Fantastic! This Honda GCV 160 I bought used and had been sitting for a while. Ran out of gas and of course, it ran rough afterwards. Happened upon your repair video - Very well done! and many thanks!
This video was the only one that showed me exactly how it all went back together. It’s really hard to keep track when the whole thing falls to pieces when you take the two bolts off! Thank you!!
I really appreciate TH-camrs providing good quality how to information for fixings things at home that break. This is another fine example. Saves me a lot of money.
Had the same issue. The long double side hooked spring that goes around the choke rod broke. Replaced it and forgot how it all went back together. This helped a lot. Now the damn thing starts rough and I have to finger the throttle/choke arm once it fires to get in the proper rpm’s. Hell if I get another four years from it after nearly a decade I’ll be happy with that.
You need to re-shoot this video. The camera angels are way off so most the time the viewer is looking at your arm or the part is cut out of the frame. Your explanations of what to do are clear and well done. You will get more views if it is easier for viewers to see the connections and parts clearly. I have worked on this carburetor and it is hard confusing so I appreciate your effort
Amazing Video Bro!!! Did exactly what you recommended and after a few pulls it cranked right up. Running amazing. Same engine as on my Ryobi GCV160 pressure washer. Now able to pressure wash the house. Btw- my pressure washer sat to long abd carburetor was all gunked up.
Another new carb fixed it, Amazon Cheap for Honda OEM. Still flushing jet and all else w carb cleaner on surging carb and still surged ? Thanks anyway.
Did exactly as you, failed to fix ! I just replaced carb, wax choke, last Apr and fixed it. But started surging < a yr of use. I’ll never buy a Honda powered mower again. I rebuilt carb on a Koehler motor and was forever fixed. Least Honda parts cheap online !! But makes no sense !
appreciate the video. took mine apart/cleaned it good. Got it all back together and it's running WAAAY FAASSTT. took it apart and back together. same thing. it runs on first pull but its idling at high RPM. Any thought what I did wrong?. appreciate your post!
Make sure the gaskets are in order and sealing. Next check the throttle linkages and springs, make sure they are in the right holes. From there check the idle screw.
Good point. I shot air down the middle of the tube. Mine didn't have anything in the side holes so I forget to mention to visually check them and spray those out if theres stuff in there.
Make sure the gaskets are in order and sealing. Next check the throttle linkages and springs, make sure they are in the right holes, and not broken or hanging up.
Fantastic! This Honda GCV 160 I bought used and had been sitting for a while. Ran out of gas and of course, it ran rough afterwards. Happened upon your repair video - Very well done! and many thanks!
This video was the only one that showed me exactly how it all went back together. It’s really hard to keep track when the whole thing falls to pieces when you take the two bolts off! Thank you!!
I really appreciate TH-camrs providing good quality how to information for fixings things at home that break. This is another fine example. Saves me a lot of money.
Had the same issue. The long double side hooked spring that goes around the choke rod broke. Replaced it and forgot how it all went back together. This helped a lot. Now the damn thing starts rough and I have to finger the throttle/choke arm once it fires to get in the proper rpm’s. Hell if I get another four years from it after nearly a decade I’ll be happy with that.
excellent video, straight to the point, easy to follow, no bs like other videos.
Thank you
You need to re-shoot this video. The camera angels are way off so most the time the viewer is looking at your arm or the part is cut out of the frame. Your explanations of what to do are clear and well done. You will get more views if it is easier for viewers to see the connections and parts clearly.
I have worked on this carburetor and it is hard confusing so I appreciate your effort
Amazing Video Bro!!! Did exactly what you recommended and after a few pulls it cranked right up. Running amazing. Same engine as on my Ryobi GCV160 pressure washer. Now able to pressure wash the house. Btw- my pressure washer sat to long abd carburetor was all gunked up.
Nice job…thanks for showing this!
Thank you for this video. It fixed my surging engine
No problem
Good job.
Really appreciate this video. Thanks for the step by step instructions on reassembling the carb!
Yes no problem
Great help. I'll do it on my mower. I'll wear gloves though when applying brake cleaner.
Another new carb fixed it, Amazon Cheap for Honda OEM. Still flushing jet and all else w carb cleaner on surging carb and still surged ? Thanks anyway.
Thank you so much! Did you reuse gaskets or make new ones?
Reuse
Did exactly as you, failed to fix ! I just replaced carb, wax choke, last Apr and fixed it. But started surging < a yr of use. I’ll never buy a Honda powered mower again. I rebuilt carb on a Koehler motor and was forever fixed. Least Honda parts cheap online !! But makes no sense !
Make hole little bigger
appreciate the video. took mine apart/cleaned it good. Got it all back together and it's running WAAAY FAASSTT. took it apart and back together. same thing. it runs on first pull but its idling at high RPM. Any thought what I did wrong?. appreciate your post!
Make sure the gaskets are in order and sealing. Next check the throttle linkages and springs, make sure they are in the right holes. From there check the idle screw.
Found the problem. Old smashed gasket next to engine. Governor are barely hitting it. New gasket runs perfectly!!
Did anybody try Mechanic In A Bottle before disassembling the entire carburetor?
You didn't clean the emulsion tube holes with a pin or any needle type tool to make sure all the small holes are clear same in the main jet.
Good point. I shot air down the middle of the tube. Mine didn't have anything in the side holes so I forget to mention to visually check them and spray those out if theres stuff in there.
After removing and cleaning my carb my govenor arm does not move? Plus it’s reviving very high any solutions?
Make sure the gaskets are in order and sealing. Next check the throttle linkages and springs, make sure they are in the right holes, and not broken or hanging up.
Ha ha my pressure washer used to sound just like this lawnmower
Help me: My mower after hitting a pipe the engine now revs why to high and makes the mower shake bad. Its the engine so please help.
Did you pull the plug wire first?
I left it on, you don't need to take it off.
You didn't clean the idle jet