Flooded Honda GX390 Restoration - Full version

[@paulstir]

one of the cleanest restores on an engine i have ever seen on this platform well done

[@AJRestoration]

Thank you so much! I always try my best.

[@florenciabarrionuevo346]

8:02 como se llama esa pieza por favor necesito comprar. Alguien sabe?

[@barracuda1]

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[@adenihil]

Beautiful job! 👍🏼 Thank you for not polluting your interesting work with unbearable music. I way prefer the sound of metal grinding and the occasional background bird chanting to the ever-popular boom-boom soundtracks of these ideos. You’re a master. ;)

[@AJRestoration]

Thank you very much! I am glad you enjoyed my video!

[@SehnounHamid]

Great job , I wish you more shine. Thank you so much for sharing. My greetings

[@josecunha6974]

Just rebuilt my GX 200, ( on a power washer I got from my dad, easily from mid 1990s) added electric start. Wish I had seen your video before that, but it was a blast to watch. Great engines. Thanks for a great video.

[@AJRestoration]

They are fun to work on too! They are kind of complicated, yet simple the same time.

[@florenciabarrionuevo346]

8:02 como se llama esa pieza por favor necesito comprar. Alguien sabe?

[@ilyalr5015]

Катушка, датчик уровня масла​@@florenciabarrionuevo346

[@davidharrison198]

Check valve clearance and correct them the knocking sound will vanish. 🔥🔥🔥

[@ياسرريانلصيانهوتصليحجميعانواعا]

❤❤❤

[@DikaAndika-px7gj]

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[@robertdavis6708]

Sounds like something is hitting the fan shroud . Nice R@R video. You do very nice work.

[@ปัญญาสิริจิตทอง]

32:40

[@daleyurk4369]

Overall nice. You should have set the coil air gap with a business card or something similar. You can't just eyeball it. That may be what's scraping. Also, by completely removing the governor arm, you need to index it with the throttle plate in the carb. And I would have oiled the bore before inserting the piston. Yeah, I know you oiled the rings, but the bore is important too. And even on a small engine like this, it's important to find out what the sequence of bolt tightening is. You'll get there. You've got the big stuff covered!

[@DarrylSparlin]

Nice job. I wish I had the patience to do that kind of work.

[@Carguy2000-f8p]

You and Machinery restorer have helped me start doing restorations on this kind of stuff. I bought a used parts washer and a sand blaster and I’m building a mini paint booth because I can’t powder coat where I live and I don’t have the money. As my big project I have a John Deere LX176 lawn mower that was my grandfathers and I’m going to do a body restoration on it. And as my small project I also have a craftsman engine from the late 70’s that I’m going to “somewhat” restore. I’m only going to do a custom paint job on it only because it already runs really really well and doesn’t smoke at all. I’m thinking a yellow and black paint scheme also little black pin stripes since those are my favorite colors. Hopefully I’ll move up to restoring a whole mower or a tractor someday.

[@michaeldenton8610]

Hey they have powder coating setups for cheap on Amazon and at harbor freight.

[@phamrepairer4980]

You did a great job, I see you have very nice spray painting skills

[@MetalRestorationBho]

Hard, arduous work but the effect is excellent. Best wishes 🥰😘👍

[@AJRestoration]

Thank you so much 😊

[@williamllorens2141]

I enjoyed the video and how carefully you do the work. Others should watch and learn from u

[@jayeff3196]

The GX range is a great engine to work with and on...bulletproof....this restoration is on another level...your attention to detail is awesome......love the colour scheme you have used.....🙂...🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@IraJones-rd9qr]

I've used this sprayer several times now on brick pavers, a wood deck, patio, and a driveway. kzbin.infoUgkx43QMbQqu67IZadu9ou8Sg1BdrunMRNqX It has performed as expected on all surfaces. For larger areas like the decks and patios, I think I will be looking into a surface cleaner attachment to speed up the job, or at least make it a little easier. Hose and sprayer connections are tool-less, tight, and quick. I used the yellow nozzle on the concrete/brick surfaces, and the pressure was adequate for cleaning those surfaces.I am disappointed that these units are still being shipped with a nozzle storage holder that allows them to vibrate out of the holder way too easily and become lost, but I don't want to knock off a star for that reason. The functional part of the washer works very well, so I would recommend this product.

