have had a problem with my honda mower for years. I took it to a mower repair man and he made it worse. eventually after a winter lay up it would not start so I decided to take a look myself with the help of this video and am so grateful for the help. the maim problem was that the guy who looked at it before when reassembling dropped one of the gaskets an one side.all good now thanks. I think it a bit radical but I cut away the top part of the plastic cover behind the air filter to more easily get to the idler screw and to assemble. just cover again with some gorilla tape.
I really appreciate taking the time to do the video. With that said you didn't show which way the gaskets went on and in what order which was the reason I watched the video. Of course like many of us we forget the order thinking we will remember and then we get to it and the order is confused. I didn't remember which way the plastic piece when on it if I was putting it on the right way. The one I have is beveled and I couldn't remember if it went inward toward the motor or out , so I watch you and your hand was in the way so I didn't see. Every detail which is a pain I know but from each piece to each and every piece going on would have been helpful. Once again thanks for taking the time to do this, I don't want to sound ungreatful , the devil is in the details as they say
Wanted to thank you for the step by step, My Honda, was leaking gas all over the place out of nowhere. It was hard to pinpoint from where, due to air cleaner assembly. I literally watched you, pause, work on mine, play..pause..etc. Runs like a new, just got it off the bench. I really appreciate your help. .
I have watched a few "How to clean your mower carb" videos and this is by a long chalk the best i have seen. Clear instructions, purposeful without ruching and very useful. Cheers.
You can throw the machine in your truck or car and go to a hardware store and upgrade to studs and nuts. Sometimes though the studs come out with nuts, so I just settle for the factory setup
Thank you for the video. I'm 62 and have never done anything like this before. The instructions are very clear. Shops where I am in France will not work on your mower if you did not buy it there.
Just finished my first ever carb clean on a honda izy and while i dont have a sonic cleaner this video has been fantastic for reference purposes, very happy sounding and running mower now so thanks very much for putting this on:)
This video helped me out greatly. I went from no start to hard start with surge then start first pull with no surge. And all I bought was some carb cleaner. Thanks you Sir
First off, Thank you for a great video ( all but forearms in the way as mentioned by other viewers) I have the exact motor as the one your working on in video , this spring it wouldn't start, this past spring ??? And I baby all my engines from outboard to mower to weedwacker to blower!!! Drain em in the fall ( bowl & tank both ) use Startron Fuel Stabilizer, keep plugs , oil new & clean , you get the picture, followed your video for taken apart & cleaning and it worked like a champ !!!! THANKS!!!!! But last week my wife decided to cut grass while I was working, AWESOME RIGHT ??? Wrong, she ( bless her heart ❤️) decided the under deck blade area needed cleaning, so she props the handle end under my boat trailer ( yep, she watches me and learns things ) BUT, SHE GETS OUT THE GARDEN HOSE AND BLASTS AWAY!!!! Doesn't tell me this, or the part that it wouldn't start again after she was done, so I'm like ok, water in gas ?? Drain it all , tank , bowl & lines, fill up with new , no start, shoot lil start fluid, fires up & dies, ?? Change plug, air filter & still won't start without a blast of SF. But cuts right off when SF is gone, take carburetor off, clean AGAIN , still no start , spray SF it starts then dies ??????? Please help any body ????
Worked great for me. My air filter had popped off, and without my knowing it, I got dirt somewhere in the carburetor. It was a very new model with a few differences, but I followed your directions and everything works fine now.
Your the man, between you, double wide 6, and dony boy. I've learned a lot about small engines, free schooling. I'm an HVAC technician, got a degree and journeyman's licence, paid a lot of money for that.
Excellent video. I like how you kept it simple and straightforward, not alot of excess talk, well lit and I really appreciate the camera not jumping all over the place. Thanks for the education.
Thanks! The vid showed me a couple of things I missed when I cleaned mine. It starts fine after a rest, but only runs a few seconds. A full rebuild and clean (especially the air jet and needle valve) plus checking the fuel filter should do it.
Great video. Thank you. I have the same engine on my power washer. The carburetor was filled with white gunk not allowing the float to work. I don't have an ultrasonic cleaner, so I'll do my best cleaning with gas and engine starter. The old oil was like chocolate milk before I changed it. My guess is that water works its way into the engine. If I get it running, do you think I'll be OK or is it time for a new unit? Its not that old and I don't use it all too much.
So if you do this tear down & cleaning, put back together, & throttle lever is moving back & forth, causing surging, does that require carb replacement or is there something more sinister that can be addressed? Machine I worked on sat for 18 months & didn't start, period. Did the tear down, removed internal fuel line filter & replaced w/ small red B&S external universal filter you find in most stores, cleaned everything exactly as Jeremy noted, new plug, air filter was fine, & machine starts beautifully...runs smooth as silk sometimes, but most of time cutting grass, it surges like the machine shown @ beginning of this video. Did note, however, that in one part of my yard, consistently, the mower runs super-smooth, then goes back to surging in the rest of the yard. No difference in grass, not even thick or high, just low-cut crabgrass. Very weird. Machine = 2 year old Troy-Bilt w/ Honda GCV engine from Lowe's. My carb only has 1 bowl nut in bottom. Appreciate any bright ideas!
