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Hi, I posted last fall about this scooter, and I got it running for as much as 40 seconds, but no longer.  Then it got cold.  Spring is here and it's time to work more on this TaoTao 49/50cc scooter made in China.

The gas was pretty crummy, so I drained the tank and the gas hose and tried to run the clean gas through the carb, but it took starter fluid spray to get it to run.   I just don't have time to take the carb apart to clean it so either 1) there's a way to clean it without that??? or 2) I'll buy a new one.

Matching ones range from $18 to a little over $50. Do you think price makes a difference or are all really the same thing? I once saw a particular model of digital camera for sale online for prices between 50 and 200 dollars, the very same thing.

If a difference in quality, where would low quality show itself?

The only difference apparent from the photos is that the diaphragm cover on mine and some others is metal and the one on still others is black, maybe metal, maybe plastic, but it's not a part that gets hot. Even plastic should be fine.

When I fear some won't match, I still think they'll screw in place, but maybe the
opening to the intake manifold will be a different diameter, or other
ports will be different. All of these are rated 4 stars or more.

It's the 50 dollar one I wonder about especially and the difference if
any between that black cover and the metal cover. ?

I'm still pretty heavy, will a larger port make the scooter run faster for me?

This is only 18 and in the US:
www.buyatvpartsonline.com/carburetor-09-chinese-gy6-50cc-scooters-pd18j-p-11308.html

The one is in China but I'm certain it matches, because it has so many
pictures that match:
www.amazon.com/50cc-18mm-Carburetor-49cc-Scooter/dp/B004J5CJVA?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_1&smid=A1HW0E1TRCDRAJ

This one is $51 and in the US, KEIHIN brand?:
www.amazon.com/dp/B01304EI78?psc=1

This is $22 + 4 shipping, in the US and claim "jet upgrades Scooter
Moped ATV" Upgraded jets for better starting, idling and performance.
main, 32 pilot jet. Additional main jet included separately if
you find that you need more fuel:
www.amazon.com/Scooter-Carburetor-Stroke-Upgrades-Moped/dp/B00GURJZZI/ref=pd_sim_sbs_263_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=51PbWtwd0wL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1GP0BKKQVBP7CCR830ZW

$24 and in the US, "with Jet Upgrades":
www.amazon.com/49cc-Scooter-Carburetor-Stroke-Upgrades/dp/B002QBNH9W/ref=pd_sim_sbs_263_2?ie=UTF8&dpID=51XJHUs1URL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1GP0BKKQVBP7CCR830ZW

This is $26, in the US, says works up to 80cc and on mopeds, sold by
GOOFIT:
www.amazon.com/GOOFIT-Carburetor-Scooter-Chinese-139qmb/dp/B00UCY60GW/ref=pd_sim_sbs_263_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=51qBa52mI-L&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1GP0BKKQVBP7CCR830ZW

There was one other in China but I don't see it now.   Any helpful advice is appreciated. 

Thanks a lot.

Welcome to the forums, and kudos for helping get this project running!

>> Thanks <<

1) the vin is usually located on the main front frame member, there is often a rectangular piece in the body panel that can be removed to show it.

>> I found it! I thought I would have to unscrew a whole panel but it was little rectangle like you said. But it has no plates and I suspect it's never been registered. I will call the police again on Monday <<

2) It may start and run without a battery if it's an AC system.

>> Air-Cooled? That it is. <<

3) A standard lead acid battery will do fine, at least 7cca

>> I want it to run before I spend money on the battery, but I have old-UPS batteries and a charger that should be enough to test the lights, etc. <<

4) Do not attempt to drill the gas cap lock, sparks and gas don't play nice!!! If a screwdriver jammed into it won't turn it, take it to a locksmith for safety (empty tank is not safe, fumes ignite, not fuel)

>> Hard to take it because it won't fit in my car and I probably can't lift it either! But I got it out in a few seconds with a small square-shaft screwdriver and an adjustable wrench. I used as little force as possible and I don't think I broke or bent anything. The number stamped on the cap is TT5002. I wonder if that represents the key and if he'll already have keys with that number. <<

5) The emergency kill switch is on the right handlebar, it's usually a red switch that slides

>> You're right, of course. It is red which makes sense, and the symbols, which can be hard to understand, match the symbols in the manual for that switch.

6) The brake does have to be pulled while starting, it completes the starter circuit (some models have a side-stand kill switch, only allowing it to start when up).

>> I forgot you said that. There seems to be gas in the tank, though I have to check again with a better light and a better stick. But again it wouldn't start. I went looking for the spark plug wire and I thought I found more damage that the thieves had done. Instead I found the mirror stuffed, or fallen, under the seat area. Both mirrors are broken off, the rear box is broken off, the seat and its box are broken off (but they are still there), two body panels are missing, the battery is missing, and the tail light lens is missing. The last thing might precede being stolen. The driver has fallen over a couple times.

>> Do I have to hold the left brake, the right one, or both?

Hold the brake lever in and either press the starter button, or kick the kickstarter.

You'll need to flush the fuel system, and take apart the carb and clean it.

>> Okay <<

Let us know how it goes.

>> Okay <<