Honda GX140 Governor Replacement and Engine Repair

Honda GX140 Governor Replacement and Engine Repair - Honda Snow Blower (Part 2)

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2 жыл бұрын

I bought this Honda HS55 snow blower from a flipper who pulled it from the trash. After working on it a while, the engine was showing no signs of life. The flipper realized this was not a easy fix. So I bought it! And he was right. Someone went through this engine before me and made The engine would not start because the push rods were missing! Once running it became clear the governor was broken and not able to control the engine speed. The governor high speed screw is misadjusted, the throttle spring washer is missing, choke lever missing, governor arm not connected to carburetor, valve spring retainers installed backward, pulleys installed backwards, the pulley bolt is incorrect and missing its washer, valve cover gasket missing and other issues I missed in part 1. Lets give this old well built Honda snow blower a second chance at life.
HS55 Part 1: • Honda Snow Blower - Wi...
Bracket Fabrication: • Chicago Electric MIG W...
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Valve Cover Gasket: 12391-ZE1-000
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Auger Lock Repair, Broken Governor, Drive Pulley, Engine Timing, Engine Speed, Engine Running Fast, Cooling Fan Damage, Fixed, GX120, GX140, GX160, GX200, Governor Calibration, Governor Replacement, Governor Reset, Governor Gear, Governor Weights, Head Bolts, Honda, Honda Clone, HS55, HS-55, Missing Choke Lever, Missing Push Rods, No Spark, Predator Engine, Push Rods, Recoil Alignment, Rotator Cap, Small Engine, Spring Washer, Timing, Timing Mark, Troubleshooting, Valve Clearance, Valve Spring Retainer, Wheel Will No Spin, Will Not Start,

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@ghettsumm7949 2 жыл бұрын

I think the previous owner was a teenager, because it reminds me of the sketchy repairs that I would've made at that age. LoL Good work bud.

@davidcottee2808 2 жыл бұрын

The sound and feel of a torque wrench clicking off is very satisfying.

@judgeguilty 2 жыл бұрын

That was one heck of a mechanical journey, thanks for taking us along.

@oldsranch 2 жыл бұрын

Well done, Stone Cold James Condon! Also now the snow blower whisperer.

@SeekerFor1000 8 ай бұрын

A long video but throughly done with little talking except for what needed to be said. Hats off to a great mechanic.

@67mlb67 2 жыл бұрын

You did it again James! As my Dad used to say “ You made a silk purse out of a sows ear.”

@w2dmw 2 жыл бұрын

Btw, they make a wax-type lubricant, to use on that slide bar of the vari-drive, to stop siezing, and rusting... Also, get some ospho, on ebay, and apply to the paddle axle bars. It is a rust converter, that is cheap, and works well, just for this type of application.......As always, Jim, your tenacity, and skilled experience, has brought this little machine back to a new life...!!!

@UCs6ktlulE5BEeb3vBBOu6DQ 2 жыл бұрын

From garbage to 800$ I loved watching this !

@mikejohnson1228 Жыл бұрын

I can't thank you enough for this video. It was SOOOOO Theraputic to watch. the way you diagnosed, removed, repaired parts properlyand re-torqued the connections.... this is a small bit of mechanics porn. You are awesome

@venenareligioest410 2 жыл бұрын

It’s always a great day when your video arrives James 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@chrisssmallengines7163 2 жыл бұрын

Wow , they did a number on that engine . I love Honda engines easy to work on and will put up with quite a bit of abuse and still run great . That is a great snow blower and will be for many years to come .

@jcondon1 2 жыл бұрын

It will definitely be running for many more years.

@richardbenson4048 19 күн бұрын

Enjoyed watching this during the 90+ degree days.

@garykintzler4273 2 жыл бұрын

This is the project that just keeps on giving.

@jcondon1 2 жыл бұрын

It sure did.

@r8118830 2 жыл бұрын

I just looked at this again. There were a lot of problems. Some hard to diagnose. Your patience is commendable.

@KaldekBoch 2 жыл бұрын

It sure helped my mental health. Thanks for making it.

@navvet4518 2 жыл бұрын

1 hour and 18 minutes of unproductivity at work. Thanks for that and thanks for a great video!