Thanks for the video and the tip I was searching for.. tapping carb to get main jet and emulsion tube out.... worked like a charm.... very thorough video...
I’ve been cleaning my carbs for 23 years. Never had any issues. Now I have a gcv 160 and a craftsman snowblower that surges at idle with cleaning and with brand new carb. I changed the oil as well. I don’t know if it’s the idle spring or what? I’m totally stumped with these two. Maybe the circuit for the jet is clogged? I don’t know
I enjoyed the video I look forward to seeing more of these for videos of the repairs you're doing. Not that I don't like the tips. When I just enjoy for video of the complete repairs. Keep up the good job.
I did the same breakdown that you show here...I removed jets and screw and cleaned all the things like you did..Even cleaned out the gas tank...screen is free and clean... Mine has the slide in auto choke that rests inside the engine hole....GC160..older model Honda Engine... Ire assembled everything back together and it ran great about 30 minutes and started surging again!! I’ve Striped this down twice and it does the same thing....Should I check the wax on the auto choke?? Should I replace fuel lines? Should the carburetor be replaced?? I’m at a loss now!!!
James I watched another video that recommends upsizing a jet , (not the main one) ,if you cannot get a new jet then make the hole a bit bigger wit a very fine bit. The restriction had to do with some sort of emission control standard and with that came the surging which I have on my mower. Search here on youtube something like" mower surges or hunts" and you should get some links that explains the situation
Great video and nicely narrated. If you look at the air filter side of the carb (the front), you will see what I believe to be an air bleed hole on the upper left. Any ideas why fuel runs out that hole when mowing on a side hill. If you look closely, a gasket goes on before the filter housing and it too has a hole cut out of it. Then, if you look at the filter housing (backside), you will see a groove machined into the filter housing to allow fuel to run down the base of the filter housing and onto the deck. My question is why? Is this hole supposed to have a plug in it? Andy..
mine needs to be choked for a lot longer than it should. I think the jet may have a piece of dirt in it causing it to run lean. Thanks for the video. I'll clean the carb and get back to you. Also, mine wouldn't start at all for a while, I found the intake valve stuck open. Cleaned the valve stem as best I could. Now it runs, but needs some choke.
I have that exact carburetor on my mower. Can you give me a part number for the carb and a part number for a gasket kit, please? A video explaining how to order parts would be awesome. Thanks!
All too easy to stop the carb working correctly, just one spec of muck and thats it. I tend to use the strand of wire method, then inspect with a jewlers magnifier. I had the surging with my brigs&stratton, dam diaphragm, silly idea :-(
This is a real good video. But...please angle in a closer video shot when removing parts. Viewers see massive arms working, but don't get a shot of the part being removed.
As a Quick fix you can blow compressed air into the fuel in of carb, I 've had that fix no flow or this problem. Obviously a full tear down will clean better.
I have a Honda mower sometimes it will runs and sometimes it wants to cut out after awhile. I have reached the spark plu and the air filter. Today I cleaned the carburetor and it is still running on high throttle. Need help
I DID EVERYTHING YOU DID IN THE VIDEO, AND IT WORKED JUST FINE, BUT NOW MY PROBLEM IS THAT WHEN YOU PULL THAT LEVER FOR THAT ARCS IT WORKS FINE , BUT WHEN IT GOES BACK BY IT'S SELF IT OPENS THE CHOKE AND IT DIES , HOW DO YOU ADJUST THAT LEVER ? THANKS
great video, carb clean as a whistle. mower still won't start. used a little starter fluid mower cranks runs for about 3 seconds then stops. new plug, gapped. mower sat for about 4 months. drained the tank got fresh gas. I know the gas is flowing to the carb. any ideas? thanks.
Turns out mine wasnt start g because of a choke problem where it was returning before pulling the handle back. Either some how the lever that pushes the throttle plate close got on the other side or a cable was sticking.
Most Honda OEM carbs are inexpensive, less than $25.00. There are exceptions. Some are quite pricey, then it’s aftermarket for me. I had a huge generator in here 3 years ago, the carb alone was over $150.00. Complete aftermarket with solenoid, and gaskets was about $40.00, as I recall.
Thank you for your video. I'd give it a "C". Wish you'd have covered in more detail how to orient the emulsion tube, as it's not symmetrical. Also, wish you'd covered in a bit more detail where that piece of metal above the carb (part of the choke?) went. You said the carb needed to go to the left side of something, but I didn't get a good visual since you weren't able to video it.
