Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

To start with, an update on my sick little scoot:
I've ordered another engine off eBay that should solve my compression and starter problems. It should get here tomorrow.

On to the next issue:

When there is fuel in the gas tank, it drips out of a little hole in the side of the carb.

I took the hoses off the carb, and fuel drips out of the top hose all the time.

Obviously, there is a problem with my fuel petcock -- it's jammed open. Hopefully I'll fix or replace it soon.

Is there also neccesarily a problem with my carb, or will the fuel dripping cease when the motor is running?

Thanks,
Tyler

Your float valve isn't working. Clean carb and inspect float valve, may need a replacement. Dealer part.

Thanks, noiseguy!

Is the procedure in the technical manual the one to follow, or is there a better one?

MAY I BUY UR OL ENGINE?

i had the same problem with the carb... make sure you have the float NEEDLE.

Will the scooter still work if the fuel petcock is jammed open?

Will the carb continue to pour gas out on the ground if the float is operating correctly?

Does your scooter have a drinking problem?

alcohaulic,

twsnagel wrote:Will the scooter still work if the fuel petcock is jammed open?

Will the carb continue to pour gas out on the ground if the float is operating correctly?

yeh it should. if fuel is getting to the carb, then it can still get mixed. I do however recommend that u replace ur petcock if you still have the stock one.

Just follow the service manual. Pretty straightforward.