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That's a good idea, I wondered if it could be the float valve. But I tested the float & needle valve yesterday and they work fine. Do you think I could be running way too rich or lean?

No good...I just installed a new bystarter and the same thing happens.

Okay, I got the engine running but now have a different problem. When I kick-start or electric start the scooter, it fires up and runs immediately. However, it dies down after about 5 seconds. If I try to start it subsequently, it dies sooner and sooner until it won't run at all. Then I have to wait ...

I've seen a couple aftermarket carbs for sale on eBay. Anyone know the original source of these? OEM carbs tend to be expensive, if you can find them at all.

Incomel, you are absolutely right. I gouged out the sides of the notch with a screwdriver, so the valve worked smoothly. The thing started on the first kick and idled normally. Amazing!

My throttle valve has a notch in one side and a groove on the other. I think the groove is supposed to fit over the bump in the carburetor while the notch fits over the idle screw. But the groove on mine is too narrow to fit over the bump.

http://web.mit.edu/~harriman/throttle.png

Can I just ...

Thanks MySpree.

I still don't know which way to insert the throttle valve though. Does the short notch go over the throttle stop? It won't fit all the way in if I do it that way.

I have an '86 Spree that I've been working on in the garage. 2 weeks ago I realized that the auto bystarter (auto. choke) was broken and the valve was stuck inside the carb. I removed the top of the choke and left the valve sitting there, and the scooter ran (albeit roughly).

Not satisfied, I ...