Yes, I'm replying to my own comment... haha I changed my mind. The video is a solid B+!!! I found a LOT of value in watching how you put all the pieces back together again, like Humpty! I'm very grateful that the carb bolts weren't any shorter. It's quite a challenge to get all those pieces together with new gaskets. Thank You!!!
Man, I’ve got a newer model, pulled carb off and put back together just like I took it off and started great but it’s pouring fuel out of the small hole on the carburetor above the two main screws that hold it to the engine. Any idea what I missing here?
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Hello and great video, Have the same issue with mine. I have taken the carb apart as you have other than the tube under the main jet. The mower will start and run normal if I hold the choke in the choke position but runs rough as the mower in the video if I let off and will stall a short time later. any thoughts?
My main jet won't come out. Skipped that step and continued to the end. Put it all back together in order and fired it up and it still surges... Any tips on how to get the jet out? Also, I did use B12 because that's just what I had. Once I get a reply I will get some purple power and do it again. Thank you for the awesome video. Subscribed!
I did the entire repair and still had the surge... but it evened out with choke.., so I drilled holes for a piece of wire to hold it about an inch off full choke... I wanna know how that automatic choke works as there’s no hard lever... can I drill a hole and add a manual choke lever??? Or does that choke work off the impulse...I saw impulse ports in the gaskets and on the back of the carb...but the intake block didn’t????
It's able to Clean carbs on a Small Scale Is the only drawback. The harbor freight one is marketed under several different brands like Lyman and rcbs just to name a few. I recommend something in the half to one gallon range
very good video i have a honda gsv 190 from a lawnboy 22270 my problem is no high idle speed and low speed it just stalls. maybe a governor adjustment ?
Wal-mart sells these jet screwdrivers. Here is a link: www.walmart.com/ip/Genuine-Briggs-Stratton-19061-Small-Jet-Carburetor-Screwdriver-OEM/174265231?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=2272&adid=22222222227053897501&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=154955265801&wl4=pla-289372293354&wl5=9025466&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=113134473&wl11=online&wl12=174265231&wl13=&veh=sem
Before I clean the carb, I want to clean outside the engine. Do you have any recommendations on a mild degreaser? I used a degreaser to clean my oven. I wore gloves, but it got on my arms and I regretted it every second afterwards- until the burns healed 2+ weeks later.
THEMOWERMEDIC1 THE SMALL ENGINE SPECIALIST thank you. I picked some purple power up today. You seem to like it and (in general) it seems to be a popular cleaner. I’m looking forward to trying it out. Will still wear gloves ⚡️🔥🔥
I’ve had my push mower’s carburetor submerged in purple power and water 1:5for over 40 hours now. I didn’t realize how strong and corrosive the stuff is until I tried it on some metal. day after I submerged. I should have listen to your instruction 😑
Great video. I have a couple questions. My Husqvarna LC221RH model that has the GVC160 engine has a different choke set up. Mine has a plastic automatic choke assembly. It also has a Thermowax that heats up and apparently operates the choke. My mower started purging so I replaced everything the carburetor, gaskets, choke assembly & the thermowax. Unfortunately my mower still has a surge to it. When I ordered my parts from Amazon I noticed that their was two part numbers for the thermowax. What is the difference between the two part numbers. Your reply will be greatly appreciated. Thank you
Hi I have watched your video it was very help full, however it was still surges, after two sonic cleanings!So I got a new carb thinking that would take care of it , nope still surges.so what do you think I'm missing? any thought's would be help full.
From what I've read recently, you may have a vacuum leak. Buy a cheap $2 can of carburetor cleaner at walmart or any auto parts store. Start the mower and while it surges spray around the carb where it seals (which should be behind the air filter). If the surging stops or if there is any change, then too much air/oxygen is getting in. If that is the case, check that your gaskets around the carburetor are seated properly. If they are worn, look for a gasket set and replace them. Hope that helps.
Great video. Question. I just took out my Honda power washer, GCV160 , out of storage. Hasn't been used in like 5 years. I cleaned out the fuel lines and the gunk out of the carb since my dad thought it was smart to leave gas in there. Finally got it to start. But the problem is it only keeps running while choke is on. Doesn't have to be full choke, but has to be about 50%. I think i missed a couple of things that could have been cleaned in the carb, but is this usually related to the carb itself of could it be maybe that the fuel filter is bad? Thanks
See my other comment from today. Consider buying a new carb on eBay or somewhere else. I did that and saved a lot of time/frustration. The new carb cost less than $15 and my GVC160 runs great again!
I am working on a Honda GX390 I replaced the carb with a new OEM part and It will run for minut or 2 and then stahl out I check the oil and it appears to have gas in it. Can you help me with that please?
