Author Topic: "Ice Gator" power auger issues! (Read 3522 times)

zooplankton · « **on:** Feb 21, 2009, 07:16 PM »

Hello Guys & Gals, I recently have just purchased the "Ice Gator" attacker receiving it
yesterday, only to find out that I need to make modifications to the adapter shaft that
they sent me in order to hook-up my 8" mora to it

.........Does this sound right?
Does anyone else have this model with these same issues? It kind of ticks me off for the
$$$ I spent on something that I can not use !! especially as our season seems to be coming
to an end with the rising temps in the forecast............Zo o.

mud_n_fun · « **Reply #1 on:** Feb 21, 2009, 07:21 PM »

Did you call them? They seem more than happy to help on the phone.

snot rocket · « **Reply #2 on:** Feb 21, 2009, 07:30 PM »

They are an IS sponsor, and i know from some issues posted last year, they addressed issues immediatley. Contat them. I bet dolars to donuts they do what ever tey can to help. This is a guess on my part, but i believe the icegator is a powerhead only, that you attach to your auger bit. If this is the case it would be impossible to make every one on the market fit without some adaptation.

Snot Rocket

mud_n_fun · « **Reply #3 on:** Feb 21, 2009, 07:33 PM »

Quote from: snot rocket on Feb 21, 2009, 07:30 PM

They are an IS sponsor, and i know from some issues posted last year, they addressed issues immediatley. Contat them. I bet dolars to donuts they do what ever tey can to help. This is a guess on my part, but i believe the icegator is a powerhead only, that you attach to your auger bit. If this is the case it would be impossible to make every one on the market fit without some adaptation.

Snot Rocket

Your right. It is a power head only. And they sell adapters for some aplications as well.

zooplankton · « **Reply #4 on:** Feb 21, 2009, 07:44 PM »

Quote from: snot rocket on Feb 21, 2009, 07:30 PM

They are an IS sponsor, and i know from some issues posted last year, they addressed issues immediately. Contat them. I bet dolars to donuts they do what ever tey can to help. This is a guess on my part, but i believe the icegator is a powerhead only, that you attach to your auger bit. If this is the case it would be impossible to make every one on the market fit without some adaptation.

Snot Rocket

Thanks, "Snot Rocket" he just called me back..........1/2 hr . just after I called him.
He was very concerned ...........I'll keep ya posted..........Zoo.

princecraft · « **Reply #5 on:** Feb 21, 2009, 08:27 PM »

When I bought my Gator they asked me what auger I would be adapting to it. Then they send the adapter for that auger. No charge.

grizzwald660 · « **Reply #6 on:** Feb 21, 2009, 09:30 PM »

what modifications? why didn't it fit? new model mora or old screw together type?

zooplankton · « **Reply #7 on:** Feb 21, 2009, 09:46 PM »

Ok Guys, here it is, apparently I must have a strange "Mora"
hand auger....... my auger is an 8", it has a wing nut that allows the handle to pivot
& fold back over so it transports easier.....is it indeed a "Mora"

It's blue
& chrome platted w/red handles , I have replaced the blades w/ "Mora's" I did get
a phone call almost immediately after I first called.....Mr. pepples was very concerned
& wants to help me 100%.....I feel really good that I will get this resolved.......

Thanks, Zoo.

zooplankton · « **Reply #8 on:** Feb 21, 2009, 09:51 PM »

Auger photo's

zooplankton · « **Reply #9 on:** Feb 21, 2009, 09:52 PM »

zooplankton · « **Reply #10 on:** Feb 21, 2009, 09:53 PM »

zooplankton · « **Reply #11 on:** Feb 21, 2009, 09:54 PM »

Skipper · « **Reply #12 on:** Feb 21, 2009, 10:29 PM »

I have never in my life seen one like that before..

topher7694 · « **Reply #13 on:** Feb 21, 2009, 10:33 PM »

I have the same model Mora in a 7" size--folds up for convenience and storage--

grizzwald660 · « **Reply #14 on:** Feb 22, 2009, 05:28 AM »

thanks for the pics. i didn't know of this model either. i guess you'll need one with 2 female ends.

brokenline · « **Reply #15 on:** Feb 22, 2009, 05:33 AM »

are you good with a welder?? if so get a bolt like the 6 inch moras have and cut the top off so its just a hollow tube and weld the RIGHT SIZE, right thread bolt in there and your good to go!

snot rocket · « **Reply #16 on:** Feb 22, 2009, 09:51 AM »

I have the same mora in 4'' and 8'', i bought a "nim-rod " for my 18 Volt cordless and needed to make major adaptation to the nim rod...hope you can get it to work...i heat the ice gator is awesome.

Snot Rocket

zooplankton · « **Reply #17 on:** Feb 22, 2009, 12:02 PM »

Here's my Sunday solution.......... It's only temporary & I lost a day's fishing
doing it

I must have some kind of mutant hand auger $:-\$ .

Thanks , Ice shanty Bros.for all of your inputs.........Zoo.

zooplankton · « **Reply #18 on:** Feb 22, 2009, 12:04 PM »

zooplankton · « **Reply #19 on:** Feb 22, 2009, 12:08 PM »

Drifter_016 · « **Reply #20 on:** Feb 22, 2009, 12:27 PM »

Yep, I have one of those somewhere too. Does'nt see a lot of use with 4 feet of ice to drill through though.

beeverfishing · « **Reply #21 on:** Feb 22, 2009, 12:30 PM »

I have a 6".. folds up nice.. I like it

Neptune · « **Reply #22 on:** Feb 22, 2009, 10:43 PM »

Zoo, you definitely have a Nils style handle on a Mora auger...I have never seen that before and that definitely isn't what I have...

Buck762 · « **Reply #23 on:** Feb 22, 2009, 10:50 PM »

Never seen a design like that before. Hope your issue gets resolved though, and let us know how that icegator drills

michianafisherman · « **Reply #24 on:** Feb 23, 2009, 08:48 AM »

Looking at your fix I would say be careful not to snap off the bolts or tear the brackets or you may loose the cutting head down the hole. I have an Attacker also and know how much force that thing puts out. Make sure you check your work after each hole to be safe.

cold_feet · « **Reply #25 on:** Feb 23, 2009, 08:59 AM »

I would simply measure the shaft and call IceGator with all the info from the measurements. I am sure they will be more than happy to get you the proper adapter.

LoneWolf · « **Reply #26 on:** Feb 23, 2009, 09:15 AM »

I think that would have to be a custom made adapter because of the rare nature of the auger design. JMO

snot rocket · « **Reply #27 on:** Feb 23, 2009, 10:10 AM »

Zoo...how did the Gator work wit your modifications?

Snot Rocket

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