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Post by khaosnmt on Jan 25, 2015 19:36:09 GMT -5
I sure did. I just have to fix the leak in the fuel tank connection now.
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Post by khaosnmt on Jan 25, 2015 19:19:09 GMT -5
Extraction kit failed me, but I sacrificed a hex bit and hammered it into the holes I drilled. That worked beautifully. I also got the plug off the adjustment screw! I just finished cleaning the jets. They were full of black stuff. (I'm assuming carbon build up?) I gotta fix a leak in the fittings on the bottom of the fuel tank and then I can test this reassembled carb.
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Post by khaosnmt on Jan 24, 2015 17:12:51 GMT -5
Ah. Crap. It is plugged. Fun. I'll have to work with what I can find at Walmart for that one
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Post by khaosnmt on Jan 24, 2015 16:30:03 GMT -5
Ah. Extraction bits. I know what those are. Hopefully this town has a hardware store that is still open today, otherwise I'll have to wait until Monday.
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Post by khaosnmt on Jan 24, 2015 16:15:02 GMT -5
It does have a mixture screw. I found it and I think it's in one of those pictures but I can't get the screws out. A backout drill bit? I'm not a total newbie in hardware or automotive, but I've never heard of that. To Google, I suppose! :cool:
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Post by khaosnmt on Jan 24, 2015 15:59:10 GMT -5
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Post by khaosnmt on Jan 24, 2015 4:07:19 GMT -5
Confirmed bad petcock. Ran direct fuel lines for testing. No dice.
Checked spark plug two days ago and it was good. Will retest when the sun is up per recommendations.
Gas has been emptied out and replaced with fresh gas at the beginning of this whole thing.
I will also do the carb checks and cleaning when the sun is up.
(Side note: it cranks over and "runs" on ether. Only did that for a few short bursts to attempt to burn any bad gas out.)
Thanks for the fast replies!
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Post by khaosnmt on Jan 23, 2015 21:43:53 GMT -5
I recently got a 50cc scooter (I have no idea what kind) from a friend of mine. She had it and I rode it more than she did, so she finally offered to sell it. It has been out in the elements for about 4 months (wind, rain, snow) and now will not start. I believe the issue is the petcock as there was no fuel getting through the lines. I was told to remove the petcock and run the fuel line straight to the carb to see if it would start. It did not.
I have replaced the fuel filter, the spark plug, and and now waiting to see if I should order a petcock. Any ideas?
Thanks!
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