Honda GC160 Won't Start - Carburetor Cleaning and Tune Up

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4 жыл бұрын

Honda GX160 on a pressure washer.
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@hanksgarage_ 3 жыл бұрын

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@stevehoch9528 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks again for this video! I rewatched it several times while working on my machine, and after doing everything you did it's running like new again! I couldn't have done it without you!

@hanksgarage_ 4 жыл бұрын

See man? I knew you could do it! Glad the vid helped!

@Ronnoctheman 3 жыл бұрын

A year later and it can teach a 17 year old how to clean a Honda carb, good job on explaining everything clearly thank you

@Ronnoctheman 3 жыл бұрын

^^ the pressure washer runs fantastically and only took a minute

@fearlesspancake9817 2 жыл бұрын

I started working on engines when I was 13 now I am 16 and love working on them.

@charritolopez8223 Жыл бұрын

I started working on small engine when i was 43 I'm still learning that's why I come to good ol el KZfaq

@angelareyes1673 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video it was exactly what we needed and for the pressure washer we have. We located the carburetor, learned how to clean it and the machine works like a charm.

@hanksgarage_ 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!

@Hevey45 4 жыл бұрын

Almost any engine that I get has carburetor issues but i never knew how do do a Honda carburetor thanks.

@Peanutbutterjelly00 3 жыл бұрын

I just cleaned my pressure washer carb and runs like new again. Big thanks

@mikeyboy2154 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for an informative video. God is in the details that's for sure on reassembly! struggling with the entire assembly on those two long bolts. Knowing that everybody dreads it helps me.

@skippythetubrat 4 ай бұрын

Get two 100mm long threaded rod - M6 x 1.0 thread pitch. When you take the assembly apart, pull the first bolt while using your other hand to maintain pressure on the air box (keeping the gadget and gasket sandwich firmly in place). When you have the first bolt out insert one threaded rod and screw it in until it is finger tight. Repeat the process for the othe bolt. Now you have two temporary studs in place, making reassembly a breeze.

@johnjones6179 2 жыл бұрын

two days into working on my engine - i forgot about the fuel jet... thanks a ton, got it fired right up now.

@Jim-ie6uf 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video, I’m a huge fan of Honda engines, and their vehicles, too.

@hanksgarage_ 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

@zamzammrfixit3113 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job man !

@colindonahue5643 2 жыл бұрын

Got my Honda running mint thanks for help I would of never tried to rebuild a carb before watching this keep posting

@CHIBA280CRV 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you I will give it a shot..

@timw1962 3 жыл бұрын

Great video - I wish that I could have seen the choke connector better as it is an an odd piece with that spring on it.

@hanksgarage_ 3 жыл бұрын

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@JoCat05 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you. Actually did carb clean out and rebuild before watching video. Went pretty smoothly. My problem is starts cold on first or second pull and runs fine. Plenty of power. However, after I shut down for a minute or two will not restart unless I let it sit for 10-15 mins. Looked up parts and Honda shows a long pipe like “ fuel filter” however I cannot find it on my unit. Was going to change out the fuel pump. Just not sure what else to do. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

@hanksgarage_ 4 жыл бұрын

You may need to pull the jets out individually and clean them again. You may also have a valve clearance issue. Check the choke as well. The thermostat which connects to the exhaust may be worn out. They lose tension as the age and won’t work like the intended

@itsmejonyon913 3 жыл бұрын

@Joe Catizone same problem it’s happening with mine right now , how dosis you fix it ? Would appreciate a feed back from you !

@ivancruz54 3 жыл бұрын

I have one of these. It starts but thtows smoke. Cleaned the carb. Sparks looks good. Starts and it only stays running if i keep holding down the hose trigger. Otherwise it will die if i release the trigger. What could that be?

@ronniefields4166 Жыл бұрын

What do you do when cleaning the carburetor and the main jet will not come out of the throat?

@JoCat05 4 жыл бұрын

Also should mention. Before this started happening it seems like the water pump ceased. Couldn’t pull starter cord. Not sure why. Took off cover, was able to loosen up pump buy turning shaft manually with a box wrench. Now won’t start if motor is “hot”. Pump has not ceased again.

@jakevautrot971 Жыл бұрын

Would be better if you said what the screw sizes were. Like the screw on the bottom of the carburetor? Mine fell out and I can't find the size online.

