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How do I fix a Block Carburettor?

fender
fender Posts: 235 Forumite
Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Combo Breaker
in Motoring
The carb on my 1970s two stroke Solex bike seems to be blocked in that it is hard to start and runs at low power. I am pretty sure it is blocked internally.

Any suggestions on how to clear it please?

Thanks,

:money::money::money:

Comments

  • goldspanners
    goldspanners Posts: 5,910 Forumite
    you will probably need to strip it down. and clean all parts and all ports in carb cleaner.
    ...work permit granted!
  • maninthestreet
    maninthestreet Posts: 16,127 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture
    You seem to have diagnosed fuel starvation as the cause of the problem, but the carb may not be blocked - is enough fuel actually reaching the carb? There could be a blockage in the fuel pip leading to the carb. Have you checked that you are getting a decent spark at the spark plug?
    "You were only supposed to blow the bl**dy doors off!!"
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