Honda EU2000i Tear-down and Fix - Low Compression

[@rterry2752]

My Dad used to take everything apart and rebuild them. Car engines , outboards, etc. I loved watching him. He passed 4 years ago. This was like hanging out with Dad. Thanks for that.

[@1979augistine]

May your pops rest in peace. Thanks for sharing your memories have a good day fella

[@miroslavvarga3707]

Mister expert Your skills are much more valuable than any material thing.Unfortunatelly We are liviving in the world with wrong value system.In my country Serbia ther is one very wise sentence. It is better to.know how to do than to have. Warm regards to Mister with golden skillful hands

Hopefully he taught you something as well

[@DIYDaveT]

I'm compelled to agree with so many others here who applaud the job you did on this and also the fact that you took the time to vid-doc it so carefully. You set up the shots, had good camera angles, everything in focus, no waste of the viewer's time watching you muck about with the camera. Your audio was crisp and clear, no wind noise, etc. like so many others have. You have to be a careful, professional person to even make a video of this kind. You also have to be a caring person because it was 50% more effort to share this with the world so nicely as you have done than it would have been to simply do the repair work and not share. So many people today say "they care" about others while doing absolutely nothing for anyone but themselves. But teaching and sharing of knowledge like this DEMONSTRATES a caring for others, for strangers. G_d bless and well done.

[@eyedrcarlson]

I couldn't agree more... to everything you said. And thank you James. I've fixed both of my EU2000i's because of this video and all of your excellent and thorough content. The first repair was exactly the same problem as yours. The second one needed a few more internal parts but the job was essentially the same. Since I don't do this type of work often, your video is a great refresher(especially love the torque values) very handy. Keep up the good work!!

[@dondayton387]

Rings could be gum.d up

[@oliver90owner]

@@dondayton387 Very unlikely. They run with detergent oil. I fully expect James checked they were free, anyway. Perhaps James could have checked ring wear and maybe re-rung it, but it looks good and (as he said) it ran cleanly once the assembly lube had burned off. Maybe a compression test, after running it for a period under full load, would have been good - at the completion of the repair - but the purpose of the video was to demonstrate the repair procedure, not whether the engine was totally restored to the ‘as new’ condition. I would certainly not nit-pick as I thought the video was a fantastic example of how practical a repair, such as this, was in the real world for anyone contemplating such a task.

[@duaneross9271]

The thing that impresses me the most,is how someone can design something this small and generate power from it. But also this is not your first rodeo. Great job everyone.

[@thedanyesful]

I disagree. This guy can clearly do the repairs in his sleep. I would say more like 300% more effort to do the filming and narration. Though I'm sure he does get a little bit of money from our subscriptions to his channel in compensation.

[@jster1963]

I usually don't comment, but I have to say I LOVE that you don't put "youtube" music or any music on your videos. You have great content and I don't have to watch with the volume/mute button in my hand. Thank you for the great videos......

[@MrPaige222]

Agree 100 percent Just raw video with narration is PERFECT. We HATE elevator music. . It's completely pointless and distracting. Project farm uses it, but it's at such a low level that it's actually humorous. If he didn't mention the artists, I wouldn't even notice it was there. Don't ever add music

[@tracykooken2606]

i agree !!!!!!!!!! just a honest video :)

[@jacpost5923]

absolutely agree...Thanks for sharing

[@djR32N]

NO WAY I’d sit here on the toilet for an hour if any music played 😤 👎

[@johnsmith7709]

I completely agree. Music is a serious distraction. These videos ( I never miss one) are superb and don't need any distraction.

[@sorseria]

personally owning this exact model and treating it like my first born child, it really hurt to see someone abuse the living hell out of it, thanks for bringing it back to life and SUPERB job on all the documenting, the torque specs on all the bolts had me going this guy went ALL the way damn....

[@Asidebar]

I have the eu2000 and eu2200 both are excellent portable generators. Used them recently during Hurricane Ian.

[@dnlmachine4287]

Some people just dont give AF. If they treat generator this way, they do the same with everything else, including people. Throwaway culture - just buy another. Great. Stay gold.

