Honda 400EX ATV Carb Rebuild & Cleaning

Honda 400EX ATV Carb Rebuild & Cleaning | Partzilla.com

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Is your ATV hard to start or does it idle rough? This is the place. In this video from Partzilla.com, John will show you how to disassemble, inspect, and rebuild the carburetor on a Honda TRX400 EX. Above you’ll see two links. One offers a list of the individual parts you may need to address specific issues with your carburetor, and you’ll also see a link to a carburetor rebuild kit, which has many of the parts you’ll need.
Get a closer look with our Honda ATV parts diagrams. You can see all of the parts for your carburetor here: www.partzilla.com/catalog/hon...
Read how to do this job step by step: www.partzilla.com/blog/honda/...
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VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS
Carb disassembly - 4:06
Hose inspection - 4:44
Pre-filter inspection - 5:14
Pump diaphragm inspection - 5:36
Float bowl and float needle inspection - 6:08
Air/fuel adjustment needle inspection - 7:38
Main needle and idle jet inspection - 8:48
Cleaning the carb body - 10:34
Cleaning carburetor passages - 11:29
Carburetor rebuild - 13:16
Carburetor installation - 19:01
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In the video we’re working with a 2007 Honda TRX400 EX, but you may have similar steps for your Honda ATV. If you’re not sure whether these steps apply to your machine, leave a comment and we’ll get back to you.
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@huff-man1953 8 жыл бұрын

your videos are the reason my quad runs accordingly lol.

@danielguerrah.3864 Жыл бұрын

I don't even speak much English and just watching carefully do it helped me save more than 500 dollars. My family and I can't thank you guys enough! Muchas gracias!

@aaronmgray 6 жыл бұрын

I followed this video for partially rebuilding my 2006 TRX400EX carburator with the AllBalls rebuild kit. I honestly know next to nothing about carburetors, but this video helped. The video you have on the valve adjustment was key too. Quad runs perfectly now.

@asgersotoxic2108 3 ай бұрын

I hated that rebuild kit couple parts arent the right size compared to the oem the main was too small

@juanmonroy3773 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, got my quad running thanks to a few of his videos.

@HB-CREEKER443 Жыл бұрын

Thank God for Partzilla. WHAT WOULD MOST DO WITHOUT THESE PEOPLE. So glad I just found their KZfaq.

@rubenflores2011 6 жыл бұрын

Watching your videos gives me the confidence to do it my self. I'm already a hvac mechanic but this is a different beast .

@kells1786 4 жыл бұрын

ruben flores just got into the HVAC trade. I am currently a new home installer

@thetoolguy4721 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the videos you post , it really helps keep up the good work !

@shtevedip1175 4 жыл бұрын

This video worked on my 2000 Honda 400ex. Thanks!!

@jamesdavid5997 3 жыл бұрын

So many Thanks to you for these videos, I'm never to worried while buying n trading my atvs! Awesome Awesome explanations tips n great views n perfect part info just hit pause! Ty Ty

@Ram-vt3rm Жыл бұрын

I have never done anything like this before and your video made me 100% successful! Thank you.

@PartzillaParts Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@JeffAffeld 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, this really helped me in cleaning my carb up and also finding my problem. My carb was missing the screw to the slider arm. It still ran but would not rev out and I couldn't figure out why. It has a ton more power now. Thanks for the great video.

@slick1844 6 жыл бұрын

You are a great mechanic I would rather watch these then tv luckily I don’t have any of these problems

@easttxtycoon 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making the vid, very helpfull, and most detailed that I have seen so far. Got my carb off and about to start breaking it down.

@PartzillaParts 8 жыл бұрын

+easttxtycoon: Awesome! Thanks for watching Easttxt. Shoot us a comment if you have any issues breaking down the carb and we'll do our best to help. We also have an OEM diagram page detailing how everything goes together on the 400EX carb: www.partzilla.com/parts/search/Honda/ATV/2007/TRX400EX+A/CARBURETOR/parts.html

@garthmorris8612 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks your video helped me get my 2007 trx400ex going...

