines?


Tom

Hi Tom,

Funny story about the fuel mix ratios...  As I waited for my Mako to arrive, I downloaded the manual for it from the Eskimo website (I'm one of those rare guys who loves to read instruction manuals).  It listed a 25:1 mix, with a 20:1 mix for 20 hours of break-in.  This struck me as odd, but I went ahead and mixed up a gallon of 20:1.  When the auger arrived, it had a tag on the fuel tank filler advising the use of 50:1 mix.  The manual stated the same.  I guess I'll have to add another gallon of gasoline to my gallon of premix!

I live in a very small town in a rural area but we do have a gas station that sells non-ethanol-laced high-test. 

I bought the Mako to fill in for my 30-year-old OPE Magnum III 33cc auger that I bought new somewhere around 1986.  I'll get her fixed up and retire her to back-up duty.  :-)

Tight lines,
Bob
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: desmobob on Dec 04, 2017, 08:00 PM
I'll try to help ~ select, copy image location.    Then paste that AFTER clicking the "insert image" (above the first smiley on the left), while in your correct profile area.

I tried to use the instructions you posted to include the FOEAO logo, but they don't seem current.  They seem to refer to the controls on the page for posting a message, but not to the "modify profile - forum profile" page.

Tight lines,
Bob
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Idahogator on Dec 04, 2017, 09:04 PM
Nice you're up on the non-ethanol gas.

I mix Amsoil Saber 2 cycle synthetic lubricant for my Mako. The first batch was at 75:1 for one small tankful, Then 80:1, even though Amsoil says it's formulated to be used at 100:1. And it's guaranteed.

I'll try to update the FOEAO thingy and will let you know when it's done.


Tom
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Post by: Smat64 on Dec 27, 2017, 10:05 AM
Drilling 8" ice holes is fun with my Eskimo Mako 43. I drill 6" dirt holes too.


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Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Mricefish20 on Dec 31, 2017, 09:49 AM
Help ! Does anyone know how to adjust the throttle cable in a manner that keeps it from coming out of the metal thing on the carburetor mine keeps coming loose on the car ride in and will not stay in the metal holder for lack of a better term I’ll include a picture there must be a way to tighten the cable thanks in advance
(https://s9.postimg.cc/57l7ahwtn/81_D80495-6842-454_C-_B9_A9-_B51_F19_DCEA8_D.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/57l7ahwtn/)
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Post by: lefty2053 on Dec 31, 2017, 10:11 AM
http://www.geteskimo.com/search?q=throttle+cable

Might just buy a new one.
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Post by: moose66 on Dec 31, 2017, 06:03 PM
Hi guys(and maybe gals) just found this thread. I am currently in the market for an auger, just sold my Pro 4 thank god, and I'm currently torn between the Z51 and Rocket F1. Any info on these two to help me with the choice I'd appreciate. Thanks!
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Post by: lefty2053 on Dec 31, 2017, 06:24 PM
Hi guys(and maybe gals) just found this thread. I am currently in the market for an auger, just sold my Pro 4 thank god, and I'm currently torn between the Z51 and Rocket F1. Any info on these two to help me with the choice I'd appreciate. Thanks!
Can't say anything about the F1 but I have a Z51 and it has worked for me flawlessly for over 8 years. As with any gas auger only use non-ethanol fuel and a good Oil. True Fuel I guess is a good choice. http://trufuel50.com/
I have heard good things about the F1 also. I switched this year to a drill and Russian hand auger and couldn't be happier. I will keep the Z51(maybe) and I also have a Silvertip 6" hand auger.
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Post by: FINSNGILS on Dec 31, 2017, 07:53 PM
Help ! Does anyone know how to adjust the throttle cable in a manner that keeps it from coming out of the metal thing on the carburetor mine keeps coming loose on the car ride in and will not stay in the metal holder for lack of a better term I’ll include a picture there must be a way to tighten the cable thanks in advance
(https://s9.postimg.cc/57l7ahwtn/81_D80495-6842-454_C-_B9_A9-_B51_F19_DCEA8_D.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/57l7ahwtn/)

loosen the jam nut on the bottom of the bracket that the cable housing is threaded in to. Unscrew the cable housing until all the slack is removed from the cable, then while holding the cable housing in place, tighten the jam nut back against the bracket. Just don't over tighten the cable or it will mess with your idle settings.
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Post by: icemann13 on Dec 31, 2017, 08:18 PM
Hi guys(and maybe gals) just found this thread. I am currently in the market for an auger, just sold my Pro 4 thank god, and I'm currently torn between the Z51 and Rocket F1. Any info on these two to help me with the choice I'd appreciate. Thanks!