@stevehoch9528 4 жыл бұрын

This should be helpful. I have a similar machine that was sitting near a pipe that burst. It seams that water has gotten into it through the air cleaner, which has rust on the metal screen. The oil is also over full and milky. Wish me luck with this one!

@hanksgarage_ 4 жыл бұрын

You should be able to save it man, good luck!

@stevehoch9528 4 жыл бұрын

@@hanksgarage_ thanks, I appreciate your confidence! I'm going to start on it tomorrow!

@kennycybertron1 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Hank, how do you store your pressure washer for the winter...do you use pump lubricant? I usually run my fuel dry and try to get all the water out. My neighbor sprays lubricant in his water hook-up and nozzles. Thanks in advance from Florida.

@hanksgarage_ 4 жыл бұрын

I don’t really winterize any of my stuff though I have shown videos on how to do so it’s not really necessary here. I use the pressure washers year round so it’s not really imperative for them

@co7366 4 жыл бұрын

i would see no reason to winterize it especially since you're in Florida.

@stoolie10 11 ай бұрын

I have done all the same carburetor cleaning on my pressure washer like the one in your video but now I got it running and it just stopped running. It acts like it’s locking up, preventing you from pulling it over. I took the recoil starter off put oil down the cylinder but it’s making a metal to metal sound? Oil level is fine, could it just suddenly take a crap like this 🤔. Nothing ventured nothing gained!

@spicano6309 3 жыл бұрын

At 3:55, there is a golden color tube simply hanging (a vacuum tube?), that is disconnected. Then at 10:02, you mention to reconnect the vacuum line. Unfortunately, there is not a screen shot showing the connection, and I cannot see where it is supposed to connect? Any suggestion or picture to describe this connection?

@Jimigunneful 3 жыл бұрын

I got the same problem..... clear tube hanging down. Dont know if was connected somewhere and came loose or what. And there was a third short curved black hose on bogtom of fuel pum that didnt appear to be connect and dont have a clue where it goes. Im dead in the water until resolved.

@user-jj8pk5vz6p 6 ай бұрын

I have a question? What type or kind of cleaner did you use to clean the carburetor.. and thank you for your time.

@hanksgarage_ 6 ай бұрын

Standard carb cleaner from Walmart

@Jimigunneful 3 жыл бұрын

I just got a replacement gc160 carb from amazon. I noted when I removed old carb that the bottom of carb bowl has a clear tube that just goes straight down. It wasnt connected to anything. How can that be? And the fuel pump has a 2 in. third curved hose that wasnt connected to anything. But that black hose from fuel pump and clear hose from bottom of carb surely dont go together. I dont know what that fuel pump hose is for.....fuel return from carb maybe? The other 2 lines on pump are certain where they go. They were to carb inlet and fuel tank. And on the new carb from amazon, there is NO clear fuel lin at bottom of bowl, or even a nipple for one! So is this essential.....did I get a carb that wont work with this engine?

@pinehollowboy 2 жыл бұрын

Fuel filter.

@Obamafaux 2 жыл бұрын

What does that long tube at bottom of bowl connect to? Is it just an open vent tube?

@JesusHernandez-lv4rx Жыл бұрын

That’s to drain the carb bowl. Loosening the philips head on carb bowl allows you to drain fuelvand conveniently exit through that tube

@spicano6309 3 жыл бұрын

At 5:18, there is a small pin needle that appeared. It appears this gets placed right near the joint, however it has 2 sides. Which side touches the plastic versus into the hole?

@spicano6309 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like black tip of the needle into the hole, while the other end hooks into plastic float ledge (via 2:38 of kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iLt-bLN4z8_Rdp8.html)

@hanksgarage_ 3 жыл бұрын

Its exactly like the one in the other video you just linked.

@b3nnyfi3lds27 4 жыл бұрын

Any idea on how to unfreeze lawn mower cables? I have about 5 mowers that the cables are stuck and can’t seem to find how to fix them. Don’t really feel like spending $12 per cable.

@hanksgarage_ 4 жыл бұрын

Sometimes you can free them up by soaking in a bucket of white vinegar if the corrosion is really bad.