@PartzillaParts 8 жыл бұрын

+Garth Morris: Glad to hear it, Garth! Happy to help.

@valvefloatproductions9083 6 жыл бұрын

These are the best videos to ever be made

@PartzillaParts 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We think there should be some KZfaq Oscars or something.

@talbi89 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you and keep up the good work

@carlovincetti1352 5 жыл бұрын

A way to make an adjustment tool for the air-fuel needle on the bottom if the carb is on the bike or off. Take a piece of hot glue melting it on the end jamb it up there letting it cool then trim off the excess on the sides. Cut the hot glue to the length you need to get it in there. Put a mark right in front of you on the glue stick. Good to go:) 1/4 nylon tubing will work as well just get the tip of it rounded when hot before you push it up there.

@639Beaver 7 жыл бұрын

Great video, you fill me full of confidence to perform repairs.

@PartzillaParts 7 жыл бұрын

That's what we love to hear. Thanks for watching, Walter!

@rubenflores2011 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you I really appreciate that I have a 2002 model

@isnipejustin 5 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@grillomix 8 жыл бұрын

Really good video, very helpful, thanks

@PartzillaParts 8 жыл бұрын

+grillomix You are welcome. Will keep making more! Thanks for watching.

@wolfcale49 8 жыл бұрын

love the videos

@slickatv5251 2 жыл бұрын

Great video...might need to rebuild mine soon...the 400ex doesn't idle very well...

@redneckwalling2057 5 жыл бұрын

You should make a video on a 300ex. How to rebuild the bottom end.

@jpie028 7 жыл бұрын

love your vids thank you for this

@PartzillaParts 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Joe! Glad you like what we're putting out. See you around the tube!

@cameronnalley3197 7 жыл бұрын

Partzilla so I was putting the hoses back on. Should there be 2 hoses dangling?

@PartzillaParts 7 жыл бұрын

Hello CamRides. You should only have one dangling. Its the one attached to the float bowl.

@spot1468 6 жыл бұрын

Thank You.

@tilburybassmasters9613 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@aol11 11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@leehuntley189 3 жыл бұрын

Next video take out two bottom subframe bolts and push up! Giving you clear view of all of it!

@karlprovost1038 5 жыл бұрын

thank you sir, it works perfectly for me on a TRX400EX 2012. It's an amazing tutorial!

@PartzillaParts 5 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU for watching!

@raven7068 4 жыл бұрын

Good breakdown. But I want to hear it run, at least Idol for 10 second But I saved the video in case I have to work on mine someday.

@billsheets8308 3 ай бұрын

What cleaning solution do you use in your ultra sonic cleaner to clean carbs?

@lrm17romo93 8 жыл бұрын

Thanx it helped me alot

@PartzillaParts 8 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Jose!

@11GalleryATV 3 жыл бұрын

Why don't you have the "anti-cavitation device" in the float bowl? (the plastic piece around the main jet that helps keep the fuel from foaming at high rpm which will cause the carb to be lean)

@OffGridretreat 5 жыл бұрын

Atv sounds as if it’s sucking air can that be possible a leak on the small hoses on the carb , it runs during the choke and without this video I was going to spend big money so thanks for the help , just one part of the float bowl wasn’t shown which was the plastic thing on the jet that’s very removable...

@surfstarcc1 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@dterr41958 3 жыл бұрын

Hello I have Keikhin carburetor modeled KTB and it has two black adjustment handles can you please tell me what those are for and how they work together briefly you’re awesome thank you.

@RevoReese 7 жыл бұрын

When I took mine apart there was another plastic holding the float. I put mine back together now it leaks all crazy. The rebuild kit I got has a seal that seems stretched, doesn't fit in the float bowl groove, is that normal? Carb leaks all crazy now.

@bryan_trades8867 7 ай бұрын

Will rebuilding my carburetor stop my overflow tube from leaking when i have my quad turned on during idle?

@zhivix8263 4 жыл бұрын

Nice... part of my pump diaphragm pieces went flying.

@TheBreedxxx 3 жыл бұрын

What do you use in you’re ultrasonic cleaner ?