I need help Jeremy. My 160 is running real rich I think. It runs good for the first minute or so (when cold) then it slows down and belches black smoke. The exhaust smells rich with unburnt fuel. It made me nauseous just standing around it trying to get it to run right. The spark plug gets covered with black powdery carbon after only a few minutes. I took the carburetor apart and cleaned it. Removed the main jet and made sure all holes were open. The only thing that I didn't do was clean the fuel transfer port screw. That's my last hope of finding the problem. If that's not it I will have to change the carburetor.
Check air filter and also make sure choke is in fact opening up....then check spark plug and replace to see if that fixes...also could be coil that is giving a weak spark
Good video on how to clean a carb. But I bet the surging had a lot to do with that air filter don't ya think? Lol did you try it without the filter on it?
What is the model number of your GCV 160. I have the same carb on my Honda 160. 5521 RSI am trying to order carb parts. My info tag has worn off and can't see it. Thank you
hello, I just took a carb like this apart but it has the idle screw. I cleaned it soaking it in carb cleaner and blew out the orifices with air. the carb had old dried gas in it. seemed to be clean. when I put it back to gather it will start with starting fluid but stops. the bowl receives gas but gas does not get further. any suggestions? I removed the jet and tube and it seemed clean and was blown out.
Mark Overgaard Did you figure this out? I have the same problem. I cleaned the carb, jets and everything else. Seems ready to go. Put on the choke. Mower doesn't start. Gas flow is fine. Bowl fills. I've cleaned all kinds of carbs, but this one has me stumped. Briggs and Stratton are much easier. This carb is also a total pain to get on and off.
working on someones mower for 2 months watching all videos trying everything. almost gave up until i happened to notice mud on the muffler. it was full. cleaned out rins likeba new 1
Just found it. Here's the video for anyone else with the same question. 1:30 in the video. (ANSWER:use cigarette lighter to warm glue holding on cap) th-cam.com/video/00zr5e3Wt2U/w-d-xo.html
have had a problem with my honda mower for years. I took it to a mower repair man and he made it worse. eventually after a winter lay up it would not start so I decided to take a look myself with the help of this video and am so grateful for the help. the maim problem was that the guy who looked at it before when reassembling dropped one of the gaskets an one side.all good now thanks.
I think it a bit radical but I cut away the top part of the plastic cover behind the air filter to more easily get to the idler screw and to assemble. just cover again with some gorilla tape.
Instablaster...
OK
Buy a new carb for $16...not worth all this trouble..
@buckeye-pe6df no trouble at all.
@@buckeye-pe6dfyeah, true but mowermedic1s variant is so much more fun and also more environmently friendly, hehe
Thanks for the video and keeping my "I found all of my yard equipment on the side of the road tradition" alive.
After watching this video I was able to pull apart the carburetor on my lawnmower and fix the surging problem. THANK YOU for the excellent tutorial!!!
I really appreciate taking the time to do the video. With that said you didn't show which way the gaskets went on and in what order which was the reason I watched the video. Of course like many of us we forget the order thinking we will remember and then we get to it and the order is confused. I didn't remember which way the plastic piece when on it if I was putting it on the right way. The one I have is beveled and I couldn't remember if it went inward toward the motor or out , so I watch you and your hand was in the way so I didn't see. Every detail which is a pain I know but from each piece to each and every piece going on would have been helpful. Once again thanks for taking the time to do this, I don't want to sound ungreatful , the devil is in the details as they say
Wanted to thank you for the step by step, My Honda, was leaking gas all over the place out of nowhere. It was hard to pinpoint from where, due to air cleaner assembly. I literally watched you, pause, work on mine, play..pause..etc. Runs like a new, just got it off the bench. I really appreciate your help. .
I have watched a few "How to clean your mower carb" videos and this is by a long chalk the best i have seen. Clear instructions, purposeful without ruching and very useful. Cheers.
For a carb set up like that would of been nice of Honda used two long studs and nuts instead of long bolts. Would make life way better
Total agreement.
Update. Five minutes later I watched a Subaru carb video and they used the two long stud approach.
You can throw the machine in your truck or car and go to a hardware store and upgrade to studs and nuts. Sometimes though the studs come out with nuts, so I just settle for the factory setup
Nashville that's a great idea I'm going to do that it will be much easier
How ya get linkages attached with studs
I have a honda mower I bought last year, it sat over the winter and wouldn't start. Your video helped me out a lot now it's running. Thanks man!!!!
Thank you for the video. I'm 62 and have never done anything like this before. The instructions are very clear. Shops where I am in France will not work on your mower if you did not buy it there.
I cleaned my Honda carburetor following your instructions. It has never started easier!! Glad I had a ultrasonic cleaner!
Just finished my first ever carb clean on a honda izy and while i dont have a sonic cleaner this video has been fantastic for reference purposes, very happy sounding and running mower now so thanks very much for putting this on:)
Your video was the best, it took all the mystery out of the equation and made it much easier. Thanks. It saved me a big repair bill.
