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Post by chihuahuas on Apr 18, 2013 15:25:03 GMT -5
If you don't replace the fuel filter you will have this reoccurring all the time.
Trash in getting in and causing the problem.
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Post by jabulon on Apr 22, 2013 16:32:21 GMT -5
I got a new fuel filter with the new carb. Will install it today !
Is there a procedure to do to drain my carb from fuel before I disconnect it. I know about the drain tube comming from the bottom of the carb, but, I'm afraid that fuel will continue to flow from the tank to the petcock after I disconnect the old carb.
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Post by millsc on Apr 22, 2013 16:41:02 GMT -5
the petcock should shut the fuel flow off after the filter is empty, but you can just take the gas line off the old carb and stick a bolt in the end of it, or unhook it and put it right on the new carb after the drain hose is connected
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Post by millsc on Apr 22, 2013 16:45:59 GMT -5
Oh and change the filter last just be quick, unhook the old filter angle the hose upward stick the new filter on and reattach it to the hoses your done, suck on the vacuum hose to fill the float bowl to save your battery  |
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Post by jabulon on Apr 28, 2013 10:56:55 GMT -5
UPDATE !!  So I've replaced the original carb with this: www.ebay.com/itm/50CC-SCOOTER-MOPED-GY6-CARBURETOR-CARB-SUNL-ROKETA-JCL-TAOTAO-BAJA-TANK-NST-VIVA-/120952301660?pt=Other_Vehicle_Parts&hash=item1c2951a85c&vxp=mtr(thanks @ millsc ) And now the scooter starts and runs without any fuel leakage ! I've been riding for a few days, and noticed that it hesitates when I need it to accelerate quickly (at least 1/2 throttle), but runs ok when already at speed. What happens now, is whenever I feel that its hesitating, I either let go of the gas, and reapply it, or keep the throttle in the same position until it gains speed. I am not quite familiar with the air/fuel mixture ratio terms, but I suspect that it is running too rich/lean. If that's not the case, the other reason (although probably unlikely) is the fact that I've decided to keep my old fuel filter in place, as it is connected to a short 2.5" hose coming from the tank, and then going to the petcock. I've installed the new fuel filter between the petcock and the carb. (I now have two fuel filters). This seems like an unlikely culprit, since as far as I understand, the carb does not suck fuel directly from the tank, but from its own constantly replenishing reservoir. Any help would be much appreciated, again  |
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