Good carb for Taotao 50cc?

gvrider66 · 08-12-2013, 09:17 AM

Hello. Newbie here. This forum is a great resource and have learned a lot already.

Trying to find out if anyone has any personal experience/knowledge of the following carb as a replacement on a Taotao 50cc (ATM50-A1).

http://www.motopartsmax.com/index.ph...ID/3/cPath/280

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Any feedback is greatly appreciated.
Thanks

blueboy5000 · 08-12-2013, 09:27 AM

Any 18mm carb of that style will be fine.

I'd chek out scrappydogscooters, that's where I buy my carbs (and most of my parts) they ship quick and are great at answering any questions you have.

gvrider66 · 08-12-2013, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by blueboy5000

Any 18mm carb of that style will be fine.

I'd chek out scrappydogscooters, that's where I buy my carbs (and most of my parts) they ship quick and are great at answering any questions you have.

Thanks for the feedback blueboy5000. I have read good things about the KEIHIN carbs. I think anything is better than what came on the scoot.

skuttadawg · 08-13-2013, 11:12 PM

Yes many come with a " EPA carb " that has the air/fuel screw covered , too small of a main jet , no needle clip to adjust the needle position and a few have the bowl riveted on instead of screws . There is more than one type or model of carb that the 4T 50s come with so compare yours with pictures of carbs of interest before buying . I would call Scrappy or email MO to get advice . I would try to get a 20mm in case you have a " Secret 63cc " like mine was , or if you plan to install a BBK or unrestricted exhaust later . On this page http://www.partsforscooters.com/Stre...tors-and-Parts it shows 4 types often used . When looking for parts instead of trying by TaoTao ATMa look for 139QMB ( engine type ) as almost all China scooters are the same just with diff names . AT Scrappys the have it listed for stock as well as high performance sections .

I would read this alert ( even though it may not apply to newer models ) on TaoTao ATMa carb problems http://49ccscoot.proboards.com/threa...5014=undefined

gvrider66 · 08-15-2013, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skuttadawg

Yes many come with a " EPA carb " that has the air/fuel screw covered , too small of a main jet , no needle clip to adjust the needle position and a few have the bowl riveted on instead of screws . There is more than one type or model of carb that the 4T 50s come with so compare yours with pictures of carbs of interest before buying . I would call Scrappy or email MO to get advice . I would try to get a 20mm in case you have a " Secret 63cc " like mine was , or if you plan to install a BBK or unrestricted exhaust later . On this page http://www.partsforscooters.com/Stre...tors-and-Parts it shows 4 types often used . When looking for parts instead of trying by TaoTao ATMa look for 139QMB ( engine type ) as almost all China scooters are the same just with diff names . AT Scrappys the have it listed for stock as well as high performance sections .

I would read this alert ( even though it may not apply to newer models ) on TaoTao ATMa carb problems http://49ccscoot.proboards.com/threa...5014=undefined

Thanks for the feedback. Greatly appreciated.

larrball · 08-15-2013, 08:08 PM

That carb link look's like the carb that came stock on my 09 jonway 50.
All i had to do is remove the end cap to adjust the air/fuel mix.

Can't say anything about rebuilding it as i haven't had to in the 3 years i have had this scooter, but if the need be i can.

Good carb and not a bad price/shipping.
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Now like SK said a 20 mm carb might be the way to go.
If you plan on installing a Big bore kit, sometime. (soon if your running too lean at WOT all the time) Then go with a 20mm carb.(yes you can use a 20mm carb as a replacement to the 18mm carb)

That 18mm carb will work just fine, and you might find it better for you'r current stock setup.

Ride,try then buy mod'$ .. you never know, but that stock EP carb, has got to go...

dwint51 · 08-16-2013, 08:45 AM

hey larrball.i have the same scoot but a two stroke.mine is a 2011 and came from cal.i also have a brass cap and would like to see if I could get the cap off.could you tell me how you did it?i was having problems starting mine but seems to be getting better.it has 136 miles on it and I would like to adjust the carb cause I live in the mountains of n.c and that's a lot different from cal.mine runs fine its getting it started when cold.

larrball · 08-17-2013, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dwint51

hey larrball.i have the same scoot but a two stroke.mine is a 2011 and came from cal.i also have a brass cap and would like to see if I could get the cap off.could you tell me how you did it?i was having problems starting mine but seems to be getting better.it has 136 miles on it and I would like to adjust the carb cause I live in the mountains of n.c and that's a lot different from cal.mine runs fine its getting it started when cold.

P.M. Sent

08-12-2013, 09:27 AM	#2
blueboy5000 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 493	Any 18mm carb of that style will be fine. I'd chek out scrappydogscooters, that's where I buy my carbs (and most of my parts) they ship quick and are great at answering any questions you have. __________________ 2011 Roketa MC-23-150 4T 150cc 157 qmj 24mm carb w 115 main jet and paper cone air filter Manual petcock w Tygon fuel lines Scrappy Dog Scooters Retro-slash stainless straight-thru exhaust RED spring clutch Adjustable CDI (brand unknown, it's blue and red and works great!) KOSO high performance variator w 12g sliders Gates Powerlink 835-20-30 belt GPS verified 65mph on flats.
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08-15-2013, 08:08 PM	#6
larrball Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Columbia Mo. Posts: 132	That carb link look's like the carb that came stock on my 09 jonway 50. All i had to do is remove the end cap to adjust the air/fuel mix. Can't say anything about rebuilding it as i haven't had to in the 3 years i have had this scooter, but if the need be i can. Good carb and not a bad price/shipping. --------------------------------------------------- Now like SK said a 20 mm carb might be the way to go. If you plan on installing a Big bore kit, sometime. (soon if your running too lean at WOT all the time) Then go with a 20mm carb.(yes you can use a 20mm carb as a replacement to the 18mm carb) That 18mm carb will work just fine, and you might find it better for you'r current stock setup. Ride,try then buy mod'$ .. you never know, but that stock EP carb, has got to go... __________________ Take the day off to ride. -------------------------- -------------------------- 2009 Jonway 50 4t
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08-13-2013, 11:12 PM	#4
skuttadawg Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 127	Yes many come with a " EPA carb " that has the air/fuel screw covered , too small of a main jet , no needle clip to adjust the needle position and a few have the bowl riveted on instead of screws . There is more than one type or model of carb that the 4T 50s come with so compare yours with pictures of carbs of interest before buying . I would call Scrappy or email MO to get advice . I would try to get a 20mm in case you have a " Secret 63cc " like mine was , or if you plan to install a BBK or unrestricted exhaust later . On this page http://www.partsforscooters.com/Stre...tors-and-Parts it shows 4 types often used . When looking for parts instead of trying by TaoTao ATMa look for 139QMB ( engine type ) as almost all China scooters are the same just with diff names . AT Scrappys the have it listed for stock as well as high performance sections . I would read this alert ( even though it may not apply to newer models ) on TaoTao ATMa carb problems http://49ccscoot.proboards.com/threa...5014=undefined
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08-16-2013, 08:45 AM	#7
dwint51 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: murphy n.c Posts: 467	hey larrball.i have the same scoot but a two stroke.mine is a 2011 and came from cal.i also have a brass cap and would like to see if I could get the cap off.could you tell me how you did it?i was having problems starting mine but seems to be getting better.it has 136 miles on it and I would like to adjust the carb cause I live in the mountains of n.c and that's a lot different from cal.mine runs fine its getting it started when cold.
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