06-03-2017, 09:24 AM | #1 |
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TXT carb
Hey,
A customer brought in a 2013 TXT that was acting up. It turned over but wouldn't start, and after a few minutes of trying to get it to start it died completely. I load tested the battery and sure enough it was bad. Also confirmed to make sure the voltage regulator was working properly and it is. After I installed a new battery, I can get it to start, but every so often it would hiccup and stall for a second or two, and then get back to high speed. I removed the air hose and sprayed carb cleaner inside, and checked the carb bowl. Now it seems to run without any stalling or hesitation. Found a tiny bit of brown sludge inside, so safe bet it is acting up because carb has a small clog somewhere, and its worth replacing. I also noticed the small screen on the fuel pump was completely covered in dirt so I cleaned that off too. I like the gas TXT, but they sure did not make it easy to access things like the solenoid or carb So in the end I recommended They get a new carb, which by the way, is for the Kawasaki engine. They refused to pay 400+ so they will take a shot at a chinese $60 one Do you guys think I am on the right track with the problem being the carburetor? Thanks |
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06-03-2017, 04:39 PM | #2 |
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Re: TXT carb
The carbs are junk on those things, but the 60 dollar carb will fail way to quick or could create other issues.
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06-03-2017, 06:17 PM | #3 |
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Re: TXT carb
Well, I would not want to replace it either, but the concern is by spraying the carb cleaner inside only temporarily fixed the issue. I'm concerned if I send the cart back it will start acting up again because of a clog or something so that's why I suggested they replace it. I know some people pressure clean carbs but in my position that's not an option, nor is it guaranteed to work
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06-03-2017, 06:20 PM | #4 |
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Re: TXT carb
So if changing the carb doesn't fix it, do they get their money back?
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06-04-2017, 10:39 AM | #5 |
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Re: TXT carb
I will sell you a brand new carb $150 + shipping. Where in Fl are you?
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06-04-2017, 11:05 AM | #6 |
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Re: TXT carb
your right, there is a chance its not the carb, but based on the symptom and the fact that I checked the other components and they checked out ok, I feel pretty strongly its the carb. Honestly if it came down to it, I would cover the cost of the 60 dollar carb myself for them if I turned out to be wrong
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06-04-2017, 11:06 AM | #7 |
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Re: TXT carb
I'm in palm beach area, but the issue is not getting a carb, it was getting them to spend the money on one. They already gave the go ahead to try a $60 dollar one though but thanks for the offer
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06-04-2017, 05:28 PM | #8 |
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Re: TXT carb
2013 should not need a carb replaced a good cleaning is all it needs it's not like it's a wear item
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06-04-2017, 06:27 PM | #9 |
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Re: TXT carb
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06-04-2017, 09:07 PM | #10 | |
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Re: TXT carb
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yeah I agree, 2013 still fairly new but definitely not clog proof. I have no idea if in the past it was left sitting for a long time, or if debris got past their fuel filter at one time, so I don't trust them really. They almost refused to get a new battery, granted it was only 2 years old, but I checked the voltage regulator which was ok, and load tested the battery after charging and it failed. |
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