Bought the F1 a few weeks ago as my first power auger. Starts and runs like a dream. Needed a bit of extra priming today in sub zero temps but it made the chips fly.
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Post by: Chris338378 on Jan 01, 2018, 11:53 AM
I was wondering how often, if at all, you guys open your transmission case and replace or add grease?  What grease do you use, how difficult is it to do, and is there anything to be careful of?  I don't know what made me start thinking about this and I don't have any issues with my auger so it's not something I'd do until the off season.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: desmobob on Jan 01, 2018, 01:43 PM
I was wondering how often, if at all, you guys open your transmission case and replace or add grease?  What grease do you use, how difficult is it to do, and is there anything to be careful of?  I don't know what made me start thinking about this and I don't have any issues with my auger so it's not something I'd do until the off season.


I was also curious about that.  My old Magnum III Strikemaster lasted many years and I never split the gear case to check or change the lube.  I think Eskimo recommends checking the gear case lube annually.

Tight lines,
Bob
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Chris338378 on Jan 01, 2018, 02:34 PM
I bought my Mako back in 2003, never did it, and don't have any issues with it.  It runs and cuts great and no signs of any grease leaking out but if it'd prevent problems in the future it'd be worth doing.
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Post by: Idahogator on Jan 01, 2018, 02:36 PM
I clean all the stock grease out, use a new gasket and use the same amount (guess) of the best Synthetic grease.

                                              (https://www.amsoil.com/shopres/products/270px/GLC.jpg)
                                                 The product part code is:  GLCCR

   
   Application Recommendation
Synthetic Multi-Purpose Grease is the preferred choice for a wide range of ambient temperatures, wet environments, wheel bearings, suspension systems and a variety of automotive applications.

Synthetic Multi-Purpose Grease is recommended in heavy- and light-duty applications found in manufacturing facilities, automobiles, trailers and landscaping, agricultural and powersports equipment. These include, but are not limited to, roller bearings, plain bearings, thrust bearings, gears, electric motors, presses, winches, bushings, wheel bearings, chassis lubrication, universal joints, ball joints, tie-rod ends and steering knuckles.
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Post by: Chris338378 on Jan 01, 2018, 02:38 PM
How often do you do it?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: DR.SPECKLER on Jan 01, 2018, 02:40 PM
although I don't own a eskimo ice auger, ive had a lot of gas ice augers and never had to grease the transmision gears ever.my oldest is a 1971 jiffy and its still rips ice.i think if the clutch slips you might have to get in there and clean grease off the clutch.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 03, 2018, 06:46 PM
Shouldn't have to crack open and add grease. However, after 8-10 years, wouldn't be a bad idea. New gasket and a good cold-weather PTFE grease and you should be good to go. Just do NOT overpack grease.
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Post by: Chris338378 on Jan 03, 2018, 07:16 PM
Thanks Pal, I guess I found my off season project.  Is there anything I should watch out for or any tricks to keep in mind besides don't over pack the grease?
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Jan 03, 2018, 07:42 PM
Hey Chris! Howz it goin?  Other than tighten in a cross-hatch pattern, and don't over-tighten,  not really. I forgot how much grease goes into the gearcase, have it somewhere around here. I know the 'mo tech manual does say in oz's, though....bet Eva could tell ya, too.
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Post by: Chris338378 on Jan 04, 2018, 02:48 PM
Thanks for the info Pal, things are going well here and with the cold spell we've been having we have a lot better ice than last year.
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Post by: Iceassin on Jan 04, 2018, 07:01 PM
Hey Chris! Howz it goin?  Other than tighten in a cross-hatch pattern, and don't over-tighten,  not really. I forgot how much grease goes into the gearcase, have it somewhere around here. I know the 'mo tech manual does say in oz's, though....bet Eva could tell ya, too.

