1986 Spree starts good, but won't stay running.

mrohovie · Post by **mrohovie** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 1:31 pm

Hey, i'm new here, I just recently bought a 1986 Spree with 186 km on it. It's been in storage since 1987.

I've gotten it all cleaned up and everything, now i'm working on getting it started. It's starts fine and runs great for a few seconds then dies. It will also die immediatly with I gove it some throttle. I know it's getting gas to the carb. Does anyone know what would be causing this?

Thank you,
Mike

nate_lohs · Post by **nate_lohs** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 1:46 pm

clean your carb

Post by **noiseguy** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 9:38 pm

Clogged idle jet... clean your carb.

mrohovie · Post by **mrohovie** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 12:35 pm

I havn't really cleaned the carb good yet, what is the best way to clean the carb and what should I do to it?

Kenny_McCormic · Post by **Kenny_McCormic** » Tue Mar 20, 2007 4:35 pm

http://www.hondaspree.net/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3

mrohovie · Post by **mrohovie** » Wed Mar 21, 2007 10:24 am

I cleaned my carb last night and it fired right up and stayed running, even under throttle. THe float was full of garbage from the old gas. Thanks.

On another note, does anyone know how to drain the transmission oil? That page is missing in my manual. Thanks.