Carburator problem!?

vermi · Post by **vermi** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 3:50 pm

I have a 1985 SPREE,

A lot of time the motor flood, didn't start and i need to clean the sparkplug!!
But when the motor run the carburator leak gas A LOT from the overflow hole on the top and the middle of the carburator and when i stop the motor, it stop to leak???

I have jet #78 and the clip on the needle is set in the middle!
I have a compression at 117 psi.

Help me!!!!

Thank's!

hondaman · Post by **hondaman** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 4:28 pm

The gas stops leaking when the motor stops because that is what it suppose to do. It runs on a vacuum which draws the gas into the carb when the motor is cranked over or started.
As far as gas pouring out of your carb is your gasket in the carb?
Is your carb attached securely?
Do you even have a float in your carb?
Are your idle and air jet screws in the carb?
If yes to all I would suggest finding a different carb on E-Bay.

mikehailwood · Post by **mikehailwood** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 6:30 pm

Make sure your float and needle are installed properly and that the needle closes when the float is at its' high position.

vette76 · Post by **vette76** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 7:49 pm

#78 jet is the wrong size also. i believe it is a #68 u are looking for.

vermi · Post by **vermi** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 9:51 pm

Is it possible is my jet the problem ?
You know, the long needle in the middle of the carb, the little clip is on the second stripe!

hondaman · Post by **hondaman** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 11:52 pm

I think you should download the Spree Manual under the technical documents forum. It would help you alot on understanding the workings of the carb, throttle valve, jets, etc.

mikehailwood · Post by **mikehailwood** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 8:51 am

Improper jet size will not cause gas to overflow from the carb. Clip position on the needle jet will not cause gas to overflow from the carb either. Have you checked the float and needle to see that they are working properly?

vermi · Post by **vermi** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 7:32 pm

Everything it's ok now. My carb is clean and didn't leak now...
My spree work great and run at 52 km/h! WOW!
At this speed, it's scary to drive this small scooter!!!

mikehailwood · Post by **mikehailwood** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 7:56 pm

What fixed your problem?

vermi · Post by **vermi** » Sun May 01, 2005 8:29 pm

Not sure!?

I clean again the carburator and i leave 24H in the carb cleaner...
I reinstall the original jet and put the needle clip in the middle.(I read the Workshop Manual!).

Now it start realy easy and run run great!!!

zoom · Post by **zoom** » Wed May 04, 2005 9:46 pm

just wondering can your spree run with out a choke?

vette76 · Post by **vette76** » Wed May 04, 2005 10:00 pm

yeah but u will probably need starting fluid or something.

zoom · Post by **zoom** » Wed May 04, 2005 10:48 pm

Yea, because some how or another my choke tip borke off.And i dont have the money to buy a new one right now.