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Post by dstenersen on Aug 19, 2014 18:43:06 GMT -5
Hey Guys,
My girlfriend recently dropped her scooter on its left side. After picking it up she rode around for a few minutes untill it eventually died. Now I am unable to get it to start. on the rare occasion that it does fire up it doesn't stay on and putters dead.
What I've done so far:
Checked all connections
Checked air filter for fuel (none)
Checked spark plug (looks fine)
Replaced the fuse in the battery box (just incase)
Took apart the carb (everything looked normal and clean)
Nothing has been successful. This is a GY6 Lance Venice 150cc. Vacuum operated petcock.
Any suggestions? Didn't want to delve too much deeper till I had something to look for.
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Post by shalomdawg on Aug 19, 2014 18:46:47 GMT -5
howdy, i'm just talking to hear my head rattle------it sounds suspiciously like lack of vacuumn to that petcock. could try bypassing it temporarily?
lotsa miles and smiles to ya
ken
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Post by dstenersen on Aug 19, 2014 18:58:44 GMT -5
Thanks Ken, I just tried to start it with fuel straight to the carb and it is a no go. With the petcock back on, I can see fuel flowing through the fuel filter and into the carb while attempting to start it. Just cant seem to turn over.
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Post by william42 on Aug 19, 2014 19:10:53 GMT -5
Maybe all the fuel in the carb float chamber drained into the cylinder and it's flooded? My head rattles too.  |
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Post by alleyoop on Aug 19, 2014 19:13:40 GMT -5
Before you even take the spark plug out to check for spark crank it over and if it does not FIRE when you do take it out to check for spark see if the plug is WET OR DRY.
Take the spark plug out and see if it is firing. Hold the metal part of the spark plug on the valve cover or motor NOT THE FRAME. Also make sure the kill switch is on the run POSITION when you picked it up it may have been hit by accident to the no run position.
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Post by dstenersen on Aug 19, 2014 19:21:34 GMT -5
What would be the solution to the fuel draining into the cylinder head and flooding?
Alleyoop - I will double check the spark plug again after cranking a few times.
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Post by alleyoop on Aug 19, 2014 19:29:36 GMT -5
The solution if the chamber is full of fuel is take the spark plug out like when your going to check for spark and gas will be blown out of the spark plug hole when you crank it.
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Post by dstenersen on Aug 19, 2014 19:38:47 GMT -5
Great thanks, Ill try it out once I get the carb put back together and the battery is charged.
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Post by dstenersen on Aug 20, 2014 18:04:03 GMT -5
Went ahead with a couple of these tests this morning.
Put the Carb back in (didnt help)
At the same time, tried out a fully charged battery (didnt help)
Pulled the spark plug and and there is spark
attempted to run it without the spark plug and no fluids came out of the hole
Reassembled everything and was able to get it on eventually but in my attempt to keep it alive it simply bogged down and ran terrible. twisting the throttle didnt help ease or worsen the condition. when I let off the gas fully it finally died.
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Post by alleyoop on Aug 20, 2014 21:05:37 GMT -5
It now is just a problem with fuel delivery. So first thing is turn the fuel ratio screw clockwise until it stops then turn it out 2 1/2 turns. That should be more than enough for the motor to start and run pretty good. A picture of the carb area and hoses would help maybe we can spot something not right or causing weak fuel flow.
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Post by jjoshua20213 on Aug 20, 2014 23:40:46 GMT -5
Sounds like a problem is you not getting fuel or have a problem with your intake manifold or vacuum lines.
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Post by jjoshua20213 on Aug 20, 2014 23:40:56 GMT -5
Sounds like a problem is you not getting fuel or have a problem with your intake manifold or vacuum lines.
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Post by JerryScript on Aug 21, 2014 0:33:09 GMT -5
Check your intake manifold for cracks. Slamming down can jar the carb enough to crack the manifold. Check your exhaust header too while your at it, the exhaust could have moved depending on how sturdy it's mounting is.
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Post by cronekd2012 on Aug 21, 2014 0:50:50 GMT -5
I also dropped my Strada Euro x125 yesterday, although I was going about 25 in the middle of the street when it happened, thanks to a very nice (sarcasm intended) Arizona soccer mom who decided to cut me off and slam her brakes on. It dropped onto its left side and sent me flying down the road. There was only minimal cosmetic damage, nothing I cant handle. I picked her up and rolled her over to the side of the road, got her started again and I was off. Only a few miles down the road, I noticed a lack of acceleration (which is odd for my zippy little girl), and about 3 seconds later all engine function ceased, and she was dead. Now she wont start; however when I try, she does turn over, and it did start once for a split second but then died out. And my kick-starter doesn't seem to be working either. I'm not entirely sure where to start.
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Post by cronekd2012 on Aug 21, 2014 1:09:05 GMT -5
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..BAD TO THE BONE..
