Honda GCV160 Hunting Idle Surging Fix
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6 жыл бұрынAfter cleaning the carburetor and jet, many find it still hunts and surges. Use this to fix your problem!
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@ACE_1996 7 ай бұрын
Love that the Carburetor cleaner was labeled “Carby Cleaner” 😂 Thank you for the instructional !
@Bigalhunting 3 жыл бұрын
I wound up taking my carb off cleaning 3 times to no avail. You showing the idle screw had me doing this for the 4th. After cutting new gaskets from a cereal box, cleaning up the carb yet again, and taking a very small fish hook, cutting it so I could ream The main jet, reassemble and good to go. Thanks again.
@perotekku 3 жыл бұрын
What sort did he show the idle screw? Couldn't find it, watched the video twice.
@macknumber9 2 жыл бұрын
Now I'm in the mood for cookies and cream ice cream
@itsjustmebob Жыл бұрын
Great video, I have the very same power washer and have the exact same problems. I will follow your instructions and pretty sure mine needs the very same procedures for cleaning it all up. Thanks for your time giving this to all of us😄
@SickaMorStyle 2 жыл бұрын
This video helped out today with my pressure washer. I had the exact same problem. Had it up and running within a 1/2 hr.
@loooseunit 6 жыл бұрын
Not the Hondas fault , its as you said leaving fuel sitting in the machine for too long . Just cleaned out my mariner outboard with the same problem after fuel was left in it for 10months . Those GCV160 Honda motors are some of the best out there I have used them in my contracting business for years !
@markbrown1609 3 жыл бұрын
Good video chap. I have same machine. Had it for years. I just noticed it as having same issues as yours. I made mistake of leaving fuel in tank over winter months without adding a long term storage solution. Your presentation was most helpful. Cheers
@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your kind words
@cesareocacho2503 5 жыл бұрын
Great video, I have a pressure washer with the same problem. I will give this a try
@wcedwardsjr 4 жыл бұрын
This is exactly the problem I am having with my machine. All my fault for letting it sit unused for an extended time with fuel in the line. Thank you so much for posting this video how-to. I now have a project for this weekend.
@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial 4 жыл бұрын
All the best with it!
@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial 4 жыл бұрын
If its too far gone, one thing that can really help is a carburetor replacement
@evelynmahoney3569 2 жыл бұрын
Also, drain the fuel tank & line of all the existing fuel. After you clean,, add Fresh, New Fuel before you start it.
@billykauffman1894 2 жыл бұрын
Clean the pilot jet. It's under the Phillips screw. .. that should do the trick
@cam00001 5 жыл бұрын
OK, I had the same problem with my Pressure Washer "surging". I took the Carburetor apart and cleaned that about four times but it kept surging. The pump I dismantled completely and found a small piece of rubber washer from where I don't know as I checked all of the washers and none were broke. It was stuck in one of the small tubes where there are small valves with rubber caps and springs under them.I really had to take a good look and I found it when I was pushing the valves down with a tiny screw driver. One just wasn't moving like the others. I took a small pair of surgical clamps, very great to get little parts, and plucked the piece of broken washer out of the tube. I then re-seated all of the valves and carefully pushed them up and down to make sure they worked. Pump back together, new oil and all cleaned up and the surging was fixed. Just saying that if you look at the Carburetor make sure you look at the Pump. If the Pressure Washer only surges when you put a load on (pressing the wand gun trigger), then you'd better look at the Pump. Disassemble, diagnose, new oil (PUMP OIL!!!!! - Karcher KA-8.901.077) and reassemble you're looking at about four hours to do a REALLY good job. Oil was BLACK, new Oil is clear and the Pressure Washer works like a champ. Hope some of this helps!
@josh-e3j 4 жыл бұрын
Khamrun this is the same thing mine is doing. I cleaned the carb and it still does it so it’s probably the same issue
@davejalenderki 5 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks. If anyone got lost due to the parts not being in the center of the video the whole time, they should probably not try this and take it to a professional. Those blanks are easy to fill in.
@macknumber9 5 жыл бұрын
Good video mate job well done
@williejohnson8928 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the informative video.
