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Lookin sharp chap!
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Some pics of the air breather
Here is my attempt at some pictures of the air breather showing it at the front of the engine. Can anyone tell me if this looks to be on backwards of if it is alright?
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I would spin it around. The fuel bowl angle looks unworkable in that position. If you can't get the existing filter to fit after spinning the carb and intake, you could always switch to a Uni pod for around $20.00.
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Advice on spinning the intake
Curious. Can I simply unbolt the carb intake and just spin it around? Should I replace the gasket if I do that, or is it just a matter of unbolting it and spinning it around? It does look as if there would be a lot more room for the air breather if I spin the carb and intake assembly 180 deg.
I'm just trying to determine if this is something I should take on myself or bite the bullet and take it to a small engine shop. I've done minor repairs on bikes before, like brake replacements and changing fluids, etc., but not much at all with the engine. |
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Re: Advice on spinning the intake
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It'll more than likely just pop off easily...but I understand your fear, nothing ever really goes according to plan! |
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Ditto TurboT.
I'll add that you'll make things easier for yourself if you remove the carb slider first. Just unscrew the top of the carb, and the slider and spring assembly will slide right out (and stay assembled). When you're ready to put the slider back in, be sure to allow the cable to go where it wants. You might find a totally different route than the way it was. Making sure that the cable isn't twisted (or worse, kinked), will help make the throttle operate smoothly. When you place the slider back in the top of the carb, be sure to note that one side has a small ramp at the bottom, and the other side has a slot that runs the length of the slider. Ensure that the slot mates with the bump inside the carb so that it will not be stuck wide open. Test the throttle several times before starting the engine, to make sure that it's springing back properly. It'll all make perfect sense when you take it apart. Work very slowly as you screw the top of the carb back in. It will cross-thread if you're rough with it.
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Yes.. and Ditto to W&G on the top cap. Thing can be a bit irritating to get back on with that spring and delicate threads.
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I was trying to be kind and not mention you in the carb cap comment, TurboT!
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Well, you know me and those top caps/sliders.. they love me. It's the gigantic hands versus miniture motor parts... Happy to report the latest gio hasn't had me ham handing the carb at all. |
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I thought it was all the thumbs...
So your latest Gio ran well out of the box?
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My other 110cc mini beast was like that too. |
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The mixture screw is only for idle and "tip in". You need to raise the clip if it's rich.
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