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Post by Danielle Belle on May 15, 2019 18:14:29 GMT -5
Few weeks ago I had a gas leak on my 50cc Tao Tao. Got it fixed. It was the valve on the carb and the petcock was bad. Ever since then I've noticed a dramatic change in the speed of my scooter. I had the carb cleaned and still no change. It just seems to be running very sluggish at times. Any ideas on what to do next?
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Post by jackrides on May 15, 2019 19:08:02 GMT -5
It sure seems to be related to the repairs you named. So, the Questions are Coming for You!
Is there any change in idle?
Is there part of the throttle range that never (now) has any effect?
Tell as about when any change in sound occurs.
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Post by Danielle Belle on May 15, 2019 19:11:57 GMT -5
Still idles just fine and still starts right up.
Has a slight hesitation like a split second when I give it throttle.
Other than that no other change in sound or anything.
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Post by pinkscoot on May 15, 2019 19:32:21 GMT -5
How well did you clean the carb? Did you pull the A/F screw? Maybe it needs a slight tweak so you have a smooth rev off idle.
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Post by Danielle Belle on May 15, 2019 19:52:59 GMT -5
I had it cleaned at a scooter shop. You think giving the AF screw on the carb a slight turn will help?
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Post by FrankenMech on May 16, 2019 9:01:28 GMT -5
Before you mess with it take it back to the scooter shop.
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Post by GrumpyUnk on May 18, 2019 12:41:29 GMT -5
Yeah to that. The shop that cleaned and installed a new needle & float(or whatever) may have installed one that lowered the fuel level in the float bowl. They all look alike, but the level could be limited by poor installation, sticking needle, jammed float, three banana peels and a stub of carrot. You never know...
I bet your fuel level in the float bowl is too low, causing a lean mix, and loss of power. OTOH, check your fuel flow from the tank, at the carb inlet. Full diameter flow is acceptable, a dribble is not.
tom
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