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by e-Pirate
Thu Aug 12, 2010 7:46 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 1984 Spree doesnt start
Replies: 8
Views: 2384

Re: 1984 Spree doesnt start

bear i dont know if you were referring to me but if you were i was trying to help him eliminate a clogged tank filter by applying vacuum to the vacuum line on the petcock to see if there is proper fuel flow ...... if he was only getting a dribble out of the line he could be running into a lack of f...
by e-Pirate
Wed Aug 11, 2010 11:46 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 1984 Spree doesnt start
Replies: 8
Views: 2384

Re: 1984 Spree doesnt start

ok #1 dont run your spree on starting fluid does not have the lubrication needed for 2-strokes! if you use starting fluid get the diesel starting fluid it has some oil in it #2 try cleaning the carb its only a few screws and a can of carb cleaner its not real difficult.... just pay attention to the...
by e-Pirate
Wed Aug 11, 2010 11:02 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 1984 Spree doesnt start
Replies: 8
Views: 2384

1984 Spree doesnt start

I'm wanting to say its the fuel check valve, but i'm not sure... I can get it to pick up a little while i'm cranking if I put my hand over the intake, giving it enough pressure to suck fuel, but it gets too much fuel and not enough air, then goes back to just cranking. Does it normally take that muc...
by e-Pirate
Sun Aug 08, 2010 12:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The new guy.
Replies: 25
Views: 8465

Re: The new guy.

Oh my god. What did I start? :shock:
by e-Pirate
Sat Aug 07, 2010 10:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The new guy.
Replies: 25
Views: 8465

The new guy.

I just grabbed an old scooter that was collecting dust in a friend's garage. He didnt know anything about it so he let me have it and I researched it until I found what it was; A Honda Spree. So here I am! I hope to rebuild/restore this thing and learn something new about engines/auto-crafting in th...