I've got a GCV190 on my mower that is very hard to pull. It runs fine, just getting it to turn over is a challenge. I haven't spent much time diagnosing it as I haven't had it long. But I think I know exactly where to look now. Thanks Jeff!
@Rock_Canadian Жыл бұрын
I have a Husqvarna self-propelled AWD that I was ready to scrap. I remembered having a similar issue with valve train on a B&S 21HP on my old John Deere D120. I googled it, to confirm, and found your video. Lo and behold, I have a cracked exhaust rocker arm. I'm going to do the same as you, with the new seal. I found another thread, where the engine guru suggested Loctite 620 on the guide, before driving it back into place. I think I am going to do both. Better safe than sorry. Thank you so much Jeff!
@JeffsLittleEngineService Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and for the comment
@scotthawthorne61222 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeff, I was about to throw mine away today(husqvarna lawnmower). Every video I saw was concerning the carb. And mine was perfect. Watched your video, and that was exactly my problem. Saved me $500 and it now runs beautifully. Thanks again for the great video.
@JeffsLittleEngineService2 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
@Captpisscums6 ай бұрын
Clear gas will solve carb problems
@netdoctor12 жыл бұрын
_"They always seem to loosen up a little bit... after you tighten them down."_ Makes sense. The locking nut is pulling the screw outward as you tighten it. Thanks for sharing with us, Jeff.
@joesinakandid5282 жыл бұрын
THAT is the second reason for the square head - to stop that movement. The same concept for all valve adjustments.
@floydfan49593 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great vid !, my karcher pressure washer with a honda 190 has been pulling the cord out of my hand for two years and never knew why .Last week i was stripping the stain off my deck in the hot sun(90 degrees) and it finally died, saw your vid and sure enough the exhaust rocker cracked and bent, I.ordered the Honda rockers from Amazon only to realize the pivot pin that holds the rocker was trashed too. I replaced and gapped them and the engine starts easy again and runs great.$25 fix So before you order, check the pivot pins. Thanks so much!
@johnkomosa40892 жыл бұрын
Thanks, great tip on the pins. You guys are awesome.
@DeepishMoog6 ай бұрын
Engines, stick edgers, weed esters, pressure washers, they all work dandy when consistently used. They all seem to get issues when sitting too long (like over the Winter). Regular use, oil changes, ethanol free gas, and you're golden. Except with pressure washers, I've always had more troubles, not with the engine, but with water pump. It's like $150+ service around here to have it reconditioned. For that price, it just might be time to replace the pump DIY.
@Habel420atgml5 ай бұрын
Wow man thank you so much you saved us from having to replace a pressure washer! That was a great video well instructed no BS. Thank you very much I greatly appreciate what you did. I had the exact same problem with the exact same exhaust rocker arm and now I know exactly what to do thank you
@JeffsLittleEngineService5 ай бұрын
Glad it helped
@georgeclapenstein78234 ай бұрын
I’m pretty sure this is the same issue I’m having… I’ll find out this afternoon
@marcobrownstone3 жыл бұрын
Outstanding! Best explanation for what my generator was doing. Just adjust the valves, easy fix. Thanks for the help.
@JeffsLittleEngineService3 жыл бұрын
glad it helped
@philliphall519811 ай бұрын
Watch for exhaust guide moving up and stopping valve movement, which breaks the arm, can put the intake valve seal with rubber removed on exhaust and new intake seal installed once guide is driven back down 😊😊😊 It works and will stay put 😊 Thank You 🙏
@JeffsLittleEngineService11 ай бұрын
Good tips
@tubeswim2 жыл бұрын
I had this issue. Straight out of the box! Removed sparklplug and was then able to pull the cord. put it back in and good to go.
@JeffsLittleEngineService2 жыл бұрын
wow that is crazy!
@TheMAC08762 жыл бұрын
WOWZ I just got one of these from my friend for free. Having the same problem. About to get working on it. Thanks man!
@redskiclayton Жыл бұрын
If you look down at the flywheel there is a dowel sticking out. Line that up with the notch in the case where the valve cover mounts. It does not matter if it is compression or exhaust stroke on this engine.