[@adobedirtblues1321]

Wow. What a delight watching u save this little lost genny. Thank you!

[@rickgaine3476]

I’ve been working on small engines for almost 40 years. I still find these videos useful. Things he refers to as antique, I still consider new. I recently well, about 5 years ago purchased an eu2000. I found this video extremely useful. Sure, a consumer may not want to pay the expense, but it’s nice seeing how it’s done. James did a nice job here. The criticisms in some dcomments are really not necessary. He is providing a service here. Let’s just appreciate that.

[@metatechnologist]

@Peter Evans Were here to learn which is it's own reward not count beans.

[@Jasfras1]

@Peter Evans .... I feel you could put your time and effort to more use elsewhere. I don't believe economics was the main aim.

[@alanmeyers3957]

@Peter Evans The guy now has an excellent $1000 generator for about $300

[@jacksongunner7122]

@Peter Evans Which is why the seller sold it, but I agree way way way too much labor to fix this. Almost looks to be designed as a throw away if something goes wrong with the engine unless you live in China or India where you can pay some guy $1/hr to fix it.

[@alext8828]

He is so calm and careful. I could sit here for hours.

[@raymondsmith4808]

With the comments that have been made, what else is there left to say? Mr. James Condon is nothing less than a surgeon and artist! May he continue to entertain and inform us for years to come. Thank You, James

[@leopdion5976]

I love your comment about James being a surgeon. So true

[@tomo4635]

This is the kind of tear down and disassembly that is priceless. So precise. I applaud you sir and thank you for your time.

[@grahamhodder6243]

Thank you for this very concise and complete video. I recently did a partial outer panel tear down to replace a broken bracket where the pull cord T-handle mounts. I would have no problem attempting a complete tear down following this video in the future.

[@peterjaniceforan3080]

Pleasure to watch a professional 👍

[@paulsullivan6392]

This sir is among your most impressive tear downs and overhauls. When you view the complexity of the engine design it is no wonder the shop wanted to charge the owner his first born to repair it. Very well done my friend.

[@jcondon1]

Does not make sense to pay someone to do this repair.

[@m98bravo4]

@Review Master 150 an hour, take your hand off it slapper. Victa lawnmower mechanic would get 35 dollars an hour. Mate I'm a bullshitter and you cant bullshit a bullshitter. 150 Tuggs a minute maybe. Good onya Victa PULL START.

[@terryspreier4366]

Your comment made me laugh out loud. What a great video by James Condon. I am pretty good at small engine repair, but I would not attempt that repair. As I kept watching James disassemble that Honda, I kept saying oh no, oh no. Wow!!!!!

[@iandennis7836]

As masters of small engine design, I have to wonder why they came up with this design. Shan't be buying one of these, no matter how attractive the price or features. It's too far to go to save the price of a head gasket and as for an internal timing belt.....words fail me. James ,you're a better man than I.

[@davidplaster4576]

@@jcondon1 Agree with you on that!! This would have been at minimum $250.00 in labor plus parts costs if I had to do the work. People that cough at the price tag get a rude awakening when they realize that neglect and poor maintenance costs big bucks. Someone doing the work takes time out of their life that they will never get back, all because someone felt that they could abuse their equipment and then think they can get a cheap repair. I coughed when I heard you payed $250.00 for it, I would have asked no more than $150.00 or I walk. I am glad that you took the time to make the video, as I had to work on an identical Honda with no spark, ended up being a bad coil, and it was in pretty clean and mint condition. I only billed for a couple hours, new coil, spark plug, carb cleaning, and starter rope for $100.00. The coil was $55.00 alone, some parts are not cheap!! Some people complain about throw away society, but sometimes it has to make economic sense. At $250.00 the purchase cost, multiple hours even at $10.00 an hour, plus parts costs; can equal 50% of new, and for how neglected the generator is; it could fail within a year for something else going bad due to the neglect. I have been there, done that too many times. Taking a huge loss, just to save some money, that I end up just ditching it on the road for free, and having to buy new. With all the money I spent, being at least 50% of new, I found I am better off not going in deep like this job would have been.