This video helped me out greatly. I went from no start to hard start with surge then start first pull with no surge. And all I bought was some carb cleaner. Thanks you Sir
First off, Thank you for a great video ( all but forearms in the way as mentioned by other viewers) I have the exact motor as the one your working on in video , this spring it wouldn't start, this past spring ??? And I baby all my engines from outboard to mower to weedwacker to blower!!! Drain em in the fall ( bowl & tank both ) use Startron Fuel Stabilizer, keep plugs , oil new & clean , you get the picture, followed your video for taken apart & cleaning and it worked like a champ !!!! THANKS!!!!! But last week my wife decided to cut grass while I was working, AWESOME RIGHT ??? Wrong, she ( bless her heart ❤️) decided the under deck blade area needed cleaning, so she props the handle end under my boat trailer ( yep, she watches me and learns things ) BUT, SHE GETS OUT THE GARDEN HOSE AND BLASTS AWAY!!!! Doesn't tell me this, or the part that it wouldn't start again after she was done, so I'm like ok, water in gas ?? Drain it all , tank , bowl & lines, fill up with new , no start, shoot lil start fluid, fires up & dies, ?? Change plug, air filter & still won't start without a blast of SF. But cuts right off when SF is gone, take carburetor off, clean AGAIN , still no start , spray SF it starts then dies ??????? Please help any body ????
Nobody is gonna help a little complaining bitch like you
Worked great for me. My air filter had popped off, and without my knowing it, I got dirt somewhere in the carburetor. It was a very new model with a few differences, but I followed your directions and everything works fine now.
Your the man, between you, double wide 6, and dony boy. I've learned a lot about small engines, free schooling. I'm an HVAC technician, got a degree and journeyman's licence, paid a lot of money for that.
Thanks for the detailed, no bs approach. You showed me my two mistakes I was making with this exact setup. It then worked first pull. Thank you.
Thank you for taking the time to make this video to help people like me!
THANK YOU SIR !! Great video ! Hopefully now I will be able to get my lawnmower put back together tomorrow and hopefully working. I owe you a drink.
Excellent video. I like how you kept it simple and straightforward, not alot of excess talk, well lit and I really appreciate the camera not jumping all over the place. Thanks for the education.
Thanks! The vid showed me a couple of things I missed when I cleaned mine. It starts fine after a rest, but only runs a few seconds. A full rebuild and clean (especially the air jet and needle valve) plus checking the fuel filter should do it.
Great video. Thank you. I have the same engine on my power washer. The carburetor was filled with white gunk not allowing the float to work. I don't have an ultrasonic cleaner, so I'll do my best cleaning with gas and engine starter. The old oil was like chocolate milk before I changed it. My guess is that water works its way into the engine. If I get it running, do you think I'll be OK or is it time for a new unit? Its not that old and I don't use it all too much.
Thank you mowermedic1
Now that's a nice video on how to properly take apart and clean and install back a carburetor ! Thank you
Jeremy, followed your instructions and my mower runs like a champ! Thanks for making the video! Saved me some $$$.
Mama's gonna be ticked when she finds out you soaked your carb in her slow cooker!
Thank you this is the the video I needed to repair my wood splitter, It helped tremendously. Well done and have a great day!!
Thank you for this in-depth, high quality video! I fixed my mower!
So if you do this tear down & cleaning, put back together, & throttle lever is moving back & forth, causing surging, does that require carb replacement or is there something more sinister that can be addressed? Machine I worked on sat for 18 months & didn't start, period. Did the tear down, removed internal fuel line filter & replaced w/ small red B&S external universal filter you find in most stores, cleaned everything exactly as Jeremy noted, new plug, air filter was fine, & machine starts beautifully...runs smooth as silk sometimes, but most of time cutting grass, it surges like the machine shown @ beginning of this video. Did note, however, that in one part of my yard, consistently, the mower runs super-smooth, then goes back to surging in the rest of the yard. No difference in grass, not even thick or high, just low-cut crabgrass. Very weird. Machine = 2 year old Troy-Bilt w/ Honda GCV engine from Lowe's. My carb only has 1 bowl nut in bottom. Appreciate any bright ideas!
Great video! 20 minutes saved me $200
Excellent instructions that went great for me. It now starts like it's new!
Thanks for the video and the tip I was searching for.. tapping carb to get main jet and emulsion tube out.... worked like a charm.... very thorough video...
I’ve been cleaning my carbs for 23 years. Never had any issues. Now I have a gcv 160 and a craftsman snowblower that surges at idle with cleaning and with brand new carb. I changed the oil as well. I don’t know if it’s the idle spring or what? I’m totally stumped with these two. Maybe the circuit for the jet is clogged? I don’t know
This is a quality video. Always very helpful getting guidance from an expert.
