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- Sat Apr 16, 2005 5:21 pm
- Forum: Technical Help
- Topic: compression 140 lbs. - why?
- Replies: 10
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- Fri Apr 15, 2005 8:56 pm
- Forum: Technical Help
- Topic: compression 140 lbs. - why?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5556
- Thu Apr 14, 2005 11:12 pm
- Forum: Technical Help
- Topic: compression 140 lbs. - why?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5556
- Wed Apr 13, 2005 5:06 pm
- Forum: Technical Help
- Topic: compression 140 lbs. - why?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5556
- Wed Apr 13, 2005 11:24 am
- Forum: Technical Help
- Topic: compression 140 lbs. - why?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 5556
compression 140 lbs. - why?
Spree starts, idles, runs well to about 20 mph at which point it won't accept any more throttle without running roughly. Good steady response up to this point. Head and top of piston have been thoroughly decarbonized. Spark plug is clean and tan. Why is my compression so high? Exhaust system clogged...
- Tue Apr 12, 2005 11:55 am
- Forum: Technical Help
- Topic: Another carb problem I think?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6208
My idle jet clogged two times after my first cleaning (it was definitely clear after the first cleaning) and required additional cleaning of course. I had new fuel and vacuum lines and a new fuel filter. Then a new problem arose which you might want to check on yours. The chamber of the float bowl i...
- Sun Apr 10, 2005 7:03 pm
- Forum: Technical Help
- Topic: No head gasket & it runs
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2431
No head gasket & it runs
Well, I found my spark problem and solved carb issues. The Spree runs pretty well 0-20 mph where it stops running well. Compression was high so I removed the head for carbon inspection after which I went to retrieve and inspect the head gasket. There was none! I will order one tomorrow. Anybody ever...
- Sun Apr 10, 2005 11:39 am
- Forum: Technical Help
- Topic: carb choke tip
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1483
carb choke tip
I had difficulty starting the Spree. The choke bi-starter bench tested properly. My choke problem seems to have been in the float bowl where there is a small separate chamber for the choke pick-up tube. This is where addidtional gas comes from when the engine is cold. There is a small (carb jet size...
- Thu Mar 17, 2005 11:20 am
- Forum: Technical Help
- Topic: Conflicting compression info
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1655
Conflicting compression info
The online service manual says "113psi minimum". My 1984 Spree manual says "170psi". My compression is about 160psi (cold). People with good reliable experience and info on this forum indicate that compression of 160 is way too high. My Spree is difficult to start and, when it ru...
- Sat Mar 12, 2005 8:25 am
- Forum: Technical Help
- Topic: float needle purchase
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2081
float needle purchase
Does anyone know what must be purchased in order to get a new float needle? Needle only? Gasket kit? Full repair kit?
- Wed Mar 09, 2005 11:07 pm
- Forum: Technical Help
- Topic: Colorado Jetting
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3857
- Wed Mar 09, 2005 8:55 am
- Forum: Technical Help
- Topic: I think I put the wrong oil in, will this hurt?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4341
Various brands of 2-stroke oil seem to have different viscocities (Thicknesses). And while they all blend with gas and do their job once they are mixed with gas and delivered to the motor internally, I wonder if the thicker oils will be pumped and pulled into the gas as readily as the injector speci...
- Tue Mar 08, 2005 8:48 am
- Forum: Technical Help
- Topic: Newb problems
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1929
When you twist the throttle does the carb slide (valve) move up and down properly? Some times the slide will stick or hang up in the open postiion. Make sure the slide is moving freely. Also make sure it is installed properly. The slide has a groove on each side. One runs the full length top to bott...
- Mon Mar 07, 2005 1:20 pm
- Forum: Technical Help
- Topic: Battery advice
- Replies: 13
- Views: 5300
- Mon Mar 07, 2005 1:14 pm
- Forum: Technical Help
- Topic: starts, idles 3 or 4 secs., stops
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3332
I have discnnected the vacuum and fuel lines down by the carb. When I suck on the vacuum line I get plenty of fuel. Seems okay, although the carb probably would not generate quite that much vacumm I would guess. I have been working with a new spark plug. So I looked over my carb and found my idle je...