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by seth
Thu May 23, 2019 5:28 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: dd50 spree with bad gas mileage - help me dig out of this hole!
Replies: 7
Views: 3162

Re: dd50 spree with bad gas mileage - help me dig out of this hole!

If it’s running super hot and using excessive fuel then I’d say it’s got a massive air leak and it’s been over-jetted to compensate for that. That’s just my opinion based on the small bit of info that you could give. I’d build another motor to replace that one and keep asking for help to get the ne...
by seth
Thu May 23, 2019 1:42 am
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: dd50 spree with bad gas mileage - help me dig out of this hole!
Replies: 7
Views: 3162

Re: dd50 spree with bad gas mileage - help me dig out of this hole!

30-40mpg is typical of a built motor. Stock will get you double that. Not saying your motor is dialed since I have no clue. However, the Spree is not exactly a long distance commuter scoot to begin with. Sheesh, the tank is only 0.7gal and intended to be feeding a baby Spree motor. Swap in a dd50 w...
by seth
Wed May 22, 2019 11:31 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: dd50 spree with bad gas mileage - help me dig out of this hole!
Replies: 7
Views: 3162

Re: dd50 spree with bad gas mileage - help me dig out of this hole!

What is telling you that is rich ? based on the spark plug - it was pretty dark when i pulled it and had some residue on it im guessing from running rich. i haven't looked at the cylinder yet but wouldn't be surprised if it had been kitted by the previous owner or whoever he got it from. the belt s...
by seth
Wed May 22, 2019 10:59 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: dd50 spree with bad gas mileage - help me dig out of this hole!
Replies: 7
Views: 3162

dd50 spree with bad gas mileage - help me dig out of this hole!

hey all! i recently bought a spree with a dd50 drivetrain swapped in. i know! "don't buy stuff like this cause you don't know what the last guy did to it!" too late. now i get the pleasure of learning a lot from my mistake :) long story short, it wasn't running super hot when i got it (of ...