Engine shuts off after short time running

[noahindisguise]

carb part

Hey all, there is this rubberized piece that goes in the carburetor that is supposed to make it tight, but after awhile of riding it still kicks back the carb and I lose a little power. I have to constantly keep moving it up from coming off. Do you guys know of a replacement piece of rubber material I can put there so it will stay put?

 

[AussieSteve]

What type of engine and carb?

 

[motorpsycho]

it sounds like you have an air leak...maybe at the intake manifold. This would have nothing to do with replacing the fuel filter.
or, your slide inside the carb is sticking, throttle cable possibly binding and holding the slide wide open.

 

[motorpsycho]

check e-bay for pocket bike, mini chopper, moped high flow air filters.
you can get a high flow k&n style filter for around $10.00 $15.00 + shipping that will go right onto your carb. they come with a velocity stack that is held to the carb with 2 screws, and the filter clamps around the stack.
i put one on mine and it made a SLIGHT difference, but it sure looks better than the stock air filter housing. this one comes with the stack, mounting screws and even a new choke plate assembly.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mini...temZ180353849875QQptZLHQ5fDefaultDomainQ5f100

here's one that already has the choke mounted to the stack. you would have to remove the choke plate and lever from your carb, and just bolt this stack onto the back of your carb.

http://cgi.ebay.com/33cc-43cc-49cc-...tem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2556b36195

 

[AussieSteve]

I agree with motorpsycho, it sounds like an air leak causing a lean mixture.

If the new fuel filter restricts flow it could lean out the mixture and cause a similar condition, but that's not likely. These engines don't need much flow. I use the one below without problems.

 

[noahindisguise]

It's a chinese model, I'm not sure the exact number etc. I bought it off of someone who had built it up.

 

[AussieSteve]

A pic would help, then. I can't picture exactly what piece of rubber you're talking about.

 

[GearNut]

I think that he is talking about the o-ring trick.
It is a common belief that putting an o-ring inside the carburetor spigot before installing it on the manifold will prevent an intake leak at that connection.
The only way it will work is if you push the carburetor very hard against the manifold and hold it that way as the mounting clamp is tightened.
If the o-ring is not made of the correct rubber (Buna-N) it will swell and soften to the point where it no longer fits in the gap where it lives and can easily get sucked into the engine. There are square section o-rings sold to do the same job, but the same warning applies. The best way to o-ring a manifold connection is to have a groove just at the very end of the manifold that the o-ring will fit into, like a Manic Mechanic manifold.

 

[AussieSteve]

I agree, Gearnut, that the usual way of fitting an 'O' ring isn't reliable. I did as you say - filed a groove and fitted an 'O' ring to an after-market alloy inlet tube. (A fuel-resistant 'O' ring.) Works well. No more leaks ever.

More info in NT carby/inlet leaks - a reliable solution

 

[machiasmort]

I still say check the dang carb assembly, but first the seal between carb and jug intake.

CHECK THE CARB ASSEMBLY!