Honda GCV160 Carb Clean

[@leahsegura6614]

I (a woman) had trouble starting my mower today. Spoke to my dad on the phone and he said it is likely a clogged carburetor. Normally I would have to wait for him to come a few days later to fix it. However, today I decided to give it a try myself. I watched your video every step of the way and I can proudly say I cleaned my carburetor and got my mower working again, all by myself and with your help. Thank you so much for posting this video.

[@davidcurnutt9584]

It was my pleasure

[@Pingaheimer]

next time just have someone squirt a little fuel in the carb while u pull the starter rope, you'll get it runnin and the carb will clear itself up.

[@davidcurnutt9584]

@@leahsegura6614 you’re very welcome, and thank you for the kind words!

[@patricktaylor7021]

Thx, my mower took a dump and wouldn't start...i went step by step with the video and it works great now! Thx for the excellent video!

[@Suncast45]

I met this exact carburetor today for the first time and the stud trick was a great idea. This nearly new mower was left in a carport for years and the fuel tank was loaded with water. Same with the sump bowl, it looked like gobs of congealed yellow jelly inside. Thanks to you, Sir, I know how to go back inside and really clean it! Or order a new one! LOL! In Louisville, Ky.

[@davidcurnutt9584]

It’s for people like you that I do this for! Great job!

[@Nortons2010]

Completely and immediately fixed my Non Running issue!! I blasted some gumout choke and carb cleaner thru the jet till all pinholes were unclogged and it ran like a new mower again. Two years of bad gas gummed em up. Thanks for the video!

[@mikailz87]

Thanks so much man! Very clear video! You helped to start my lawn mower again! I used disc brake cleaner instead of carb cleaner, because my shop didn't have any.

[@jmljml5065]

Thank you. Your technique solved my engine's issues.

[@fostes3]

Such a great video. Followed it and it resolved my issue! Only issue I had was getting the emulsion tube in the right way (looked to be short side down). Thanks for this. Worked wonders and she's running like new

[@Ballroomblitz255]

Very helpful video, appreciated the trick of utilizing a threaded stud rod. The Honda GCV160 engine uses very long M6 bolts in the 83mm range which i had none, however had some M6 -1 in smaller lengths. I took four (4) 6-1x45mm bolts and cut the heads off, then welded four (4) remaining threaded rods in pairs of two (2) so that i ultimately had two (2) threaded rods one for each side. I confirmed compression & spark, drained and refilled gas as it was a bit funky, and thoroughly cleaned the carb using carb cleaner & welder/carb/torch wire tips. You can do the job without the threaded bolt, however just much easier making use of them. Appreciate the tip, cheers.

[@davidcurnutt9584]

Really glad I could help

[@fixitorstripitGardenmachines]

As you know i did one of them this week, love the stud idea. 4 gaskets to them i had a right job lol. Great vid and thanks for the tip.

[@sniffles8655]

Just did this to mine. And once I was done using the Carb Cleaner I soaked it with WD40 cause I wasn't able to put it back on till the next day. And then I put it back on an blamo! It worked fantastically! The surging stopped and I am so thankful. Thank you!

[@davidcurnutt9584]

So happy to help!

[@mannymanny159]

A Small Engine Repair shop quoted me $160 for carb clean and oil change. Did it myself with your help. Thanks!

[@adamhussain3928]

Just out or curiosity. Why did you need it cleaned? Also do you have prior experience with small engines or was this a learning curve for you. I wanna try cleaning mine because I think the jet is clogged

[@mannymanny159]

Hello Adam. No I have no experience with small engine repair at all. My Power washer wasn't able to start this year, it turned over but wasn't able to stay running for more than a second. Last year I was only able to run it with the choke on. It was revving up an down when I used it. It sounded terrible... After some research online I discovered it was a carburetor... The carburetor could have been ordered online and then replaced but I thought I'd take the challenge and do it myself. Apart from Carburetor spray it's very light on tools. The trick of using twist tie to clean the jets was a great advice... Using the camera on the phone to record the part hook-ups was useful. If I had to do it again I think I could do it in less than 30 minutes including an oil change... I'd take on the challenge. If you have a bad outcome, and I doubt you will you can always buy one online... Small Engine people are extremely expensive for some reason, and it's time consuming to take your small engine there, then return a few days later with a hefty bill (which would require me a good part of my working day to pay for). In my case the blockage was the hole in the copper screw that houses the main jet. You'll find it very rewarding to fix, and you can add the title of "Small Engine Repair Person" to your arsenal of skills. Hope that helps. Best of luck.

[@drnh4444]

Best video on here for this. Thanks buddy, really helped me out

[@FlyboythaACE]

I don't have an extra set of studs, but im 3d printing some plastic ones to hold the parts. Hope it works. Thanks for the video i think i can save my pressure washer now.