@BRICEN18 4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video. I’ve never heard it called carby cleaner before!! I struggled getting my jet cap screw out as well. I ended up not pulling the long jet. And I have to do that now.
@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial 4 жыл бұрын
Haha! All the best with it mate
@outcast7899 Жыл бұрын
What is best flavor ice cream container for carby cleaning
@edbtzkhud 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video mate! I’m having the same problem with my Ryobi pressure washer. It uses the same Honda engine.
@al52269 3 жыл бұрын
Great video. Need to zoom out to see everything. Thanks for sharing
@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@magicone9327 3 жыл бұрын
Wished you had shown just what a bugger it is to put the carb back on. Each gasket and the pain it is to keep them aligned while assembling the throttle and choke linkages, then putting the pcv tube on and bolting through all the individual pieces and not having anything fall off as your doing it.
@robstone5333 2 жыл бұрын
@Magic One Next time get yourself a couple pieces of threaded rod, same diameter. Remove one screw, replace with a threaded rod. This rod is now a stud. Now, do the same thing to the other side. Do whatever you needed to do with the carb, then, when you’re done and putting everything back to together, do the rod/stud/screw procedure in reverse. Not only does this save me a ton of time, it eliminates my frustration and irritation. Hope this helps you. Greetings from the American Midwest.
@KENFEDOR22 Жыл бұрын
@@robstone5333 Brilliant!!
@billbob812 5 жыл бұрын
Honda GCV-160 Carburetor Jet Part numbers: Stock Main Jet#99101-124-0650 (#65). Bigger sizes: #99101-124-0680 (#68), #99101-124-0700 (#70). I went with the 70.
@bgregg55 4 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I needed...thx. I'm guilty of not running all the fuel out before winter.
@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial 4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@mojica503 5 жыл бұрын
I just bought a used like 10 minutes ago and I’m having the same problem so I’ll give this a try hopefully it works
@WaterandGround 3 жыл бұрын
mine too it worked flawless for like 4 times and now mine is doing it
@herlemaggard69 Жыл бұрын
Lmao same , If I woulda known ida haggled a bit!
@mrtaktiks Жыл бұрын
Have new Amazon-returned Dewalt PW with a GX 160. Runs well at full spray throttle, but stmbles/bumbles and backfires at idle. Pulled card and cleaned. No debris as PW is nw but may have sat a bit after starting. Replaced fuel. Cleaned air cleaner. Still hunting. Noticed PCV hose was dislodged.
@rottiejakeluke 7 ай бұрын
I have the same engine on a log splitter. I cleaned the carb and it starts fairly easily and runs well. However I have to manually hold the chock wire/handle out (choke closed) when starting it. Do you have any suggestions how to correct this? If you have any pictures to aid in showing me the fix it will be greatly APPRECIATED.
@VK4VO 3 ай бұрын
good idea to put a small plastic inline fuel filter.
@evelynmahoney3569 3 ай бұрын
Pilot jet? / Idle circuit?
@robertpeters2741 5 жыл бұрын
Can I use a cherry- vanilla ice cream container or does it have to be a cookies n cream container??
@CWade-tw8ix Жыл бұрын
Good video but, would have liked better had you shown exactly how to break the carburetor down and putting the jets and other parts back together Thanks
@davea5150 8 ай бұрын
Which is which? Your calling the long tube with pin holes in it the main jet. Im being told by many KZfaq videos that long brass part with numerous pin holes running through the tube the emulsion tube. Which is the correct wording? Thank you 👍👍
@jeffnations6649 2 жыл бұрын
I did all this and installed a new carb and I still have problems
@jimwoods9551 Жыл бұрын
Having cleaned my carb twice, I found the gasket behind the heat spacer was part worn thin and not sealing fully. The long mounting bolts give a bit of flex and with the carb coming off for cleaning fairy often, I guess it wears out. That was some dirty fuel, I've never seen that before.
@thomastirolflorida5363 4 жыл бұрын
just had the same problem.Guess has to do with ethanol as well.Added stabalizer.Did not clean the carburator, just ordered one from Amazon...$14.95
@DuTangTheCryptoSurfr 11 ай бұрын
Thanks
@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial 11 ай бұрын
No problem
@kiyosenl.3889 Жыл бұрын
You can also just replace the whole carb, air filter, fuel line, and spark plug for like $17 brand new online
@JasonSmith-qx3zh 3 жыл бұрын
What can I do I just purchased a brand new carb and the mower still surging what would be my next step?????
