So it is 100% a fuel delivery issue from the carb. SHE LIVES!! Grabbed some starter fluid from the parts store and gave it a whirl. Took a couple of kicks, but she fired right up in all of her 2-stroke glory! I will pull the carb this weekend, soak in carb cleaner, make sure I properly align the slide, and double check the float height (digital caliper on the way). All else fails I'll just rebuild it for $30. You can hear my enthusiasm in the video, we're so close with this 20+ year old little bike!
When soaking the gas tank in apple cider vinegar I developed a small pin hole leak which is a bummer. However, on inspection of the tank the ACV is doing some serious work on the rust. Once the JB weld cures ( don't worry I got the gas tank specific one and researched) I'm going to give it another soak.
No idea, you can find em all over eBay but they ain't new. That's for damn sure.
When soaking the gas tank in apple cider vinegar I developed a small pin hole leak which is a bummer. However, on inspection of the tank the ACV is doing some serious work on the rust. Once the JB weld cures ( don't worry I got the gas tank specific one and researched) I'm going to give it another soak.
(07-25-2018, 03:46 PM)CaptainHenreh Wrote:(07-25-2018, 11:11 AM)V1GiLaNtE Wrote: That's why I want to stick with OEM carb as much as possible. Even with a rebuild kit.
Oh I thought it was an OEM replacement, which seemed absurdly cheap but w/e. What's an oem carb cost?
No idea, you can find em all over eBay but they ain't new. That's for damn sure.
Current
2006 4Runner V8 Limited|| Currently no BRAPS
Past
2007 DRZ400S || 2007 SV650 || 1998 Yamaha RT180 || 1998 XJ Sport || 2002 Subaru WRX Wagon || 1998 XJ Classic || 2002 VW Passat Wagon || 1992 F150 Custom
2006 4Runner V8 Limited|| Currently no BRAPS
Past
2007 DRZ400S || 2007 SV650 || 1998 Yamaha RT180 || 1998 XJ Sport || 2002 Subaru WRX Wagon || 1998 XJ Classic || 2002 VW Passat Wagon || 1992 F150 Custom