bad float?

No_Stopping_A_Spree · Tue Mar 07, 2006 12:44 pm

when i turn my carb upside down the float is not level with the side of the carb(I read in another post that is was suppost to be close to being level) so that would make a lot more gas going through the carb than there should be, right? I think my float has too much movement and I can't seem to get it so it barely moves, so could something be bent or worn out? If so aren't floats(without the screw, pin, and needle) under a buck to buy? Just wondering since it doesn't seem to be running correctly this year.

sp00key · Post by **sp00key** » Tue Mar 07, 2006 1:31 pm

there 20 bucks i no it sucks but im sure u can fine one for ceaper

No_Stopping_A_Spree · Post by **No_Stopping_A_Spree** » Tue Mar 07, 2006 3:34 pm

dang, that's alot for a little plastic piece. but then again thats not much different from the air screw which was alot. thanks sp00key

Post by **noiseguy** » Tue Mar 07, 2006 5:11 pm

Put the float in a dish of gasoline. If it floats, and doesn't fill with gas overnight, then it's OK.

No_Stopping_A_Spree · Post by **No_Stopping_A_Spree** » Tue Mar 07, 2006 8:20 pm

I am sure the float is in fine condition, as of doing its job but I am not sure if it sits in the carb right. I'll post pics later.(if they turned out good anyway)

No_Stopping_A_Spree · Post by **No_Stopping_A_Spree** » Tue Mar 07, 2006 9:29 pm

the 1st link is to the one i've been telling about I'm not sure if the 2nd is important but i posted it anyway.

http://img212.imageshack.us/my.php?image=00000327jb.jpg

http://img224.imageshack.us/my.php?image=00000292hp.jpg

sp00key · Post by **sp00key** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 9:32 am

well i dont no if this helps but mine was cracked and it file whit gas then u had to shake the moped to work lol

darat · Post by **darat** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 9:41 am

sp00key wrote:well i dont no if this helps but mine was cracked and it file whit gas then u had to shake the moped to work lol

I think we need a spell check for him only>>)

fizzle · Post by **fizzle** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 9:47 am

i've never had a problem with plastic floats - brass ones, maybe.
but if you shake your float and there's no fuel in it - your probably good.
its the float pin you have to look at - maybe pin isn't the word - the float needle maybe - the rubber tipped thing that lets the fuel in -
well that has a little spring tip on the non rubber side. - it should move up and down freely - well you should be able to push it in - and it will spring back.
if its not springing back - your float will have to rise higher to close the valve.
and if not that maybe the rubber on that little float valve is worn out.
and if thats the case buy a new one so it will seat properly.
thanks for listening.
stay safe

MySpree · Post by **MySpree** » Wed Mar 08, 2006 12:17 pm

uhh spree carbs are a hastle... annoying all the little things that go wrong...

No_Stopping_A_Spree · Post by **No_Stopping_A_Spree** » Thu Mar 09, 2006 3:45 pm

Well if I wasn't so lazy today I'd go out and tinker around with it. I cleaned the carb yesterday and now it's running really crappy and it doesn't sound right so I have no clue on what I did wrong. I'll get to it 2morrow and give the results.

No_Stopping_A_Spree · Post by **No_Stopping_A_Spree** » Sat Mar 11, 2006 9:14 pm

So yesterday I re checked over the moped and found out I didn't tighten down the air box tube and got it to idle decently. I went out today and went for a ride to the store(about 10 min.) came out about 3 minutes later and had to kickstart it like 12 times, holding the throttle half way open and once it started open it up all the way and then keep twisting the throttle back and forth to keep it running. Then it would not idle with out giving it throttle. On my way home it was 3 mph faster. So believing the piston is dying(log story behind why I believe this) I put my finger over the spark plug hole, the air seemed to get past my finger but my finger didn't seem to pop off. So how much is a person's finger suppost to pop off when over the spark plug hole when cranked. Sooo....how much would a piston from honda cost? I'd buy one of the internet but we don't like to buy stuff off the internet. I know it is going to be expensive(I'm broke but I'm just wondering).

MySpree · Post by **MySpree** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 1:21 pm

30$ from honda, and well i never tried to put my finger over it...

Post by **noiseguy** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 4:49 pm

Do a free compression tester rent from Murray's Auto.

No_Stopping_A_Spree · Post by **No_Stopping_A_Spree** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 6:51 pm

I'm trying to get ahold of a guy who is selling his moped. I think it is a Wahoo. Not sure on anything about it though. I heard he wants $900 which seems like alot(just my thoughts). I asked my dad about Murray's Auto, and he never heard of them so where is this place located?