@watermanone75674 жыл бұрын
Nice fix Jeff: I found that if I changed my customers over to synthetic oil that it helps to stop valve seizing on those engines that run hard like on pressure washers. Thanks for the video.
@JeffsLittleEngineService4 жыл бұрын
Good tip!
@zackanani25084 жыл бұрын
Can you please tell me what kind of synthetic oil should use with Honda GVC190 and the weight??
@conner56113 жыл бұрын
@@zackanani2508 synthetic 10w30 or 10w40 both are fine I run partially synthetic 10w30 no problems yet
@wrb10003 жыл бұрын
Not in my case. I use Mobil 1 and last week it refused to restart after a long run. Just get one backfire when I pull the cord. I haven't opened it yet (I was here to learn), but I fully expect a stuck valve and/or cracked rocker. This video gives me the confidence to move ahead. Thanks!
@watermanone75673 жыл бұрын
@@zackanani2508 Any brand name 10-30 for summer and 5-30 in cold weather, Also a synthetic blend is good.
@johnkomosa40892 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip Jeff, I think that's my problem. My buddy's mower has been pulling hard for awhile , now poping through the carb.
@JeffsLittleEngineService2 жыл бұрын
Heating up the valve cover helps in removal
@philliphall5198 Жыл бұрын
I agree on heating up cover and look very closely for a cracked rocker arm
@OceanofMaya3 жыл бұрын
This video should have some more views. He's pretty helpful.
@chiennguyenthanh1745 Жыл бұрын
Lightweight is good and what did I use it for it’s a lawnmower kzbin.infoUgkxTPN04aT-Qdjr_KS3ql7ng8wnU3wwsCqk also recommend Yes it is lightweight so hence not as robust as our old one. But if you take care it does the job really well.
@adrianslk13 жыл бұрын
Thank you, for the tips, my rocker arm wasn t broken but the valves were way out of spec, now it fires without issues, thank you for your time
@JeffsLittleEngineService3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped
@johnkomosa40892 жыл бұрын
Bent rocker arm? Not broke but bent? Will it bend see more? Weak fatigued metal? Thanks for the info
@wasifhusain3069 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great video. Just a little suggestion, TDC on COMPRESSION stroke. Combustion stroke or Power stroke is downward. Sorry to point that out. Great video . Thanks
@eostrike Жыл бұрын
I was about to comment the same. Good job here!
@jr0079 Жыл бұрын
I did exacting what you did but the thing I didn't was replace valve cover gasket. I tightening it well no leaks its hard to beat Honda factory parts.
@seanoconnor1398 Жыл бұрын
The reason I’ve cracked my intake valve before is because the guys weren’t practicing proper pump operation paying attention to the pump itself and making sure they always are doing a pressure release after shut off. They’d go to shut it down and wouldn’t release the pressure after shut down and then would not perform one before Pull starting it. They’d just go to pull start it not giving attention to the extreme compression all of the sudden and instead of taking the wand and pulling the trigger to release the pressure they’d just muscle it like they’re kick starting a Harley. You’re only going to make that mistake so many times until the engine or pump or both give up on ya. So yeah it’s real important to release the pumps pressure after shut down and before start up if you want the pressure washer to last.
@cedargroveopryalamoga28734 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the video. That’s exactly what the problem was with mine. Running great now!
@marionake56183 жыл бұрын
Mine is impossible to pull ; now I know why . Thanks for a great video.
@gregrandolph28453 жыл бұрын
Yup, just pulled my honda gcv 160 valve cover and I have the same crack. Thanks for the video.
@Gtrellis2 жыл бұрын
I have got a gcv200 mower, man was that hard to pull start. Just done valve's couple times so not happy. I went to the spark plug first to take out, found that the spark plug was not tightened up, simplest fix.Easy to pull now, starts OK. Not experience at this, I tried the stick method for top dead centre found tricky, I tried small led light in spark plug hole a little better for me.But hey thanks for you help, not to be rushed couple days thinking out is better than couple weeks down shop.
