Heylewcanfixit.. I took a chance and emailed rapala and they responded very promptly, just like you did... I sent them a few pics and serial number and the said my model is 2003.and they didn't install the compression valve button until 2004 to 2007... they said I didn't work as good as they intended, that the models without the release are actually a better performer. But I sure appreciate your video about that model and maintenance... it's the only one I could find.thanks again
Your coworker needs a set of new blades. The ice shaving was horrible and it took forever to cut that hole. I used to have an old auger like that till the piston fried after 10 years. The new strikermaster solo is where it is at with gas augers. Best power and speed - no more gas tank venting either.
Couldn't swap in the wind paddle even if I wanted to. I replaced the original throttle spring with a slightly larger and stiffer one from my junk drawers and that did the trick.
So could that cracked plastic gas intake been the only problem? I just looked at my auger as it won’t run and gas was leaking and sure as heck that intake was cracked. Wondering if I replace that it would be good to go without changing the whole carb? Thanks for sharing!
Hey Lew, After reading below what do you think about me cutting off that air vane? I thought I had a bad spring that wouldn't allow the valve to stay wide open. While running, the valve opens only a quarter. I removed the cracked fuel line nipple and attached the hose direct to the metal nipple underneath. It runds great but doesn't have much speed so that is why I would like to cut off the air vane. I didn't know what the purpose of that thing was till i read someoenes comment below. Thanks for the Vid.
Hey Jeff, you can cut it off, but by doing that the engine will run faster than it was meant to be. So there are some pros and cons. Thanks for the message!
I have this exact same auger, and I have just a slight gas smell coming from it even when not running. I can see just the tiniest of leaks maybe coming from it but I’m not exactly sure from where
Hey Lew! Curious why you discarded the air vane. I’ve replaced my carb and reinstalled it and it doesn’t run as good as I was expecting. I can tell in the video you were talking about the air vane but the music was dubbed over whatever you were saying.
Kyle, I Decided not to install it because it only serves one purpose, it will only let you rev the engine to a specific RPM, by removing it, I can get more RPMS from the engine.
I swapped the same carb onto the same auger and the screw on the vane or whatever’s it’s called the spring hooks onto is rubbing on the motor plastic once the gas tank and it won’t open the carb up
Hey lew!! Just wondering if u could answer me one... I turned my auger on. And it cut one hole but ended up spitting black and green gunk out pretty religiously... Was just wondering if it's fixable or hatched...
What year is that model? It looks like the exact same one I have with the plastic handles and everything else except mine does not have that valve release switch. and I was just wondering about that. I haven't switched out the carb yet... But I might... I just disconnected it and sprayed it down good with carb cleaner and the filter too and changed plug and used amsoil saber oil and it started right up after sitting for 3 years.. I like it but can you tell me how to tell what year it is? Thanks.
David I am not sure on the one I fixed for my co-worker. but I did find this info from Tecumseh: The DOM (Date of Manufacture) or Serial Number indicate the date the engine was produced. The first digit (5) is the year in the decade (1995). The next three digits (114) indicate the build date (114th day of the year or April 24). The letter designation indicates the line or shift on which the engine was built at the factory thanks for watching!
Oh... Thanks for that... and your video was very helpful....but I'm still trying to figure out why mine doesn't have the compression release valve button...
@@LEWCANFIXIT I was waiting for indication/description of the black "flapper" on the old carb being put on the new carb......but you left it off. What is that and obviously does not seem to be required. Please respond.
@@duanesavoie5928 The black flapper is the air vane governor, it is not required to work, it does help maintain a steady engine speed if you do install it back into the Auger. Have a great day!
Doesn't look like anything is broken off... Right under the spark plug on the metal body housing, where the valve should be, there are two holes on the block... One on each side under the plug... I looked in the holes with a flashlight and did not see anything broken or see and threads to screw anything in there... But every picture I see of the auger shows that yellow button... it's not that it doesn't work well without it, I guess I'm just wondering if this model didn't come with one....or what?? Thanks for your help..
Really helpful video! My same ice auger has a cracked bridge from the fuel line to the carburetor. Do you need a new carburetor? Could you provide a link or model of the carburetor you used?
the one i had ordered is not listed anymore, this one will work but you will need to file a small bit on your auger to make it fit. ( A buyer on amazon took a photo of the small change you have to make) www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077M5117Q
So I got the carburetor, you recommended and have a follow up question. At about 7:30 in the video when reattaching the spring that controls the throttle. When you push the throttle and it opens up all the way the you release the throttle lever on the handle, should that close back all the way up? I used the same spring that was used with the other carburetor and it doesn’t seem to be working well.
@@LEWCANFIXIT As there are many to choose from on Amazon, any chance you can look it up in your Amazon history and provide the model#? I have the same auger and need to buy a replacement carb., Thx !!