[@transmitterguy478]

This is a perfect example of the excellent use of computer-aided design CAD, I'm 62 and back in the 70s, this wasn't doable. It's extremely efficient and makes for a device that's very compact and much cheaper. I can't wait to see what they will come up with in 20 years If I live that long.

[@Badger1776]

Man when I hit 45 I hope I kick the bucket. And you want to go until 80?

[@Jasfras1]

@@Badger1776 .... When you're 45 you WILL want more !!

[@flagmichael]

@@Badger1776 45 is still young. I'll be 70 this year and have just rebuilt kitchen cabinets that were damaged when a 3 year old Whirlpool dishwasher failed and leaked under them. No cabinet retailer in town would touch it because the synthetic stone countertop was in the way. I built the cabinets under the countertop without disturbing it. Two of my grandparents lived into their 90s; my father's mother died at age 99. I retired from IT field support with a Fortune 100 electric company when I was 67. The job was full of adventure; I used to say we "took Computer Age skills to the end of Bronze Age roads at any time in any weather." Tower work at 9000 feet in freezing weather with 35 mph wind; digging the snow cat out of deep puddles of powder, being the guys who got called when things were really going wrong.... I miss the glory days but I don't want to go back. I earned retirement, and a whole lot of that earning was done after age 45.

[@daveboyers4549]

I have that unit and was very glad to see "under the hood". Your patient, thoughtful manner of wrenching was a good example for younger would-be repair people.Thanks for a nicely done video, demonstrating that our "throw away" mindset isn't always the best approach.

[@zerkfitting]

I like it. Waste not, want not. Someone will get a lot more use out of it. Nice job James.

[@melvyndavis2745]

Amongst to many plaudits for your skill and patience, your macro videography is just awesome!

[@Archetype123]

Watched the whole thing. Don't even own a generator nor ever have. Thanks for the entertainment, James. Top job, sir.

[@garyharrismusic]

Me Too Vince! I was doing research on Geni's and ran across his channel. Now I just watch a video every other night just for the entertainment . This guy is an amazing mechanic!

[@joemeyeres769]

Been a mechanic for nearly fifty years. Never seen the inside of one of these before. Thanks for sharing your repair. Only negative thing I can say is…clean as you go. That carb was pretty filthy externally and I would have never reinstalled as dirty as it was. Same with some of the plastics. But other than that, awesome video! Really enjoyed it!!!

[@jcondon1]

Thanks. I actually washed everything several times in the kitchen sink. I think a parts cleaner or larger ultrasonic was needed for this one.

[@madjimbo4176]

Rings. No point in having the piston out and not doing rings.

[@Legalmachinist]

@@jcondon1 also liberal use of compressed air before opening helps avoid contamination, cleans away a lot of the crud and in my experience generally working with clean parts makes the entire job more pleasant.

[@Legalmachinist]

And a very informative good job - thanks!

[@usernamemykel]

snaplash You’ve never been to a factory in India 🙀

[@henrylozada1525]

In my opinion this is the best generator Honda EU2000i. I have one, that I use for four month after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico September 2017. I used 17 hours daily. I change oil every 2 weeks and clean the filter. This machine rocks!!!! Thanks James for the video, it will be my references.

[@parvizmardi2155]

I always wanted to know how the Honda generator inside look like. Thank you for the detailed demo.

[@firecharger]

I don't even have an EU2000i but I've watched 3 full length videos on them from you because they're so well done.

[@Big.Ron1]

Back in the 90s I worked for about a year and a half as the small engine and generator mechanic for a concrete construction company in Phoenix. If it wasnt registered for the road it was in my end of the shop. I spent many an hour doing these repairs although our smallest gen set was 6 kw. Most were 8. Most Honda but some Generac. All the big (12 kw up) gen sets and light plants were Generac Diesels. Excellent machines. Those guys were very hard on the equipment. They ran 6 to 10 hours a day 5 sometimes 6 days a week. This video brought back memories. Thanks and be safe.

[@ottoswinebar]

I have the exact same model, with at most, 20 hours on it. I have no place watching this video, as I can’t ever imagine mine getting that neglected, or even attempting to fix it if it did. But Bloody hell, I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video. ASMR for generator nerds

[@michaeltarasenkoop2389]

At this point I would end the project in the trash ! James as the other guy said he would never attempt to rebuild I also wouldn’t have the patience you are one of a kind !

