I have a non-hemi Predator 212cc on an old manco quicksilver go-kart chassis, it's been in my dad's shed since 2012 or '13, can't remember. The reason being a worn jackshaft sprocket and a driver unit that stuck open and wore belts out in a matter of hours, and no time to mess with it back then. I ordered those parts the week before last with the idea that I'd throw them on, fill it up with fuel and new oil and be ready to go. This was not the case.
My dad and I both overlooked the fact that it still had almost a full tank of gas when it was put in storage, we use stabilizer but for 2.5/3 years of sitting that can only do so much. It wouldn't run unless it was completely choked, I was pretty sure it was carb related, but instead of getting straight to it and cleaning the carb I beat around the bush and tried Mechanic in a Bottle. That helped some, but I had to go ahead and take the carb off and give a real cleaning. The first go around I neglected to clean the idle jet, rookie mistake, I know. So I drug the kart out today with the intention of getting that done, but I ran out of carb cleaner and the air compressor is out of commission, so I don't have a way to properly clean the jet at the moment, and it desperately needs it.
Now to the real issue. I noticed that the o-ring on the jet was broken all to pieces, and I know that'll cause issues down the road. So I first looked at the o-ring kit I have, I had some that were the right diameter, but they were so thick that I could fit the jet back into the carb. So I went next door to my grandfather's to get his advice and see if he had a suitable replacement ring, he didn't, and I suggested I search around a few shops in our area to see what they have. Which I plan to do if my first option isn't viable. My first option being I found that OldMiniBikes has the idle jet for the Predator carb, but it's for the RuiXing model, my engine has a "Huayi" carb. I noticed they have separate idle screws for the different brands, so I'd think it would be the same way with the jet. Is it safe to assume OldMiniBikes warehouse only has one because the part is identical?
If not I'll have to get a completely new carb or look around for a replacement o-ring.
Thanks in advance,
Travis
My dad and I both overlooked the fact that it still had almost a full tank of gas when it was put in storage, we use stabilizer but for 2.5/3 years of sitting that can only do so much. It wouldn't run unless it was completely choked, I was pretty sure it was carb related, but instead of getting straight to it and cleaning the carb I beat around the bush and tried Mechanic in a Bottle. That helped some, but I had to go ahead and take the carb off and give a real cleaning. The first go around I neglected to clean the idle jet, rookie mistake, I know. So I drug the kart out today with the intention of getting that done, but I ran out of carb cleaner and the air compressor is out of commission, so I don't have a way to properly clean the jet at the moment, and it desperately needs it.
Now to the real issue. I noticed that the o-ring on the jet was broken all to pieces, and I know that'll cause issues down the road. So I first looked at the o-ring kit I have, I had some that were the right diameter, but they were so thick that I could fit the jet back into the carb. So I went next door to my grandfather's to get his advice and see if he had a suitable replacement ring, he didn't, and I suggested I search around a few shops in our area to see what they have. Which I plan to do if my first option isn't viable. My first option being I found that OldMiniBikes has the idle jet for the Predator carb, but it's for the RuiXing model, my engine has a "Huayi" carb. I noticed they have separate idle screws for the different brands, so I'd think it would be the same way with the jet. Is it safe to assume OldMiniBikes warehouse only has one because the part is identical?
If not I'll have to get a completely new carb or look around for a replacement o-ring.
Thanks in advance,
Travis
