Carberator Float Question

87SpreeInGA · Post by **87SpreeInGA** » Fri May 08, 2009 1:24 pm

How can you tell if it is time to replace the float valve on a '87 Spree? My Spree runs, however, when I take it off the center stand or lean it to the left, it wants to cut off. I have cleaned the carburetor and flushed it with seafoam, changed air filter, changed the spark plug and adjusted the throttle and air screws per the service manual.

It this the float and float valve causing this issue?

Kenny_McCormic · Post by **Kenny_McCormic** » Fri May 08, 2009 4:14 pm

Probably could use a float and needle.

maddog · Post by **maddog** » Fri May 08, 2009 10:09 pm

shake the float, feel any fuel inside and its shot, fuel valves either stick or are lose, a needle valve will wear and unless you have another one to match it will blow your mind....

87SpreeInGA · Post by **87SpreeInGA** » Tue May 12, 2009 1:18 pm

Thanks for the input. I will inspect them closely again.

Wheelman-111 · Post by **Wheelman-111** » Tue May 12, 2009 1:56 pm

Greetings:

MadDog is correct. Believe me you can't tell a bad float needle from a good one by looking, unless it's through the unopened plastic wrapper from Honda-san. Buy a new one. Polish the seat with a partially-stripped Q-Tip and some polishing compound - I used Colgate.

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