[@leonardmcneill7594]

Of ALL the instructional videos that I have ever watched this one tops them all. It is clear and very comprehensive. Thank you.

[@jcondon1]

Thanks

[@leakywaders7157]

I watched the entire presentation and it was past my bedtime. IMHO the important thing here is: hey, I did it with my own two hands. That my friend is priceless! Thank you !

[@gil6995]

Thank you very much for this video. I'm in the process of reparing one of these that was as dirty as yours. I already replaced the cam pulley, the lobe was severely worn down and off center. Runs great now, but smokes like a train on startup. I will replace the valve seal on the intake valve (exhaust valve doesn't have one). Should take care of the problem. In case anyone is interested the service manual is available for download, just Google search it. The parts are readily available and also relatively inexpensive for this generator. Worth the fix if you have the time and tools and a little skill. 👍

[@keithhill9138]

My hat is off to you! That is the most complicated piece of equipment l have ever seen. I couldn't have done that ever! It looks great and is ready to hit the streets.

[@hons3543]

I have an eu3000 I bought new in 2002 I believe. We used it in our RV and traveled all around the US. But now, after an hour or so, the red overload light comes on. This is only with 2200 watts. Gonna order the manual. Thank you for such an interesting, inspiring, well done video!

[@davidlittlefield2483]

Thanks for the detailed tear down and rebuild of this very dirty Honda 2000i. I appreciate the engineering of this very useful machine, which I also own. I was shocked at the abuse the generator has endured during its' short life. No wonder it no longer functioned, but you have given it renewed life and and saved it from the junkyard. Bravo on a job well done!

[@drreed917]

Why did I watch this video all the way through? I am never going to take one of these apart! But I was fastinated. I like the way you presented it. Thanks

[@Al-Fiallos]

Wow! That was a labor of love (or necessity). Now I know why the Honda generators are so quiet - the sound gets confused and cannot find it's way out. Impressive repair.

[@tracykooken2606]

LOL !!!!!!!!

[@chrisdodson2917]

I bought my Honda EU3000 in 2015 and use it mainly for my camper. I'm pretty sure I got close to 1000 hour on mine and it runs like a champ! I've convinced several of my friends to get on because of the quietness and dependability of the Honda. From the looks of the inside of the motor .... looks like I need to start running seafoam as a regular maintenance routine!

[@drunkingsailor2359]

Awsome work good to record the process so It went back together correctly,,lots of bits and pieces. This process explains why the original owner ran from the repair shop.

[@johnpartridge7623]

Very good Video, I've been a Mechanic for nearly 30yrs but I still enjoy watching an Engine being stripped & the Fault found & Remedied & I've learnt we're never too old to learn.

[@jcondon1]

Thanks!

[@johnpartridge7623]

And there's no Music, bonus.

[@davesirvio749]

I did the same valve repair on my honda 650 watt generator .Starts on the first pull now. Excellent videos you have.

[@practicalman45]

Considering how much these gensets sell for new, being able to do this to them has to be a valuable service!

[@frankiefiveangels601]

In my opinion, this is your best video so far. I’m sitting on three of these Honda’s needing major repair and you just took a lot of the guess work out of it for me. Great job as always, James.

[@MollydogRadar]

I really enjoy fixing these types of gens too. Guess I just like working with my hands and fixing things. Gives you a sense of accomplishment.

[@waynebrundidge206]

After watching this video I would not be afraid to tackle a small generator like this one. Thanks

[@600tnbobp9]

You have the patience of a saint! That had to be the filthiest generator you’ve worked on to date. Tearing that generator down to work on the valves OMG! Bob P.

[@killer2600]

Nice to see the inside of one of these. As for the comments complaining about the complexity of this generator, Honda is considered a top of the line generator and very reliable. How much time it takes to fix it doesn't matter when it doesn't need to be fixed.

[@Jeremy-iv9bc]

Well.....you know...... this one clearly did need to be fixed.

