Strikemaster Magnum 3 Auger

[theangling1]

Wondering who on here has had one of these augers and if you’d care to share your opinion of it..... Had one given to me and after fixing a leak on the fuel side and changing plug it starts easily with feathering the gas just a bit on full choke when cold. Is that normal and if so how do these perform when drilling holes?

[hardwater diehard]

Try this to clean out some of the gunk in the carb

Fill auger tank 1/4 w/proper oil/gas mix to that add Seafoam 2oz or more ...mix ....run auger till warmed up...then kill motor via the choke .....let sit half hour repeat ...let sit over night ...should fix some of the woes .

good air filter cleaning couldn't hurt ...you should be fine once you get it going ...what drill bit on it 8"? Lazer or Chipper?

[hardwater diehard]

Good place for parts

http://drockicecenter.com/

blade sharping

https://www.fish307.com/auger-blade-sharpening/

my buddies and I have several old 2hp SM Mag 2000...and some of them for an unknown reason developed some leaks around the inlet connector ...hard to see..more off a seeping crack

http://www.drockicecenter.com/640363-fuel-inlet-elbow/

[theangling1]

Didn’t measure but looks like an 8” chipper blade, for some reason he had the inside (lowermost) screw out of the attachment hole and just up against the flute if the auger .... is that on old truck to get it to cut better or should it be put back?

[theangling1]

Yes, that’s the connector I replaced to fix the leak, mine as cracked also.

[hardwater diehard]

Didn’t measure but looks like an 8” chipper blade, for some reason he had the inside (lowermost) screw out of the attachment hole and just up against the flute if the auger .... is that on old truck to get it to cut better or should it be put back?

Not a trick I am familiar with...should be able to find a 8 in chipper blade and bolts fairly easy .Make sure you insall them properly

https://www.strikemaster.com/strikemaster/auger-blades-and-guards/power-ice-auger-blades-and-guards/chipper-replacement-blade/Chipper+Replacement+Blade.html

[SLAYERFISH]

I have one from 1992. Still cuts fine.

[Ice Scratcher]

Those Tecumseh engines are really hard to beat...

I had one, bought it cheap for a backup, but sold it because I came to realize, my Eskimo (with the same engine) didn't need a backup.. Still killing it, approaching 30 years old...

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[theangling1]

Thanks for the replies... I want to get a new blade and use the one I have as a backup, but I have a question.... I measure 4” from center point to edge of drill so I’d need to 8.25” blades, correct? The reason I’m kinda confused is I saw a 7” blade available and the blade I have measures 3.5”. Also, when remounting the blade, does it get placed on the top or bottom of the drill flute?

[hardwater diehard]

Thanks for the replies... I want to get a new blade and use the one I have as a backup, but I have a question.... I measure 4” from center point to edge of drill so I’d need to 8.25” blades, correct? The reason I’m kinda confused is I saw a 7” blade available and the blade I have measures 3.5”. Also, when remounting the blade, does it get placed on the top or bottom of the drill flute?

that Strikemaster link has a picture ...bolts from bottom through auger drill unit ...through chipper blade

[SLAYERFISH]

Nice thing about chipper blades they're easy to sharpen yourself. A fine file a little oil and keep the same angle. Mine are razor sharp really helps cutting speed.

[theangling1]

Ok, for those with experience with these engines, does this look/sound like it’s in tune? Seems to sound a little fast at idle to me but I’ve not messed with these before.... smoking when at full throttle is not bad but more than just a little bit.... any advice guys? Thanks for all the help so far!

[theangling1]

Well, can’t post the video right now...

[theangling1]

Thanks Hardwater Diehard... should’ve paid more attention.

[hardwater diehard]

While at an idle does the auger bit turn? Does it respond fast when your give it full throttle or does it bog some ?

http://www.smallenginesuppliers.com/html/engine-specs/tecumseh/Tecumseh_2-Cycle_Engines_Service_Information.pdf

[theangling1]

Auger does not turn at idle, micro second hesitation when I give it full throttle. Thanks for all the help, would really like to have it ready to go when ice gets here so I don’t have to mess with it in the ice.

[hardwater diehard]

Auger does not turn at idle, micro second hesitation when I give it full throttle. Thanks for all the help, would really like to have it ready to go when ice gets here so I don’t have to mess with it in the ice.

Sounds like your race ready ...once again SeaFoam is awesome ...I don't dry store my auger either ...better to run it every month or so in the off season ... a new chipper blade and send the other out to be sharpened and wait for ice good luck

[Ice Scratcher]

FWIW..

This is my Eskimo with the TC III engine, pretty much same thing as a Strikemaster  Mag III...

This is about the best its ever run 22" of ice..

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1MWRyYBSw00

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[theangling1]

Thanks for the link to the pdf, I’ll give that a try and see where I’m at.

[theangling1]

Ice scratcher, thanks for the video, can only hope this one cuts that well.... Hardwater, adjusts per the pdf, no more hesitation.... thanks for the help... one last question, if I measure 4” from outside dill flute to center point, that would be an 8” correct? Realize this may sound stupid, by saw online where 7” blades are available and the blade itself measures 3.5”.

[hardwater diehard]

Just measured my blade ...its 3 1/2 inches across the cutting edge ...has 5 notchs...and bolt holes are approx.an 1 9/16 on center..this is off my 8 inch SM Mag chipper.

[hardwater diehard]

Also the one pictured in the link is probably an 10 in chipper blade..has 7 notches

[Ice Scratcher]

Ice scratcher, thanks for the video, can only hope this one cuts that well....

Well it might not cut the same, but  hopefully it idles and runs similar...

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[theangling1]

Thanks HD that helps, will order new blade and cover tonight, think it’s dialed in now with your help.... a bit faster idle and doesn’t sound
Like it’s missing and NO hesitation when giving it full throttle... much appreciated. thanks IS...