Thread: Help Ed's Incredible Honda Restoration 2025.

if you have or know someone with a petrol brushcutter, they all come wiith a sparkplug spanner

Originally Posted by malmomike77

if you have or know someone with a petrol brushcutter, they all come wiith a sparkplug spanner

Thank you. I'll order one from Lazada in a minute.

Originally Posted by VocalNeal

So it has a constant velocity carburettor.

If it won't run properly and is getting enough fuel from the tank; it could be that the rubber diaphragm in the carburettor has a hole in it or.... So you'll need a diaphragm kit. ลูกเร่งคาบู + เข็ม HONDA - CLICK คลิก ลูกเร่งคาร์บู

Thank you.

I have never heard of either of those parts, but will order it.

Is it relatively easy to install this.... rubber diaphragm into the Constant Velocity Carb?

I'm going with dirty in the fuel line/carb, have you definitely checked airflow or vn suggestion.

^^ Actually, VN, if I just order a new OEM carb, instead of one part and try to swap it out, I presume a new full carb would be easier to install/swap out (and less chance of setting meself on fire).

Cheers.

OK. But it might still be the fuel cock on the bottom of the fuel tank. Disconnect the hoses from it and suck on the top one to create a vacuum and see if fuel flows out of the bottom one.

Then spit.

Originally Posted by malmomike77

have you definitely checked airflow

I believe that I have.

I opened up the airbox at the back, which was free of mice nests and other bloackages.

The air filter was inside.




I removed it to see:




It appears to be unrestricted and flowing as it should. I've been wrong before.

Originally Posted by Edmond

I presume that would be easier on install/swap out

You already have a Phillips screwdriver and some pliers.

Originally Posted by VocalNeal

OK. But it might still be the fuel cock on the bottom of the fuel tank. Disconnect the hoses from it and suck on the top one to create a vacuum and see if fuel flows out of the bottom one.

Then spit.

This is slightly beyond me comfort level but I'll have a look.


Cheers.

So, current plan is to order a full new carb.... I think.

Last bit for today.

Starts after many, many attempts.

Runs.
Gets some gas (before it probably cuts out by itself)

Cuts out.



Answers on a postcard please.

Still no FAB and a hose pipe , I see.

Is FAB dish or clothes washing powder or am I completely mistaken? I'll take a look in the 7 later cheers. Cleaning it up will be the next thing as I'm not entirely sure what the next mechanical step is. Will be a lull in action until Wednesday due to landlord duties. Cheers. *wais*

...and by a toilet brush for scrubbing.

Shall do, thank you Sir.

Originally Posted by Edmond

Will be a lull in action until Wednesday due to landlord duties.

You can use your newly acquired 8mm T wrench to undo the 14 screws on the belt cover to have a look inside. Don't attempt to do anything just have a look. The cover might be stuck so tap it gently with a hammer until it sounds hollow then pry it off. Yes there is a gasket but it is only to stop dust so it doesn't matter if it is not 100%

^ Great info, cheers.

I thought there may be oil or something in there so didn't plan to remove it.


Will try to take it off and see wildlife has nested inside, cheers.

Goes without saying that you block the air intake (perhaps a plastic bag stuffed in there) when washing it, and make sure you don't get the air filter wet.

And if you're going to replace the carby, I suggest you use disposable rubber gloves as petrol makes your hands stink for a while. Best to use fuel-resistant gloves, but at a pinch rubber will do...though it GROWS and gets floppy on contact with petrol.

Originally Posted by Edmond

Answers on a postcard please.

Carburetor to be sure, to be sure.

You any good at swapping in new carbs VN?

Just properly clean the old one, replace the plug and filter and you should be good to go.
It's not hard and if you get stuck I'm sure there's loads of YT videos to assist you.

I thought FAB were those rocket ice lollies

Originally Posted by Edmond

You any good at swapping in new carbs VN?

One or two.

Just loosen the rubber clamp, take the throttle cable off and the fuel pipe and pull the old one off. Reverse the process and fit the new one. Make sure the new one is for Click so the metering system inside is compatible.

Not difficult.

Originally Posted by Edmond

Is FAB dish or clothes washing powder or am I completely mistaken?

Originally Posted by Reg Dingle

I thought FAB were those rocket ice lollies

I'm behind the times. FAB used to be sold as a paste in small sachets, about 200ml, in village shops. For motorcycle any old detergent will do. Bonus for powdered laundry detergent is that is makes a great hand cleaner as it is abrasive in undissolved form.

Originally Posted by Reg Dingle

I thought FAB were those rocket ice lollies

The rockets were Zoom, for boys.

Fab was square and for girls.