[@flagmichael]

I have learned that cheap gasoline is not the way to go for small engines - it is a contributor to the carbon (along with non-synthetic oil.) The extra dime a gallon for World Standard - formerly Top Tier - gasoline brands is worth it.

[@mensaswede4028]

Well-engineered devices are both reliable and easy to fix.

[@Ram14250]

Good Video! I have one of these Honda EU2000's. Very durable and reliable. It's amazing how dirty, and muddy that one was you were working on. That Gen has a lot of hours on it. Amazing! You do amazing work too!! Made me happy to see how well built the little Honda's are!

[@eegg6954]

They usually break when the caring owner puts a Chinese magnetic dipstick in them and the magnet falls out when they expend from the heat. Then it breaks up the oil slinger.

[@robertm8204]

You can see the two slinger "blades" thru the dipstick hole (flashlight) as you slowly pull the recoil start with the Genny tipped on an angle to move the oil away. Most likely to happen with the Alaska crews high runtime engines and VERY COLD startups when the oil is much thicker. That should be the 1st inspection on buying a used one.

[@ianduckworth8595]

You Sir are an absolute magician! To get it apart was a feat of immense skill, But to put it back together Well that was something else Thank you I have promised myself I will NEVER go beyond gaping the plug & changing the air filter on one of these after watching this video 😅😁🙌🙌

[@davemaccarter64]

Wow! Very Impressive work. The hair dryer test at the end reminded me of once on Catalina Island, at Two Harbours. We were chatting with the mechanic who had a shop there. A guy came running up to the shop with a small generator like this one. He was desperate! The generator had failed and his wife was in a rage because she couldn't dry her hair. We found out the next day the mechanic saved the day. We mechanic types can come in handy.

[@BR-zk6kv]

Jim I use this type of generator on the daily, I actually keep two on my truck. It was nice to see where the sausage is made. I’m asked constantly by bosses if I’d like a different type of generator they say they can get bigger ones cheaper from other brands. For what I need and the weight of these they’re perfect and rarely have issues. Thanks for the video.

[@jcondon1]

They are very good and reliable generators. This one is the exception.

[@johnb5768]

I don't know how you made this a hour plus video? I would have been done in 15 minutes... After 15 minutes of trying to get it apart, I would have said "I'm done!!!!!!" :) Great video again! Always look forward to see what you bring home. This was a nice change of pace from the normal gen. Never seen one of these taken apart... till now

[@robertrigbyjr5031]

thank you as i do enjoy watching someone who takes pride in doing a great job the right way

[@tristanschaper281]

Absolutely impressive! Well done!

[@thcall6441]

James, when you said “We’re in” maybe later on you could add “Now I’m committed!” I have one like that. I added an hour meter (Red to match) so I don’t have to guess the hours between changes. Also I document maintenance on inside of cover with a sharpie. Good video.

[@1gdfoster1]

Wow! One of the best videos I have seen. Very professional video and mechanics. Thank You for taking all the time to film and document your work!!

[@1kennymc]

When you took it apart I didn’t believe you will be able to put it back together let alone it will run again bravo 👏 my friend

[@cohall46]

Outstanding video and excellent presentation. I have the same generator and was interested to see its inner workings. I am very impressed with not only your trouble shooting techniques and your technical skills, but your videography skills as well. Thanks for accepting the challenge of repairing the generator and thanks for sharing.

[@zonie1953]

A true and absolute marvel of engineering !

[@peterking1134]

Marvelous engineering packaging.... horrible to repair!

[@vancejones2483]

Can't believe you took on this task and all the it mush have taken in clean up and expertise!!!

[@jimgraham290]

That Genny was ridden hard & put away wet. The project was a labor of love and an ego challenge, and not a money maker. Great job & video. I got sucked into it and learned a lot. I hope to find one of these in the trash someday and take on the challenge!

[@piconano]

I've never seen the guts of these Honda gens before. It was beautiful! Techno-porn if you ask me.

[@yolo_burrito]

Agreed, the engineering on small and quiet is really amazing.

[@hons3543]

Built like a Swiss watch!

[@adnacraigo6590]

When it comes to generators you are the man! You must have more patience and perseverance than anyone I've seen.

