Looking for a replacement clutch for an Eskimo auger

[Chris338378]

I have a 2003 Eskimo Mako auger with a Tecumseh TC300 motor and need to replace the clutch because it's worn out.  The part number is 8920 but I can't find one without the shipping being over $20 which I think is a bit steep.  Does anyone know where I can order one online that has reasonable shipping?

[Rebelss]

Not really, Chris. Ya could sweet-talk Eskimo, maybe they'd cut ya a deal. They're pretty good at that! USPS rates are just insane, I mailed a hardcover book out and it cost me $12.....!!

[Rebelss]

Not really, Chris. Ya could sweet-talk Eskimo, maybe they'd cut ya a deal. They're pretty good at that! USPS rates are just insane, I mailed a hardcover book out and it cost me $12.....!!

[esox_xtm]

Don't know what prices you were finding and how immediate your need but...

Not currently in stock but "available soon" direct from Ardisam for $35.54:

https://ardisam.com/8920-rotor-centrifugal-clutch-complete

Free shipping over $35.

At the Eskimo site couldn't find a 2003 year model for a Mako but plenty of parts though with different part nos. https://ardisam.com/parts?brand=eskimo There does not appear to be a full assembly, just shoes and springs (now discoed). Since Ardisam is the actual vendor a call to them might be worthwhile to A: Insure their 8920 will fit your drill and B: Perhaps they have one laying around that they could ship now 

[hardwater diehard]

https://www.altapower.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=8920+clutch

[Chris338378]

Don't know what prices you were finding and how immediate your need but...

Not currently in stock but "available soon" direct from Ardisam for $35.54:

https://ardisam.com/8920-rotor-centrifugal-clutch-complete

Free shipping over $35.

At the Eskimo site couldn't find a 2003 year model for a Mako but plenty of parts though with different part nos. https://ardisam.com/parts?brand=eskimo There does not appear to be a full assembly, just shoes and springs (now discoed). Since Ardisam is the actual vendor a call to them might be worthwhile to A: Insure their 8920 will fit your drill and B: Perhaps they have one laying around that they could ship now 

Thanks for the info. I called Ardisam and asked them about it and they said they should be coming in on the 15th, fingers crossed.  They do sell the complete clutch kit so I'm lucky on that part.  I'm sure 8920 is the correct part number because I still have my owner's manual and that's the part number from the schematic. 

[Rebelss]

Well, there ya go! Put the order in!    I'd imagine after 17 yrs the springs are shot, too. Make sure those are included, Chris, which I'm sure they are. And repack that tranny with PTFE lo-temp!   

[Chris338378]

Thanks for the info guys.  I've been checking every day to see if they got them in yet and just saw they're in stock now just so I placed the order for the complete clutch assembly and got the free shipping.  Now to wait for it to come in the mail. 

[hardwater diehard]

Thanks for the info guys.  I've been checking every day to see if they got them in yet and just saw they're in stock now just so I placed the order for the complete clutch assembly and got the free shipping.  Now to wait for it to come in the mail.

Hope they send it FedEx or UPS ...USPS is no bueno...season could be over before it arrives ..

[Rebelss]

USPS for an auger clutch? With free shipping?  I think not...........it would cost a fortune. UPS and Fed-ex now rate by dimensional lb shipping rates. WAY cheaper. That's why most places contract with them.

[Chris338378]

They didn't say how they're going to ship it so I guess I'll figure it out when they send me a tracking number.  I'm sure it'll get here reasonably soon and it won't take long to install it.  Until then I could keep using it and just shut it off when going from one hole to the other since the bit keeps turning or down grade to a hand auger.  Yeah I'm thinking I'd rather shut it off between holes.