[@jjjcmo]

The looks to be of high quality as it’s disassembled. Old school Honda.

[@dirkanderson2944]

I have no idea where that sound is coming from, but I believe after a couple of castle lagers it won’t sound so bad , cheers my maat , geniet 😁🍻

[@rickyvasquez3157]

This is EPIC ! I watched is first in the morning, then again at midnight. wow , love it. I am taking notes.

[@JQ5x5]

So when I watched you put the lifters in I saw that the lifter closest to you didn't slide in smoothly you had to force it in and when you did it sounded like it was scratching, When you put those lifters in they need to move freely in and out, if you stick it in it should fall right back out that's how smooth they need to be, I wouldn't run the thing for long with a lifter knock, it could cause further damage to the engine. Besides that you did an excellent job. (p/s, make sure both lifters move freely not just one of them and remember which hole came out of because they need to go back in the same hole)

[@ВадимКузнецов-з2й]

... похоже на то, что этот двигатель нашли на дне какого-то водоёма, но реставрация выглядит очень хорошо, выглядит как будто новый, здоровья и благополучия тебе мастер, новых творческих успехов!!!

[@daftnord4957]

i just struggled for half a day getting the exhaust pipe off one of these. the nuts came off no problem. but i couldn't pull the pipe off. Ended up shattering the cast iron into bits until i could spin the studs out lol

[@bulla8631]

this machine if do a service if you pulled a machine a parts and it back if you set the timeing worng have a gas what is going to happen will it started or it will damage everything

[@Farm_fab]

When reinstalling the start rope in the handle, it always best to make a figure 8 knot like the other one in the recoil housing. Overall, you should have a long lasting engine.

[@PaulHigginbothamSr]

I too thought the handle knot was insufficient

[@edwardschenk4308]

Back your valve cover off a turn or so. Your exhaust valve knocking on the back door lol 💥💨

[@rreklama]

Я такой , только 270 ушатанный ремонтировал лет 15 назад. Тогда запчастей не было на него у нас, пришлось оставить поршень (на удивление в хорошем состоянии и кольца удалось добыть) и загильзовать цилиндр жигулевской гильзой. Износ нижней головки шатуна убирал понижением привалочных поверхностей и пришабривал потом его к коленвалу. До сих пор работает на минитракторе..

[@davidswarbrick9645]

You deserve a medle for the time of work and Evy penny you make great job mate first class Dave thanks for your help big thumbs up

[@jimlutz6456]

The knocking noise is far more than a valve. I believe it is the connecting rod either on the pin end or the crank end. That should have been miced and tested with a compression strip. These bearingless connections are really a flaw in the design.

[@AJRestoration]

Was the conrod, crank end. I have replaced it since and its quiet now.

[@johnables6069]

Amazing work man

[@AJRestoration]

Thanks a lot!

[@zhuque2262]

Local shop said they wouldn’t bore out my block. Saying the nikad layer wasn’t machinable

[@lst1194]

I love these tear downs and restore videos

[@erikalmighty]

I don’t know enough about engines to replicate this, but was fascinating to watch. Wonderful job! Thank you. You need to make your own gaskets! Very satisfying to watch.

[@andrewgrace4410]

Beautiful restoration thanks

[@jorgemorales2913]

Awesome job I’ve learned so much

[@댕댕이모자]

대박 손재주가 대단합니다 녹슨을것을 새것으로 탈밖금했네요 👍👍👍👍

[@RetroScythe]

What is that third shaft connected to the crankshaft by the those gears? Is that just extra counterweights?