@ckturvey 2 жыл бұрын

So finishing up watching this series on the Honda Snow Blower and hit just hit me. I live in Florida. In my 53 years, I've never lived somewhere that you would need a snow blower. I think this shows you how good I find your videos... :)

@jcondon1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@philliphall5198 Жыл бұрын

I’m in West Texas and never seen one

@MCBatty80 2 жыл бұрын

This is the first time i have seen a snow blower doing it's job as we tend to not have them in Australia.

@ericvaughn1126 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome save and I LOVED the no smoking sticker on the gas cap! That thing is so old it's from an era when they assumed everyone smoked! That engine could likely tell some stories of providing fun as a cart engine before being transitioned to the snowblower to save the backs and hearts of would be shovelers for years to come after passing through your capable hands. Excellent work as always and keep em coming, Jim!

@jcondon1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric

@philliphall5198 Жыл бұрын

Lololo nuts then and now Lololo 😅

@robertmailhos8159 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you are showing this classic engine some love 👍😎

@xravenhairsexgod 6 ай бұрын

I bought a 2017 GX390 that possibly seized and this gave me insight, direction and inspiration to resolve the issue. Subscribed January 1, 2024. 👍

@chuckmayerchak3071 2 жыл бұрын

Great job as always. I love your attention to detail. The old snowblowers in my opinion are better than what's available today. All they need is a bit of TLC!

@repairitdontwreckit4257 Жыл бұрын

Hey James. As always great content. One tip I was taught during my safety training in construction. If your removing small amounts of what you think may be asbestos , whet it down with water first. This way when removing , it turns to paste. Then it doesn’t become friable and airborne.

@tommysecondspace6977 2 жыл бұрын

These videos are more than just repair videos now. They tell a story. It is really nice!

@gregorypiercesr.794 2 жыл бұрын

The end of the blower working properly is fantastic. 👍👍

@peterhynes3251 Жыл бұрын

Superb job James - I continue to learn with every piece of content you post. Please keep the content coming for your devoted and loyal fanbase!

@waynebrundidge206 2 жыл бұрын

Watched all the video on the rebuild of this machine, including you making the bracket. Enjoyed every bit of it from beginning to this ending. 😎👍

@jcondon1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wayne

@chuckgehman8826 2 жыл бұрын

The patience you have amazes me. Having to do things like removing the airbox to install the new fuel hose are so exasperating to me. But you get to it matter-of-factly. I love it!

@johncourtneidge 7 ай бұрын

Magnificent, James. As always! Most enjoyable. Isn't remarkable how such tiny things are key: the grit on the float needle, the tiny circlip on the govenor post, a few tho' off the locking mechanism. Many hands have clearly been at this machine. The sin is not to fail, it is to not try. Well done!

@Renville80 2 жыл бұрын

It’s good that you spoke of carbon monoxide in enclosed spaces. A family friend of mine went to get his garden tractor warmed up before opening the doors and plowing the driveway, but when he hadn’t come back inside after an hour, his wife went out to the garage and found him on the floor. We’re not sure which came first, him being overcome by the fumes or the heart attack…

@jcondon1 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry to hear that. It is a very serious concern that most do not talk about. Carbon Monoxide is very dangerous.

@tjernstarr 6 ай бұрын

You really brought that thing back from the dead

@786otto 2 жыл бұрын

More than anything is your voice that makes me relax. Good Sunday evening watch.

@Got2Learn 2 жыл бұрын

Great series, loved it, looking forward for more, thanks!!!

@johndenver8574 11 ай бұрын

This video was like watching open heart surgery. Very very insightful. Non stop interesting.

@kingwood4357 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy watching your videos, this one was a lot of work, but the end results were worth it. At 79 I seem to always learn something from watching you work. Keep the great videos coming and expect to see some interesting projects this spring and summer. You are inspiring me to get motivated and take on some projects that I have been putting off for some time. 👍

@jcondon1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@eddiejones.redvees 2 жыл бұрын

We do not have much use for snow blowers in the U.K. a specially for the rest of this month the forecast is for a light frost in the mornings and highs of 17c but it has been none to snow in June. Love watching videos of people tacking things to bits and fixing them keep up the work on your great channel thanks

@jcondon1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@jonminer9891 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, James. I was looking forward to this episode. It covers information I have never been faced with. Thanks for all the heads up you provided in this lesson. Thanks for sharing! Stay Healthy!

