Recent content by paulsblocks

I figured it out. I bought a fake mikuni, guess I should've known by the price. I am returning, and I'm going to get a real one from gopowersports. It isn't worth the money you save if it doesnt work

I dont think it's a idle screw problem because that only has an effect on about 5-10% of the throttle. I sprayed starter fluid near the head but it didnt change the idle so I dont thing theres a leak. What's a plug test? ---------- Post added at 05:06 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:04 PM...

Alright I'll look into it. Anything I should keep in mind when cleaning it? Will some shots of carb cleaner work to clean out the jets or should I use a toothpick or something?

Fuel line was new, gas tank was older and was used with a 2 stroke. all the fuel was dumped out before it sat. There could have been gunk in the fuel tank, but would it really clog up the carb that fast and to that extreme?

you'll probably e fine. if you hit a root or something and put a hole in the floor you can always patch it

I just bought a brand new mikuni 22mm carburetor for my predator 212. At first it ran alright but after running it for about 5 mins it shut off. It would only start again with the choke on, but when it starts it dies when the choke is turned off. usually I think this would be a tuning or carb...

I have recently built my own go kart and decided to use a predator 212 engine. Yesterday it was running fine, but now the pull start has lots of resistance. occasionally when I try to pull it the engine backfires, or I will see grey smoke coming out the muffler. The engine is only about 3 weeks...

Reply Id be happy to send you a file, it is viewed using sketchup here are some pictures https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B2YkX-I9LcBlajJCcUtJQkRFbVE?usp=sharing ---------- Post added at 01:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:55 PM ---------- Id be happy to send you a file, it...

Hello everyone. I'm building a go kart for a project at school and I was wondering If you could help me with choosing materials for my go kart. I've designed it to be about 6ftx3ft, two seater, needs to carry a maximum of 200lbs. So far Ive designed it with 3/4" x 3/4" square tubing. Is this...