[@mitallerperu2306]

Una restauracion completa, un gran trabajo, definitivamente eres un experto

[@franciscoelielson3462]

Note 10 ✅

[@chuckgilbert2035]

Nice looking job. Wondering why you did away with the low oil switch.

[@FernandoMoura08]

I think something is rubbing on the pulling system…maybe the plastic?? cover? It doesn’t sound like valves to me as the engine sounds really heathy!! GREAT JOB!!!

[@AJRestoration]

Turned out to be a bad conrod.

[@jollyroger7814]

I have disassembled and repaired thousands of such engines. I was interested in watching a layman do this work. I was laughing most of the time, but when he took out your flywheel WITH A HAMMER, I DIDN'T LAUGH, I CRIED!!! Engine knocking is a distant echo of hammer blows! Just kidding... Check that the flywheel isn't resting on anything. Congratulations on your hard work!

[@walkertongdee]

callin' BS, on thousands thats a lot

[@luisfernandomorenogray2755]

Lo felicito amigo usted es un ejemplo para todos los mecanicos y principalmente a los empíricos muchas bendiciones desde Colombia.

[@maatiraouki9124]

C’est excellent merci beaucoup pour l’exercice ❤❤❤❤❤

[@henryfebrealberca5863]

Excelente video amigo, Una consulta cuanta luz debe tener la luz de los anillos de un motor estacionario honda gx 270.

[@maatiraouki5183]

C’est excellent merci beaucoup pour l’exercice 👍✌️👏🌺💐🌹

[@Der.B]

Ich habe den selben Motor,der auch restauriert werden müsste. Aber die Ersatzteile von Honda sind hier in Deutschland so teuer,das es billiger ist einen neuen Motor zu kaufen als einen koplett zu reparieren. Der orginal Benzinschlauch von Honda vom Tank zum Vergaser für einen Rasenmäher Honda HRX 537,kostet 85€ Das mini Getriebe für den Radantrieb,kostet 650€ für den selben Rasenmäher!!! Es ist echt unglaublich und der Wahnsinn!!!

[@HerdleyRudolphsweeting]

🎉 nice job that the kind work i love to do

[@DavorSabo]

Honda must have red and white color, have a good day

[@AJRestoration]

Not this one haha this one is mine, I can make it pink if I want to haha, thank you I hope you also have a good day.

[@spirosd9134]

About the noise: I think the piston head is hitting either the gasket or the head. When you fit a larger piston it nay give those problems, as it is bigger bore piston may hit the gasket or as it is another piston it may be longer from pin to head size. Inspection will tell, the hitting point will be gray / different color, even if it has only run for a few minutes.

[@grazianolaudisio3644]

1:02:17-1:02:31 Is this noise normal? I hear some grinding. Or is this just because lack of oil?

[@elsuquerodealma]

hello... you sawed the crankcase and a piece was missing, the device that prevents the engine from starting due to low oil level.

[@jhonccaicuri898]

Como se llama la maquina que limpia la pintura vieja y el oxido ???

[@JohnSmith-yn8pl]

Got a question. What model number is the right one for the Honda engine on my trail wagon 400 side by side. Also what main jet size in the carb? The engine runs too lean. Thanks

[@JohnSmith-yn8pl]

My engine is for a UTV. How do I remove the variable speed assembly off the output shaft? It is a 390cc engine. Thanks

[@AJRestoration]

I have no idea, I would have to see a picture of it.

[@JohnSmith-yn8pl]

@@AJRestoration I will take a photo and try to post it here. Thanks very much.

[@hakkibektas2767]

Mükemmel dönüşüm en iyi restarasyon

[@philliphall5198]

Main reason I love Honda is they all have low oil shut down on them

[@AJRestoration]

Not all of them, the older models don't have them.

[@dantestriker7020]

Also if the engine is for a Go Kart the low oil sensor is removed

[@Frankie--da-fixer]

Sounds like the pull rope assembly to me making the knocking sound!!

