84 spree nq50 no start/ carb clean

84 spree NQ50 · Post by **84 spree NQ50** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 8:52 pm

i've just bought it, spark test passed, fuel to carburetor but no start, how do i take this off to clean and where's a good place for a new one if needed

Kenny_McCormic · Post by **Kenny_McCormic** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 9:20 pm

You unhook the fuel and vacuum lines, unbolt it and follow this guide http://www.hondaspree.net/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=5389

PimpinSpree · Post by **PimpinSpree** » Sat Sep 13, 2008 9:38 pm

take it off. then dissasemble it as far as you can, then soak all metal parts in a bowl of carb cleaner. Make sure to take all gaskets off, and i wouldn't soak the float needle. it has a rubber tip that could be damaged

don't poke anything in the little holes

Bear45-70 · Post by **Bear45-70** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 12:51 am

When done soaking, use either brake cleaner or WD-40 and squirt thur every passage to make sure they are all clear. If not clear soak some more.

adark248 · Post by **adark248** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 1:22 pm

if you've got it compressed air works well to blow out the holes. you can use a can of Duster air, but it doesn't work as well as an actual compressed air gun.

even when you think the holes are clear, blow through them a few more times, sometimes you'll think they're clean enough but they aren't

Bear45-70 · Post by **Bear45-70** » Sun Sep 14, 2008 2:10 pm

adark248 wrote:if you've got it compressed air works well to blow out the holes. you can use a can of Duster air, but it doesn't work as well as an actual compressed air gun.

even when you think the holes are clear, blow through them a few more times, sometimes you'll think they're clean enough but they aren't

The trouble with compressed air is, if the pressure isn't kept to 30-35 psi you can blow pressed in restrictors, seats, etc out of the carb and create new problems. The brake cleaner or WD-40 won't do that and will actually work as a solvent to clear the blockage.