Hey Rebelss...empty out your mailbox will ya' ?  :-\
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: drewgills on Jan 28, 2018, 11:56 AM
Guys my tank is leaking where the grommet line comes out tank to carb. Is there a diff tank mod or factory recall on this ???
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lefty2053 on Jan 28, 2018, 12:38 PM
Guys my tank is leaking where the grommet line comes out tank to carb. Is there a diff tank mod or factory recall on this ???
IF you replace the grommet always keep the tank full or it dries it out. Eskimo say's that happens because of low fuel and causes it to dry. No recall on it but it is a common problem.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: WYIfish on Feb 05, 2018, 10:29 PM
although I don't own a eskimo ice auger, ive had a lot of gas ice augers and never had to grease the transmision gears ever.my oldest is a 1971 jiffy and its still rips ice.i think if the clutch slips you might have to get in there and clean grease off the clutch.
My 30 year old jiffy never had the grease checked, still running strong. My 10 year old jiffy-el-junko has no problem with the transmission, the only part without issues. Dropping a cap on a new Mako tomorro!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hartly on Feb 11, 2018, 11:04 PM
I'll start by saying I had a challenging day on the ice today with my Eskimo Mako 43cc. Last year I was using regular fuel mixed with HUSQVARNA 2 stroke oil. My auger ran pretty good. It would usually start on the 2nd or 3rd pull when cold and then after that on the first pull. Once in a while I would notice a blue oily liquid coming out of the exhaust and dripping on to the auger. One day I needed to mix up more fuel and realized I had mixed it incorrectly from the start. The bottle of oil was for 2.5 gallons of gas. I'd run my auger from new for a year and a bit on an incorrect mix. I had mixed the oil in 2 gallons of gas . I mixed a new batch of fuel to the proper 50:1 and the auger ran great. Started on first or second pull. Lots of power when drilling.

A few weeks ago a buddy of mine was at the Lawnmower hospital getting his Eskimo auger tuned up. The Technician suggested to him that Aspen premix 50:1 was the best thing going for a persons auger . He relayed this info to me and figured why not. I drained my tank and filled it with the Aspen Premix 50:1 fuel.

The auger started fine. I noticed it ran a little rougher. I figured it was just the higher octane in the Aspen fuel. Today at the lake I started the auger as usual; started easy. Drilled a few holes. Then the auger started to bog while drilling. I worked through the bogging and manged to drill 5 more holes. I let the auger sit for half hour in disbelief. Then I though Ill try to drill a few more holes. When I went to start the auger I noticed a lot of blueish oil residue had dripped from the exhaust onto the flute. Their was oil all around the exhaust. Please note I had run the auger 5 or 6 times at home to test it on the Aspen fuel and to have the fuel run through the whole system. I drilled 10 more holes with the auger only bogging twice more .

Could it be that the Apsen is cleaning out the carb and motor which was causing the bogging , and the blueish oil is residue from the previous years usage with too rich of a mix? Or is Aspen its self causing my auger to bog?

Thanks in advance
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Post by: Idahogator on Feb 12, 2018, 12:28 AM
Best you start here last year. This could have all been prevented by reading back a few pages to where it says ONLY USE NON ETHANOL FUEL.
Somewhere here there is mentioned the use of Amsoil Sabre 100:1 synthetic lubricant, mixed 80:1.  No other additives are needed because fuel stabilizer is already in it, in the proper proportion.     
   From what you say it's doing, you may need a carb overhaul.
   We could be more helpful if we knew you location. But, you've kept that secret by not completing you profile.

   You can search for good fuel by clicking this link   https://www.pure-gas.org/ (https://www.pure-gas.org/)

   You can find parts at :  https://www.geteskimo.com/Parts?category=1 (https://www.geteskimo.com/Parts?category=1)   (Phone # at contact us.  Ask for Eva.
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Post by: hartly on Mar 22, 2018, 12:13 PM
Best you start here last year. This could have all been prevented by reading back a few pages to where it says ONLY USE NON ETHANOL FUEL.
Somewhere here there is mentioned the use of Amsoil Sabre 100:1 synthetic lubricant, mixed 80:1.  No other additives are needed because fuel stabilizer is already in it, in the proper proportion.     
   From what you say it's doing, you may need a carb overhaul.
   We could be more helpful if we knew you location. But, you've kept that secret by not completing you profile.

   You can search for good fuel by clicking this link   https://www.pure-gas.org/ (https://www.pure-gas.org/)

   You can find parts at :  https://www.geteskimo.com/Parts?category=1 (https://www.geteskimo.com/Parts?category=1)   (Phone # at contact us.  Ask for Eva.