@NinjaNeglector 9 ай бұрын

So refreshing to see someone actually using their head and diagnosing the issues instead of throwing unnecessary parts at it or like most ppl and just give up lol great job man! Love the vids

@alanminer8841 Жыл бұрын

It almost looks like someone was going to rebuild it previously and gave up.. nice job and I appreciate your attention to detail !

@RustyNail5856 2 жыл бұрын

i watch this one first , somehow . but i watch the other ones , so i came came back and watch this one again. very nice. take care.

@garrydonnelly6433 2 жыл бұрын

Well done James as usual. You patient diagnostic skills are second to none and I find your videos entertaining and educational as well as inspiring. Regards mate from Australia.

@jcondon1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@bobl1769 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video. A great snowblower. I’ve had mine for over thirty years. It blows more snow and further than my newer Craftsman 8hp, with a lot less noise. We get a lot of snow here in Ottawa, Canada.

@johncourtneidge 11 ай бұрын

Greetings to my beloved home, Ottawa. Quarry Co-op, Orléans, NRC, Charlotte Street north, etc.

@alveus8205 2 жыл бұрын

I love how methodical and detailed you are about everything. Even torquing all important fasteners.

@philliphall5198 Жыл бұрын

Thank You for the safety lessons because people just don’t know anymore

@ronbeatty516 Ай бұрын

$45 in parts, but the expertise required to fix it was astronomical. 😊

@philliphall5198 Жыл бұрын

I AllWAYS enjoy watching your videos and how loud and clear you are. Thank You ☺️

@toddtonis 6 ай бұрын

Really and interesting series of videos on this machine. The previous person who did all the damage to this machine shouldn't own any tools.

@dljones61 2 жыл бұрын

You earned this one and a perfect ending with test snow. Thanks

@rayshutsa6690 2 жыл бұрын

James I am glad to see that you also bring back the older engines. The way you explain things like the scrap blade now I know the proper height thank you.

@leegr3732 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant as always, anyone out there wanting to fix their own machine could easily follow the steps here, great snow blower and top work as always 👌

@mbruce4152 2 жыл бұрын

Great demonstration on how fast CO can build up in an enclosed space, a real public service and fine work on the snowblower!

@TheOzthewiz Жыл бұрын

Thank you for uploading this video, was very helpful. The issue with the carburetor is NOT the needle, the seat is at fault. It probably has some crud build up, use some valve lapping compound and a Q-tip to polish the seat (I used tooth paste). Another thing, check the resistance of the spark plug cap. It should be 5K ohms. Just unscrew the cap from the plug wire to check it. On my HS55, the resistance had increased to 10K, which btw was exactly THE SAME resistance that "Eliminator Channel" found on a GX 160 used to power an air compressor, he had trouble with full load on the engine. I purchased a pack of 3 of these on Amazon for under $10. Although in a pinch, you can substitute a 5mmX 20mm fuse for the "resistor pellet" in the cap. I did that until I got the caps from Amazon. The engine ran beautifully without the resistor, but the spark gap will probably widen sooner because of the increased current flow, don't care about the RFI (no longer have analog TV)!

@user-tl2ub8cz4v 10 ай бұрын

Everyone has already said it... simply fantastic. I picked up a used Airens anow blower. It had some trouble, but your videos encouraged me to clean out the carb, get it all tuned up, and now it waits for the 2023 Missouri blizzard.

@genekilpela 2 жыл бұрын

You're very knowledgeable and I appreciate the way you think out loud to figure out step by step on what may have happened before you got your hands on it. I learn so much from your videos. Keep up the awesome work!!

@jcondon1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@ni_wink84 2 жыл бұрын

Great work as always James! I still couldn’t believe it didn’t have pushrods in it!, you really brought this machine back to life, a lot of work but what a great machine after the effort! I always learn something here, I wish I knew this info about governors about 10 years ago

@Plons0Nard 2 жыл бұрын

A joy to see you work on this engine on the workbench. Instead of on the floor. Cheers from the Netherlands 🇳🇱🤝🏻👍🏻

@thomasbertram4259 10 ай бұрын

I have the same snowblower ….has been very good for 30 years. I had trouble with the second stage snow thrower. When I engaged the auger it would shear the bolt, because it was so egg shaped. Manage to find a machine to get the used part from seems to be fine now. Enjoyed your video. Thanks Tom

@watermanone7567 2 жыл бұрын

Great job James. I dislike working on snowblowers due to the fact that most people really abuse them by the time I get it in the shop. Hard to explain to folks that it may cost more to fix them then replace them. I had one that took many hours to just get the rusty frozen wheels off. Lots of salt where I live. Mostly belts, rubber drive wheels, carbs plugged up due to using ethanol gas etc. Thanks for an excellent video.