@jjay718 4 жыл бұрын

Do you have a rebuild kit for a 2012 TRX400X? I cant find these part numbers when I look them up now.

@jayjay-il7fk 2 жыл бұрын

What jets do you recommend for an open air box and a K&N air filter with a slip on white bros pipe?

@trevorbennett4324 3 жыл бұрын

Hey there, I cleaned out the ladies 400ex and while twisting down the throttle cable bolt to the carb i knowticed the mental tubing doesnt sit straight or to the right... it sits facing left when skrewed all the way down which interferes with the placement of the gas tank. Any ideas on what to do? Probably a no brainer but im having issues lol

@willcountypowersports6338 2 жыл бұрын

Hello what solution do you use inside of the ultrasonic cleaner thank you?

@shawnyeager6491 2 жыл бұрын

I found the little black shock absorber looking gasket (.25" long about 1/8" diameter)/ bushing it's pictured in some of the rebuild kits, but you don't mention it, where does it go?

@toxicgaming8036 3 жыл бұрын

do u guys sell the air fuel flow d shaped key

@mattanello414 3 жыл бұрын

do you need the baffle plate? I took my carb apart apart and it didn't have the d hexed shaped bolt for the air screw it was a flat head screw with a gasket

@derickashby8294 8 жыл бұрын

I am trying to figure out why my 4 wheel drive won't work on my Honda Trx 500, any suggestions?

@johnwalker7227 3 жыл бұрын

Is this the same carburetor for the 300ex? I'm having trouble finding the rebuild kit for it.

@nemesis83100 5 жыл бұрын

I have a 2018 trx250x it started bogging i cleaned the carb(blew out the jets and all the holes) and it still boggs..any ideas?

@waserak47 5 жыл бұрын

Got a keihin carb can I take the jets out my old carb and use them in the new on I have moose racing cdi box airbox delete with k&n filter dmc alien slip on will I have to do additional tuning

@IceStone69 4 жыл бұрын

I think its hilarious at the end, it barely turns over, and he says There u go lol a no sir let it idle and we'll see

@JBurris 2 жыл бұрын

I felt cheated there at the end too. All that for some bs little bump.

@user-vk2mp8ez5o 7 жыл бұрын

Rebuilt the carburetor on my wife's 2005 TRX400EX yesterday because it was leaking through the overflow tube. Cleaned and replaced everything that came in the kit and the float needle, temporarily placed the carburetor back on the ATV and did a flow test, it failed, still leaking through the overflow tube. Any thoughts?

@riv1950 7 жыл бұрын

Very good videos you make, thanks a lot.Does it take many hours to rebuild a carburetor like this?One working day?

@edlvsgng 5 жыл бұрын

One day

@Banj0Bansh33 4 жыл бұрын

Im looking to buy the seat for the float needle that you've got in the video. The problem is it doesn't show up on any parts diagrams. If anyone knows where i could find one it would be very appreciated.

@tylerlucas6312 4 жыл бұрын

Right by my choke, there is a spout that is spitting gas out when get on the throttle while I’m driving. There should be a line there but I don’t know where it goes

@maxwellquinlivan4386 3 жыл бұрын

Partzilla I’m lookin for a video for an 05 yfz450 carburetor rebuild. Thanks

@codywedig334 3 жыл бұрын

do you have the hoses for sale as a package. I see I can buy all the individual pieces like clamps and hoses, but just wondering if I can buy all the hoses in one package. I do not need the fuel hose that goes to the petcock or the hose that goes from inside the throttle cover. just the two ports on the side of the carb and the other one by the bottom of the carb that is like an overflow or something

@jayjohnson488 4 жыл бұрын

the nipple on the right side of the carb,facing the back end is that a overflow hose? I have fuel leaking from there so im assuming i need to clean the car but need t know f im supposed to have a hose there & if so where does it route?

@MorrisOutdoors98 4 жыл бұрын

The hoses that connect to that plastic "Y" port, what is the purpose of that line?