Thank you for the suggestions. Finally the auger runs perfect. All the old oil and gunk  has blown out of the system. It took and tank and a half to clear it all out.  I also ran a tank with seafoam , as a precaution. Moving forward I will only use NON ETHANOL FUEL.
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Post by: Idahogator on Mar 22, 2018, 01:39 PM
Great, hartly.    Glad to hear it worked out well.     :clap:
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Post by: Chris338378 on Sep 19, 2018, 07:29 PM
Here's some interesting info I found out.  I was on Eskimo's website looking to pick up a spare set of 8 inch Turbo Cut blades for my 2003 Mako but couldn't find them.  I emailed Eskimo and Eva told me that they don't make or have them anymore however I can get them through Strikemaster and the replacement blade I need is their  LPD-8PB which is their Lazer Power Replacement Blades.  In case anyone needs these blades Strikemaster has them in 6 through 10 inch versions.
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Post by: lefty2053 on Sep 21, 2018, 06:07 AM
Willing to bet the Lazer Hand auger blades will also fit the Eskimo Silvertip. I know when I first got the Silvertip the second time out one of the blades broke in half. I called Eskimo and they sent me out Turbo Blades. I called them again and they said they would send out the Silvertip blades but in the mean time just use the older Turbo blades that they would fit just not perfect. Sure enough they worked out fine and are still on the Auger.
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Post by: Chris338378 on Sep 21, 2018, 08:24 AM
Probably would, they look like the same shape.  I wonder if the Lazer power blades are an exact match to the shape of the Turbo Cut power blades.
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Post by: hartly on Sep 27, 2018, 10:43 PM
Just bought the new Z71. Check out the new handle design at the Eskimo website . Eskimo has copied the F1 Rocket design. Im loving the new look and more solid construction.
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Post by: lefty2053 on Sep 28, 2018, 11:46 AM
No more Z51 on their site. I loved mine and it never gave me trouble.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hartly on Feb 01, 2019, 11:39 PM
Was out with a friend today ice fishing. He bought the new Eskimo F1 Rocket.  I was impressed how fast it drilled through 18 inches of ice. For the heck of it I brought my 3 year old Eskimo Mako 43cc auger to putz around and drill the odd hole. After watching me drill a couple of holes, my buddy challenged me to an auger race. I was shocked with the results. With the Mako 43cc , I drilled  two holes to my friends one hole using the F1 rocket. Needless to say he wasn't to happy and was in disbelief.
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Post by: desmobob on Feb 01, 2019, 11:43 PM
Was out with a friend today ice fishing. He bought the new Eskimo F1 Rocket.  I was impressed how fast it drilled through 18 inches of ice. For the heck of it I brought my 3 year old Eskimo Mako 43cc auger to putz around and drill the odd hole. After watching me drill a couple of holes, my buddy challenged me to an auger race. I was shocked with the results. With the Mako 43cc , I drilled  two holes to my friends one hole using the F1 rocket. Needless to say he wasn't to happy and was in disbelief.

There's no replacement for displacement.  When I got ready to buy a new auger, I weighed (no pun intended) the benefits of lighter weight vs. more power and picked the Mako 43 over the F1. 

Tight lines,
Bob
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Post by: lefty2053 on Feb 02, 2019, 07:07 AM
There's no replacement for displacement.  When I got ready to buy a new auger, I weighed (no pun intended) the benefits of lighter weight vs. more power and picked the Mako 43 over the F1. 

Tight lines,
Bob
Glad I read both these messages. I was thinking about getting the F1 and now I think I will go with the Mako. Waiting for a great deal although I might wait too long. No hurry though might wait until next year end deals.
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Post by: Kevin23 on Feb 02, 2019, 08:11 AM
I just wish my eskimo blades would hold up better! They cut like a banshee for about 400-500 holes then fall flat on their faces.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Neil McCauley on Feb 02, 2019, 08:48 AM
I just wish my eskimo blades would hold up better! They cut like a banshee for about 400-500 holes then fall flat on their faces.

Ever read the troubleshooting section of the owners manual?

