Let's convert my Honda Generator Engine from Pull Start to Electric Start! Cool Project...

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Glenn's Speed Shop

Күн бұрын

This is a project that I have always wanted to do, here is my chance.

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@AlexanderClark-zv9ne Жыл бұрын

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@user-oh2ff6nt2t Жыл бұрын

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@suefitzsimmons3717 4 жыл бұрын

So happy im not the only one that has to run around looking for proper fitting pieces! Thanks for being real.

@danielmeecham464 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing! I just ran into the same difficulty removing the flywheel off my GX160 because I'm installing a new flywheel with charging coils to power lights. I will also be installing a starter kit like you just did on my used GX240 I'm picking up tomorrow. So this video is very, very helpful to me!

@JonathanGarcia-ei6xm 2 жыл бұрын

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@kingjames8283 2 жыл бұрын

Finally got the charging / starting kit installed on my GX390 yesterday. The original fly-wheel fought me for a bit but I won. For the starter hole, I used a 2-9/16" carbide hole saw without the drill bit on my Milwaukee 1/2" drive impact and made a clean cut through the case in roughly 8-seconds. Used a 220-grit sanding wheel on my drill to dress up the hole to mirror finish, starter was tight fit and mounted perfectly. As these charging coils (stators) are unregulated A/C current which will destroy a 12 VDC battery, I installed a six wire voltage regulator / rectifier to convert current from A/C to D/C. With engine at max speed, the voltage output is only 12.8 VDC using the two stock charging coils. As soon as I locate and purchase a pair of Hemi charging coils which are thicker with more plates, I'm going to swap them out. The voltage regulator / rectifier I purchased is solid state with no adjustments for higher current output so I need to get charging coils that output more current to attain at least 13.6 VDC to the battery for proper charge. Why these charging / starter kits come without the voltage regulator / rectifiers is beyond me but running A/C current straight to a D/C battery will destroy it.

@professorg8383 Жыл бұрын

At first I thought this was a valid point, so I looked at it in detail. As it turns out, at least in my kit, there is a rectifier in the little circuit protector set up. Likely just an axial lead diode in series. You can verify this by reading resistance or continuity across the leads coming in and going out with a good multimeter. In one polarity you should read about 0.7 ohms or so and open or infinite ohms in the opposite polarity. What this means is that it will output half-wave pulsed DC. The diode will block reverse current. So the battery won't see AC, just pulsed DC. You are correct that it is unregulated. But the fact that the max voltage out is only about 12.8 volts, it will charge the battery slightly, but won't over charge it. So if the battery gets run down by cranking, it will bring it back slowly to a bit over 12 volts. If you are going to use the battery for some other purpose beyond just the electric start, it will probably be inadequate. But for the sole purpose of charging the start battery, it should be just fine. If you run the battery way down, it will bring it back slowly and may take a while. Turns out that the circuit is exactly the same as with a factory electric start. I verified this in the Honda engine manual. If for some reason, your kit doesn't have the diode in the circuit, it's easy enough to add one. Doesn't need to be anything special, just rated about 18 volts or above and about 10amps, should do the trick. It's not a great design, but more than adequate to support electric start. It's not an alternator. If you want to support more load on the battery, adding coils and the rectifier/regulator, may work a little. however, you probably won't get much more voltage unless you modify the coils to put a couple opposite coils in series. Even then, I don't see it as being much gain. One side of the coil is grounded, so without modifying them, putting another coil in parallel will only at best, give you a bit higher current capability. In reality, the charging current will be a function of the voltage difference between the battery and the output. The additional coil(s) will somewhat smooth out the ripple of the pulses. That will give you two more pulses per revolution for each additional paralleled coil. (two permanent magnets on the flywheel.) That might make your meter think it's seeing higher voltage output, but that's a function of how the meter averages. The actual peak voltage won't change. On a scope, you'd see the added pulses but peak voltage of the pulse will be the same. You may seem some gain in overall charging, but it's going to be pretty small. Bottom line is the kit replicates the factory installed electric start. Thanks for making me think a bit.

@philliphall5198 Жыл бұрын

I used 2 1/2 because I had it and bir grinder Was easy and fast

@bobmedic3214 2 жыл бұрын

A 65mm hole saw with carbide teeth works perfectly. No filing necessary.

@dgc7321 2 жыл бұрын

Good job Glenn!

@yellownev 4 жыл бұрын

Top video, nice to see someone working as I do, just wish they had ‘yard sales’ over here in the UK. Keep the vids coming and stay safe

@GlennsSpeedShop 4 жыл бұрын

Copy That Nev... I watched this one on Craigslist online market, watched the price drop, then made an offer that was accepted. A week later he contacted me again and sold me the EB2500

@JaYcRaKdAbEaSt 4 жыл бұрын

We’re gonna take a big Hamma!!! Haha 😂😂😂 I love it. I have the 270, gonna try and install the same.