[@LAHUERTA28]

Desmontaje y reparacion de una husky motobomba tendrá?

[@AJRestoration]

No tengo muchos motores husky donde estoy, pero si consigo uno, lo haré por ti.

[@jamesfield5346]

Probably and obvious answer but what does I/C mean? What makes an engine an OHC?

[@AJRestoration]

I/C stands for industrial and commercial. Usually used on Briggs and Stratton engines.

[@jamesfield5346]

And I made a mistake... OHV not OHC... I'm an idiot

[@jamesfield5346]

@@AJRestoration ahh, makes sense thanks

[@51jahlove]

Awesome video. Learned a lot. Did you aligned the gaps for the rings around the piston?

[@arielinoa9161]

The sound is coming from the alternator wheel. Hitting the pick up

[@facereader99]

I suspect that the hammering noise was from the connecting rod - the sound of death. Does it change if you press down on any thing? If so, then it cannot be from the connecting rod.

[@AJRestoration]

Correct, I had to replace it off camera. The conrod was done.

[@facereader99]

@@AJRestoration So, did the sound to away after the new conrod?

[@robertb7254]

Beautiful….didn’t you need to adjust the valves with a feeler gauge?

[@AJRestoration]

The valves were in spec, the conrod was sad.

[@Thamas825]

What gadget did he use to spray the pulguard

[@harryburford6629]

sound's like the cranksharft bearing cap a little more tightening and only a little but check the valves to but it sounds like the cranksharft

[@YukonHawk1]

Absolutely stunning

[@AJRestoration]

Thank you so much!

[@davidroberts3692]

Motor was probably used on a walk behind concrete saw. The Honda motor was used on a ton of small engine equipment for construction.

[@minimotor4256]

good job

[@alfahotel1324]

Gracias por subir ese video ha sido de gran utilidad para mi aprendizaje muchas gracias amigo

[@henryfebrealberca5863]

Cuanto torque llevan los pernos de la bancada de biela de un motor honda gx 270

[@hugorufino1039]

Gracias, exelente video, saludos desde Mexico :D

[@harryburford6629]

tighten up bearing cup on the cranksharft thats the rattle

[@arielreyes5128]

nice work new lock

[@AJRestoration]

Thanks 👍

[@Chairman750]

I just finished watching several of your videos. Excellent work. I would like to recondition and plate my bolts for my projects. What solutions do you use, how to mix them and in what order, and how much voltage and time used for the plating process? Thanks again. Ken

[@sdfv4zx]

That is a trade secret, he cant let people know.

[@Chairman750]

I saw on another video that the counter shaft was off one tooth and was just tapping the connecting rod. That engine made the same sound. Just a thought.

[@jabreng5761]

good to watching

[@AJRestoration]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@raytrailer1468]

How many hours do you have in the restoration

[@AJRestoration]

That was about 170 hours in total.

[@johnw1178]

Did you ever figure out the knock? I was betting on valves but after what you did I was hoping for an easy fix.

[@AJRestoration]

It turned out to be a worn conrod.

[@johnw1178]

@@AJRestoration Not an easy fix but glad you found it 👍👍👍👍👍

[@raymondoortiz7714]

Professional 👍

[@AJRestoration]

Thanks 👍

[@peterrocco2024]

Great job, I have everything to do one but time. Don’t forget to put the inner air filter wing nut on. You will suck in dirt if you don’t.

[@TheSarvaks]

Before inspection cover goes on oil should have been put in and all bearings gears etc coated while filling

[@AJRestoration]

Correct

[@PaulHigginbothamSr]

My guess is the counter shaft is mistimed hitting into the counterweight on the crank.

[@AJRestoration]

It was a worn conrod making that noise.

