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    Hornet wont start 3.5 hp 148 cc

    Whats the name of the little spring thats attached to the linkage. I think it needs replaced as it didnt seem to move the lever on the carb as well as it should. I presume its a cheap spring so may as well replace it also
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    Hornet wont start 3.5 hp 148 cc

    Guys of course im going to rebuild the original carb. I took the screws out like i was instructed and scrubbed the $!#% out of it (yes with a tooth brush) I stopped on the way home and bought a can of carb cleaner and plan on re-assembling the carb. I will be asking 50 more questions here so...
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    Hornet wont start 3.5 hp 148 cc

    Got the carb & gasket, air cleaner and carb to air cleaner gasket for $20.... Will work on cleaning engine down until they arrive
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    Hornet wont start 3.5 hp 148 cc

    Guys...ebay...made in America ...$12. Free shipping..ready to bolt on had to do it lol...
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    Hornet wont start 3.5 hp 148 cc

    Found it
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    Hornet wont start 3.5 hp 148 cc

    Sorry for the double post
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    Hornet wont start 3.5 hp 148 cc

    Im browsing OldMiniBikes wharehouse. How do i know what carb kit i need. Is my carb marked anywhere? How can I tell what parts i need...i did notice the gasket to the air cleaner is melted gone and the air cleaner smells like gas...would like to know exactly what parts i need
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    Hornet wont start 3.5 hp 148 cc

    Im browsing OldMiniBikes wharehouse. How do i know what carb kit i need. Is my carb marked anywhere? How can I tell what parts i need...i did notice the gasket to the air cleaner is melted gone and the air cleaner smells like gas...would like to know exactly what parts i need
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    Hornet wont start 3.5 hp 148 cc

    Ok....will tear it down and scrub it spotless. I have a question ..i was told my bike is 1971-1974... Can i get a kit to fit that carb being that old? Ps i watched some youtube videos i think i can handle it lol
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    Hornet wont start 3.5 hp 148 cc

    Ok so I opened a can of $#$!. I went outside and pulled the gas line off the carb. There is gas flow. I let it empty back into a gas can. Then I went to remove the cap for the bowl (keep in mind i have no clue about carbs or parts lol) and a little tiny part fell out in my hand. So I ended up...
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    Hornet wont start 3.5 hp 148 cc

    I posted this initially in the wrong forum, before I had the chance to move it I got some replies. So im going to paste them here to help me fix this bike. And...
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    Help won't start older B&S 3.5 hp 148cc

    Thank you will copy this
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    Hornet wont start 3.5 hp 148 cc

    Hello all, got this minibike last year for my daughter and she rode it all summer no problems. Started right up every time. Put it away for winter with a tiny bit of gas left in bottom of tank. Less than a 1/2 inch. Yesterday I decided to bring out the bike so she can ride it and decided...
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    Help won't start older B&S 3.5 hp 148cc

    Im going to delete the post and put in proper forum...thankbyou
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    Help won't start older B&S 3.5 hp 148cc

    Lolol says right there on the decal...excuse me
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