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Offline Willpkfisher

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New power head 159$ free shipping!!
« on: Dec 10, 2014, 09:35 AM »
http://m.ebay.com/itm/231409101050?_mwBanner=1
Ordered this auger Basically a eskimo mako 43cc. But have seen that the carbs are adjusted different.
Either way some playing around with  the carb it should run great.
If anyone has one give me your opinions. I have been looking at other options like making my own with electric motors and ect. But for this price it seems like the cheapest option.

Offline pfscott

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Re: New power head 159$ free shipping!!
« Reply #1 on: Dec 10, 2014, 11:14 AM »
I run that motor on a 10", never had to adjust anything, works great! Mine was a damaged box purchase also, no scuffs or anything on it.

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Re: New power head 159$ free shipping!!
« Reply #2 on: Dec 10, 2014, 02:28 PM »
That sounds great im excited. This will be my first power head. After last winter I said I'd never drill and hole by hand agian. What oil do you run? and what ratio?

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Re: New power head 159$ free shipping!!
« Reply #3 on: Dec 10, 2014, 05:12 PM »
What kind of ice auger bit did you attach to it?

Offline Perch Sniper

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Re: New power head 159$ free shipping!!
« Reply #4 on: Dec 10, 2014, 10:03 PM »
I bought a refurbished stingray powerhead from them last year and it runs great with my nils!

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Re: New power head 159$ free shipping!!
« Reply #5 on: Dec 10, 2014, 10:35 PM »
I'm going to put my 8 inch hand auger to it for now. But I have to make a adapter first.
I cannot beleve no one makes one I have searched and can find one from ice gator that will work but who knows if you can get ahold of them or if they still are in business the website hasn't been updated for years and either has their facebook.
I live a block away from a machine shop also may go that route.

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Re: New power head 159$ free shipping!!
« Reply #6 on: Dec 10, 2014, 10:47 PM »
I'm going to put my 8 inch hand auger to it for now. But I have to make a adapter first.
I cannot beleve no one makes one I have searched and can find one from ice gator that will work but who knows if you can get ahold of them or if they still are in business the website hasn't been updated for years and either has their facebook.
I live a block away from a machine shop also may go that route.

 Have one made at the machine shop and if you plan on fishing up north have them make it as an extension. Last winter I used my lazer on my power head and it was hitting the ice. I had a machine shop make me an extension that was 8 inches long. Ice gator is still in business as there are guys on another sight buying from them. If you buy one online make sure it fits your auger. My lazer was one when they first came out and it threaded together where the new ones just slip together. I have a ice gator 

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Re: New power head 159$ free shipping!!
« Reply #7 on: Dec 10, 2014, 10:56 PM »
I planned on making it 12 inches long to start with. I work about 20 mins from where the ice gator is made I was going to try and call them and see If  i could swing by their shop and get a adapter. When I was online they wanted 20$ to ship it to my house in hillsdale mi. About 40 minutes away.

Offline Mstep

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Re: New power head 159$ free shipping!!
« Reply #8 on: Dec 12, 2014, 12:49 PM »
Thanks for this tip I just orderd one! No more killing my back! Now I just need the ice to form!

 



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