@@markh4408 the one i had ordered is not listed anymore, this one will work but you will need to file a small bit on your auger to make it fit. ( A buyer on amazon took a photo of the small change you have to make) it will work for you. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077M5117Q
@@LEWCANFIXIT thanks for the reply, i shoulda watched your video before i ordered the tiny torx bit to get it off🙂, as far as gaskets go from inside to out its block then gasket then plate then gasket then spacer then gasket then carb then o ring then gas tank hardware?
@@timkaczmarowski8151 Here is how it Stacks off the engine block. 1 ENGINE BLOCK 2 FLAT BLACK GASKET 3 STAINLESS STEEL PLATE 4 FLAT BLACK GASKET 5 BLACK THICK SPACER (aluminum) 6 FLAT BLACK GASKET 7 CARB 8 FLAT BLACK GASKET 9 GAS TANK Thank you!
Heylewcanfixit.. I took a chance and emailed rapala and they responded very promptly, just like you did... I sent them a few pics and serial number and the said my model is 2003.and they didn't install the compression valve button until 2004 to 2007... they said I didn't work as good as they intended, that the models without the release are actually a better performer. But I sure appreciate your video about that model and maintenance... it's the only one I could find.thanks again
Great news David! Thank for watching my video and take it easy out there bud.
Your coworker needs a set of new blades. The ice shaving was horrible and it took forever to cut that hole.
I used to have an old auger like that till the piston fried after 10 years. The new strikermaster solo is where it is at with gas augers. Best power and speed - no more gas tank venting either.
I have the same auger but I'm having problems finding the correct carbirater for it any way you can recommend one
Couldn't swap in the wind paddle even if I wanted to. I replaced the original throttle spring with a slightly larger and stiffer one from my junk drawers and that did the trick.
So could that cracked plastic gas intake been the only problem? I just looked at my auger as it won’t run and gas was leaking and sure as heck that intake was cracked. Wondering if I replace that it would be good to go without changing the whole carb? Thanks for sharing!
Where did you get a new carburetor?
Hey Lew, After reading below what do you think about me cutting off that air vane? I thought I had a bad spring that wouldn't allow the valve to stay wide open. While running, the valve opens only a quarter. I removed the cracked fuel line nipple and attached the hose direct to the metal nipple underneath. It runds great but doesn't have much speed so that is why I would like to cut off the air vane. I didn't know what the purpose of that thing was till i read someoenes comment below. Thanks for the Vid.
Hey Jeff, you can cut it off,
but by doing that the engine will run faster than it was meant to be. So there are some pros and cons.
Thanks for the message!
That carb doesn't look like it has the adjustment screws for the high and low speed mix?
you are correct. this model is factory set. all we get is throttle and choke. thanks for the comment.
I have this exact same auger, and I have just a slight gas smell coming from it even when not running. I can see just the tiniest of leaks maybe coming from it but I’m not exactly sure from where
I have the same auger and that plastic fitting is cracked on mine too.
Hey Lew! Curious why you discarded the air vane. I’ve replaced my carb and reinstalled it and it doesn’t run as good as I was expecting. I can tell in the video you were talking about the air vane but the music was dubbed over whatever you were saying.
Kyle, I Decided not to install it because it only serves one purpose, it will only let you rev the engine to a specific RPM, by removing it, I can get more RPMS from the engine.
I swapped the same carb onto the same auger and the screw on the vane or whatever’s it’s called the spring hooks onto is rubbing on the motor plastic once the gas tank and it won’t open the carb up
Hi
I have the same strikemaster and need a new carbureator! Do any know where I can order a new ??
I am from sweden..
Hey lew!! Just wondering if u could answer me one... I turned my auger on. And it cut one hole but ended up spitting black and green gunk out pretty religiously... Was just wondering if it's fixable or hatched...
What year is that model? It looks like the exact same one I have with the plastic handles and everything else except mine does not have that valve release switch. and I was just wondering about that. I haven't switched out the carb yet... But I might... I just disconnected it and sprayed it down good with carb cleaner and the filter too and changed plug and used amsoil saber oil and it started right up after sitting for 3 years.. I like it but can you tell me how to tell what year it is? Thanks.
David I am not sure on the one I fixed for my co-worker. but I did find this info from Tecumseh:
The DOM (Date of Manufacture) or Serial Number indicate the date the engine was produced. The first digit (5) is the year in
the decade (1995). The next three digits (114) indicate the build date (114th day of the year or April 24). The letter designation
indicates the line or shift on which the engine was built at the factory
thanks for watching!
Oh... Thanks for that... and your video was very helpful....but I'm still trying to figure out why mine doesn't have the compression release valve button...
