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Help! 1985 Spree Transmission Problem?
Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2012 11:47 pm
by Spree-tardo
My son and I have just obtained a 1985 Spree that has been sitting for the past 10-12 years. We just got it running by replacing the spark plug, air filter, and cleaning and soaking the carb and replacing the fuel lines. Once we got it running, we noticed that there was a vibration/shuddering when accelerating. The vibration feels like it is coming from the transmission area, but with limited experience with these machines, we're not certain.
Is there a drive belt (or something) that requires adjustment?
Any help is greatly appreciated!
Help! 1985 Spree Transmission Problem?
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2012 2:32 am
by abreen89
Sounds to me like ure belt I slipping takeoff the side cover and check for belt shavings if there are a lot which I assume their will be ure gonna need a new belt. Download ure manual from wikispreedia and measure the belt to be sure .... If belt checks out fine could be ure clutch is too worn out aswell
Re: Help! 1985 Spree Transmission Problem?
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2012 6:08 am
by motomech
The Spree does not use a transmission, the ratio is fixed.
If the belt looks ok, the next step might be to lightly sand the clutch shoes.
Re: Help! 1985 Spree Transmission Problem?
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2012 6:08 am
by motomech
double post
Re: Help! 1985 Spree Transmission Problem?
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2012 6:07 pm
by Pete M
If you washed it you could have gotten the clutch and the belt wet from an unsealed left side cover. Mine will do that. I run around for a little while and it goes back to working properly.
Re: Help! 1985 Spree Transmission Problem?
Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2012 4:15 pm
by Spree-tardo
Thank you for the replies, the belt appears OK so I will take a look at the clutch. Thanks again!