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by bwegher
Fri Apr 20, 2018 7:42 pm
Forum: Performance Technical
Topic: 1984 Spree Iowa NQ-50 muffler restriction
Replies: 7
Views: 5396

Re: 1984 Spree Iowa NQ-50 muffler restriction

Thanks to all for the info and photos of the two mufflers, now it's clear. There was some conflicting info out there. Also, poor weather provides time to read FAQs and the service manual. Will try to provide progress update and video in a couple days. Intend to keep original condition but clean and ...
by bwegher
Thu Apr 19, 2018 12:32 am
Forum: Performance Technical
Topic: 1984 Spree Iowa NQ-50 muffler restriction
Replies: 7
Views: 5396

Re: 1984 Spree Iowa NQ-50 muffler restriction

I can live with 25mph. At my age I don't need to go fast to get my mail. Was just surprised to find no restrictor in the exhaust. When the weather is nice, I like to fix mowers, chainsaws, etc. Sometimes neighbors bring me something to fix. The price was right, it was being tossed into landfill, it ...
by bwegher
Wed Apr 18, 2018 11:27 pm
Forum: Performance Technical
Topic: 1984 Spree Iowa NQ-50 muffler restriction
Replies: 7
Views: 5396

1984 Spree Iowa NQ-50 muffler restriction

NQ-50 seems to be all stock. AF05E, Keihin PA29C, stock tires, unknown history, reads 504 miles on odometer. Last 15 years in a western Kansas farm shed. Covered with wasp nests. No sign of being crashed. Cleaned fuel system, carb had some residue and partially stuck float. Byvalve pocket and bleed ...