@randokay3752 5 ай бұрын
Ever figure it out mate?
@Stevespecs 4 жыл бұрын
When you removed the float, it would of helped to show the float valve behind it. Good info
@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, will note that for the next time
@algregvalencia9844 6 жыл бұрын
Hello. I replaced the carburetor, spark plug, and new oil. It’s still surging, any idea what I did wrong? Thanks
@ryanhumberger5781 5 жыл бұрын
Fuel filter screen at fuel tank connection.
@PowerScissor 4 жыл бұрын
Basically, start at fuel tank and clean everything all the way to the output shaft the blades on. Such a simple design that you're sure to fix it. It's usually a fuel delivery problem (partially clogged at screen or tubing), carburetor or near it, governor system (bunch of linkage with springs that rev engine if you manually move them) Hit all the links in the linkage with WD-40 and get them nice and loose, check there's no buildup in fuel lines, clean carburetor, and everything you see with compressed air and 95% of the time there's nothing else to look at. The usual stuff like new oil, new gas, etc. doesn't hurt either.
@MrRavenous 6 жыл бұрын
ive had this problem with my leaf blower left it for a year and didnt use it,went back to use it and it ran rough so best thing to do is run a cleaner through it a few times to get rid of the dry crap that gets left in the tank and fuel line
@philiphellier103 3 жыл бұрын
I have the same problem with my Honda gx160, I've cleaned the jet/s twice, cleaned out the tank, put in a new fuel filter, air filter and spark plug but it's still hunting, any ideas?
@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial 3 жыл бұрын
Id possibly look into buying a carburetor for it. Mine started hunting again, so i replaced the carburetor and it fixed the issue. I show the difference it made and how to do it in another video. Hope it helps kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qsuJoJClntqUj2Q.html
@philiphellier103 3 жыл бұрын
@@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial thanks for replying, in the end I just adjusted the air/fuel mixture screw? Turned it clockwise quite a lot until it started running smooth, although the idle soeed is now faster it seems fine, can't understand though how it became like this, the screw was very tight either way so can't have worked loose.
@MichaelMosesHammer 3 жыл бұрын
@@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial I see Amazon has the carb, gaskets, and new air filter, and a spark plug $15.99 us dollars!
@xamachjimenez5615 5 жыл бұрын
Alguien sabe español, para ver si me puede ayudar con mi hidrolavadora por favor
@tiorobot 3 жыл бұрын
Si dime
@garrettmineo Жыл бұрын
You didn’t seem to clean the idle circuit. Remove the Phillips screw on the carb, gently wire it out and blow carb cleaner through all ports.
@radman122008 5 жыл бұрын
Before seeing your video, I replaced the carb, plug, filter, gas - used SeaFoam (3 products) in new carb, in chamber directly, in fuel - still surging. I purchased this new and use it every month so the gas is not sitting. The last thing that happened I can tie it to was I turned it on its side to put the rubber foot back on the bottom. When I started it, it spit out all kinds of smoke and this surging problem started. Having assumed that excessive oil in combustion areas was the issue - is why I went after cleaning the chamber, plug, etc. if you have any other ideas, it's appreciated.
@renaissance17 Жыл бұрын
I don’t think you showed how to remove the carb
@marioperez1217 4 жыл бұрын
Have the same pressure washer. And my unloader valve is stuck. Do you kno where i can find one or one that could fit. the pump model is discontinued and cant find anything.
@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial 4 жыл бұрын
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@DogenSuzuki 3 жыл бұрын
I bought mine brand new (unassembled) and had this problem almost immediately with fresh and treated fuel.
@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah apparently the main jet is too small on the carby. Swapping for a slightly larger hole to allow fuel past has helped some 👍 hope it helps
@joshestrada6116 3 жыл бұрын
Good video. Just look like you stole your mums sun glasses
@jaybobuckner1 28 күн бұрын
welp.....time to go to parts store and get some stuff.