@mcarroll598 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! These older Hondas are pretty nice. I rebuilt the transmission on one of these back on 05’ lasted for over 15 years. Hondas are built awesome!

@butler386 2 жыл бұрын

What a great project that turned out great. You did some fantastic diagnosis and repairs as usual. Hope you get some excellent use from the snow blower. Thanks for the video's.

@7smr 2 жыл бұрын

Great job with fixing that snow blower. This video is giving more confidence on trying to fine tune my old 1980's lawn mower with a GXV120 engine and I do have the OEM service manual. Some of the control cables on mine do not quite work right.

@MrGattor33 2 жыл бұрын

An absolutely great little series. You have got yourself a rather nice snowblower there James. I would actually like to see this thing as kind of an upcoming restoration project over the summer months like you said where you give it a nice paint job and such and make it look almost new... lol Thanks for such great content, I do enjoy it!!

@fitter70 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video as usual. I've never seen a transmission like that before. It is pretty ingenious. Thanks for all the info much appreciated.

@MotoRestoFL 2 жыл бұрын

Those circular split retainer clips can be a pain. What you can do when reaching into a tight area, use a socket just larger than the diameter of the pivot, stick the clip on the end of the socket with some grease and tappy tap tap it right on.

@markbradbury6076 2 жыл бұрын

Hi James, another excellent video. We need these over here in the UK. We dont get snow very often, but when we do it causes mayhem. I guess people wont buy something that they would only use once a year, if that. Watching these engines come back to life is awsome.

@jcondon1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@somerandomguy3868 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic job as always, I know from my own snowblower when I'm in thick heavy snow at full throttle the 7hp Tecumseh is working hard and at as hot as any small engine I have

@PatrickFaricy 4 ай бұрын

Very enjoyable set of videos to watch James.

@frankc5615 2 жыл бұрын

Was so happy to see the series continued. Great video your a perfectionist.

@mastertech7104 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job James. The Honda sure shows it's colours, dependable and reliable. The lack of maintenance and disregard from the previous owner(s) didn't keep the Honda irreparable.

@catsmr 2 жыл бұрын

Always great to see what your doing. Thanks for sharing with us!

@jasonm6468 Жыл бұрын

I've lived in Ft Myers Florida for about 6 years now and originally from the Cleveland area. But I really miss the cooler weather and wouldn't even mind a occasional snow ( video reminds me of snowy weather). Wouldn't want Ohio again but I think the Carolinas offer 4 season vs sw Florida which is mainly extreme summer and Indian summer! Always enjoy your videos James! BTW... I think it probably over 100% with the thoroughness and care you put into projects!

@treborupp 2 жыл бұрын

Very nicely Scripted. Admit oversights. Repaired Perfect. Very Interesting content. Thanks for sharing.

@Willy12927 2 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed watching you bring this Honda Snow Blower back to life. Have a Honda HS50 that I purchased new in the early 80s. It has a G200 engine and because of my consistent attention to maintenance and upkeep, like I give to all of my other 37 pieces of equipment, it looks almost new and runs perfectly. The only thing I have ever had to do was to replace the carburetor float valve and an auger belt.

@jcondon1 2 жыл бұрын

And that is exactly how they should all be with a little care and maintenance.

@johncourtneidge 11 ай бұрын

@@jcondon1 yes!

@michaelprince5255 2 жыл бұрын

Do to your videos I do not feel so dumb. I have made mistakes when troubleshooting and beat myself up over them. Thank you for showing that trying again (repeating a process) is not a sign of failure. Some of your projects seem hopeless at first but you push on an achieve success in the end. Going behind somebody and not throwing them under the bus....you are a class act...:)

@MyMy-tv7fd 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing work, the previous guy threw it back together, you treated it with respect

@kpdvw 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing ,always the same scenario, @ the end of every screw up repair cycle the expert gets to address every aw shit to get it back to original operational order!

@RiverratGoRVing 2 жыл бұрын

James, Nice to see that it's up and running even better. Beats the shovel any day. As always the information that you put out is every well put together. Michael.