@@davidperez-qc4go is yours missing? Like its busted off? or is it just not installed on the side of the engine by the spark plug?
Good fix, but why does it drill so slowly? Is that just the speed of this auger?
The cutting blade was very dull , I just have to sharpen it, and it will cut 4x faster. Thanks for the question
Now it just need the blades sharpened or replaced!
Trevor, 100% that hole took forever to cut. LOL.
@@LEWCANFIXIT lol yeah it did knowing there is only a foot of ice :)
@@LEWCANFIXIT I was waiting for indication/description of the black "flapper" on the old carb being put on the new carb......but you left it off. What is that and obviously does not seem to be required. Please respond.
@@duanesavoie5928 The black flapper is the air vane governor, it is not required to work, it does help maintain a steady engine speed if you do install it back into the Auger. Have a great day!
@@LEWCANFIXIT Thank you.....and thank you for responding so quick. Awesome. Had a real time with the screw on the old one. Ended up grinding it off.
Doesn't look like anything is broken off... Right under the spark plug on the metal body housing, where the valve should be, there are two holes on the block... One on each side under the plug... I looked in the holes with a flashlight and did not see anything broken or see and threads to screw anything in there... But every picture I see of the auger shows that yellow button... it's not that it doesn't work well without it, I guess I'm just wondering if this model didn't come with one....or what?? Thanks for your help..
send me a pic at info@lewcanfixit.com thanks!
Really helpful video! My same ice auger has a cracked bridge from the fuel line to the carburetor. Do you need a new carburetor? Could you provide a link or model of the carburetor you used?
the one i had ordered is not listed anymore, this one will work but you will need to file a small bit on your auger to make it fit. ( A buyer on amazon took a photo of the small change you have to make)
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077M5117Q
So I got the carburetor, you recommended and have a follow up question. At about 7:30 in the video when reattaching the spring that controls the throttle. When you push the throttle and it opens up all the way the you release the throttle lever on the handle, should that close back all the way up? I used the same spring that was used with the other carburetor and it doesn’t seem to be working well.
@@joelzyhowski2176 email me at info@lewcanfixit.com
I will try and help you via video conference if you would like
@@joelzyhowski2176 I have the same issue. Were you able to figure out what the issue was?
works like bing fuckio now thanks!
I think I have the exact same problem
no need to buy a new carb if the only thing is wrong is a crack fuel inlet ! Just replace that plastic inlet ! Easy fix and cheap !
Jeffery, I did not know it was replaceable. I will try that next time. Thank you.
@@LEWCANFIXIT Lew, part number for the plastic fuel inlet is tec 640363 hope that helps ! Jeff
@@jefferyhilton8341 Thank you Jeff! Have a good one!
Nice job Lewis music???
You can literally just replace that plastic elbow for 2 dollars . Not a whole carburetor for 60 bucks . You fucked this guy outta money
Great video. What replacement carburetor did you buy and where? Thx
Hey! Thanks for the comment, I got the carburetor off Amazon. I don't know the exact one but it was cheap and it worked great!
@@LEWCANFIXIT As there are many to choose from on Amazon, any chance you can look it up in your Amazon history and provide the model#? I have the same auger and need to buy a replacement carb., Thx !!
@@markh4408 the one i had ordered is not listed anymore, this one will work but you will need to file a small bit on your auger to make it fit. ( A buyer on amazon took a photo of the small change you have to make) it will work for you.
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077M5117Q
You da man- thx for the assistance!
I was going to ask what one you got and was wondering if I actually need the air vane or can I replace it with a carb without it
there is no need to put the black plastic "paddle" from on top of the old carburator onto the new carburator?
Its just the "air vain Governor" you can reinstall if if you want. but it is not required to run, it will probably cut faster! :)
@@LEWCANFIXIT thanks for the reply, i shoulda watched your video before i ordered the tiny torx bit to get it off🙂, as far as gaskets go from inside to out its block then gasket then plate then gasket then spacer then gasket then carb then o ring then gas tank hardware?
@@timkaczmarowski8151 Here is how it Stacks off the engine block.
1 ENGINE BLOCK
2 FLAT BLACK GASKET
3 STAINLESS STEEL PLATE
4 FLAT BLACK GASKET
5 BLACK THICK SPACER (aluminum)
6 FLAT BLACK GASKET
7 CARB
8 FLAT BLACK GASKET
9 GAS TANK
Thank you!
Motion was way to fast during the assembly
Hey lewcanfixit..
Yes?
@@lewisjensen7975 I was trying to send you a whole message and then I hit the send button by mistake.
get rid of the noise, it's totally unnessary
Todd, yeah that was a little intense. i have since this video went to a " rock" . thanks for the feedback.
Looks like you’d. be better off waiting for the ice to melt and get a boat with that auger
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You didn't repair it, you replaced it