Running into problems...Carb?

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Running into problems...Carb?

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I just got a 86 spree with 700miles on it for $50. Had been sitting for 10+ years and after cleaning looks good. I have drained all of the fluids, replaced the battery and it fired right up after a little carb cleaner.

I can run it for about 5 minutes and it gets up to about 25+ mph....then it starts to lose power and stalls. If I let it sit for a few minutes it will start up and the same things happens.

Would this point to the carb? I really would like to avoid tearing apart the carb if I can help it. Can I add anything to the fuel to help?

I'm in Orange County, California (Seal Beach)

Thanks in advance,

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looks like u r doing a carb job
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sounds like u dont have an air filter. you NEED it.
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my elite is doing that 8)
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Air Filter

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I do have an air filter and have not cleaned it...maybe I'll try and see if cleaning works...then the carb.

Anyone in the Orange County want to rebuild the carb? I wish I had the time.

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that might help if it was clean
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Post by diamond »

I removed the filter element and cleaned...still the same :?:
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Carb cleans are easy stuff. Just ship them to me and i will have them running tip top... Haha, that really might not be such a bad idea actually. A good business oppertunity.
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