@johnsturges1485 Жыл бұрын
Mine was so hard to pull the kickback was enough to pull your arm off. Pulled the valve cover and no crack on the rocker arm, but the exhaust valve did seem like it had too much play in it. So I set the gap to the OE specs, and boy it's like night and day. Pulls with little effort now and starts on the first pull almost every time! Thanks for the help as I was getting frustrated in why this was so hard to pull!
@JeffsLittleEngineService Жыл бұрын
Good work. Good job figuring it out.
@turk592 жыл бұрын
That second call was me trying to tell you where your spark plug was 😂
@fleadoggreen9062 Жыл бұрын
Lol I liked how you put the other tools in ur hands down while u were trying to adjust the valves with the feeler gauge
@saltysunburn29132 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank you for spending your time to make a damn good video for everyone else.
@JeffsLittleEngineService2 жыл бұрын
Thanks friend!
@321CatboxWA4 жыл бұрын
The arm band helps . thanks for posting this fine video. I will never trust honda the same.
@jcamerica098 ай бұрын
I have a GCV160 Same problem Did calibration is the same Ex 0.08 Intake0.06 I appreciate your help jeff
@JeffsLittleEngineService8 ай бұрын
I am happy it helped.
@apetro88954 жыл бұрын
Looks like a weak point. I had the same problem. Video was very helpful. Thx!!
@johnbauer9223 Жыл бұрын
Thank You for this video also, after I took the cover off I discovered a stuck intake valve. A little soak with WD40 ans a small tap it popped up. Thank You!
@mikefuqua53212 жыл бұрын
I have a GC190 on my pressure washer vertical version. Upon looking at the valves the intake rocker was really loose. If you adjusted to the .006 the adjusting screw was almost all the way in, not enough threads to install lock nut. Looking for what would cause this? I now have taken the engine apart and ordered new valves and springs. Have not pulled the flywheel off as yet so I have not been able to look at the valve itself.
@JeffsLittleEngineService2 жыл бұрын
make sure the valve guides and rocker arm stud have not come loose
@mikefuqua53212 жыл бұрын
After tearing it apart it was the valve seat had wobbled enough to come loose from the aluminum block I'm going to try to stake it to keep it in there for future years
@seancorbett3278 Жыл бұрын
Thanks. I'm going to wrap my sprained wrist, my over-extended knuckles and go whip that pressure washer's ass, now.
@PaulHigginbothamSr3 жыл бұрын
Jeff should have let the cover sit for an hr before cranking the piss out of it with his worn out 10mm. That way the body builds up in the sealant. I found that out with my transmission on my Dodge Journey. After I ran it down finger tight I let it sit all night and it sealed up finally tightening it the next morning.
@JeffsLittleEngineService3 жыл бұрын
lol! good tip!
@rogermcdonald16074 жыл бұрын
Nice repair sir! I never have seen that on a honda engine. Nice catch! Roger
@steveback42503 жыл бұрын
Fixed my problem in 20 minutes. Tks
@JeffsLittleEngineService3 жыл бұрын
nice work!
@novisnick69284 жыл бұрын
Love the education you share! Greatly appreciated
@philliphall51982 жыл бұрын
If rocker crack be sure and check compression release spring and plastic gear for damage
@petequinones34543 жыл бұрын
I've seen the cracked exhaust rocker on enough of these Honda 160&190's to conclude it's a bad design that too many are suffering from. Honda really should have addressed this by now, or they make a lot of money from selling so many rockers?
@jazpanoz49963 жыл бұрын
Parts revenue $ every brand has some component that is designed to fail:/ These rock arms fault is they lack metal thickness in the area they crack:/
@johnkomosa40892 жыл бұрын
Yep, product recall, folks getting hurt from pulling kick back. Put some heat on Honda they can afford to fix their f up. At least offer the part for free. Reputation...
