Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

Here's a great video on how to polish clear coat:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdHofsKFVmk

Take your time.

Do it youself for sure. It's so easy if you follow the carb cleaning thread. It has pics of every step. I did it and I'm an idiot.

It'll run like a sewing machine when these guys are done with you.

Pics please.

I found a chunk of dirt wedging one of the reeds open. I sprayed them down and wiped the area with a qtip. I believe the reeds was what finally got it going.

May be a combination of reeds, plug, and cracked piston that started this thread but after ring job it was definately reeds.

Thanks for all the replies. Yep, i have spark and it's running now. I think it was a combination of reeds with a chunk of dirt stuck in one, the cracked piston, and a potentially fouled plug from running lean when that air screw fell out. I know have a nice 85 with new rings, a domed 86 piston and a...

Yeah, it's cheap. In fact, there was a chunk of metal in hole where they drilled it out. Man, if I didn't see that and it fell into my case it'd be over for for my engine.

Brad I never saw where you actually checked the spark. 70 compression, with a cold engine that has never run? You had your throttle held open? How accurate and sensitive is your gauge? 70 should be enough to make a fire providing the carb and ignition system are doing their jobs. Sorry. Yes, it was...

I knew you would ask that so i went out and pulled the intake. I found there was a chunk of dirt about the size of a mouse turd wedging the left one open. I removed it and it snapped back. I re-tested the compression and still no change. How do i remove the entire reed block? That's on there TIGHT! ...

My rings and gasket came in and I installed them using the 86 piston, 86 cylinder, 85 head. It wouldn't start so I tested the compression and it was only 70 psi! WITH NEW RINGS! I made sure everything was tight and still no change in compression. I took off the muffler (it was in the way) and for th...

My brother and I just had this conversation. I said, "your problem is that you start stuff and don't finish it. I don't have that problem. I just don't start sht."

Thanks, Wheelman.

I was going to take you up on your offer but i have a piston and cylinder from my 86 that i'm going to use w/my 85 head (per your suggestion). I'll let you know if i blow things up. I may need yours!

Got any mirrors?

Rings and gaskets on order from Honda. They should be here either Friday or Tuesday.

Wait...

If i use that combo, what about my muffler? Will the 85 muffler bolt onto the 86 exhaust?

Thanks Bear
Guess I can't call it the $100 dollar Spree anymore. Time to open the wallet.

OK. Then here's the list:

86 cylinder
86 piston
85 head

I'll order some 86 rings and gaskets. I'm assuming the head gaskets are interchangeable since i'll be mating an 86 cylinder w/an 85 head?

Questions. Questions.

It looks just the opposite: 85 is dished, 86 is domed. Yes, please let me know what combination to use with the 86 piston. I have: 85 cylinder 85 head 86 cylinder 86 head Wheelman was telling me that the 85 head and an 86 domed piston improved performance. If I use that combo, which cylinder would i...