@bradleysharp8523 7 жыл бұрын

I have the same bike you worked on I cleaned the carb completely used air and carb cleaner to blow out all passages all jets are clean and free of any debris drained all fuel from tank replaced with fresh fuel fires up fine with throttle revs fine but won't idle... Any suggestions?? Thanks

@calebmclean17 2 жыл бұрын

for the main jet the part that has the nut on it am i supposed to tighten it all the way down then tighten the nut

@StuntTube 7 жыл бұрын

i didnt do a as though rough cleaning as this just the jets and bowl. I put it back together now it will not start at all just turning over once in a while get a small putt. There is spark and fuel going in what could it be??

@philipplett3884 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2007 honda trx 400ex just gave the carb a good cleaning but cant figure out where the vacuum hose connects to. part number (95005-45001-50M ) It has a plastic Y piece close to the carb but got no clue where it goes on the other end. My stock petcock is not vacuum operated so where does it lead on the other end? It wasnt capped off. Cant remember taking it off when disassembling cant remember where it connected too...

@willybman3723 4 жыл бұрын

Please do a build series on 2004 trx450r

@emanolmontoya1260 8 жыл бұрын

if my quad dosn't rev all the way and bogs when i throttle it all the way down does that mea that i have to clean the carburetor

@davidv.5360 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great videos! It helped me with the carb rebuild. I have a question: I rebuilt the carb on a Honda trx 400ex 2006. When I started the atv, it was started and ran for a a minute or so. It started a couple times right there and then. However, after those few starts, now it doesn't start. The engine turns over but that's it. It's got a new battery as well just so you know. Could it be the carburator? Any ideas will be much appreciated. Thank you.

@PartzillaParts 6 жыл бұрын

Hard to say...could be a pinched line, incorrectly connected or the air/fuel screw, needle valve...you could have missed some debris when putting it back together and clogged up the works. Best to just go back through it and see what you find.

@Hyngyynj Жыл бұрын

What solvent do you use in the ultrasonic cleaner

@manuelbonilla3646 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought a 07 400ex and oil change and spark plug i can take the carb out no big deal but put it in back in place man those really tiny things

@scottstene53 3 жыл бұрын

Where can a person purchase that D style adjuster tool if you don’t mind me asking ?

@FoXyGrAnDdAdDy 7 жыл бұрын

my 300ex jetted and stage 2 hot cam wants to idle fine at first for a few minutes then it starts idling way to high any ideas?

@jasonsimpson9206 3 жыл бұрын

2002 Honda 400EX. Backfires through carb will not idle stalls out. Runs fine up top pretty strong. Set for a while the person told me I purchased it from. Did a carb rebuild kit and still same issue. Help please!

@jameshopkin7585 4 ай бұрын

So what happens if you don't have a screen filter for the incoming fuel?

@ianhutchins3620 3 жыл бұрын

Where the D tool goes for the air fuel ratio, i dont have a D shape, its indented in a bowl shape what should i do?

@BeardedBart 6 жыл бұрын

What does the vacuum hose hook up to?

@johnnymoran180 5 жыл бұрын

I was blowing air through the pilot jet hole and a little rubber plug popped out. Can you tell me where it goes?

@jayjay-il7fk 2 жыл бұрын

OK at 15:26 when you put on the float bowl. My 400ex has a little plastic basket that goes on top of the main jet.. What is the purpose of this? Why does that carb not have one?

@halleffect1 Жыл бұрын

what causes bogging? I've cleaned the carb a few times now, it idles fine bogs down on throttle snap.

@tonygram5414 Жыл бұрын

There’s a hose on my 04 that I don’t know where it goes. It just hangs, when I shut off the quad it leaks gas. I plugged it off and now it wants to stall at idle. I looked everywhere for a place for it taking the length of the hose and searched all over for a location. Worked on cars all my life this has me baffled. Any thoughts???

@gabrielestillore4818 4 жыл бұрын

Anybody know if this carb is also used on a 04 trx 450r?

@hankhamadi3410 5 жыл бұрын

What does the air cut off valve do?

@robbelmore418 8 жыл бұрын

Great video! Started tearing down my carb for cleaning and rebuild, realized the throttle stop cable was broken off the thumb screw. I ordered a replacement from you guys, is there a video from Partzilla that explains how to remove and replace the throttle stop assembly on a 400EX?