@philliphall51982 жыл бұрын
Yep cracked rocker or spring damage plastic gear on compression release Every time
@philliphall519811 ай бұрын
I agree the exhaust valve is not getting enough oil and it’s trying to stick to guide You can count on where the problem is every time and on hundreds of them 😢😢😢
@sarahierstein81692 ай бұрын
I know this is a stupid question but I'm still learning and I don't want to screw this up.... When you spray lubricant before closing everything up are you just spraying WD-40 or is there something more appropriate for engines??
@JeffsLittleEngineServiceАй бұрын
Motor oil is best, any lubricant is better than no lubricant
@nashguy2074 жыл бұрын
Professional goof off does a great job helping to clean off the old rtv silicone
@mdbmdb0014 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thanks for the detail and specs. 👍
@avrracer41752 жыл бұрын
Hey Nice Input. What can it be on a GCV530 a cold start is on point but if the Engine was hard on work and I Stopp it and will do a warm start the Engine turns but no Start in 90% of cases. Compression is 4,2 Zyl 1 and 4,8 for Zyl 2 (6-8Bar) Sparkplugs Ignition Coils are new, carb is clean. Cause my fault is exactly the opposite of yours. With Choke the warmstart works...
@JeffsLittleEngineService2 жыл бұрын
warm start problems often indicate that the carburetor is flooding and needs to be rebuilt
@avrracer41752 жыл бұрын
@@JeffsLittleEngineService thanks for answer. On weekend i checked the valve and they are in good condition. The cam wheel and decompression works fine. So the last two things are the carb and in worstcase the piston rings
@northpoint10394 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the good video. Now the question comes up - Why did it crack? Perhaps the gap was incorrect at some point and put too much stress on it?
Rob Robbie only the cat knows an he ain’t telling. Sometimes stuff happens, Honda parts are plenty available and inexpensive.
@candycoatedrazrbladz4 жыл бұрын
On my gcv 190 the valve guide/seal slide up out of place which caused the valve to lock up. In turn cracked the rocker arm. The valve was not actually stuck or siezed.It could not go down since the guide came up and out of place.
@jgro19763 жыл бұрын
So, those engines do have markings on the cam gear, two little lines that level out horizontally with the edge of the cylinder block (would have been facing down with the orientation of the camera/engine), and the crankshaft has a line/arrow that lines up inside (had to replace the crank on one of these), once those are all lined up respectively you can re-install the timing belt and re-assemble. I am now curious though to check my valves, as I am also having a hard time pulling mine/getting it to turn over. So thank you for this.
@Anubalfer3 жыл бұрын
Can you confirm that the cam lobe is dead center with the piston at max height? I'm doing mine now but the lobe is off to the left at max height. Does this matter?
@jgro19763 жыл бұрын
I would say that yes it matters, even one tooth off could make the difference between running properly with correct timing and not. Just like how a vehicle would not run properly if it was off a tooth on its timing.
@bigdogbrosadventures8371 Жыл бұрын
All good till the next time the valve guide works its way out again.
@clauslundberg92244 жыл бұрын
Super repair Jeff. Any ideas as to why the exhaust valve got stuck?
@JeffsLittleEngineService4 жыл бұрын
not sure. possibly a low oil situation.
@clauslundberg92244 жыл бұрын
@@JeffsLittleEngineService Thanks - and keep up te good work. Really enjoying you videos
@philliphall519811 ай бұрын
Seems it’s very very common if the oil level is low and sticking valve exhaust in guide 😊
@smoc52602 жыл бұрын
What spark plugs do they take I need one for mine
@JeffsLittleEngineService2 жыл бұрын
NGK# BPR5ES
@luisegallegos81202 жыл бұрын
Nice and clean job, tnk'u with the video helps me a lot, saludos desde Michoacán México mil gracias
@JeffsLittleEngineService2 жыл бұрын
Gracias amigo
@BUDD1954 Жыл бұрын
I have a very similar power washer but could not find the model and serial number to purchase the water inlet tube.Could you please tell me what is the model and serial number of your GCV190? Thanks for your help
@JeffsLittleEngineService Жыл бұрын
This was a customers power washer so I do not have it
@garytman0072 жыл бұрын
I have a 3300 ryobi pressure washer with a GCV190 and so far it's been my worst investment ever. It won't even start now. It did after I cleaned up the carb etc. It was fine yesterday as for starting it up. Only pressure for half a second and then nothing. Left it outside and it rained today, started for about 10 seconds and died. After it started pulled the trigger and 3 small rocks shot out of the gun lol. It's barely 2 years old. Then it got extremely hard to pull, shut off the water and tried and pulled easily. Turned water back on still pulls, just doesn't start. I guess next step is to check the spark plug. I know what you mean about those valve clearances. I did a complete valve adjustment on my 2000 Honda prelude and it sounded better than before. Took me 2 days to do that. I am at a loss with this pressure washer so far.