"Dull Blades: replace blades" 
:-[

Can't be very high quality steel- ie worth sharpening- if it's made to be disposable...
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lefty2053 on Feb 02, 2019, 11:10 AM
Just so you know, I just bought the M51 (Used to be Z51) for $284 shipped from Walmart. Amazon has them also. They were made for Canada but Amazon and Walmart got some.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lefty2053 on Feb 05, 2019, 04:46 PM
Don't know if anyone else bought the M51 From Walmart or Amazon but at both places the price went up from $270 to $295.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lefty2053 on Feb 07, 2019, 02:28 PM
Got my M51 Today. Other than labels it looks like the Z51. Tried to register it and it isn't listed on their site to register. So I sent in the Warranty card instead. Put in some gas and it fired right up. Quieter than I remembered. One thing I did notice is it doesn't have the vented gas cap like the Z51 did.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite ! (Barracuda Plus help)
Post by: johnnyonspot on Nov 24, 2019, 12:40 PM
I will ignore the warning about posting in a topic after its been dead for over 120 days since this thread seems to be on point.  I have an Eskimo Barracuda Plus 10-inch auger I picked up used for a hundo a few years ago.  I love having the big ten inch holes for hauling in the giant fish I always seem to catch.   ;D  Anyway, the throttle assembly corroded and began to stick at WOT, which is great until the hole is done drilled.  So I disassembled it to clean it up but, the lesson of Hansel and Gretel lost on me, stupidly did not take pictures of the linkage assembly or draw a schematic for use in reassembly.  Would anyone out there with this model please be so kind as to post some close up shots from different angles of the throttle assembly from different angles, or point to a blown up schematic, so I can put this thing back together?  I hate to be forced to bring it to a shop since the repair would likely be as much as I paid for it, and its a great auger so I'd love to keep using it until it falls apart.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite ! (Barracuda Plus help)
Post by: Ice Scratcher on Nov 24, 2019, 06:14 PM
I will ignore the warning about posting in a topic after its been dead for over 120 days since this thread seems to be on point.

This thread has pre approval for Zombie status, it's never dead, only resting during the off season..

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Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: ducks_overhead on Dec 26, 2019, 07:38 PM
I’ve ran my mako 43cc for 5 years with zero maintenance. Unfortunately I hate to admit I’m terrible at taking care of this thing.I replaced the carb, fuel lines, spark plug and air filter today along with some fresh gas and it’s running great again! We shall see how it does this weekend  :tipup:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: desmobob on Jan 17, 2020, 09:08 PM
I need to get my Mako 43 out, gas her up, and get her ready to go.  We finally have some colder weather forecasted and it happens to arrive just after a forecasted 6" snowfall.  A decent snowfall + cold weather is usually the magic combination to get my favorite lake to finally freeze up when it's overdue!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Troutsoup on Feb 18, 2020, 02:30 PM
Hello all,  I have a Z71 Shark that since I have owned it does not like to drill when it gets much below zero. In a warm garage, you can turn the flights by hand easily. In  sub-zero temps, not so much. I have to put down pressure on the ice and slowly work the head back and forth, then throttle up a little see if it moves and try again. Basically trying to work it loose. After awhile of doing this, It will finally take off and drill like a screaming banshee, But, I can detect a faint burnt brake or clutch smell.  I called the wonderful folks at Ardisam and they thought I probably need a new clutch. I can't say enough about this company. They have been super helpful when I was experiencing a fuel leak on this same auger and also when I needed to rebuild my 10" ION X after an unfortunate incident.
   My question is, has anyone ever experienced it and is there a repair manual available? Or does someone possibly have a procedure? Thank you very much in advance for any help that anyone could offer.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Wolley on Feb 18, 2020, 04:38 PM
A few allen bolts and the gear box comes right off. Clutch is right there.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Troutsoup on Feb 19, 2020, 07:17 AM
Thank you for the help Wolley.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 19, 2020, 10:30 AM
Thank you for the help Wolley.



Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Troutsoup on Feb 19, 2020, 01:56 PM
That is exactly what I was hoping for! Thank you so much for the help. I wouldn't be in this fix of having to get my 2 stroke auger back in shape if I hadn't run over my ION with my snowmobile :'(. I really appreciate the help!
Title: Fuel line and grommet kit for Eskimo
Post by: desmobob on Feb 19, 2021, 04:31 AM
Fuel line/grommet kit...

My Mako43 has started leaking through the grommet.  Does the fuel line/grommet kit solve the problem long term, or will it also start leaking in a couple of years?  If so, I might try glopping on a bunch of Shoe Goo sealant or something like that.

Thanks for any info,
Bob
Title: Re: Fuel line and grommet kit for Eskimo
Post by: lefty2053 on Feb 19, 2021, 03:25 PM
Fuel line/grommet kit...

