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by MRO
Wed Jul 28, 2010 7:05 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Loose connector
Replies: 0
Views: 737

Loose connector

I played cat-and-mouse with a problem for many hours and finally fixed it. In appreciation for all the helpful folks here on the forum, I thought I would pass it along. My "gift" Spree presented the usual "won't start" and "if running, quits" problems common to many Spr...
by MRO
Sat Jul 10, 2010 6:41 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Starts & idles, won't rev
Replies: 3
Views: 1700

Re: Starts & idles, won't rev

Wow, you were right. I only have the filter (no lid) but putting the filter in place helped a lot. Thanks!
by MRO
Sat Jul 10, 2010 5:53 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Starts & idles, won't rev
Replies: 3
Views: 1700

Starts & idles, won't rev

I was given an '87 Spree as a "gift." It starts and idles all right and revs up (some) when the throttle is cranked open, but then immediately dies. New spark plug, new petcock, good gas. I have cleaned the carburetor several times and the main jet is clear. It acts like there is a fuel re...