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Post by murkyapricot on Mar 30, 2015 11:33:48 GMT -5
Alright guys so let me begin by saying this is my first venture into carburetors in general. After a few posts on here it was determined that my carb needed to be cleaned so armed with all of my YouTube knowledge I dove into it. Here's where the problems arise lol. Oh and it's a 150cc taotao powermax, 1 year old OK so first it appears there is no way to open up where the Jets are. I can see the screw threads but they don't have any heads   After cleaning the parts I could get to I tried to put this piece back on (sorry don't know the names) and for the life of me cannot get it back on!  So my question is would I be better off just ordering a new carb? And what would be the right one to get if so? Side note I plan on getting a performance exhaust and a uni air filter soon. |
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Post by dmartin95 on Mar 30, 2015 13:41:02 GMT -5
The Kind of carb you have is what's called a tamper proof carburetor.
If you're wanting to replace it, the stock carb is a PD24J . It's a 24mm CVK type carb.
A good brand to go with is Keihin. Even the Keihin clones are of good quality.
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Post by murkyapricot on Mar 30, 2015 14:02:47 GMT -5
Awesome exactly the information I was looking for
as for the last pic is that piece supposed to be that hard to put on or is it just bc it's a cheap part that the rubber just isn't flexible anymore?
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Post by lain on Mar 30, 2015 17:04:28 GMT -5
Awesome exactly the information I was looking for as for the last pic is that piece supposed to be that hard to put on or is it just bc it's a cheap part that the rubber just isn't flexible anymore? Looks like you are trying to put the air intake end on the manifold, you should be putting the smaller side of the carb into that manifold. You should also have a round metal ribbon thing with a screw in it to tighten the rubber over the end of the carb to keep it on. Look at where the screwdriver is resting in this pic:  |
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Post by scoot08 on Mar 30, 2015 17:31:33 GMT -5
Hi yea Lain is right make sure your putting the small end into the intake manifold and that the hose clamp looking thing is loose, it is a tight fit ,heirs a tip spray a little WD 40 on the rubber part and it should slip right in. also there is a way to remove the screws that hold on the float bowl that's the bottom of the carb if you can't find a thread on this web site to show you how to do this try you tube the site is 49cc project or gtvert this guy will walk you thought the whole process he favors 50cc two strocks but the job is the same as 150cc carb.good luck
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Post by dmartin95 on Mar 30, 2015 17:35:56 GMT -5
Awesome exactly the information I was looking for as for the last pic is that piece supposed to be that hard to put on or is it just bc it's a cheap part that the rubber just isn't flexible anymore? Sometimes they pop right on, other times they can be a mofo! Could be it's getting brittle and losing it's flex, but unless you can verify it's damaged, replacement shouldn't be required. Just get a small amount of lube and don't try craming on there with both pieces making full contact. Put it together like a tire goes on a rim. Start on one side and as you press it on, go in a circle. |
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Post by geh3333 on Mar 30, 2015 19:48:12 GMT -5
I bet lain is right . I never had any problems inserting the carb back into the manifold, even if its a little tight , it should not take much to get it on .
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Post by murkyapricot on Mar 30, 2015 20:50:37 GMT -5
Well that's embarrassing you're absolutely right. Trying to put it on the wrong end. But either way I think it would be smart to replace the carb either way since I can't change out the jets. www.partsforscooters.com/125-150cc-GY6-Carburetor-169-49?sc=31&category=133066would this be sufficed or should I go for something a little better. I've found the keihin one mentioned above for around $70, I guess my question is is it $30 better than the one in my link? I don't mind spending the extra money if it's worth it. Thanks again guys. Edit: the bottom of that listing says type 1 carb what are the different types and does it matter? |
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Post by JerryScript on Mar 31, 2015 0:55:48 GMT -5
I'm not against switching to a Keihin, but it isn't necessary. You can use a Dremmel to cut a screw driver slot in the float bowl screws to remove them. And you can drill a tiny hole in the brass plug over the air/fuel screw, then screw one of your body panel screws in it till it pops out.
You can buy a rotary tool for the cost of a carb, if you don't have one, and use it on tons of projects that will make it pay for itself.
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