Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

What are the size of the stock carb bolts? I just bought a new carb and the threads are good so I just need the stock diameter and length bolts. Thank you

So whatÔÇÖs the best way to cure this ?
Should I buy a new carb on eBay or used one ?

What about just replacing the Carb? Why would it run better when leaned to its side?

Ok well then that isnÔÇÖt the problem.

Any one have ideas ?

On the carb, there is a inlet or outlet not sure which on the bottom of the carb. Wiki labels this as "drain". Mine has no hose attached to it. Should there be a hose attached to it leading somewhere?

I have replaced spark plug I have replaced bystarter I have replaced ignition coil What did you replace these with? Alot of the no-name replacement parts are absolute junk. Some are decent...most will cause more problems than they fix. Spark plug: NGK BPR6HS Ignition Coil: https://www.amazon.com/gp...

I'm wondering now if you might have an air leak on the intake where the carb connects. Have you tried soapy water sprayed on it to check for leaks/bubbles/idle changes? I haven't tried soapy water sprayed on there. When I took the carb off to clean it I accidently stripped the carb bolts. So I used...

eclark5483 wrote:What ratio of fuel/oil are you using? Don't wanna over-saturate a Spree, it will run shoddy.

I believe its 40:1

Jonadz wrote:Air filter, is it in good shape, is it even there? Air box lid, is it there and on securely? Additionally is the boot from the air box to the carb on securely and tight?

Yes air box is there with air filter in good shape. Its secure and the boot from the box to the carb is on tight

jakubman1 wrote:Did you clean the carb?

Yes I did

Please help me figure out my problem with my 1985 Honda Spree Previous Owner had engine rebuild. Deleted Oil pump and just uses pre mix gas Carb was missing air carb screw when I purchased. I have since replaced carb screw I have replaced spark plug I have replaced bystarter I have replaced ignition...

How long of a bolt did you use ?

Does someone have a link to a nut that will fit in that tiny gap?

skeeter2 wrote:I just added small nuts on the back of the carb. it seems to work fine, i had no problems

I couldn't find nuts that would fit in the small gap on the outer bolt? Can you send me a link where to get the proper nuts?

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