@JeffsLittleEngineService2 жыл бұрын
I have seen the pumps fail and make the engine hard to pull the rope/hard to start. The rocks may have gotten into the pump too.Try using starting fluid to see what happens
@scottstalnaker41792 жыл бұрын
Well, the locknut is missing on my exhaust valve. Now what? I guess it's in the crankcase somewhere but how do I access that?
@scottstalnaker41792 жыл бұрын
Maybe I'm living better than I thought I was. I tilted the machine to the front in a big was tub and shook it the best I could. lol and behold the nut fell out. Now we'll see if there's any damage.
@johnkomosa40892 жыл бұрын
Good job, how did it turn out, Scott?
@scottstalnaker41792 жыл бұрын
It actually turned out good, sorta. I reinstalled the locknut, adjusted the valve to spec and it started right up. I ran it a couple times for a total of 30 minutes or so. Later it wouldn't start and appears the exhaust valve is stuck open, not fully closing. I haven't gone back into it yet.
@theeverykindgunguy6223 жыл бұрын
i noticed when you took of the cover every thing was clean , when i took my off it was all in oil , is it supposed to be like that
@JeffsLittleEngineService3 жыл бұрын
some oil gets up in there. If it got tipped or too much oil can cause alot up in there.
@theeverykindgunguy6223 жыл бұрын
@@JeffsLittleEngineService is it a bad thing if it get tipped over
@marshallborder90894 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeff , your a good teacher .
@JeffsLittleEngineService4 жыл бұрын
thanks friend
@prant89982 жыл бұрын
#1, Make sure there’s no pressure in the hose or at the pump. Without pressure she pulls right over.
@philliphall51982 жыл бұрын
I remove every water pump that comes in shop first thing I’m not buying them a new washer pump period
@dennisalcapone35683 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir, great workshop STAY SAFE
@JeffsLittleEngineService3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, you too!
@unclegregfl3 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video. BTW I thought I found you spark plug LOL!
@mikesbarn18584 жыл бұрын
Scot h bright pads work great removing gasket and sealant debris
@hellohello85563 жыл бұрын
Hello from Australia🇦🇺. Great video thankyou. Did you wait to let the liquid gasket paste set before starting the mower? Also i have 2x 196cc electric start mowers that are hard to pull start even when they were brand new they were hard to pull. Would it most probably be that the valves were not set very well from factory or could there be other reasons why they feel so hard to pull start?
@JeffsLittleEngineService3 жыл бұрын
yes I try to let it dry overnight. Hard starting could be the valves or something else. It is not likely though that they were set wrong at the factory but maybe possible. Thanks for watching
@hellohello85563 жыл бұрын
@@JeffsLittleEngineService thankyou fir taking the time to answer my questions. 👍
@seanbrown79543 жыл бұрын
Heck ya I thought my pump seized up but turns out same thing is wrong with my engine. I noticed it starting puffing black smoke and shut off.
@rustyrepairs25654 жыл бұрын
Very helpful information. Thanks!
