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I'm fixing up an old Honda three wheeler. First I replaced the coil cause there was no spark. There is a brand new carburetor on it. Cleaned rust out of the gas tank. It runs, but after about 3 minutes it will kill. I can't figure out what it is. Just wondering if anybody has an idea what the problem is. Thanks.

Hey guys my father in law was bugging me to take his 3 wheeler home and fix it (get it out of the yard) so finally i said i would. It sat around outside for 4 or so years. New plastic gas tank, cdi box, spark plug wire, new carb from ebay, stripped all the old sh** that wasnt working off, changed the oil, and thats pretty much about it. Finally i got her going and for the most part it ran fine. It seems after a while it just wont start agin. New gas and a clean out in the carb usually solves the problem. Im not to familiar with a carb. I wont remove any jets or needles or anything cause im not too sure how to remove them or put them back. Anyways some small issues to start. I cant remember if the choke is on up or down, it kind of blows out black smoke for a while and then seems to go away, and the screws (2) on the carb i cant remember how many turns in or out, the idle screw seems like it needs to be adjusted all the time. If its at perfect idle the next time i go to use it it seems like the idle is too high again. but if i turn it out too much i beleive i have a hard time starting it the next time. In order to start it i usually have to pin the throttle, not sure if thats normal. For the most part this trike is awaesome and im glad i chose it as a project but I dont think im quite finished yet. Anybodys opinions would be appreciated or some suggestions as to some better parts or anything. Thanks