@b3nnyfi3lds27 4 жыл бұрын

Ok thanks for the help

@kennycybertron1 4 жыл бұрын

They make a "cable lubricator" that allows you to spray lubricant, via a fine nozzle, down inside the cable and you then can work it free. Personally, I just soak mine overnight in PB BLASTER in a butter tub and the next day, you can break them free. I've never used vinegar likevHank said but I will try it soon.

@b3nnyfi3lds27 4 жыл бұрын

kennycybertron1 how do I soak a whole cable in pb do I spray it down the hole or just leave it in a tub?

@hanksgarage_ 4 жыл бұрын

You can use WD40, PB or vinegar it will all do the same thing. But yes in a bucket. Im pretty sure you can get PB in a gallon jug. I know you can with WD40 but I said vinegar due to price comparison it’s far cheaper. Both will dissolve rust and corrosion just fine IMO

@sivucit 4 ай бұрын

I have similar model GC160 pressure washer. i cleaned carb, it starts on first pull but if i let it sit for 12 hours, it takes like 6 pulls, not sure if fuel pump is defective, meaning it is taking fuel back from carb to tank .. or it could be coil. or it could be carb.. not sure what it is.. any clue or tips will be helpful. it has new plug, non ethonol new fuel.

@hanksgarage_ 4 ай бұрын

The fuel pumps going out on these are really common. You can find aftermarket ones on Amazon for cheap. Your coil is likely fine. You can always pull the plug reattach to wire and found the plug and check it that way for spark.

@shaunkanary997 3 жыл бұрын

We have a 2004 Karcher Pressure washer with Honda engine model GC160 and when we pull the rope gas comes out of the clear plastic assumed to be breath tube the the air cleaner or carburator only happens when pulling the rope won't start. Does the lower part of that tube connect to anything?

@hanksgarage_ 3 жыл бұрын

Clean the carb. Inspect the float too.

@shaunkanary997 3 жыл бұрын

@@hanksgarage_ ok but what about the carb breather tube does it connect to anything or does it just hang there?

@roberttorres8983 4 жыл бұрын

I just installed a new carb, spark plug, air filter, oil change and new gas and it won’t start it cranks and it sounds like it wants to start but it doesn’t any idea? Thanks

@hanksgarage_ 4 жыл бұрын

Not sure, could be debris got into the new carb or the linkages to the carb arent hooked up right, make sure your choke is working good too

@co7366 4 жыл бұрын

@@hanksgarage_ Hey Hank, nice to see you reply to questions, really do appreciate you.

@luisabonce8070 4 жыл бұрын

Just bought a Honda GX390 but it was rain without oil any tips or info that you guys can give me to get it working?

@hanksgarage_ 4 жыл бұрын

Is it seized up? Or freewheeling with no compression?

@luisabonce8070 4 жыл бұрын

It’s seized up you think it can be fixed ?

@hanksgarage_ 4 жыл бұрын

You can try what I do in this video with wd40. Just be aware it will potentially be on borrowed time and it may start burning oil. But you should be able to get some use out of it still. Unseize an 80's Tecumseh Lawn Mower kzfaq.info/get/bejne/icWmhKVitZuacok.html

@cobbyg5296 2 жыл бұрын

i cant get the inner nozzle (above the jet) out to clean any help?

@hanksgarage_ 2 жыл бұрын

You will have to use a long screwdriver that will fit and get it into the slot

@thebronzefur 3 жыл бұрын

Mine just stays at wot as soon a start it and I'm not sure what to do if I use the throttle by hand it will go down but sine the no thottle lever I'm not sure what to do with it

@hanksgarage_ 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like the governor linkage came off

@thebronzefur 3 жыл бұрын

@@hanksgarage_ what would be the easiest way to fix the issue

@DDylan909 4 жыл бұрын

What oil viscosity?

@hanksgarage_ 4 жыл бұрын

10w30 or 5w30, I run a full syn in my personal stuff

@ronniefields4166 Жыл бұрын

What is the difference between a GC160 and a GCV160 engine?

@hanksgarage_ Жыл бұрын

One is designed to be run horizontally the other vertical.

@user-hh3jj8dv8v Жыл бұрын

a gc160, starts and runs great about 15 seconds and stops like out of fuel. Put in new fuel filter and a new carb. Same problem. I will change fuel pump next.