[@desertdogdan5920]

You are a marvel to watch the work you do! I would never get a generator torn down and put it all back together so perfectly!?you have incredible knowledge and patience!

[@notprovided2823]

I am SO IMPRESSED with your knowledge, skills, and PATIENCE in dealing with such a TEDIOUS tear down and reassembly. I have a 2200i; seeing your work on this 2000 gives me greater incentive to take the best care of my generator, lest I be tasked with the kind of work you demonstrated here so well. Thank you SO MUCH for this, and all, your instructive videos!

[@broadexuk]

I have always thought that the Honda generators are kind of best in class small units, but what they are like when they are running is 50% of the story, watching your videos of their repair has given me an appreciation of how well built they are and relatively easy to work on - I know this issue was quite serious and needed a full strip down, however the other videos like the needle float one showed that parts are generally available for them, they seem well supported and are designed in a way that they are serviceable. Thank you for your extremely useful and well made content that you continue to produce, it's an asset to the internet.

[@YukonHawk1]

Man alive!! I got to the 22 minute mark and I was tired. 🤣🤣 I remember you tore down another small genny like this and it seemed just as tedious. However the end result was you had a working unit. Okay....back to watching the remainder.😁 Well done. Watched right to the end. Whew!!😁😁 That was some level of tear down and reassemble. Cleaned up nice too. With all the work you put in....that's a keeper 👍

[@Mike-ig2zq]

Wow James! Superb! I've yet to see an inverter gen. video even half this good. Thanks.

[@jcondon1]

Glad you liked it!

[@vtecispower]

Awesome , finally a HONDA

[@dlschgo]

At 68, I rather watch you do it now. God Bless!

[@mikehotchkiss8975]

I'm putting new piston and jug on a husq 288 saw in my shop right now. I will imitate your patient style and hope for the same success

[@TracyNorrell]

Your attention to the production value here is huge! From lighting to camera angle, your vision is a big help. Thank you for making this a great value. The time I spent watching is well worth it.

[@oldtanker4860]

Great video and it makes the previous owners decision pretty clear about selling the unit. I imagine the labor cost would have come really close if not exceeded the cost of a new unit. The design of the generator is elegant but, at least to me, looks as if the intent was this is expected to be a disposable piece of equipment. I have done automotive engine work as well as aviation overhauls. Personally I wouldn't want to tackle this one. This is a great example of "old school" mechanic work.👍

[@eyedrcarlson]

I was thinking the same thing, but you'll never have a bad head gasket with this design and no rods to get bent. But you really can't do much repair work to this motor without taking off the sump cover, what a pain.

[@larrycleeton]

Thanks for showing the tear down. I have an earlier model of this gen with less than 50 hours. I learned the hard way not to store it with fuel in the carb bowl. Some cleaning and a new pilot jet brought it back to working great. I hope I never have to go down as far as you did with mine but now I have the confidence I can do it.

[@MrRidingman]

You cleaned everything on another 2000i that came from scrap that had bad fuel, this one, assembled as found, I couldn't reassemble it dirty. Nice workto fix it, you sure know what you are doing.

[@sreekumarUSA]

0417'24/2143h 🇺🇸 Very well executed R & M. An engine never dies, but can be killed.That's my motto. Thanks to James an expert with millions of patience. Bravo, my friend, I join with all the people who watched your presentation with patience !

[@jasonrobbins4664]

The over head cam pulley has a compression release build into it. It is a very common failure for those to be worn out. Excellent work!

[@somethingelsehere8089]

Thank you for the tip!

[@gil6995]

I believe the compression release is there to relieve the head pressure when pulling the rope to start so you don't have to fight against full head pressure when trying to start. Once started, centrifugal force causes the small metal lobe to receed into the bottom of the cam lobe allowing for full head pressure in running mode. Ingenious design.

[@cheeato]

You my friend did a great job on this generator. When I saw the state of the engine, I said you just lost your money...but you fixed it and I am sure it has many years left. Video was well shot and your explanations were thorough. Great job!

[@m3rdpwr]

While I like to Tinker, I would not have had the patience to do this. Cheers to you!