@MsDave64 2 жыл бұрын

I think when you were explaining the wire connections, referring to the red wire connection you said connected to a circuit breaker behind the key switch may have been inaccurate. I could not actually see it, but believe what you called a circuit breaker is most likely a Diode used to direct the flow of current one way to charge the battery when the key is in the on position and prevent discharging while in the off position. Other that that, you gave the most informative presentation for this modification I have seen. Good Job. Thumbs up!

@davidtickle3607 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah he didn’t hook up charging coil must go to the red wire which you where talking about. Glad you Mentioned it thanks.

@philliphall5198 Жыл бұрын

It’s easy and kit is cheap also

@cockshuttboy20 4 жыл бұрын

Good did a great job ,things like this never as easy as it appears

@johndeere2663 3 жыл бұрын

Such a detailed installation, thanks very much Glen! Sad that I haven't got anyone to assist me on and turn my NSM CR100LL-GX390 generator into an electric one 😢

@gadasavideos8564 7 ай бұрын

Could have trird air hammer before resorting to puller.

@Journeyman1642 2 жыл бұрын

Dang I didn’t notice the holes for your charging coil got smaller. Haha. I took some 1/4-20 nuts and ground them down till I could lightlyTap them in those bigger holes, that’s how I mounted my charging coil. Lol

@Journeyman1642 2 жыл бұрын

I went with the 2-1/2” hole saw and still had to do quite a bit of dremel tool grinding to get that Dad burn starter to fit the hole!!! So aggravating I tell ya

@professorg8383 Жыл бұрын

The hole size you need is 65mm. 2-1/2" leaves you about 1.5mm small. With a hole saw in a hand drill, the hole is also likely to be something less than perfectly round. You want something very close to a machined fit because this hole will locate the starter and you want the drive teeth aligned with the flywheel teeth. Needing to hand fit it is better than a sloppy fit from a hole too large.

@austonnet 2 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial, thanks buddy.

@MrRudyc 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. Very informative!

@TheSkillkeeper Жыл бұрын

Nice video. Never been able to understand why electric start and no automatic choke though.

@GlennsSpeedShop Жыл бұрын

Honda went past auto chokes onto fuel injection...

@dannybriggs127 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work!

@peterwollen2748 3 жыл бұрын

What type of battery and battery box did you use? Can you please provide some links. Thanks!

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@alexandercyrus7511 3 жыл бұрын

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@alexandercyrus7511 3 жыл бұрын

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@Jerry-rd9my 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@Chris-hd7lr 2 жыл бұрын

For taking off the fly wheel you could’ve just pulled the whole motor to the edge of that cart and then you would’ve been able to smack it with a hammer

@stevennguyen7443 4 жыл бұрын

that red wire that you didn't know what it's for suppose to connect to that fat white wire you got dangling.. it's to charge your battery.

@seymourscagnetti1413 3 жыл бұрын

MAD SKILLS! JOB WELL DONE. ONE LIKE, ONE SUB.

@Thedieselman790 4 жыл бұрын

Any plans for working on the 140’s soon? Miss seeing those videos. They gave me motivation to work on mine lol

@GlennsSpeedShop 4 жыл бұрын

I need to get the 111 finished to sell to my Dad before he buys some junk off the internet for his new property he bought on the oregon coast. Then maybe!

@petersack5074 8 ай бұрын

Good info , Sir ! i have an EG3500 X gen. Works very well. Re-done the whole carb. Honda GX 240 engine. (242 cc) Could it be possible, to install a starter on this model ? Thanks, all !

@petersack5074 8 ай бұрын

No, i can't. Checked the thing ; no crown gear inside the housing. o well......

@GlennsSpeedShop 8 ай бұрын

Yes, Amazon sells kits. Electric Starter Motor for Honda-GX240 8HP/GX270 9HP Engine+Fly Wheel Switch TOP, Fine Workmanship Electric Start Kit Flywheel Starter Motor Kit a.co/d/5yt3BYy

@antimaga856 4 жыл бұрын

How did you insure the flywheel would fit your engine? Some reviews say these kits flywheel don't fit newer Honda engines.

@GlennsSpeedShop 4 жыл бұрын

Just lucky I guess... fit perfect. My only issue with the kit was all the bolts were wrong..

@caseymuni4097 3 жыл бұрын

It would be easier to cut the starter hole with a proper size hole saw initially. The pilot bit would keep it centered.

@davidtickle3607 2 жыл бұрын

2 9/16 hole saw pay little more for a good one you be good.

@GDTractor 2 жыл бұрын

Neat! Pardon for a separate question .. bu How does the LOW oil sensor work? i.e., what shuts off the engine? does it have some type of pressure switch or what? (long story) My rubber sensor rubber part melted out - it appears to wires ran to it ... those wire connect or disconnect to shut the engine off please? I am "rebuilding" the parts around a 390cc Honda engine that gas leaked under it and burned a number of things up ... so I am trying to put it back together ... thanks so much .... GD Tractor Gary

@GlennsSpeedShop 2 жыл бұрын

Most small engines turn off by grounding the coil. Safety switches shut engines off by grounding the coil. So I think if you tie the wires together it will ground the coil. If you leave the wires open it will run without the oil safety switch. Good luck

@cutratecontractor1000 2 жыл бұрын

5:30 what I need rn

@GeekdOut 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Glenn can you share the link that you purchased the kit from? Also what size bolts were required? Looking to add this to my pressure washer.