@AE5X 4 жыл бұрын
It looked like the float was gold-plated. No wonder Honda's are more expensive then the competition!
@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial 4 жыл бұрын
Haha! 😂
@jeb721 6 жыл бұрын
M8, where you at? Canadian here - I love the palm trees.
@jeb721 6 жыл бұрын
Fuck bud lets trade lives for a month.
@robertmoriarty5686 4 жыл бұрын
With bowl so bad- why not drain the tank an fuel line??
@tomfowlbal1185 4 жыл бұрын
I agree !!!
@6.7heaven92 4 жыл бұрын
I bought a brand new carb and it’s still doing it
@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial 4 жыл бұрын
Try blowing out your fuel lines as well, change the fuel filter (if you have one) if it hasnt been changed in the last 12 months. Also start it without the air filter. Try starting. If it still does it. Spray some starter spray in through the air filter, see if it makes a difference when spraying (spray while its running). If it does, then you know its fuel related
@6.7heaven92 4 жыл бұрын
Watching Grass Grow okay thank you very much I’ll give it a shot
@truhunk1 3 жыл бұрын
I think sometimes it has to do with the governor.
@paulsosa1872 5 жыл бұрын
Mine is still surging after cleaning the carburetor I cleaned the jet all the small passages. After running it for about an hour the spark plug gets covered in soot and fouls out.
@delekham1863 5 жыл бұрын
@@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial To be truthful, the main jet is the "Bolt" that tightens the Carb bowl. What you had problems with was the Emulsion Tube. It is also good practise to clean out the Idle jet. I suspect the idle jet was the culprit and your F10 cleaner actually fixed it.
@ryanhumberger5781 5 жыл бұрын
Make sure you are getting ample fuel at the carb. I found the fuel screen at the fuel line coming out of fuel tank was my culprit.
@piotrfolczyk8589 3 жыл бұрын
@@ryanhumberger5781 how did you resolve that?
@alanreynolds5985 4 жыл бұрын
You didn't clean the pilot jet, which is why they hunt.
@davidalexopoulos8372 5 жыл бұрын
bloody 'ell, what? f10?
@mobsterduck8315 5 жыл бұрын
6:20 what i do to anything that isn't working
@PowerScissor 4 жыл бұрын
Air compressor with air blower is a magic tool for almost anything for me. Have to add hitting things with a wrench to my arsenal.
@n_y_o_o_m 4 жыл бұрын
Mine keeps running away. :(
@doubleitp 4 жыл бұрын
Did you ever catch it?
@rfiorini 5 жыл бұрын
Good idea, but the actual video was tough to watch. Try keeping the thing you are working on in the center of the frame. Does people no good to look at an ice cream container for 30 seconds.
@1959blantz 5 жыл бұрын
I had no problem with your video either. As a matter of fact I did what you did to clean my power washer (exact same washer sold in the USA) and everything is good now.
@thomasfields2411 2 жыл бұрын
The video was good until you started taking components out (off camera).
@elcompamartinez2647 Жыл бұрын
mechanic in a botle solution will fix that to
@jmj267 5 жыл бұрын
He said carbi on honder
@paulwhite8024 4 жыл бұрын
He’s strayan mate, that’s why.
@davidmorgan8087 3 жыл бұрын
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@fred_nEckerson 5 жыл бұрын
Buy a $16 dollar Chinese carburetor for the thing and your problems are gone! EPA approved carbs are set too lean, I see brand new engines surging like crap with the first tank of gas.
@PowerScissor 4 жыл бұрын
Where to find one that matches? Mine lasts 2 weeks before surging again and it's driving me insane.
@beingsneaky 4 жыл бұрын
wow that is one bad looking carby..
@WatchingGrassGrowOfficial 4 жыл бұрын
Haha yeah, i ended up replacing it. The guy i bought it from clearly just let it sit for well over a year
@mariod5760 Жыл бұрын
Well, saw this video...did the carb cleanup - did not work, so I bought a brand new OEM carb and installed, still as soon as the auto-choke opens up fully the idle surges like crazy until the engine is fully warm...about to toss this junk Honda motor in the trash. Must be something else going on??
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