How to fix a Honda pressure washer GC160 that has low pressure to no pressure

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@oohglenn Ай бұрын

Thank you SIR. Your video led me straight to the problem my power washer was having. My local small engine guy didn't want to deal with PWs and couldn't think of anyone who would. So with renewed resolve off to YT I went. The adustment valve was so gunked up I had trouble moving it with the spring removed.

@KevinCoop1 Жыл бұрын

I just went out to try my washer that was borrowed and sitting for quite a while. Hooked up water and opened until water coming out wand. Let handle go, and started it. Bogged down and died. Pulled trigger and started, water was flowing with no spray nozzle. Let trigger go, started to bog again. So, pressure unloaded was stuck. Left the whole unit together and unscrewed it from the pump body. Put it in a wood vice and put 3 in 1 oil on the shaft. There was calcium deposit on the shaft. Hit the end with rubber mallet several times. Turned the valve and squeezed the end pin into the valve body three or four times. Put it back on and it now works. Didn’t have to do any adjustments. Thanks for your video! It showed me what I was looking for.

@billleonard7021 26 күн бұрын

Slug o’ grass on the water intake. Great video. Thank you very much!

@nhomotnguoi5610 11 ай бұрын

UPDATE:1 year and still cranks within the first 2-3 pulls. Probably will buy another when this one finally does bite the dust kzfaq.infoUgkx43QMbQqu67IZadu9ou8Sg1BdrunMRNqX . No issues at all. Very happy with it.UPDATE: After 6 months of use and over 70 uses I would still highly recommend this pressure washer. It does vibrate a decent amount but never had it “walk” like others have mentioned. No oil leaks, still seems to run like the day I bought it. Still cranks within 2-3 pulls every time. Very happy with my purchase!Have used it about a dozen times now. Plenty of power, cranks up on 1-2 pulls every time. My only complaint would be I wish it was a little taller to make it easier to walk with it (hits my ankles a lot) and that the two hose connections were a little further apart but it hasn’t caused me any issues. Seems to run a good 1-1/2-2 hrs on a full tank, overall a well built machine and definitely worth the money in my opinion.

@onefixitman 2 жыл бұрын

I have learned to keep an extra unloading valve and the tools to change one out. When I have time later I can free up the old one.

@Andrew-oq4oh Жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch this was a ton of help

@DanScottChannel 3 жыл бұрын

This was exactly the problem 1:32. Thanks for the video brother!

@unique11124 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Unfortunately if none of this works, you might have to pull the caps off and remove the little plastic check valves. I've seen some KZfaq videos with some smart duds having a hell of a time with them when they're jammed in there.

@danothemano99 Жыл бұрын

Cleaned that little pressure valve and it went from nothing to "like new" just like that. thanks.

@wo4689 2 жыл бұрын

A silicon based spray is easier on the Orings. The valve does come apart with an Allen wrench on the side the spring pushes against and a wrench holding the seat.

@pierrelabbe3173 11 ай бұрын

Love M.T.L Canada Merci ❤😊

@carvinlambert6899 2 жыл бұрын

Adam, also clean the check valve on the clear hose, it clogs up big time. Don't loose the very small spring.

@Sean-Aviation Жыл бұрын

where is it located? at the base of the outlet fitting? or is it the "easy start valve with the ball?

@Mark-op7jo 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Adam big help just to ask what is that other hose for you got sticking out looks like a small water hose but for what

@789295 Жыл бұрын

That's the hose where soap can be added to the water under low pressure. Works like a vortex.

@hhawki3 3 жыл бұрын

Adam on this piece, what is that little peace sticking out on the side? Mine has a hole but nothing sticking out of it. It must have come out or fell out.

@mgomez5606 Жыл бұрын

The nozzle, you just have to make sure the hole is clear.

@davidsonjoseph664 Жыл бұрын

Hi Adam, my units turns on great but shuts of once you bring up the throttle and what kind of oil is in that pump?

@chaddsewell9004 Жыл бұрын

Anyway, I can see the silver plunger inside the unloader casing. Please ,I have a similar part. When I opened the pump, silver that head was unscrewed, and o-rings we off inside the unloader casing

@JS-pv3df 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Adam, I am having a similar problem as your pressure washer. My unloader valve looks the same as yours, which is unlike all the others on youtube it seems. My stem has play and is not jammed up but when I put the spring in it locks the stem in place and it does not move at all. Did you ever figure out the problem with yours? Any resources you can point me to?

@adamhamrick3897 4 жыл бұрын

I ended up changing the unloader valve in it works fine now I had a little bit of dirt in the screen where you hook up the water hose

@thomas.maryland6902 3 жыл бұрын

Actually he doesn't know.

@Sean-Aviation Жыл бұрын

mine doesn't run the water through the pump at all (engine off). would that be that loader valve?

@rafyrivera8635 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Adam!! Where you found the uploader valve. I think this is the problem because I turn on and the pressure not increase same like when I open the water.

@adamhamrick3897 3 жыл бұрын

Well another problem it could be with mine does it quite often take the unloader valve out and turn on the water Let It Blow through the machine put the unloader valve back in and try

@mgomez5606 Жыл бұрын

Took mine off and is missing poppet tip. Someone must of been in there. Mine worked but would shutoff when I released trigger on wand. Ordered one from Amazon.

@danielgullick7083 2 жыл бұрын

Which direction does the little gold pieces go in with the spring

@georgesigiannis5032 2 жыл бұрын

check your serial number and model /.......I have axd 3020 comet pump same unloader l.Check web site for diagrams

@edwin9859 Жыл бұрын

So was there an o ring missing?

@ThatRedNismo 3 жыл бұрын

I don’t have any issues with pressure, but my engine can’t idle for more than 7-15 seconds at a time unless I click the trigger. It also has a hard time cranking. I have changed the oil, added new fuel, disassembled and cleaned the carb, changed the spark plug, and cleaned the air filter. I’m kind of lost at this point.

@robertcabrera3375 2 жыл бұрын

I know this is a 4 month old comment but just went through the same and motivated to share. If your sure all 6 internal valves are OK then focus on unloader Valve (thing in this video), which was my issue. Disassemble clean & grease up, then back out the small set screw on exterior end with allen key to where it is not going to blow off but just a few threads on. Start it up and slowly screw it back in a one turn at a time as you check gun pressure and ability to idle. The more you tighten it the more pressure it will produce. Go to far and it's safty blow off valve will shoot water out so make sure you know where it is going to go. Wear eye protection! There is a good video of a guy who has cut away pump block to show how unloader valve works to help understand.

@reelhoss3715 2 жыл бұрын

@@robertcabrera3375 you the man homie. Your comment was the fix. I was about to order another valve until I read this.

@Harikarikillboy-fs5vl Жыл бұрын

@@robertcabrera3375 this comment and video cleared everything up! Thanks a ton bruh, some places want as much as $120 for this valve alone.

@MrRenoman2011 3 жыл бұрын

you know where you that yellow tube is connected any idea why allot of my pressure is coming out there?

@adamhamrick3897 3 жыл бұрын

No I've never had one do that before

@MrRenoman2011 3 жыл бұрын

@@adamhamrick3897 thank for the reply Adam this unit was bought used and it looks like people lost parts when it wasn't working, there is no spring and ball behind the soap injector so that's probably what the issue is. Thanks again

@adamhamrick3897 3 жыл бұрын

@@MrRenoman2011 you're welcome and is a it is a very good power washer and works very well that's been the only problem I've had out of it so far out of 6 years of owning it