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Post by JR on Apr 17, 2012 9:01:29 GMT -6
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Post by HotStuff2 on Apr 17, 2012 9:13:58 GMT -6
I wonder if I can get a decent one locally, so I wouldn't have to wait on it being shipped. The first one looks pretty decent... I know this will sound argumentative, and I'm not trying to be, but it's just hard to believe that I can't get this running without replacing the carb. I'm wondering if I should try to just replace the auto choke first (seems like a cheap trial) and see if that at least gets it running. If that worked, I would just order the replacement carb while I'm able to drive this one around...  |
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Post by JR on Apr 17, 2012 10:37:25 GMT -6
IMO the autochoke replacement is a waste of time, it's not the problem. You can fix this carb if you are willing to get past the new sealed up EPA don't touch this carb crap. Got to remember a engine running say where I live at about 1000ft above sea level versus say a engine running in southern Louisianna at sea level or one say in Colorado at 5000 ft above sea level just about always needs carb fine tuning to adjust to the conditions. The EPA didn't allow for this and says a happy medium will do for everywhere. Ain't gonna happen.  You can go to your local hardware and get the items you need to get the float bowl screws out and then replace them with removable screws. I'm betting with a good cleaning and setting the float correctly this carb will do fine. Other than that IMO it's replacement time. Some online sellers can ship overnight if you want to pay again holler at Tvacman and look at the banners above for vendor help too. Myself if it has no A/F screw I wouldn't have it. Now time to go back to picking!  JR |
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Post by HotStuff2 on Apr 17, 2012 11:09:26 GMT -6
Couldn't wait to rush home and post this. Stopped at the scooter shop, my neighbor George (who has the same scooter and same problem) just got his fixed. Result: he needed a new carb. I asked Eric (the manager) if they had any spare auto chokes; no. Spare carbs? Yes. He went into the shop and grabbed me two stock ones, handed them to me, and said "These didn't really work for us. Bring them back when you're done." So, I now have two spare stock carbs - with the auto choke on them - for me to try. Maybe I'll get lucky!  But in the meantime, I know two eBay carbs were listed; is there a better "performance" one I should go with, as I'm planning upgrades later? (I might go with the 180cc kit, or something like that; I think I even saw a 200cc kit, but that requires machining!) edit: in case I wasn't clear, I will be ordering a new carb WITH the A/F mix screw. But while I'm waiting, I'd like to have this up and running so *I* can be up and running.  |
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Post by terrilee on Apr 17, 2012 11:32:31 GMT -6
anything listed on ebay as PERFORMANCE usually is junk
they put performance in the listing to get the kids to buy
good for u with the carb
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Post by HotStuff2 on Apr 17, 2012 11:51:30 GMT -6
Well, I got one of the replacement carbs on there, but it appears that my battery might be dead now. It turned over a bit, then that typical clicking. I borrowed my neighbor's battery charger, and it's plugged up right now. Really hoping this at least gets me on the road.
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Post by terrilee on Apr 17, 2012 12:01:40 GMT -6
try to softly kick it
be easy these kicks are junk
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Post by HotStuff2 on Apr 17, 2012 12:05:21 GMT -6
I can never get it started from the kick (bad back, bad R hip, too damned old.) I'm just letting it charge the battery for now.
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Post by terrilee on Apr 17, 2012 12:11:49 GMT -6
oh yea forgot about ur back
{wish i had a bad back instead of a bad brain ) 
if ur impatient, u can jump of a NON running car battery
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Post by alleyoop on Apr 17, 2012 12:20:39 GMT -6
COOL!! by chance any of the carbs he gave you have the fuel mixture screw showing? If not take this opportunity and take one of them and drill out the plug and see if it has the screw behind the plug.
Alleyoop
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Post by HotStuff2 on Apr 17, 2012 12:25:44 GMT -6
No, they're just the same stock one I have. I'm not gonna worry about drilling it out, since I know I'm going to order a better carb. Just looking for recommendations on which one to get. BTW, my neighbors scooter is purring nicely. He took off for a ride.  |
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Post by JR on Apr 17, 2012 12:34:52 GMT -6
Do add a shot of seafoam to make sure it's all cleaned up as you run. Good luck and keep us posted.
JR
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Post by HotStuff2 on Apr 17, 2012 12:37:48 GMT -6
While I'm waiting for the battery to charge, besides the two eBay carbs listed, what should I be looking for? Any recommendations on models or anything?
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Post by terrilee on Apr 17, 2012 12:46:09 GMT -6
i have never even thought of upgrades
my SHANGHAI SCHENKE SL 150 21B
is the fastest STOCK 150 i have heard of on any forum.
so why mess with the best. 
but you can do lots of things
best bang for your buck is prob sliders
weight? im not sure which way to go
but u need to wait till after break in
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Post by HotStuff2 on Apr 17, 2012 12:51:08 GMT -6
No, I mean what replacement carb should I be looking to get?
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..BAD TO THE BONE..