@PartzillaParts 8 жыл бұрын

+Rob B Not yet. We had moved on from the 400EX but are going back to it to cover a couple more topics. I'll throw this one back into the list.

@carlovincetti1352 5 жыл бұрын

At 13:50 you say the "spring follows" by the washer and o-ring. At 8:11 you take the needle out saying "there is your 0-ring and there is your spring" falling out last and you never mention the washer with that assembly. This just so happens to be the only reason I came to this site to find out the order as the sob fell out when I wasnt looking. You put it back together wrong it looks like because the washer would have to prevent the spring from damaging the o-ring after the spring sealing it all in the carb. Unless the washer and o-ring jumped over the spring while you carefully pulled that needle out. Then again you had the needle out halfway when you said that and it looked like the o-ring was on the needle. ty

@jv06gt67 7 жыл бұрын

How i adjust the idle on the carb?

@lrm17romo93 8 жыл бұрын

you should do one on how to adjust the clutch springs to make it harder

@DomTrav1s 2 жыл бұрын

Get heavy duty clutches

@ernestoadadbudeguer2844 3 жыл бұрын

excellent a genius

@talbi89 6 жыл бұрын

Great video just wondering if this would be the same curb cleaning process for a 2004 Honda TRX 450r sportrax quad? Regards

@PartzillaParts 6 жыл бұрын

Process is the same, but the carb is slightly different, if I remember correctly.

@michaellarcom 2 жыл бұрын

Why didn't you check the holes on the sides of the Jets? Just because it sprays through the bottom of the jet doesn't mean it's getting vacuums through the side holes. Where do you get the mixture screw socket

@SuperJamesrice 7 жыл бұрын

do you have a video showing how to replace a choke cable on a 2006 trx Honda rancher 400fa ?

@PartzillaParts 7 жыл бұрын

We haven't done any Rancher videos yet, but choke cable is a good idea. We'll add it to the list of repair video ideas. Thanks for the feedback, James!

@Spencer1609751 7 жыл бұрын

great video thank you. How can I get one of those D driver for the air/fuel mixture screw?

@PartzillaParts 7 жыл бұрын

www.partzilla.com/parts/detail/aftermarket/XP-4815775.html That should be the one!

@josesolorio6263 3 жыл бұрын

so I tried so many things to fix mine at first it was leaking second I had to push the gas so it would turn on third I bought a new carburetor from amazon and it started to rive hella nasty last thing I cleaned the old carburetor and it didn't work

@daddyfoster5009 3 жыл бұрын

Put a new carburetor on my 2005 Honda rancher 400 and it won't start. What should I do?

@strategic5563 3 жыл бұрын

We’re is the carb drain for a 2005 trx 400ex

@videoceeper 5 жыл бұрын

what is the main jet measurement? the height of it ?

@yocaingreencrack1804 5 жыл бұрын

Is this the same for a 700xx

@tomsheets6399 6 жыл бұрын

Hello, on my trx400ex - yesterday I took my carb out for easy access to my starter which I rebuilt. After putting the carb back in along with the airbox - i turned the gas on, I immediately noticed that I am getting fuel in my airbox. This was not an issue prior to my taking the carb out. Can you tell me what the likely cause of this is? Thanks...you make great videos and raise my confidence level when working on my 2000 trx400ex

@PartzillaParts 6 жыл бұрын

First things first, check your hose routing. You may have crossed something up

@tomsheets6399 6 жыл бұрын

Hello, I have a 2000 400ex. I rebuilt my carb tonight following your direction in this video. Thanks for the info. Question, when I got to the part where you use the d-shaped tool to remove the air/fuel mixture (at the 8 minute mark). On my carb it was not d-shaped and the head of it was practically flush with the top of what was screwed into. In other words, there was no where for me to turn it in (2.5 turns in your example) before backing it out. As a result, i don’t know how to set my air/fuel mixture precisely. Please sdvise. Thanks for your help.

@PartzillaParts 6 жыл бұрын

The D Shape came in later years. Typically, you can put it at 2.5 to 3 turns out to start and adjust later if necessary.