@bensabiston4704 жыл бұрын
Very interesting, I have a Troy bilt tiller with a similar Honda that MIGHT have this issue?!? Thank you
@bbulliard3 жыл бұрын
Great and interesting video. Well done w very nice detail. Thanks a bunch
@JeffsLittleEngineService3 жыл бұрын
thanks for watching
@simonhernandez3354 Жыл бұрын
So I picked up a craftsman 3000 psi 190cc the pull cord wouldn’t move at all took it and spun by hand nothing it spins halfway smh then stops and sounds like it hits a metal. Took the top nut off sprayed it with penetrating oil and spins good till I tighten the but on and does the same thing. Any idea wat it could be
@JeffsLittleEngineService Жыл бұрын
broken rod or a stuck valve
@randybeard6040Ай бұрын
Better for valves being a little loose versus too tight, they might rattle some but will not burn a valve if too tight...
@deebeeisme3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. saved a visit to repair shop.
@mikesbarn18584 жыл бұрын
I saw the spark plug over there. Tried to tell you.
@JeffsLittleEngineService4 жыл бұрын
I searched for about 10 minutes..
@FixItStupid3 жыл бұрын
@@JeffsLittleEngineService New Sub In The Net Work U R TY
@ninjasfanfunnystuff90262 жыл бұрын
My exhaust valve was stuck too. I pushed the valve into the cylinder and ball honed the guide. After assembly, it about broke my hand trying to start. After watching this I see the broken rocker arm! What causes the valve to seize in the guide?
@JeffsLittleEngineService2 жыл бұрын
since I have seen a few like this it must have been in error made at the Honda factory
@romyenglish3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jeff. I bought brand new rockers, I replaced them both, adjust the valves, first rope was fine. After that same story, it's ripping of my hand. Any ideas? Thanks
@JeffsLittleEngineService3 жыл бұрын
I would recheck valves or possibly a sheared flywheel key
@joesinakandid5282 жыл бұрын
@@JeffsLittleEngineService OR the exhaust valve guide partially pulled out.
@jualrola13 жыл бұрын
Very good video...Appreciated.
@graggcain94964 жыл бұрын
Jeff how do you find specs for value adjusting, compassion on different brands or what?
@JeffsLittleEngineService4 жыл бұрын
if I don't have a manual I look it up on google
@Jim-ie6uf4 жыл бұрын
Gragg Cain google
@Jim-ie6uf4 жыл бұрын
Gragg Cain if you need an IPL, go to ereplacementparts.com. , there you can see a diagram and find part numbers, and order parts if you want. Great company to do business with, though I think shipping is kinda high. Or shop on the webernet
@sergiobenitez68893 жыл бұрын
great explanation,perfect video.thanks
@1keykneedeep4 жыл бұрын
Awesome sounding machine
@Donzi33z3 жыл бұрын
Had the same engine Tuliped an exhaust valve Was hard to start from day one Is there any way to adjust timing on this engine? Timing belt timing was correct
@hardikkadia71252 жыл бұрын
What can i say ? It was same problem and once i have adjusted to 0.006 and 0.008 shims and works like butter. Thank you so much. Mr. Jeff.
@JeffsLittleEngineService2 жыл бұрын
good job! Thanks for watching
@Anubalfer3 жыл бұрын
The cam lobe on the one I'm fixing now doesn't match dead center when the piston is at max height. Is this a problem? I know the markings on the underside of the cam match the lobe at center with the cam housing. Mine is off to the left at max height.
@lordfordification Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video.
@JeffsLittleEngineService Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Buck
@Jpilgrim305 ай бұрын
No need for all of that top dead center stuff. You can see the cam lobe right there. All you have to do is set the lash when the exhaust rocker is on the base circle of the cam basically when the lobe is opposite the rocker
@JeffsLittleEngineService5 ай бұрын
good tip
@a.krueger64863 жыл бұрын
Thanks John.
@3613jeremy Жыл бұрын
This Ryobi pressure washer has oil burning white smoke coming from the pull start after it starts up I stuck a camera down the cylinder and it looks like the cylinder bore has deep gouges from the rings I would thing but I'm definitely getting annoyed by it
@haroldvelasquez91854 жыл бұрын
I have the same issue the engine is locked I opened that cover everything is good I don’t know what else to check thank you
@paulbillings17913 жыл бұрын
Carburetor could have flooded and filled the cylinder full of fuel. If this is the case,the rings won't hold all of the fuel in the cylinder,your oil level is going to be high and your dipstick will smell of fuel. The carburetor float valve and or float valve spring are your typical culprits.