I enjoyed the video I look forward to seeing more of these for videos of the repairs you're doing. Not that I don't like the tips. When I just enjoy for video of the complete repairs. Keep up the good job.
I did the same breakdown that you show here...I removed jets and screw and cleaned all the things like you did..Even cleaned out the gas tank...screen is free and clean...
Mine has the slide in auto choke that rests inside the engine hole....GC160..older model Honda Engine...
Ire assembled everything back together and it ran great about 30 minutes and started surging again!! I’ve
Striped this down twice and it does the same thing....Should I check the wax on the auto choke??
Should I replace fuel lines? Should the carburetor be replaced?? I’m at a loss now!!!
It's because there's something else wrong with it
SammyP well...thought you might have a logical answer...
@@JammyCrackcorn 😂
James I watched another video that recommends upsizing a jet , (not the main one) ,if you cannot get a new jet then make the hole a bit bigger wit a very fine bit. The restriction had to do with some sort of emission control standard and with that came the surging which I have on my mower. Search here on youtube something like" mower surges or hunts" and you should get some links that explains the situation
Great video and nicely narrated.
If you look at the air filter side of the carb (the front), you will see what I believe to be an air bleed hole on the upper left. Any ideas why fuel runs out that hole when mowing on a side hill. If you look closely, a gasket goes on before the filter housing and it too has a hole cut out of it. Then, if you look at the filter housing (backside), you will see a groove machined into the filter housing to allow fuel to run down the base of the filter housing and onto the deck. My question is why? Is this hole supposed to have a plug in it? Andy..
This really helped me out! This was the same carb that was on my pressure washer. Thanks!
mine needs to be choked for a lot longer than it should. I think the jet may have a piece of dirt in it causing it to run lean. Thanks for the video. I'll clean the carb and get back to you. Also, mine wouldn't start at all for a while, I found the intake valve stuck open. Cleaned the valve stem as best I could. Now it runs, but needs some choke.
Thank you, had exactly the same problem on my muck truck, now fixed.
Excellent video. Very much like the use of the studs. Why Honda don’t use them I can’t really see. But a great job. Thanks.
Thank you was questioning what order the gaskets and isolaters went in
What's the part # for that carb screwdriver?
Before it gets bad would you recommend running. Carb cleaner in the gas when it's still running well
I noticed that my mower runs great since I used the canned 92 octane with no ethanol. Can buy at Home Depot and other hardware stores.
I have that exact carburetor on my mower. Can you give me a part number for the carb and a part number for a gasket kit, please?
A video explaining how to order parts would be awesome. Thanks!
Agreed! If you find the exact OEM carburetor for this mower please let us know?
Because of the issues reinstalling the carb, I changed the bolts to studs and nuts. Keeps me from losing it and throwing the carb into the woods.
Shouldn't the parts be rinsed in water to get the cleaning solution off before you use the compressed air?
All too easy to stop the carb working correctly, just one spec of muck and thats it.
I tend to use the strand of wire method, then inspect with a jewlers magnifier.
I had the surging with my brigs&stratton, dam diaphragm, silly idea :-(
This is a real good video. But...please angle in a closer video shot when removing parts. Viewers see massive arms working, but don't get a shot of the part being removed.
AT LEAST HE DID SOMETHING U ALWAYS COMPLAINING BEA
Yupp, really hard to video without showing the arms, but I was able to find what I needed by pausing the video :)
Complaining little bitch
@@macknumber9 and your just a whining little brat
Have you ever done a video on what you can and should not put into your ultrasonic cleaning machine?
As a Quick fix you can blow compressed air into the fuel in of carb, I 've had that fix no flow or this problem. Obviously a full tear down will clean better.
To take the main jet out you insert a pin in the small hole on the side and then you can unscrew the jet out.
Can you tell me what that black plastic piece is behind that plate? I some how broken mine and I can't find what it's called. Thanks for your time.
I feel stupid. I was trying to connect a rod to the choke. Thanks for the help. Even a fellow mechanic needs help.
GREATEST CARB VIDEO EVER
Great video Jeremy, I can't wait to fix my lawnmower!
I did everything like the video. Mower starts but only keeps running if choked. Once the auto chock opens. Mowerstoos. Any ideas, tips?
I have a Honda mower sometimes it will runs and sometimes it wants to cut out after awhile. I have reached the spark plu and the air filter. Today I cleaned the carburetor and it is still running on high throttle. Need help
I DID EVERYTHING YOU DID IN THE VIDEO, AND IT WORKED JUST FINE, BUT NOW MY PROBLEM IS THAT WHEN YOU PULL THAT LEVER FOR THAT ARCS IT WORKS FINE , BUT WHEN IT GOES BACK BY IT'S SELF IT OPENS THE CHOKE AND IT DIES , HOW DO YOU ADJUST THAT LEVER ? THANKS
great video, carb clean as a whistle. mower still won't start. used a little starter fluid mower cranks runs for about 3 seconds then stops. new plug, gapped.
mower sat for about 4 months. drained the tank got fresh gas. I know the gas is flowing to the carb. any ideas? thanks.
