Honda gx160 carb rebuild part 1

[br569784]

Great video! Now I get it....thanks

[mickydunn2001]

Is the tube where the jet slides in the emulsion tube?

[sixtyfiveford]

@mickydunn2001 The emulsion tube is behind the main jet. It is in the tube where the main jet goes. I did not remove it for this video as is was stuck and easily strips out. It is very very rarely dirty, so if doesn't budge I don't remove it. By spraying through the bottom and through the passage in the front opening of the carb it forces carb cleaner through the passages(@ 5:00 in the video).

[rebelson82]

Great video and VERY helpful. Thank you!

[sixtyfiveford]

@rebelson82 ......Awesome. I am glad it helped.

[sixtyfiveford]

@dennisc352 .....I am glad I could help.

[sixtyfiveford]

@jsuracetkd Your linkage must be binding or your throttle plate stuck open.

[hagermotors]

Good video. Easy to understand and to the point.

[kurtinator303]

There is a easier way to block the fuel line off instead of using a screwdriver, the little knob on the choke lever was designed to block the line off, just thought i would let ya know

[sixtyfiveford]

@kurtinator303 ... The carb is being removed along with the fuel shut off.

[kurtinator303]

@sixtyfiveford Yeah i know that, but you have disconnected the carby from the fuel line that runs directly to the tank. Instead of possibly damaging the fuel line, you can take the choke lever off the carby and the little knob on the end of the choke lever fits in the fuel line perfect.

[buggatii12]

my honda gx160 go cart was running well until i hit a bump now the lever to pull it seems jammed what should i do

[sixtyfiveford]

@buggatii12 ..... You could have sheared the flywheel key

[buggatii12]

@sixtyfiveford ok does that mean i have to get a new flywheel

[sixtyfiveford]

@buggatii12... No just a keyway. It is only a suggestion as your description is vague. Maybe a few more details would help. What lever? I assume you mean the pull start rope?

[buggatii12]

@sixtyfiveford yes it is the pull start rope it will pull about a quarter of the way then jams

[sixtyfiveford]

@buggatii12 ........... The first thing you need to do is pull off the starter shroud. Then try turning the engine by hand. Look at your go cart clutch and make sure it isn't binding.

[slappy123ut]

thanks for taking the time to post. My sons and I will be taking a crack at this tomorrow.

[buggatii12]

i was wondering if i was to buy a kit would it be the same when i put the new carb and air filter back on..??

[sixtyfiveford]

@buggatii12 ...Yes, I don't see why not.

[buggatii12]

@sixtyfiveford kk thanks nice vid

[buggatii12]

@sixtyfiveford how did you get the screws off so easily i have the same engine and it seems so hard what size socket do you use

[sixtyfiveford]

@buggatii12.... They are 10mm. You will notice I am using a ratchet because they can be stubborn.

[buggatii12]

@sixtyfiveford ok thanks

[buggatii12]

@sixtyfiveford can you just take off the govenor if you want to

[sixtyfiveford]

@buggatii12 ...It will create a lot of headache if you mess with the governor.

[bizzyfingers]

@sixtyfiveford may i ask, sorry to pester you by you mentioned that removing a governor will create a headache. may i just ask how?

[sixtyfiveford]

@bizzyfingers... Why would you want to? The ONLY time you remove a governor is if you have built the engine from ground up and it is going to be on a racing machine. If you remove a governor on a stock engine you will cause extreme damage and blow it up. You will not get more power in the given rpm range. It is a misconception that the governor limits your horse power. It is there to maintain a given rpm and keep the engine from over revving and blowing up.

[robbrie]

Be sure to inspect the gaskets where the carb attaches to the engine. Leaky gaskets allow extra air and engine would run too lean.

[Strong230]

OK i have 2 questions i have 4 Honda GX160. Two of them when i start them up search really bad, do you think that is all carb? And i have a few extra carb but i think i broke off that tip on the idler mixture, is the carb junk now?

[sixtyfiveford]

@Strong230 ....Searching/surging: Yes you carbs are dirty. Idle mixture: Yes it may be junk if you can't extract the rest of the screw.

[Strong230]

@sixtyfiveford ---i think it might be ok, i just broke off the nub on the inside of the carb but i'm not sure. Is it hard to replace the rings? I have two that kind of smoke a little bit...do you have any videos on replacing the rings?

[sixtyfiveford]

@Strong230 ..no videos of gx160 ring replacement yet. I have a smoking motor that I haven't got around to yet.

[mountfields]

excellent !!! found it easy to follow, but engine still smoking a little, is it an easy job to fit new rings??? thanks for your time...

[optflv]

I just wanted to say thank you. I borrowed a GX200-powered pressure washer that hadn't been run in a couple of years. The carb was completely gummed up with old gas, and this procedure had it purring like a kitten in no time. Thanks!

[sixtyfiveford]

@optflv ............ I am glad I could help.

[vankyfwa]

lite a match at 3:28

[sixtyfiveford]

@vankyfwa ...............BOOOOOMMMMMMM!

[rccarsarklow]

thank you for the info on the carb stripdown,i've just done one on our gokart and it helped us out a lot,cheers.

[GrantKeymer]

Thanks so much to 65ford for posting this. I have a petrol-powered water pump with a Chinese clone of the GX160 engine. Nearly everything shown in this video was exactly the same and I had no trouble cleaning out my carburettor and getting the engine working again. This problem was caused by leaving fuel sitting in the carb. for 3 or 4 years whilst the pump sat unused. I will be sure to drain the bowl next time and avoid this happening again.

[videoguy1845]

if i were ever to put this on something would it be a go kart or a bike?

[sixtyfiveford]

@videoguy1845 .............either

[hthedog]

forgive me for pointing it out, but you did actually forget to clean out your pilot jet(the one below the throttle stop screw) Also it may have been wise to remove the emulsion tube to check that none of the holes are blocked (making the engine run too rich). Well done for posting I'm sure people would gain some knowledge by watching.

[pl992077]

How do you remove the jet. I checked online and cannot get an answer. I tried to use a paper clip and try to push down from the top but it will not fall down. Does it require more force, I'm afraid of damaging it.

[pl992077]

@ 4:40 you removed with a flat screwdriver in there is the main jet that you did not take out. Anybody no how that can be removed?

[bobrossftw]

@pl992077 the main jet holds it in if you cant thump it alittle and get it out you might go to like autozone and buy a boil kit and boil the carb cause it may be alittle coroded ect. that help

[mattyboy3210]

hi, how can you take the steel rods of the engine that hold the carb because i have a carb adapter but i need to take these of for it to fit on. advice please.

[sixtyfiveford]

are you talking about the two bolts that run through the carb and air cleaner?

[mattyboy3210]

Yes

[sixtyfiveford]

They should be threaded into the intake manifold. I would take the air cleaner off. Take the two nuts you removed and thread them onto ONE of the bolts/rods. Tighten the nuts to each other and you should be able to use a wrench on the inside nut to unscrew the bolts/rods.

[mattyboy3210]

THANKS FOR THE ADVICE :)