Honda EU70is Generator 8000 Hours In 3 Years, Time For A Service!! Story So Far..

[@minglim-pollard1167]

Many thanks Anton, After watching your original pod cast last week I have ordered an EU 70is, awaiting delivery, your tutorials are informative and of an excellent quality, the very best on available KZbin, Best wishes KPP nz

[@aaanton11]

Glad to help! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@browsedeweb8834]

That is amazing! Regarding the valve adjustments, I would think after 8000 hours it would be prudent to check them at least. Don't wait for tapping.

[@aaanton11]

I am a firm believer in "if it ain't broke don't fix it" Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@browsedeweb8834]

I have the same generator, but the US version. I converted mine to tri-fuel using the MSK7000 kit and it runs great. Only 73 hours on it right now since it is for emergency backup power only. Hopefully it lasts as many hours as yours. These are amazing little machines. No wonder many of the food truck vendors rely on Honda generators for daily use. Best of luck to you...great channel and review of your service history!

[@Hi_Im_Jen]

Thank you for all the great content! 🙏 I had Honda 1100XX Super Blackbird motorcycle and valve adjustment is every 48tkm, or 30 000 miles. My mechanic is Blackbird specialist and he measures the valves before and after. After 14 years and 48tkm, the valves exceeded factory specs. They measured like they have were adjusted yesterday. The mechanic said, in reality, that 152-164hp/11000rpm engine "maybe"needs valve adjustment in every 100k miles. Maybe. And the engine lasts at least half a million miles, with just basic maintenance. After that, it will be sold to Africa and they use it for next half a million miles. What's mind boggling, that engine needs 10w30 mineral oil. Mineral oil! If you put something better in it, prepare for problems. Trust me, I know. I tried maybe the best oil there is, motul 7100 and the whole bike vibrated like crazy when opening the clutch. I replaced the oil back to Hondas own mineral oil (from the 1990's). Problem solved.

[@JonathanTyas]

That’s getting up there. Generally about 1500 hours is the expected lifespan of most splash lube air cooled engines. That’s the good ones! A lot of the Honda clones are expected to do anywhere from a few hundred to a 1000 hours. The expected life on these seems to be 10,000-12000 hours so keep us posted how it goes on. However I’ve heard of a couple of (unconfirmed) reports of 20,000 hrs plus. Guess it’s down to fine manufacturing and metallurgy how they seem to live much longer than they should. When it finally dies, it’s worth putting another engine in.

[@aaanton11]

I have so much confidence in this machine, I will definitely keep you posted, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@Solaris_One]

How many hours are you at now?

[@danteerskine7678]

​@@aaanton11doesn't matter if it's original or Chinese clones. The key to longevity is to use motor oil from reputable brand, frequent oil change if frequently used, use quality spark plugs from NGK, champion or DENSO, clean the air filter. And as the generator starts to age , use a slightly thicker oil, whether synthetic or mineral. I use mineral since it's cheaper and I do frequent oil change

[@lang9872]

That's amazing for how long that generator is in use at your Coffee Van. Thanks for that usefull information 👍👍👍

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@annaaron3510]

Super product for here in Maine U.S. Many outages over the 7 years in snow or rain ( plywood cover for protection). As shown, easy maintenance. This machine needs 4 wheels; it's heavy to pull and roll back. Hello Honda ? Adaptors ?

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the info!

[@danieldion8825]

Thanks for the review ! I have the EU3000is in Canada and planning this spring to change it for the EU7000is (same model as you). Regards

[@aaanton11]

Glad I could help! Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@anthonymarino4260]

well. done. keep it coming DO IT RIGHT OR DONT DO IT AT ALL

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@spencerhulme1203]

I really value these videos so educational and therapeutic the what you can learn in 30 minutes has taken you years to learn to then show the best results! Thanks again Aaanton 🎓

[@aaanton11]

Glad you like them! & the Honda generator it a great tool to see how a engine works, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@marka2449]

I work on these all the time and every single one has needed a valve adjustment after a few hundred hours. I have even seen many out of spec brand new. You dont need any gaskets and the valve cover gasket is rubber and reusable. I would bet if you check the valve lash it's off by a fair amount.