[@vanover69]

Great video! I have a question I hope you can provide your thoughts on. I have a crankshaft on my GX390 that is that is .0004 beyond (4.1416) its service limits (1.415). This condition is only on one spot...all other measurements are at or above the service limit. This engine drives a generator and I dont believe the cranks are not available currently. The engine ran great, but I hate putting this back together with this condition. It does have an out of round condition on the journal of 0.0017 worst case.There are no oversized bearing for this motor. Any thoughts/advice on using this crank?

[@resurrectiongarage1506]

Did you use a new con rod?

[@AJRestoration]

No I had to replace it off camera.

[@kenlopez2396]

Muy buena restauración bro te faltaron unos pocos detalles pero me encanta que los limpias pintas y quedan muy bellos te tengo envidia de las máquinas y herramienta 🤣🤷🏻‍♂️🥲

[@florenciabarrionuevo346]

Hola cómo se llama esa pieza que aparece en el minuto 8:02 necesito comprar. Alguien sabe?

[@charlesnoneofyourbuis5819]

The clattering sounds like it was the oil slapper inside the engine. Touching the case or another part inside. Does not sound like valve clatter.

[@jamesfield5346]

Wow! It stated flooded, but that's a lot of water in the oil, lol

[@AJRestoration]

I know!! It was soaked.

[@grootkaroo9721]

Thanks , arrow on the piston 👍👍👍now I know

[@AJRestoration]

Glad to help

[@grootkaroo9721]

Hi, thanks

[@PARDS2]

MAY HAVE MISSED IT, BUT HOW MUCH DID YOU BORE THE CYLINDER OUT (HOW MANY 1/1000) AND DID YOU PUT AN OVERSIZE PISTON AFTER THE MACHINE SHOP REBORE OR WAS A STOCK PISTON AND RINGS STILL OK TO BE USED----THX SO MUCH!!!!

[@florenciabarrionuevo346]

8:02 como se llama esa pieza por favor necesito comprar. Alguien sabe?

[@pierrepete7854]

merci pour vidéo sa vas beaucoup ... ta fait une belle job

[@dariuszdidzejwp9064]

Powiem krótko Pięknie szacunek

[@gesnerdimileconlaime5182]

Hi , I am happy you made it well and I learned from you .and I hope you send us videos lak that from A to Z.thank you so much.

[@МихаилЧетырин-г9щ]

Вы супер механик реставратор!😊

[@juaniton.g.6896]

Hi Do you have the colour code of gas tank white paint? Thanks. Good job

[@AJRestoration]

Its gloss white powder coating. There is no color code on the packaging

[@YenNB2k4]

Cho em xin link mua hàng tem gx đi ạ

[@danielkelly32]

Awesome engine

[@tomswindler64]

Lotta work,I believe well worth it.keep it up 👍👍👍😎😎😎

[@AJRestoration]

Thanks, will do!

[@ThatRandomMan1]

I think the sound is either something vibrating 🤔 or crankshaft side to side play. Although this is a super late comment.

[@AJRestoration]

The conrod was done for. I had to replace it.

[@ThatRandomMan1]

@@AJRestoration shoot, i was hoping that wasn't what it was. Glad you got her going though brother! Honda's are good engines Reliable as all can be when taken care of.

[@ensupsul8765]

Valve adjustment should be done at compression top dead center. You seem to have done it at exhaust top dead center. And the engine must be cold.

[@AJRestoration]

Valves were done to spec. It was the conrod that needed replacement.

[@marcoestrada9019]

Good job very good

[@williamrivera1805]

Como retirar tornillos del escape,ya q s daño y están bien apretados

[@fred51150]

Le cognement provient peut être de la tête de bielle ovalisée , er il me semble avoir vu le dépassement du piston a vérifier. Mais vu l'état de l'huile au remontage, la bielle est certainement usée ovale

[@boyfowler6078]

Didnt see you adjust the governor arm might have to that

[@AJRestoration]

The noise was a worn conrod.

[@jamesfield5346]

Was that a cool bore and you put a sleeve in it... lol