@shadyss966 ай бұрын
I had the samething happen just now.. except the retainer screw is lost in the abyss
@Glenn_1234 жыл бұрын
Great video!!
@SaldosInc Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@JeffsLittleEngineService Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@toroon4 жыл бұрын
great video. Barely heard the chickens.
@FixItStupid3 жыл бұрын
LOL Got That Species Too Lot Of Work & Worth Teaching Thank " You" , & Jeff
@jerylr59493 жыл бұрын
My 190 gcv engine in my pressure washer would not start after shutting it down to move some items in my deck. Checked the fuel system, found no problems so I removed the plug and checked for spark. Had spark. Checked for compression, none. Removed valve cover and noticed about 1/8" gap between rocker arm and valve on the compression side. Noticed the exhaust valve was stuck in and I took a screwdriver and popped it out. There were no cracks in the rocker arm. Don't know if the piston has clearance for the valves or what could have gone wrong or if this thing is worth fixing. Paid extra for the honda engine on the husky washer. Engine only has 40 hrs on it. My mistake.
@JeffsLittleEngineService3 жыл бұрын
I have seen that before. you can ping around the guide to help keep it in place if needed
@johnkomosa40892 жыл бұрын
Peen, humm , thanks for the tip Jeff, again..
@ravineelpify10 ай бұрын
Thank you sir❤
@annierenard59544 жыл бұрын
very good video thank you
@menditman20044 жыл бұрын
Hi you mention in the video you tapped on the valve with a hammer to loosen the stuck value, I’ve had problems on 2 of these engines a had the rockers crack due to valve guide slipping, I think that is what happened to yours. I tapped mine back into place it lasted a little while then slipped again. I’d be surprised if this machine lasted very long before the problem came back as it will slip again. I just swapped the engine in the end. I’ve only had it happen on the 190, the 135 and 160 I’ve never seen it happen on those. Good video.
@andyhamilton89404 жыл бұрын
Pressure washers have a back and forth torque load while in use causing a shock load known as water hammer. This transfers to the crankshaft and ultimately the valve train causing valve springs to be tested to their maximums. The timing belt is rubber and stretches to absorb the shocks. Remember what happened when your feet slipped of the pedals on your bike when you were a kid? Same principle.
@netdoctor12 жыл бұрын
Could be that the exhaust valve guide is migrating out of the case, and contacting the rocker arm. I made a video in which I address this issue. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIvdYYCIpt16jpo
@ivanhmunguia55764 жыл бұрын
So how do you get it unstuck without braking anything? Just lube it first??
@JeffsLittleEngineService4 жыл бұрын
yes and work it free gently if possible
@elysepellegrino74124 жыл бұрын
Why did it get stuck in the first place? I loosened my valve by tapping on it but it still sticks a little but I can push it down. How can I determine the reason for this?
@JeffsLittleEngineService4 жыл бұрын
good question. lack of oil or a manufacturers defect
@SheikShak4 жыл бұрын
Nice video......well done.....
@JeffsLittleEngineService4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@MegaKencam Жыл бұрын
That is exactly what happened to mine
@romyenglish3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@joyler24464 жыл бұрын
You need to seal the valve cover with Honda bond
@pennyglisson44502 жыл бұрын
Mines been wonderful except I’ve not been able to figure out why my soap ain’t coming out ‘? I’m sure it’s on my end. maybe anyone know. I’m watching your video now just started 🤞!!
@christopherthumm40464 жыл бұрын
Could you weld it and her her donebob?
@JeffsLittleEngineService4 жыл бұрын
maybe
@philliphall51982 жыл бұрын
Owners need to keep extra exhaust rocker and timing gear They will need them
@steveclujhawkins80632 жыл бұрын
May 27, 2022. Watched this, then removed bolt from bottom of carburetor, GOOEY BLACK SLUDGE. So i'll flush carb Before i remove valve cover...which is not cooperating.