Lobo- modification?, coil?

[moonlighter]

This weekend I saw a Lobo in a pawn shop (229) about 1 hr away. Not realizing the value of it I came home. After checking the value (600-700) and specs I got interested and called back this morning. The mgr said it had connections for 2 9v batteries and a sea/c? coil (oval shape) for salt water on it, also would let it go for 160. I called Tesorso and the very helpful lady said it was probably modified as factory Lobo have 2 4cell AA battery packs.
Is this a standard modification? What would the coil be, there is not one on the Tesoro site like this?
Any suggestions? Would a trip back be worth it?
I have a BH Land Star and get very confused getting it setup. Lots of false signals when searching.
Thanks

 

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[AUDuke]

Make sure it is a Lobo Super Track, The older Lobo is not worth over $200.00 tops IMO. All Lobos come with a eliptical coil. Don't know about the batt conversion, sounds like the wrong voltage to me.

 

[paratrooper]

I spoke to Tesoro about changing my LST from a bunch of batteries to a 9V set up I was told flat out NO!! This was from the "biggies" at a gold show . Something about the voltage structure . BTW , I would LOVE to change it .

 

[Adrian SS]

My LST will work from 2 x 9 volt batts but not for long: don't bother wasting time fitting them.
As for the water coil, it has got to be a one off by a home builder and likely as not will not be much good. The price is dead cheap for a LST, if it works grab it.

Adrian SS

 

[Sandman]

This Lobo can be brought back to specs at Tesoro. As it is it isn't worth the 160 and you may have added costs to fix. though Tesoro has done a lot of work for free. Good luck if you decide to buy it.