[@jimeagle1155]

I got a similar size Yamaha generator that i had to do repair on. It was equally ridiculous to tear down. I ordered about $100 in switches, new fuel shut off valve, new rubber feet and new decals and just repainted the cover while I had it off. So now it runs and looks like new.

[@EJKoford]

I came to agree with the shade tree mechanics that appreciate watching instead of doing this repair. I don't think I'd have the patience. Instead of watching the Raiders game, I watched you. Like others said, I've never opened one of these suitcase generators, and I enjoyed watching you get oil all over, and keep track for fiddly bits and springs much more than I would have enjoyed doing it myself. Thanks for sharing!

[@bobstienke178]

Those lil generators are masters of ergonomics. Thanks for your video!

[@rogersavoie4570]

Great stuff, had mine for 12 years, oil changes every 50 hours and it runs like a clock. Thanks this will be helpful down the line

[@chadmcleod8856]

Thank you for taking the time to post this video. I used it step by step for a total rebuild of the engine. The torque specs and various challenges you had saved me a pile of time and frustration. This looks far more complicated than it really is in practice. Again thank you. Chad Prince Albert, Saskatchewan Canada

[@ron827]

Glad to see you finally invested in a strap wrench which will make your work easier. A 1/2" impact wrench will also be very useful so you do not need to stuff rope in a cylinder. Honda certainly does things differently and the paid labor involved in repairing this engine would be tremendous. As part of a running change to the popular EU-series models, the green Output LED functions as an hour meter. When the unit is first started, the Output LED can flash based on the total number of hours of operation logged (and stored) by a circuit in the inverter. Running time Green Output LED blinking status Less than 100 hours 0 blinks after start 100 to 200 hours 1 blink after start 200 to 300 hours 2 blinks after start 300 to 400 hours 3 blinks after start 400 to 500 hours 4 blinks after start Over 500 hours 5 blinks after start Here are the serial number breaks where the feature was implemented: EU2000i AC (50-state) EAAJ-2018516 EU2000i AC1 (50-state Companion)EAAJ-2069970 EU2000i AC2 (50-state Camo) TBA EU2000i AN (49-state) EAAJー2017305 EU2000i AN1 (49-state Companion)EAAJ-2022368 EU2000i AN2 (49-state Camo) EAAJ-2062989

[@sureshkumarc.k6534]

Dang,that was hard work 🙏

[@davidwettengel5739]

Looks like it blinked 6 times at start at end. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4CVkmx_abuZes0

[@billstev100]

99% of people would make a boat anchor out of that thing when they encountered the extent of needed repairs. Kudos my man! 🍾🎊🎉🎈

[@tonychia1065]

Interesting! Resurrection of the used machine. I like doing this kind of repairs. Very satisfying when able to overcome all the difficulties to achieve the successful results of the repairs. Well done! Thank you for the perfect video presentation too. 👍

[@karlschwab6437]

Wow! What a project! I bought mine new in 2013 and used it this week for 4 days during a huge power outage, worked great. When I bought it, I added a simple hour/tack meter and I'm glad I did. In watching this great video, I don't think that I would want to replace the timing belt! I take good care of mine, it looks like brand new. Thanks again for the great video.

[@marcmcpherson1972]

With the exception of a very talented DIYer it doesn't seem it would ever be economically feasible to pay for an engine repair on this model. Great job, truly enjoy your videos.

[@RC-fu6hg]

Fantastic video!! That was a lot of work for a valve repair. Those type of engines aren’t my favorite. But watching you go through it was like an artist creating a masterpiece. I love watching your videos. Always interesting and I come away with learning something new. Keep up the awesome job!!

[@billarroo1]

Wow complete disassembly to replace a valve. I've never seen an engine that the head was cast with the block, I didn't know little engines used timing belts, I surely learned a lot on this video. Thank you 😃😃

[@davidmckinlay555]

What a tear down, my word! You certainly know what you are doing and have the patience of a saint! No wonder when the guy got the estimate he walked away. Great video!

[@billydowey7395]

The whole time prior to you getting to the bare engine I was saying “he’s gonna be mad when he realizes he has to split the engine.”