Nice video. Can you explain how to put the metallic strip which is for the choke . Couldn’t understand how to align and fix it
The strip goes behind the choke shaft so that when you actuate the choke it closes the butterfly
Assembly order hidden by your hands? Please show the gasket sequence and alignment?
Any easier with the mower on its side to allow vertical assembly?
Turns out mine wasnt start g because of a choke problem where it was returning before pulling the handle back. Either some how the lever that pushes the throttle plate close got on the other side or a cable was sticking.
Most Honda OEM carbs are inexpensive, less than $25.00. There are exceptions.
Some are quite pricey, then it’s aftermarket for me. I had a huge generator in here 3 years ago, the carb alone was over $150.00.
Complete aftermarket with solenoid, and gaskets was about $40.00, as I recall.
Thank you for your video. I'd give it a "C". Wish you'd have covered in more detail how to orient the emulsion tube, as it's not symmetrical. Also, wish you'd covered in a bit more detail where that piece of metal above the carb (part of the choke?) went. You said the carb needed to go to the left side of something, but I didn't get a good visual since you weren't able to video it.
Yes, I'm replying to my own comment... haha I changed my mind. The video is a solid B+!!! I found a LOT of value in watching how you put all the pieces back together again, like Humpty! I'm very grateful that the carb bolts weren't any shorter. It's quite a challenge to get all those pieces together with new gaskets. Thank You!!!
Man, I’ve got a newer model, pulled carb off and put back together just like I took it off and started great but it’s pouring fuel out of the small hole on the carburetor above the two main screws that hold it to the engine. Any idea what I missing here?
1:08 start with air filter atrás de el está el carburador! sigue viendo
Hello and great video, Have the same issue with mine. I have taken the carb apart as you have other than the tube under the main jet. The mower will start and run normal if I hold the choke in the choke position but runs rough as the mower in the video if I let off and will stall a short time later. any thoughts?
My main jet won't come out. Skipped that step and continued to the end. Put it all back together in order and fired it up and it still surges... Any tips on how to get the jet out?
Also, I did use B12 because that's just what I had. Once I get a reply I will get some purple power and do it again. Thank you for the awesome video. Subscribed!
I did the entire repair and still had the surge... but it evened out with choke.., so I drilled holes for a piece of wire to hold it about an inch off full choke... I wanna know how that automatic choke works as there’s no hard lever... can I drill a hole and add a manual choke lever??? Or does that choke work off the impulse...I saw impulse ports in the gaskets and on the back of the carb...but the intake block didn’t????
David Thorne those are not impulse ports they are atmospheric vents. And if u have to run on choke then u missed something in the carb
Does that engine have belt drive for cam ?
Don't use B12 spray because it breaks down the "special coating" but it's ok to soak in hot caustic and corrosive alkaline Purple Power?
Thanks for the video. Are you satisfied with that Harbor Freight Ultrasonic cleaner ? Or would you advise a different one ?
It's able to
Clean carbs on a
Small
Scale
Is the only drawback. The harbor freight one is marketed under several different brands like Lyman and rcbs just to name a few. I recommend something in the half to one gallon range
very good video
i have a honda gsv 190 from a lawnboy 22270
my problem is no high idle speed and low speed it just stalls.
maybe a governor adjustment ?
Do you know of a place that sells the carb screwdriver you used?
Wal-mart sells these jet screwdrivers. Here is a link:
www.walmart.com/ip/Genuine-Briggs-Stratton-19061-Small-Jet-Carburetor-Screwdriver-OEM/174265231?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=2272&adid=22222222227053897501&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=154955265801&wl4=pla-289372293354&wl5=9025466&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=113134473&wl11=online&wl12=174265231&wl13=&veh=sem
@@exinanition2307 do they sell it in the store or only online?
It's amazing how people neglect basic maintenance. 1 hour a year and proper off season storage can save so much headache.
Saved me some cash by showing me how to do it myself. Thanks!
It's A Wonder You Got it To Start With That Air Filter
Why? It’s fine
i dont have ultrasonic cleaner but got hand pull wire for fire system 49 strand stainless steel eigth inch
Which end of the emulsion tube goes in first ?
It only goes one way
Excellent video tutorial. Many thanks.
Before I clean the carb, I want to clean outside the engine. Do you have any recommendations on a mild degreaser? I used a degreaser to clean my oven. I wore gloves, but it got on my arms and I regretted it every second afterwards- until the burns healed 2+ weeks later.
