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by sully865
Fri Mar 13, 2015 4:30 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 86 spree w/ 85 nb50 swap. throttle sticks on startup
Replies: 11
Views: 5287

Re: 86 spree w/ 85 nb50 swap. throttle sticks on startup

carb is on tight, and set right. still having the same problem. I've tried using the oem slide, and the spree slide with no luck. I believe I forgot to change the spring from the aero cable, as I am using the spree throttle cable with the aero slide.everything I've Checked is sealed. maybe the reeds...
by sully865
Thu Mar 12, 2015 9:03 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 86 spree w/ 85 nb50 swap. throttle sticks on startup
Replies: 11
Views: 5287

Re: 86 spree w/ 85 nb50 swap. throttle sticks on startup

didnt want to tap it but it seems the best option. thanks for the help guys.
by sully865
Wed Mar 11, 2015 5:41 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 86 spree w/ 85 nb50 swap. throttle sticks on startup
Replies: 11
Views: 5287

Re: 86 spree w/ 85 nb50 swap. throttle sticks on startup

air filter fell off for about 20 feet. having the same problem again. dont know why a dirty carb would make it rev out of control. could an air leak cause this to happen? my carb screws to the manifold dont get very tight at all. They seem to "slip" when i tighten them maybe a a turn after...
by sully865
Tue Mar 10, 2015 3:58 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 86 spree w/ 85 nb50 swap. throttle sticks on startup
Replies: 11
Views: 5287

Re: 86 spree w/ 85 nb50 swap. throttle sticks on startup

cleaned the carb good. seems to be fine. Just curious as to if anyone here could tell me what couldve been not working in the carb. pretty dirty under the float, think that may be it
by sully865
Tue Mar 10, 2015 12:21 pm
Forum: General Chit-Chat
Topic: How old is everyone?
Replies: 79
Views: 72730

Re: How old is everyone?

18. got my iowa spree back in '12 been in love since. And you're definatly right, its hard to build these when you're still in highschool but mos def possible.
by sully865
Tue Mar 10, 2015 9:10 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 86 spree w/ 85 nb50 swap. throttle sticks on startup
Replies: 11
Views: 5287

Re: 86 spree w/ 85 nb50 swap. throttle sticks on startup

yes. sorry if i was confusing
by sully865
Mon Mar 09, 2015 4:23 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 86 spree w/ 85 nb50 swap. throttle sticks on startup
Replies: 11
Views: 5287

86 spree w/ 85 nb50 swap. throttle sticks on startup

Hey guys, been here for about a year, and i've usaully found all the info i need from other posts but i'm stumped. It started revving to the sky immidiatly after i switched the throttle assembly to stock. Before, it was the spree throttle, and it seemed to work alright, it functioned at least. I fig...
by sully865
Sun Jul 06, 2014 4:02 pm
Forum: Builder's workshop
Topic: sully's 86 spree build
Replies: 18
Views: 13488

Re: sully's 86 spree build

yeah it's been cut to match the original airbox hole. it does right around 35 like I suppose it should? it's a 1985 nb50.
by sully865
Thu Jul 03, 2014 2:58 pm
Forum: Builder's workshop
Topic: sully's 86 spree build
Replies: 18
Views: 13488

Re: sully's 86 spree build

got the starter and everything figured out. I've been able to hit 32 for my top speed so far , but today it would only do about ten uphill. I need to tune it better. I'm guessing it did 30 bexause the muffler came a little loose but then it started rattling so I pulled over not to burn it up. I thin...
by sully865
Mon Jun 30, 2014 7:02 pm
Forum: Builder's workshop
Topic: sully's 86 spree build
Replies: 18
Views: 13488

Re: sully's 86 spree build

I had someone impact it on. it was the crank gear. I now have it running and think the throttle works. its spinning the belt but it wont go anywhere. even off the ground the wheel wont turn. I hope the spree throttle works in the aero carb, it looks way shorter on the needle side. Ill need to do mor...
by sully865
Tue Jun 17, 2014 2:19 pm
Forum: Builder's workshop
Topic: sully's 86 spree build
Replies: 18
Views: 13488

Re: sully's 86 spree build

i cannot get the rear brakes to install. also when using the electric starter, it doesnt turn the engine over. the drive gear keeps coming loose. anyone have any methods of tightning it?
by sully865
Fri May 30, 2014 10:24 pm
Forum: Builder's workshop
Topic: sully's 86 spree build
Replies: 18
Views: 13488

Re: sully's 86 spree build

after re-wiring the bystarter and putting a bottle cap with 2 3/8 holes it started :woot: I installed the throttle wrong and it wants to go but its no where near going anywhere lol. it was very smokey but i hope healthy. it wouldnt run with the UNI so im guessing its too restrictive with the cap and...
by sully865
Sun May 25, 2014 1:35 pm
Forum: Builder's workshop
Topic: sully's 86 spree build
Replies: 18
Views: 13488

Re: sully's 86 spree build

haha i'm learning more everyday! ill have to find a DIY on a bottle airbox.
by sully865
Sat May 24, 2014 8:40 pm
Forum: Builder's workshop
Topic: sully's 86 spree build
Replies: 18
Views: 13488

Re: sully's 86 spree build

lol yes, i'm sorry im a noob still with these engines. ill take your advice :newb:
by sully865
Sat May 24, 2014 6:41 pm
Forum: Builder's workshop
Topic: sully's 86 spree build
Replies: 18
Views: 13488

Re: sully's 86 spree build

the only problem is just clearance. a 2 liter would never fit lol. looks like a 90 jet. also for my oil pump i plugged it with foam. is that okay?

edit: its actually an '85 nb50 aero motor