Help! My 86' Spree won't Kick!
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2015 11:08 pm
Hello All- I would like to thank you in advance for ANY help that you guys can offer. I have been all over this forum and just cant seem to find the solution to my problem. You all seem very knowledgeable, so here goes:
I have a 1986 Honda spree that wont kick, or start. It has been sitting for about 3 years. I drained and replaced the gas, oil, and checked the air filter. I also bought a new battery. I got a new spark plug that I set to a 0.6 - 0.7mm gap (0.024 - 0.028 in) The electric start works, but wont grab, and I know better than to wear it out. The kicker moves about 1/2" and then locks up. I removed the spark plug and tested the spark, and it was a very bright blue. I kicked it with the plug out, and it spits oil. Lots of oil! I put the plug back in, and it kicks 1x as if nothing is wrong, and then right back to total lock up. I did this 3x with the same results. At this point, I think the reed valves aren't opening. I removed the air filter, carburetor, (o rings looked good and I sprayed it with brake cleaner) intake, and reed valve. I cleaned the reed valve (which did seem to be stuck) and put it all back together. I was hopeful! I kicked it 2x with no problems, and it sounded right. 3rd kick, and back to total lockup.
HELP!
My next thought is to test the auto fuel valve and my lines. Make sure that I am getting gas, as its spitting so much oil without the plug in?!
I am no mechanic or expert, but Im not a dumbass (at least I dont think I am?)
Am I missing something? Does anyone have any suggestions? It would be GREATLY appreciated! I would love to get this Spree back on the road! It was a gift from my Dad about 10 years ago. It was good to me for a long time. I moved to Colorado and let it sit in the garage. (I didn't trust anyone with it) I would much rather try and fix it myself than bring it to a small engine repair shop. I am not opposed to doing so, I would just like to exhaust all options before doing so.
I have a 1986 Honda spree that wont kick, or start. It has been sitting for about 3 years. I drained and replaced the gas, oil, and checked the air filter. I also bought a new battery. I got a new spark plug that I set to a 0.6 - 0.7mm gap (0.024 - 0.028 in) The electric start works, but wont grab, and I know better than to wear it out. The kicker moves about 1/2" and then locks up. I removed the spark plug and tested the spark, and it was a very bright blue. I kicked it with the plug out, and it spits oil. Lots of oil! I put the plug back in, and it kicks 1x as if nothing is wrong, and then right back to total lock up. I did this 3x with the same results. At this point, I think the reed valves aren't opening. I removed the air filter, carburetor, (o rings looked good and I sprayed it with brake cleaner) intake, and reed valve. I cleaned the reed valve (which did seem to be stuck) and put it all back together. I was hopeful! I kicked it 2x with no problems, and it sounded right. 3rd kick, and back to total lockup.
HELP!
My next thought is to test the auto fuel valve and my lines. Make sure that I am getting gas, as its spitting so much oil without the plug in?!
I am no mechanic or expert, but Im not a dumbass (at least I dont think I am?)
Am I missing something? Does anyone have any suggestions? It would be GREATLY appreciated! I would love to get this Spree back on the road! It was a gift from my Dad about 10 years ago. It was good to me for a long time. I moved to Colorado and let it sit in the garage. (I didn't trust anyone with it) I would much rather try and fix it myself than bring it to a small engine repair shop. I am not opposed to doing so, I would just like to exhaust all options before doing so.