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Where does the fuel line go on a carburetor?
The (clear) main fuel line with the filter (filter inside the fuel tank) goes to the bottom of the carburetor (or the elbow shaped nipple). The (clear) fuel intake line runs from the top of the carburetor (straight nipple) and goes to the short post on the back of the primer bulb.
Does a carburetor need a vacuum?
A carburetor relies on the vacuum created by the engine to draw air and fuel into the cylinders. This system was used for so long because of the simplicity behind it. The throttle can open and close, allowing either more or less air to enter the engine. This air moves through a narrow opening called a venturi.
How do I know if my petcock is bad?
If the bike runs on RES and PRI but has issues running in ON,then the petcock is bad. If you disassemble the petcock,you will more than likely damage the internal diaphragm.
What causes a carburetor hose to be cut?
If the air/fuel connection from the carburetor to the engine was loose it might cause non-starting issues. The upper hose that you found cut and zip tied is likely to be a vacuum line, rather than a fuel supply line.
Where does the vacuum hose come from on a 50cc Scooter?
Forum · Scooters–Aprilia, Vespa, Piaggio, and Others · Aprilia and Piaggio 50cc, and Others I checked all the fuel lines to the carb, they’re not kinked and they don’t try this get the vacuum hose that came from the fuel pump (is it a . In the diagram attached, 35 is the fuel cock and 23 is the fuel pump.
Where are the hoses on a Zuma 50cc?
In the diagram attached, 35 is the fuel cock and 23 is the fuel pump. There are three hoses that attach to the carb! 08 zuma 50cc There is even a photo in a carb hose thread in scooter maintenance looks like.Two hoses that run from the carburetor – Is the upper hose cut and zip tied?
Why is my gas line cut and zip tied?
The upper hose that you found cut and zip tied is likely to be a vacuum line, rather than a fuel supply line. If so, the fact that it is cut and plugged should not be causing your failure to start, it is likely an emissions-related feature that is activated when you get off the gas.