tallpaul0579
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Thanks for helping me troubleshoot Pirate. I figured out which one was the return. The fuel leak has "slowed down" over the past day so I am thinking wherever it is, it involves a gasket since it is probably saturated now with the mix causing the leak to slow up a bit. My best guess is it is where the carb assembly meets the engine? That seems to be where all of my problems are....in the entire carb assembly. I also figured out how the metal end of the throttle cable slides into the channel that is cut in the piviot. To better explain the action of the throttle pivot, even with the cable removed it "rachets" instead of moving fluidly back and forth. Also, if I barely push up on the air cleaner plastic cover when everything is assembled, the whole back end lifts up (even after retorquing the connecting screws) more than it "should and the engine revs higher - I'm thinking it is allowing air in making the engine wind up and then almost completely shutting down. I can fix that part with creative rigging, but the throttle pivot was shot out of the box. I put an email into monsterscooter to see if they SELL the entire carb assembly, but haven't heard anything. I don't want to give up, but I don't want to sink much money into an engine that isn't worth saving. I think mine is just a dud, but it is becoming an expensive mistake.
The BMP kit is a whole other story....the quality and thought that went into the design, build and instructions is great. It is nice to know that there are small companies like that out there that take pride in their work, service and craftsmanship. You can tell that they didn't just throw something in a box to make a sale.
I'll keep you guys updated on what's going on. I did a s&^t ton of research on what to buy, and it fit my budget for this project, but after the problems that I have had, I wish I had put this $ towards a better motor. Andy you hit the nail on the head...I was looking for a "decent quality" Chinese motor, and I thought I was sacrificing "longevity" in doing so, but I expected to have more than one short ride on the thing. I am a crafty and determined SOB so I haven't given up yet...just frustrated
The BMP kit is a whole other story....the quality and thought that went into the design, build and instructions is great. It is nice to know that there are small companies like that out there that take pride in their work, service and craftsmanship. You can tell that they didn't just throw something in a box to make a sale.
I'll keep you guys updated on what's going on. I did a s&^t ton of research on what to buy, and it fit my budget for this project, but after the problems that I have had, I wish I had put this $ towards a better motor. Andy you hit the nail on the head...I was looking for a "decent quality" Chinese motor, and I thought I was sacrificing "longevity" in doing so, but I expected to have more than one short ride on the thing. I am a crafty and determined SOB so I haven't given up yet...just frustrated