gummed up carbs?

[michigan_soler]

ok, so i had it running last weekend, ran the fuel out of the carbs (turned off fuel till it died out) and went to start it yesterday, my float was stuck, pouring fuel out of the left carb bowl tube. took the bowl off and blasted it with carb cleaner, buttoned it back up, and couldn't get it to fire. it will run if i shoot some starter fluid in but only for a min (till it burns off) so im guessing something is clogged (one of the jets... or all of them) am i right to think that?

 

also, at the same time, i don't think the shop sync'd the carbs properly, and i really dunno what im doing with these things. have the sync tool, but without it running, i can't check that at all. and don't get how to use the sync tool really.

 

finally, anyone in west michigan that can check this thing out, the shee is at silver lake right now, but in the next few weeks i should have a trailer that i can bring it to GR or somewhere. is there any good reputable shops, or people out there?

 

 

finally, i have a second motor, all torn down, but i know the crank twisted. i want it built. nothing special, but its gotta kick over every time, and take sand well... if that makes sense. where should it go, and whats the cost. new crank is needed, rings, pistons... im not even positive that the block is good. but don't trust the local machine shops and wanna know if its still good.

[Jereme6655]

ok, so i had it running last weekend, ran the fuel out of the carbs (turned off fuel till it died out) and went to start it yesterday, my float was stuck, pouring fuel out of the left carb bowl tube. took the bowl off and blasted it with carb cleaner, buttoned it back up, and couldn't get it to fire. it will run if i shoot some starter fluid in but only for a min (till it burns off) so im guessing something is clogged (one of the jets... or all of them) am i right to think that?

 

also, at the same time, i don't think the shop sync'd the carbs properly, and i really dunno what im doing with these things. have the sync tool, but without it running, i can't check that at all. and don't get how to use the sync tool really.

 

finally, anyone in west michigan that can check this thing out, the shee is at silver lake right now, but in the next few weeks i should have a trailer that i can bring it to GR or somewhere. is there any good reputable shops, or people out there?

 

 

finally, i have a second motor, all torn down, but i know the crank twisted. i want it built. nothing special, but its gotta kick over every time, and take sand well... if that makes sense. where should it go, and whats the cost. new crank is needed, rings, pistons... im not even positive that the block is good. but don't trust the local machine shops and wanna know if its still good.

 

 

when you took your carb off to spray out the float did you remember to put the carb-tube back in place between the two tubes? sometimes people forget this part and its a headbanger tryin to get the shee's to start. Why are you runnin the fuel outta the carbs? its actually hard on a 2stroke to keep doin that....plus it can actually cause the motor to go into an unrestricted rev. but if it worries you that much you can always just turn the fuel off and drain the carbs using the carb drains on the bowls themselves. As for your spare engine....id suggest giving jeff from F.A.S.T. a call....tell him exactly what you want and exactly what you are running on your bike and what you want to upgrade later on and he can build the engine to you.

 

Let us know what you find with your current motor.

[Larry's Shee]

How did it run before you ran the fuel out ? Do you have fresh fuel in it now ? Be very leary of taking it to Ben Dover Banshee Repair. They'll grab you by the BALLS and wallet. Make sure choke crossover tube is in place. Also float bowls are different, are they on correct carb? Don't recall which is which offhand. Hope this helps. Keep us posted !!

[michigan_soler]

yeah i have that lil tube on, and i only dis-assemble one at a time, so i don't miss any parts. i just got premium right before heading to silver to make sure i had some nice new fresh gas... the same gas ran great in a yz125 and 250 so id say the gas was good. it just doesn't seem like gas is making it through the carbs at all... for some odd reason.

 

as for draining them out, i never knew it was really bad to run lean for a millisecond. but if it is, i'll stop doing that. whats the best thing to do for when im not going to ride for like 3-4 weeks?

 

I have dealt with Jeff at FAST before, seemed like a great guy, just was thinking shipping an engine would be rediculous in price, and also i was kinda looking for a place that i could take the while shee to when i have problems. I am asking on here to find a good one in west michigan, or one of the guys in the area that have them, saw a few locations being grand rapids and a few being muskegon, and those are very close to me. i really don't wanna get raped, my dad swears by the yamaha dealer in town but they never seem to do a decent job on my shee. so i don't like them.

[Jereme6655]

yeah i have that lil tube on, and i only dis-assemble one at a time, so i don't miss any parts. i just got premium right before heading to silver to make sure i had some nice new fresh gas... the same gas ran great in a yz125 and 250 so id say the gas was good. it just doesn't seem like gas is making it through the carbs at all... for some odd reason.

 

as for draining them out, i never knew it was really bad to run lean for a millisecond. but if it is, i'll stop doing that. whats the best thing to do for when im not going to ride for like 3-4 weeks?

 

I have dealt with Jeff at FAST before, seemed like a great guy, just was thinking shipping an engine would be rediculous in price, and also i was kinda looking for a place that i could take the while shee to when i have problems. I am asking on here to find a good one in west michigan, or one of the guys in the area that have them, saw a few locations being grand rapids and a few being muskegon, and those are very close to me. i really don't wanna get raped, my dad swears by the yamaha dealer in town but they never seem to do a decent job on my shee. so i don't like them.

 

yea 2strokes can actually rev up on their own if you run the fuel out of them....plus since the fuel is being run out of it (starved) it actually will (over a long time) spin the motor multiple times without fuel/oil being in the cylinder. you may also want to drain your fuel tank and then pull the fuel-valve off the tank and carefully check/clean the in-tank filter. and while your at it make sure your vent tube on the fuel cap is clear. as for shops on the west side im lost....i live on the east side of Mi so i don't know of shops out there...

 

and since your float stuck in the up position causing the fuel to overflow it may be stuck in the down position restricting the fuel into the bowls.....try tapping gently on the float bowls a few times then trying to start it.

[papa_smurf49319]

i live in cedar springs (big rapids right now actually for school) but i may be able to help you, and would be interested in building your motor possibly although you should be able to do it yourself with a clymers, pm me,i also have a carb sync tool.

 

 

 

Cody

Edited April 21, 2010 by papa_smurf49319

[michigan_soler]

i have the sync tool, just don't know how to use it and also, the manual, and every tool other then the crank puller thing. (or is it flywheel) and the precise measurement tools. i just don't want to screw it up.

 

 

papa, were you in silver last weekend? blue durango... i saw one that looks almost exactly like yours on sunday. also, lmk when you'll have time, or when you'll be in silver, im free every sunday through tuesday right now, and every other saturday.

 

i'll try and run up there sunday and tap around, might rebuild the carbs (atleast pull them all apart and clean them out) which i know is pretty much a rebuild.

 

i heard a few guys will be up on saturday and/or sunday, if i get it running, i'll bring it out on the dunes and see if someone can tell me its running right for a basicly stock shee. please, if you guys see this, pm me your number, i don't wanna bug you guys if you aren't gunna be there.

[papa_smurf49319]

i wont be up at silver for awhile, but feel free to call me anytime and we can talk about your shee!

[michigan_soler]

sounds great, thanks a lot.

[papa_smurf49319]

did you get my pm?

[michigan_soler]

did you get my pm?

 

Yeah. I'm gunna mess with it Sunday. Maybe meet a few of the guys too

[Larry's Shee]

Way to help a brother out Papa Smurf !!

[dajogejr]

That's how we roll in MI...

Nice help out PapaSmurf!

 

 

[michigan_soler]

IT FUCKING LIVES!!! AND RUNS GREAT!!! now i gotta sinc the carbs (just to make sure that it right)