[@ianoliver3879]

So pleasing. Thank you. That's how to make a video. Shots of the subject, not one badly-lit picture of a bloke in a back-to-front hat just saying words (and referring to himself and me in the plural). Thank you.

[@JayHutchG]

Excellent attention to detail. Watched all the way thru. Was captivated by the engineering of this small engine w/o a removable head. Wow so much work! You wouldn’t expect in an OHV motor that the valves are the deepest dive into the engine. Very interesting video. Excellent technical videography. Everything very professional. KUDOS.

[@jcondon1]

thanks

[@Don-mb9fo]

You are the Bob Ross of small engine repair.

[@brianhind6149]

James: First class video! I am working my way through ALL of your videos. I wonder why you did not clean the carb & especially the voltage regulator board. Dust & dirt are often conductive, & more especially the electrolytic caps are temperature rated for operation & lifetime. A 5 degree reduction in temp garners a considerable number of hours of extra operation. In addition, the grime on the boards is a trap for moisture, & other airborne contaminants, which often are or become acidic or conductive in nature. I offer this as information ...NOT as criticism. A truly great & informative video, the same as the rest of your offerings. My thanks, & I am sure you have the thanks of many others who have watched your videos & have or will have saved considerable money by fixing their generator faults themselves. Primo effort James. Cheers! Brian

[@JohnSmith-yv6eq]

James commented early on in the 3000 comments that he did lots more cleaning of screen...and replaced the carb after doing the vid. Runs well now.

[@robertfletcher2800]

I've gone through 2 of these in my off grid life so far...My first one I put an hour meter on and at 17,000 hrs it needed a new timing belt..then at 35,000 hrs I gave it to a friend who still uses it to this day... Yes the hours are correct, I hooked it up to a larger fuel cell and ran it 24hrs a day for years and years, stopping for oil changes only

[@MountainGuerrilla]

lol, if your running a gas generator continuously for years on end then how economical is your off grid setup? do you have any other source of power?

[@f270]

@@MountainGuerrilla Some living off grid might be doing it because there isn't a power grid nearby not because they want to live as cheap as possible.

[@503challenger]

Holy s$@&

[@scottsmith6571]

How much was a timing belt

[@scottsmith6571]

17k hrs that’s a lot of fuel I’d say mine has abt 200 hrs now had it abt 5 yrs

[@latisimusd]

Great video on an DIY Honda gen repair. You did a great job showing the positives of buying low cost and the variables (diagnostics) that a home DIY (with good skills & tools) might have to endure in a repair/parts costs. Skills, tools. aptitude, & patience were well shown.

[@kerrygleeson4409]

That’s a Gold plated go to Video for anyone needing to work on the Honda James thanks for sharing 🦘🇦🇺👍

[@calvinkirk1638]

Nice job with this little Honda, especially keeping all those plastic case parts straight in your head so that you could reassemble them in the proper order & getting them fitting properly.

[@nkronert]

The number of parts on this engine is astounding. And every single detail on it has been thought of by engineers during the development process. Simply amazing! Not to mention that you can put it back together again 😮.

[@lanehollar9891]

Fantastic video. Honda should use this as a factory training video! Many thanks.

[@noelsharp]

Great video showing the quality construction of these little Honda engines - thanks! Lesson learned, use high quality fuel and perform regular maintenance so you can hopefully avoid having to do this. Basic routine maintenance has kept my $125, 25 year old Briggs and Stratton mower running. I’ve heard that an occasional shot of Sea Foam can clean up carbon deposits but can’t verify if that’s a good idea or not on these motors.

[@markbartlett6287]

I bought one of these about fifteen years ago and, with proper maintenance, it looks and runs like new. You can't go wrong with one of these unless you really need more power. I figure mine will last for another fifteen or twenty years (like me) and I'll never need to do this kind of repair on it, but it was cool to see how it's put together on the inside. Thanks!

[@travisowens1910]

Don’t have (or plan on having) a Honda generator, but I found this to be really interesting. Thank you for not using music too! Well done!

[@jcondon1]

Thanks

[@kevinblevins2612]

Hats off to you for taking a few extra minutes to clean the paint off It’s the little things