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Post by cableman on Sept 2, 2015 8:02:50 GMT -6
I bought this tao tao scooter around November of 2014 and the drive belt broke after about 3 months. I replaced it with a cheap $6 or $7 belt and it lasted until July 2015 (about 9 months0 and broke again. I just replace it in July when it broke and it broke on me again just now less than 2 months service on it. I ordered another belt to have on hand and also a new rear clutch. I replaced the front variator clutch on it earlier because I could tell it was worn but I only replaced the rear clutch when I put this last belt on a couple of days ago. Do you think my problem is that I am buying cheap quality belts and need a better quality drive belt so it will last and if so what do you recommend since they all claim to be the best no matter what the price?
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Spark plug
by: cableman - Sept 2, 2015 7:37:13 GMT -6
Post by cableman on Sept 2, 2015 7:37:13 GMT -6
Found the problem with mine. IT has a metal shank that goes into the hole to the spark plug and of course pushes onto the threaded end of the plug. It also is formed so that the metal part fits the plug like a spark plug socket to keep it on better but my old one was worn and didn't fit tight there, it would just turn around the plug instead of fitting it properly. I put an old spark plug in it and use pliers to adjust the metal back to it's form fitting shape even knowing that since it is already worn it won't last long but i also used a zip tie make sure it stays on. Ordered a new one but haven't had any problems since so I have the new one to replace it next time I take the seat off for repair or maintenance.
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Spark plug
by: cableman - Aug 21, 2015 17:30:15 GMT -6
Post by cableman on Aug 21, 2015 17:30:15 GMT -6
I have a 50cc tao tao model 2012 and for some reason the spark plug end will not stay on the plug. I see no reason it should keep coming off. It has the long shank into the spark plug hole and slides on the end of the plug; you know the kind that has to have the cap unscrewed so you are plugging the wire onto the threaded shaft part only. I will pull the whole seat and get it plugged in good and it seems tight but then a week or so later with not notice and the farthest I could ever be from home it comes loose so the engine shuts off and I am on the side of the road burning my hands up in blisters getting it back on just so I can make it another 100 feet. I have had to put it back on 20 times for a 5 mile ride. Then again I might run for a month with not problem. Is the plug just too worn out and I need to replace the coil (since it is all one unit) or is something else causing my plug wire end to keep coming off?
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