My Mako43 has started leaking through the grommet.  Does the fuel line/grommet kit solve the problem long term, or will it also start leaking in a couple of years?  If so, I might try glopping on a bunch of Shoe Goo sealant or something like that.

Thanks for any info,
Bob
Don't know the answer but I have that Shoe Goo on one of my Sorel boots now for the 3rd year and it worked great.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: DR.SPECKLER on Feb 19, 2021, 03:27 PM
I would not use shoo goo i think gas and oil will eat it.seal all is product made for patching holes in gas tanks.ive used that with success with patching holes in a old gas tank.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Feb 19, 2021, 04:39 PM
What are you people doing on our thread?  Are you F.O.E.A.O. certified?! Alta ice, come back!!! :roflmao:   :roflmao:

Put in a new grommet! Use silicone spray on grommet to keep it pliable. Good hardware stores have bins of grommets from small to huge. Don't use GOO on a GROMMET. Gotta keep it soft!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: desmobob on Feb 19, 2021, 05:17 PM
What are you people doing on our thread?  Are you F.O.E.A.O. certified?!

"You people"?   :-\  I joined back in December of 2017.  It was actually a friendly place then...  I guess it's changed.  I'll bow out.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Feb 19, 2021, 06:07 PM
Lighten up, that's a joke, son.........! Read back to page one.....then some of the other pages. The other guys get it. Was aimed at Dr. and lefty, lotsa jokin' on here.  That's why the ROFLMAO emots were used....sorry you didn't see it that way.
Three of us started this thread in 2010 to help all folks with their augers. That's what it's here for and always will be. Gotta read the posts!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: DR.SPECKLER on Feb 19, 2021, 06:15 PM
Lighten up, that's a joke, son.........! Read back to page one..... The other guys get it. Was aimed at Dr. and lefty, lotsa jokin' on here.  That's why ROFLMAO emots were used....Three of us started this thread in 2010 to help all folks with their augers. That's what it's here for and always will be. Gotta read the posts!
hey the guy was going to slather goo on it.lol why recommend doing the job right lol i just recommended the right goo.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Feb 19, 2021, 06:20 PM
AHA! One of "those people!" A GOO Goblin! Don't you know, no goo can do for you?! I was waitin' for lefty to toss somethin' at me, but I bet he's out catchin' fish with his new gear....that came via USPS.  ;)
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lefty2053 on Feb 20, 2021, 06:20 AM
What are you people doing on our thread?  Are you F.O.E.A.O. certified?! Alta ice, come back!!! :roflmao:   :roflmao:

Put in a new grommet! Use silicone spray on grommet to keep it pliable. Good hardware stores have bins of grommets from small to huge. Don't use GOO on a GROMMET. Gotta keep it soft!
Still waiting on the Surflizard to come back. No goo for you!
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lefty2053 on Feb 20, 2021, 06:26 AM
AHA! One of "those people!" A GOO Goblin! Don't you know, no goo can do for you?! I was waitin' for lefty to toss somethin' at me, but I bet he's out catchin' fish with his new gear....that came via USPS.  ;)
No this idiot ordered something else through the USPS. It arrives April 4th. Thankfully it isn't Ice gear. Just some memory SD cards. I guess I wasn't thinking when I posted Shoe goo for a gas tank. Yeah that ain't happening. I once used some 2 part Jb weld on a Oil cover. Worked out pretty good.

And Rebelss no Memory jokes.
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: Rebelss on Feb 20, 2021, 07:37 AM
No this idiot ordered something else through the USPS. It arrives April 4th. Thankfully it isn't Ice gear. Just some memory SD cards. I guess I wasn't thinking when I posted Shoe goo for a gas tank. Yeah that ain't happening. I once used some 2 part Jb weld on a Oil cover. Worked out pretty good.

And Rebelss no Memory jokes.


.... ??? What were we talking about?  :roflmao:

 April 4th?!!?!!?!  Hey, my "overnite" pkg from Fed-Ex still hasn't moved in 2 days. Grrrrr........... :%$#!:
Title: Re: F.O.E.A.O. Eskimo Auger owners Unite !
Post by: lefty2053 on Feb 20, 2021, 08:28 AM
.... ??? What were we talking about?  :roflmao:

 April 4th?!!?!!?!  Hey, my "overnite" pkg from Fed-Ex still hasn't moved in 2 days. Grrrrr........... :%$#!:
Took the last package 14 days to move out of NJ.