@GlennsSpeedShop 4 жыл бұрын

rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F121699887513 The trouble with sharing links from eBay is there only good for a week or two. But here is a link for the same or similar kids that I purchased. You might also check Amazon.

@reypanelo 3 жыл бұрын

awesome video thank you

@andrewphillips4897 4 жыл бұрын

I have a Single Cylinder, SUBARU, pull start motor on my log splitter. The motor is a Single Cylinder, SUBARU, SP-170. 6.0 Made by FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD., TOKYO JAPAN. I am seventy seven and I am finding it a little hard to pull the the starter cord. I would like to install a starter motor that reverts to a alternator to charge the battery. How do I do this?

@billcoley8520 4 жыл бұрын

Just hit it already. With that HAMMA

@stephanevenet8358 Жыл бұрын

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@urbannpa 3 жыл бұрын

First Question: is that kit only for Honda's? 2. What the name of the company that makes the kit?.

@GlennsSpeedShop 3 жыл бұрын

No brand name on it. Just go to ebay or Amazon and search Starter kit for your model Honda Engine. Good Luck!

@magnumcipher4971 4 жыл бұрын

Bend outward, ever so slightly every other tooth on your bi-metal hole-saw when you need just a touch more cutting diameter. Nice video.

@7eis 4 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool tip never thought of that

@anthonypiacentino5560 Жыл бұрын

Do you have the part number for the starter kit you use...

@GlennsSpeedShop Жыл бұрын

Just search ebay or Amazon for your honda engine...GX390 or ?

@bestillandknowthatuaregod 2 жыл бұрын

is that kit you bought good for any generator? is it compatible with a HONDA EB 5000.... would you pls send me link for that eBay seller.... thanks

@GlennsSpeedShop 2 жыл бұрын

Just match the kit to the Honda Engine. Just search ebay or Amazon for starter kit for your Honda Engine e.. GX390 or whatever you have.

@bestillandknowthatuaregod 2 жыл бұрын

@@GlennsSpeedShop thanks

@walkertongdee 3 жыл бұрын

do you know if it will charge the battery enough to run lights I'm thinking of doing this to my mud motor for my boat

@mickfitch4581 4 жыл бұрын

Hi mate did you need to change the hole size totally or just the ruff cast still left I have a starter but will need a good 1/8 of inch taken out to make it fit any help would be good

@brianweatherill331 3 жыл бұрын

Is that a 12 volt negative ground system?

@GlennsSpeedShop 3 жыл бұрын

Yes...

@williaml5570 3 жыл бұрын

Would you be able to put the rope start back on?

@GlennsSpeedShop 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, I put it back on.

@williaml5570 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@jeffwitzke8381 Жыл бұрын

What is the part# on the kit?

@GlennsSpeedShop Жыл бұрын

Just go to Amazon, put in your Honda GX Number Starter kit and you will have many to choose from. This is a few years old and the numbers are not likely to be the same. Ebay is also a good place to fund them. Good luck!

@SuperJimbell 4 жыл бұрын

your sweater looks really nice..are you selling it!

@noeaguinaga4018 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know why you stopped

@rickroll5150 3 жыл бұрын

where does the charging coil hook up?

@TaylorCosta131 3 жыл бұрын

So where does the charging coil wire connect to?

@pastorjamienaidoo2883 2 жыл бұрын

Hello can you please advise if i can use a gx 390 carburetor on a gxv 390 engine. Thanks.

@GlennsSpeedShop 2 жыл бұрын

I am not sure... are the fuel shut off and choke levers the same? Is the Gov a vertical shaft engine? You should be able to look up the carb on Amazon and see if it fits both applications

@pastorjamienaidoo2883 2 жыл бұрын

@@GlennsSpeedShop goodmorning Glen thanks,no only difference is the choke,it has lever choke.

@michealhayes7545 3 жыл бұрын

Got a part number for the starter kit?

@rickroll5150 3 жыл бұрын

lock your cart wheels......

@robngyp 3 жыл бұрын

The way you use yer tools, I wouldn't have you service my wheelbarrow.

@GlennsSpeedShop 3 жыл бұрын

That's cool... I would not want to work on your wheelbarrow...lol

@Boomhauer333 3 жыл бұрын

@@GlennsSpeedShop if that guy can't even fix his own wheelbarrow I don't know why he's over here criticizing your work... You got the job done and kudos for that. I watched the video because I'm thinking about converting a similar generator, just needed to know how much time and effort is required. Thank you for the video sir. Thumbs up! 👍