[@aaanton11]

This one has just stopped, needed to repair it here is the video, have you seen this fault before kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3XaqoKjl7R2r6c Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@MrKakuaa]

I heard a knocking sound when engine was turned off. Definitely need valve adjustment.

[@JonathanTyas]

How many hours have you got on now and is it still in good shape ?

[@aaanton11]

just under 10,000 hours, new video coming soon, Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@JonathanTyas]

@@aaanton11good stuff, proper test you are giving it ! Let’s hope it makes 20,000 hours. Guess if it was a car it would have done just over 300,000 miles for those hours. Considering it runs all day and not too many cold starts I can see it feasibly doing the equivalent of 5-600,000 miles, 20,000 hours! If it starts to smoke or gets rod knock fitting a short block would be a good project! Hope that’s 10,000 hours plus away though !

[@jeromegielkens9880]

Hi Anton, I love your video! One question regarding this magnificent generator. Mine stops working regularly... Impossible to start it again. Leave it for a day and off it goes again! (mostly). I returned it to the dealer and they said it was bad fuel, water in the tank... But just a few months later I have exactly the same issue. I fill up my generator directly at the fuel station, so always fresh fuel. I store my generator inside (it's summer... so temperature really doesn't go below 10°C inside). Today I used my generator for 4 hours, transported it home and after unloading it I started it again. Just 2 minutes...and it stopped. Any suggestion on what to check? And maybe a tip on how to remove the fuel filter? I don't understand these little clips :D

[@jeromegielkens9880]

by the way... it is a little used generator.. less than 100 hours of use

[@jeromegielkens9880]

So for info: I checked the spark plug... looks clean, no wear, dry, ... I checked the fuel tank, no water in there... I checked the wiring like the loop plug... all ok Is there a way to check the fuel filter? Fuel pump?

[@aaanton11]

when it cuts out disconnect the spark plug, remove spark plug reconnect the lead to the plug hold it to the engine block and crank the engine, do you have a spark? is fuel vapour coming out of the plug hole? Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@garrynutter860]

Another great video, thanks. Hows the Solar Project coming. Would like to see that one.

[@aaanton11]

Thanks Gary the Honda is a gem, Solar system still in the pipeline, I am still waiting on a good deal, its got to be the right price or the project will be unviable. I am sure it will all come good. Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@masterq2.033]

When determining service intervals as a rule of thumb under normal conditions, we equate hours to km equivalent in a motor vehicle as 1 hour = 50km. So this would work out at about 405000km. In this application, there are relatively few heat/cool cycles, so with a good quality (Honda is) piece of equipment and good servicing, 8000h is not a huge surprise. However, considering its a smaller petrol motor. For it to still be running this smoothly is a great endorsement to the product and the care taken of it.

[@IndefiniteIndian]

Hi mate , Very informative videos about Honda EU70is. Could you please let me know the hight X Width x Depth including the wheels. Just looking to order one soon but need to make space back in the van .

[@aaanton11]

w 700mm d 700mm h 760mm hope that helps Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@IndefiniteIndian]

⁠@@aaanton11 Hi I hanks for the speedy reply. So if I have leftover 800mm square space in the back of van then I can easily manoeuvre and store securely please.

[@major_key_alert3653]

Have you ever changed the inline fuel filter above the air box? After 9999 hours the clock goes back to 0 so it’s brand new again 🤣

[@aaanton11]

No, I have not noticed another filter in the system, Thanks for the great information👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@BibhutiRPatnaik]

Wat happend to the senci generator. No follow up on dat i suppose 😢

[@aaanton11]

Still have the senci, but it doesn't get much use. Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@ImDembe]

What kind of fuel do you run?

[@aaanton11]

95 Ron unleaded , Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@dingdongdaddy589]

Buy once, cry once.

[@aaanton11]

Thanks for the great comments👍🏻👍🏻🛠

[@MrKakuaa]

Buy nice or buy twice.