@jcondon1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@ramosel 2 жыл бұрын

Nice display of persistence, Jim. I’d say with the previous work being done… the more they worked on it, the broker it got.

@steverhenius6734 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting project esp given the multi meddling ! Good to hear your voice has recovered.

@andrewgrace4410 7 ай бұрын

Great find James, strong work 😊

@francisbailey3831 2 жыл бұрын

Hi James, one thing that I can never understand is why people who work on small engines, in my opinion do not know what exactly what they are doing. ????. You are the one that can over come an obstacle in trouble shooting the problem. Great job on taking time to repair the unit 👍👍. That is one thing I do not miss, as I used to live in Lenox, MA. is snow blowing the drive way. What made it worse was the city coming by plowing the road way, and covering up the end of the drive way with the plow.😮😮😮😮

@davidw4969 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Jim. I have learned alot watching your channel. Great editing and thorough explanations of everything. You deserve a ton more subscribers and revenue for the work that you put in. !

@brngrofdeth 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent work man! Totally respect your attention to detail. Love and blessings!

@wildefox1478 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, older snowblowers are way better than the cheap junk available today, I agree with you that someone must have used that engine on a go kart and deleted the governor for that purpose. Nice work James!

@er1073 2 жыл бұрын

It sure is a lot easier to work on a engine that is not mounted on the frame. That GX sounded almost brand new after the TLC you provided to it. Thanks for pointing things out as you go James it is really helpful. Thank you for sharing your video with us. Ed

@jcondon1 2 жыл бұрын

Snow blowers usually have low hour engines around here. Despite its age, would guess no more then 300 hours on the engine.

@eddierivera8910 2 жыл бұрын

James you do amazing work!!! love watching your videos 👍

@seymourpro6097 2 жыл бұрын

When I had a 60cc scooter I filled and topped up the oil with a Wesco pump oil can, you never had to clean a funnel.

@stevecalderman457 2 жыл бұрын

Great job 👍 I like your thorough details on your work, thanks great presentation.

@papaalphaoscar5537 2 жыл бұрын

That is a long one. I come from the tropics and have not seen a snow blower before. That is probably the oldest form of a CVT.

@Wannaridebikes 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice. I’m learning so much watching the videos. I’m about to try to fix two tractors because they are rough. Maybe carb or. Timing off.

@P_RO_ 2 жыл бұрын

As a true Southerner I'll never need or use a snowblower but now I know how they work. Whoever got to that machine before you was a butcher. You did well in fi9nding and fixing their mischief.

@tonygriffiths2485 2 жыл бұрын

Have been watching this off and on over a few days now, fell asleep too :) Another excellent presentation, great detail, clearly spoken and most enjoyable to follow. you did a great and comprehensive job on a handy piece of equipment, that could be much appreciated by soemone, instead of it going to a crusher or some such. Thanks yet again for another great video :)

@duaneclarke7411 2 жыл бұрын

Once again James a great Video thanks for stopping me from watching all the crap on TV just love your channel keep it up

@lv_woodturner3899 2 жыл бұрын

Good to see this working at 100%. You put a lot of time into this. Well done. It looks like the skid plates have been replaced. On the left side it looked like the paint has outline of the original skid plates. I modified the plates on my Ariens snowblower to mount an inline skate wheel. Now the wheel runs on the driveway blacktop instead of the steel. Worth considering such an upgrade for this machine. I can help you to make the plates. Dave.

@jcondon1 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a good idea

@repairitdontwreckit4257 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the heads up on the asbestos gasket. Never would’ve thought of it. Wearing a mask is very important. If the asbestos gasket is kept wet with oil or water while cleaning it off I wouldn’t be too concerned. Don’t allow it to become friable by sanding it or blowing the particles into the air with a compressor. Great video.

@drunkingsailor2359 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty nice snowblower for summer

@repairrestoreresell2026 2 жыл бұрын

Nice work Jim!!! You've vastly improved your knowledge and skill set the last few years. The trill of victory, transforming a basket case into a reliable machine is a great feeling. I always enjoy your video's . Best of Luck............................

@jcondon1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I also enjoy your videos.

@Ckktopa 2 жыл бұрын

Hey James your attention to detail and quality of work is exceptional. I would have no hesitation to buy 2nd hand equipment from you... pity your not in Australia! Nice one!

@r8118830 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice job James. Well done.