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Offline DanielKPM

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Jiffy Pro4 problems
« on: Mar 11, 2021, 01:49 AM »
So I understand that the oil is gonna get milky due to the propane. Is it suppose to immediately get milky though?

I went to change the oil, I let it drain completely, worked the power head to make sure it all came out. Put new mobil 1 0W40 in it. Ran it, and checked the oil again. It was as milky as the oil I just emptied out of it after running for just a few seconds. So I flushed it again, put new oii, ran it. Then flushed it again, and put new oil in it for a third time, and same thing. Instantly super milky. Is that normal? Or do I have some gasket issues somewhere?
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Offline Badder

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Re: Jiffy Pro4 problems
« Reply #1 on: Mar 11, 2021, 08:15 AM »
My guess would be a gasket issue or breather hose letting moisture in. I have the same auger and when I dump the oil its just a little dark, never seen milky oil come out of it. My auger is at least 7 years old and oil changed annually.
Good luck, hopefully its something simple.
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Re: Jiffy Pro4 problems
« Reply #2 on: Mar 11, 2021, 09:20 AM »
I have the same auger and was told by the manufacturer that this happens pretty quickly.  They told me to not be alarmed at it.  I change the oil at the end of every season and have no issue with the auger. 
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Offline DanielKPM

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Re: Jiffy Pro4 problems
« Reply #3 on: Mar 11, 2021, 12:56 PM »
Thanks for the input guys. I’ll check the carb gasket, and the breather hose when I get home.
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Offline Ice_Fly_Guy

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Re: Jiffy Pro4 problems
« Reply #4 on: Mar 12, 2021, 08:30 AM »
I have had a Pro4 for about 6 years now.  Every year that I change oil, it is really milky.  From what I've read from Jiffy, that is normal.
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Re: Jiffy Pro4 problems
« Reply #5 on: Mar 12, 2021, 08:33 AM »
Biggest byproduct of burning propane is moisture/water.it goes right into the crankcase.change oil every season or the engine could seize from rust.my jiffy pro4 lite had milky oil after 10 holes.
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Re: Jiffy Pro4 problems
« Reply #6 on: Mar 13, 2021, 08:59 AM »
Dan, contact Jiffy and check with them!! You should always check with the manufacturer when you have a problem, even if it's just for peace of mind!!  :flex: :thumbsup:
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Re: Jiffy Pro4 problems
« Reply #7 on: Mar 13, 2021, 09:11 AM »
Quote from: OldSailor on Mar 13, 2021, 08:59 AM
Dan, contact Jiffy and check with them!! You should always check with the manufacturer when you have a problem, even if it's just for peace of mind!!  :flex: :thumbsup:
correct but its in the jiffy propane manual about milky oil and make sure to change it often.
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Offline DanielKPM

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Re: Jiffy Pro4 problems
« Reply #8 on: Mar 14, 2021, 10:13 AM »
Haven’t been on for a few days. Thanks for the input fellas
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