Purple power or castrol superclean
THEMOWERMEDIC1 THE SMALL ENGINE SPECIALIST thank you. I picked some purple power up today. You seem to like it and (in general) it seems to be a popular cleaner. I’m looking forward to trying it out. Will still wear gloves ⚡️🔥🔥
I’ve had my push mower’s carburetor submerged in purple power and water 1:5for over 40 hours now. I didn’t realize how strong and corrosive the stuff is until I tried it on some metal. day after I submerged. I should have listen to your instruction 😑
Great video. I have a couple questions. My Husqvarna LC221RH model that has the GVC160 engine has a different choke set up. Mine has a plastic automatic choke assembly. It also has a Thermowax that heats up and apparently operates the choke. My mower started purging so I replaced everything the carburetor, gaskets, choke assembly & the thermowax. Unfortunately my mower still has a surge to it. When I ordered my parts from Amazon I noticed that their was two part numbers for the thermowax. What is the difference between the two part numbers. Your reply will be greatly appreciated. Thank you
Aftermarket parts?
No I read a lot about after market parts. I ordered all Honda original parts. Do you have a video explaining the choke operation on my style engine.
Hi I have watched your video it was very help full, however it was still surges, after two sonic cleanings!So I got a new carb thinking that would take care of it , nope still surges.so what do you think I'm missing? any thought's would be help full.
From what I've read recently, you may have a vacuum leak. Buy a cheap $2 can of carburetor cleaner at walmart or any auto parts store. Start the mower and while it surges spray around the carb where it seals (which should be behind the air filter). If the surging stops or if there is any change, then too much air/oxygen is getting in. If that is the case, check that your gaskets around the carburetor are seated properly. If they are worn, look for a gasket set and replace them. Hope that helps.
Great video. Question. I just took out my Honda power washer, GCV160 , out of storage. Hasn't been used in like 5 years. I cleaned out the fuel lines and the gunk out of the carb since my dad thought it was smart to leave gas in there. Finally got it to start. But the problem is it only keeps running while choke is on. Doesn't have to be full choke, but has to be about 50%. I think i missed a couple of things that could have been cleaned in the carb, but is this usually related to the carb itself of could it be maybe that the fuel filter is bad?
Thanks
See my other comment from today. Consider buying a new carb on eBay or somewhere else. I did that and saved a lot of time/frustration. The new carb cost less than $15 and my GVC160 runs great again!
I am working on a Honda GX390 I replaced the carb with a new OEM part and It will run for minut or 2 and then stahl out I check the oil and it appears to have gas in it. Can you help me with that please?
What else can you clean the parts with?
I need help Jeremy. My 160 is running real rich I think. It runs good for the first minute or so (when cold) then it slows down and belches black smoke. The exhaust smells rich with unburnt fuel. It made me nauseous just standing around it trying to get it to run right. The spark plug gets covered with black powdery carbon after only a few minutes. I took the carburetor apart and cleaned it. Removed the main jet and made sure all holes were open. The only thing that I didn't do was clean the fuel transfer port screw. That's my last hope of finding the problem. If that's not it I will have to change the carburetor.
Check air filter and also make sure choke is in fact opening up....then check spark plug and replace to see if that fixes...also could be coil that is giving a weak spark
Thank you! Very helpful.
so helpful, thanks for your time
Good video on how to clean a carb. But I bet the surging had a lot to do with that air filter don't ya think? Lol did you try it without the filter on it?
Surged with it without filter
What is the model number of your GCV 160. I have the same carb on my Honda 160. 5521 RSI am trying to order carb parts. My info tag has worn off and can't see it. Thank you
Burn the emulsion tube and jet with a mini torch to get it really clean.
Thanks I needed that 👍👍👍
What can cleaner did you use?
hello, I just took a carb like this apart but it has the idle screw.
I cleaned it soaking it in carb cleaner and blew out the orifices with air. the carb had old dried gas in it. seemed to be clean.
when I put it back to gather it will start with starting fluid but stops. the bowl receives gas but gas does not get further.
any suggestions? I removed the jet and tube and it seemed clean and was blown out.
Mark Overgaard Did you figure this out? I have the same problem. I cleaned the carb, jets and everything else. Seems ready to go. Put on the choke. Mower doesn't start. Gas flow is fine. Bowl fills. I've cleaned all kinds of carbs, but this one has me stumped. Briggs and Stratton are much easier. This carb is also a total pain to get on and off.
Video was very well done, thanks
working on someones mower for 2 months watching all videos trying everything. almost gave up until i happened to notice mud on the muffler. it was full. cleaned out rins likeba new 1
Did 'Eugene' from TWD make this video ?
Which video of yours shows how to remove the "limit cap" that you mention around 12:45?
Just found it. Here's the video for anyone else with the same question. 1:30 in the video. (ANSWER:use cigarette lighter to warm glue holding on cap)
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LAWNMOWER REPAIR: HONDA IDLE LIMIT CAP REMOVAL
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