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Title: Does anybody know if the 6" ion auger will bolt right on to an Eskimo?
Post by: ASATMillerbluegill on Jan 05, 2014, 02:34 PM

10" auger sux; don't really want an 8", I want 6". Will the ion auger fit a 3 yr old eskimo mako viper?

Title: Re: Does anybody know if the 6" ion auger will bolt right on to an Eskimo?
Post by: bee on Jan 05, 2014, 04:51 PM

Find someone with a lathe and have them to make an adapter.

Title: Re: Does anybody know if the 6" ion auger will bolt right on to an Eskimo?
Post by: Kevin23 on Jan 05, 2014, 05:11 PM

If you want a 6" bit I would suggest a strikemaster lazer bit. Much better blades than the ion. They are about $140. You will have to modify it a little bit as it won't be a snug fit.

You'll have to drill a new hole through the auger bit, since the hole in the bit will be too big. You'll also have to wrap  the shaft of your powerhead in some tape or something as it will be a little loose fit to the strikemaster bit. Then just run a pin or bolt/lock nut through the powerhead and the new hole you drilled and you are ready to go.