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by Willem
Sun Aug 27, 2023 9:33 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Fuel petcock with "reserve"
Replies: 10
Views: 3690

Re: Fuel petcock with "reserve"

The ebay ones are a crapshoot. Different years Spree’s have different thread pitch on the tank bung. The ebay sellers are 75% inaccurate on fitment. I say this because I had to buy 4 different petcocks from 4 different sellers before I got one with the correct threads. I made the rookie mistake of ...
by Willem
Sun Aug 27, 2023 9:30 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 85 Spree Won’t Start, Clean Carb, New Spark Plug
Replies: 5
Views: 2830

Re: 85 Spree Won’t Start, Clean Carb, New Spark Plug

The premix is also good for the metal fuel tank since they are prone to rusting, especially if left unattended for long periods. My tank was in rough shape due to rust. Got it pretty clean now and the premix should stop it from rusting further while it's still down awaiting parts. In regards to the...
by Willem
Sun Aug 27, 2023 5:13 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 85 Spree Won’t Start, Clean Carb, New Spark Plug
Replies: 5
Views: 2830

Re: 85 Spree Won’t Start, Clean Carb, New Spark Plug

Sounds like carb idle circuit is plugged up. I would try cleaning again. Might need an ultrasonic clean. Should run ethanol free fuel if possible. I'm still trying to get mine to run right after sitting abt 20 years. The oil tank hose has a filter where it attaches to oil tank. Wouldn't hurt to rem...
by Willem
Sat Aug 26, 2023 6:26 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Fuel petcock with "reserve"
Replies: 10
Views: 3690

Re: Fuel petcock with "reserve"

This is the one I recently put on my spree. Works great. https://www.ebay.com/itm/185971100117?hash=item2b4cbdc9d5:g:SPcAAOSwlFRfGdkL&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAABIHBHTw00q%2BBfY%2FGE4O8M%2F8ZlC%2BQRLTVlQtJjX0TCQvaezunItt41S25IRRzx08plG5rkIehzw3ZV9SNVCKZ%2F5NDe1LJAzZJVBRzyHDMNwVGkKKux0sBdgYQqio6DHIaJsd...
by Willem
Fri Aug 25, 2023 10:37 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 85 Spree Won’t Start, Clean Carb, New Spark Plug
Replies: 5
Views: 2830

85 Spree Won’t Start, Clean Carb, New Spark Plug

Ok, here’s the rub. I have searched this forum up and down, trying to find answers for my problems, to no avail. So i’ve decided to make an account and a post. I bought my Spree in May, with under 700 original miles. Dude said he had recently cleaned the carb and it ran pretty well at that point. I ...