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Post by scootfish on Apr 19, 2014 11:33:13 GMT -5
All set and rolling again.
Ground off the bolt heads and popped the bowl off. The float needle valve had white crud around it, just enough to cause it to hang up in the brass fitting. It was just starting to get crusty, but easily removable. Also white crud in the bottom of the bowl. Cleaned up the float valve, and then put the bowl from the new carb on the old carb and re-installed. Running perfectly, s exactly like last year, no need for any adjustments, I like that.
Thanx to all for your assistance.
Scootfish
2013 Zodiac
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Post by scootfish on Apr 16, 2014 18:20:44 GMT -5
OK, I got the new carb today. It looks exactly like the carb on the Icebear, except it has a removable float bowl and there is a screw valve to close the float drain. I am thinking I will leave the bowl drain valve open and use the existing line that has the valve at the end of the hose. Can drain the bowl much easier.
Now, anyone have any suggestions on how to get this new carburetor adjusted. I thought I would set the adjustment screws like the existing carb as a starting point. Any suggestions on technique much appreciated. It looks like there are only 2 adjustments, idle speed and fuel ratio, or are there other hidden adjustments?
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Post by scootfish on Apr 14, 2014 15:27:49 GMT -5
Yes, thanx. Fuel is shooting out of overflow. The bowl drain has a screw on the end of the hose, no leak there.
Cannot back out screws at all, the screw fastener is completely countersunk into a cast-in vein in the bowl housing. The screw head was designed to snap off when when tightened, so there is no place where the fastener projects above the housing, it is a one way assembly.
I am not sure I could get a hole drilled straight enough to use an easy-out, these screws are pretty small and the carburetor is not too easily anchored in a drill press.
I was hoping there might be some voo-doo technique or fluid or secret incantation that could be executed without disassembling the carb.
Very frustrating.
Thanx alleyoop.
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Post by scootfish on Apr 13, 2014 17:56:34 GMT -5
Hello,
I ride an Icebear Zodiac 2013. I put it up for storage in November 2013, did not realize there was a carb drain hose, so not drained.
Last month tried to start and see gas gushing out of a port on the outside of the carburetor.
I understand this could be a stuck float or needle valve so carburetor is removed and inspected. Thank you Icebear, the carburetor bowl assembly is fastned on with recessed screws and snap off heads; no way to remove the float assembly.
Tried to shoot carb cleaner inside bowl and shake and tap and invert, etc. No dice, carb still pees gas when running or cranking.
I have ordered a new carb, is ther any other possible fix here?
Thanx,
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by: scootfish - May 24, 2013 10:34:52 GMT -5
Post by scootfish on May 24, 2013 10:34:52 GMT -5
[replyingto=davec]DaveC%20%20[/replyingto]DaveC,
Went out to take pics, and just started to futz around. Had it back together solid before I remembered the pics, and ya can't see anything with the top body panel in place. That's what 60+ years will do to ya, maybe you have this issue also?
Anyway, I was able to get a nut on both sides of the mounting bracket that supports the Pod, and put in a piece of threaded rod for a stud. Added a few washers and lock washers and the whole assembly seems really solid. At least for now, that pod really gets to rockin and rollin over the crappy roads here in Michigan.
I went through about the same drill as yourself, tightening and straightening, I did add a different, smaller, steering dampener from eBay. The one that came on the scoot was worthless, leaking, and struck out the fuel door on right turn. Really not sure it does any good, but the new one seems to fit better, it's about 2" shorter overall. Had to monkey with the mounting of course.
It's been fun, I use it to get to my boat, about 35 miles, and that is just about all I can take, sure wish it had bigger tires.
Cold again today, time for honey dues.
Enjoy...
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by: scootfish - May 21, 2013 6:24:28 GMT -5
Post by scootfish on May 21, 2013 6:24:28 GMT -5
Noob Zodiac Rider here,
Had the Zodiac on the road for about 1 month. Seems to run well enough, good fun. Lots of small issues, loose bolts in particular.
Wondering if anyone has had issues with pod bolts? Seems that the 2 main bolts are stripped and will not stay tight. They fasten into a nut that is welded to the metal frame. I think the nut is also stripped. Cannot get to the bolt once the body panel is in place, so the fastener needs to be secured to the frame.
I am thinking about drilling out the bolt and retapping with a 3/8 bolt, but I am not sure there is enough sidewall material on the bolt.
Other ideas?
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