[@TheRustyRooster]

great job David, really enjoyed this, video and sound is spot on

[@edmancuso]

Great job and very helpful! Thank you!!!!

[@henryapproved6522]

Great reference video for me today as I was taking the bowl off and everything flew apart 😂

[@AJ-ds9xq]

Thank you! Your video made it so much easier for me to fix my mower. God bless!

[@davidcurnutt9584]

Really happy it helped, thanks for watching!

[@JungleBobRepair]

I've got to David I'll being doing the stud trick on the Hondas from now own.Excellent.

[@tinkeringtaylor3053]

good job David doesn't take much to block a carburettor

[@widalaw5209]

Thanks for the great video. I followed it step by step and finally got my mower started but after about 5 minutes it died. Anything I missed?

[@davidcurnutt9584]

Check the fuel cap for a vapor lock. If after 5 minutes of run time it dies and you unscrew the cap, does it sound like an inrush of air? If yes, replace the cap.

[@waverider6514]

PAY ATTENTION to what he says at 2:07 If you do it with HIS design it's easy, otherwise trying to HOLD ALL THAT SHIT together... IS A REAL HASSLE! GODDAMIT....

[@STTC]

Great channel David,,, liked and subscribed from Roosters subs list

[@Alchustr8dam]

Was able to fix my lawnmower thank you

[@davidcurnutt9584]

Thank you! I am happy I was able to help!

[@rayclarke3097]

Excellent video. Very well delivered.

[@Mr.G626]

no bs. done and done! thanks

[@davidcurnutt9584]

You are very welcome! Thanks for watching

[@Dishpjl]

on that little pin (it fell out and I am not sure how it goes in there....) does it hang point side down off the float?

[@davidcurnutt9584]

It goes between the float and the carb in that little chamber.

[@Dishpjl]

@@davidcurnutt9584thank you David

[@caleblivaudais7573]

Thank you for the video

[@javaextreme7986]

The visual parts of this video are helpful, however for individuals who do not know how parts of the carburetor function, this video does not provide support for that type of individual. More comments explaining things like the 'Needle' how it goes in or other parts within the carburetor such as the emulsion tube - can it go in either direction or is it one direction only etc. etc. Details such as this are very helpful especially if you are putting out an instructional video you cannot assume that everybody has your experience. Overall it is a decent video giving average instructions on tearing it down.

[@davidcurnutt9584]

I can work harder on that in the future. Great observation and positive feedback. Thank you.

[@ryanandtricia]

I seem to have stripped my main jet, meaning that I was trying to use a flathead driver (just like the video) to unscrew it, and the brass thing was so malleable that it bent and stripped. How do I get it out now? I ordered a replacement carb on Amazon thinking that would be easier, but even though it says it fits GCV160 it's not the same.

[@davidcurnutt9584]

If the main jet isn’t completely stripped you can try to use a blow torch on the stem that it sits in for about 10-20 seconds. Or a lighter for about a minute. The aluminum body will expand before the brass does allowing it to loosen a little to get out. This is a last ditch effort that if it doesn’t work, your carb is lost. Got to parts tree, or jacks small engines and look up the exact model of your Honda to find the exact replacement on Amazon.

[@samahmed9496]

i cleaned all the holes except for the one with the screw it doesn't start still? think that's the issue? before it would only start on the run setting not the start but was getting hardly any water pressure out of the hose. and the small needle does the pointy rubber end face up or down?

[@davidcurnutt9584]

Yes, take the screw out and clean that hole and the screw as well. Use carb spray. Then reassemble.

[@samahmed9496]

@@davidcurnutt9584 thank you i'll try that once i get home

[@joshcowart2446]

You can pinch off the fuel line or just shut off the valve 2” to the right

[@Disdained_talent1]

I was thinking the same thing but I didn't see a fuel shut off valve. I was surprised, I've always seen these on Hondas.

[@goldysgarage189]

Pressure control release? Buddy, PCV is positive crankcase ventilation.

[@dougbas3980]

Very helpful so subscribed. Thank you.

[@Ermagawd]

I’m having trouble knowing which way the little needle that fell out of the float is supposed to point

[@davidcurnutt9584]

The point goes down into the hole, and the other end slides into the float only 1 way. I hope that helps

[@samahmed9496]

@@davidcurnutt9584 the point being the rubber part?

[@TLMD]

Great work brother! Keep it up.

[@TLMD]

Thanks for the sticker Brother! It looks awesome.

[@dougbas3980]

BTW, these new carbs with no adjustments and no manual chokes are way more likely to not start. I guess I am an old fart but my lawnmowers ran for many years without all the fail to starts. Of course fuel was better too.

[@fleadoggreen9062]

Say the sizes of the bolts you take out, but I like ur idea

[@davidcurnutt9584]

Great feedback. I will do that go forward.

[@driver902]

Great video,,I left fuel in my power washer for WAY too long and now I'm going to be pulling the carb off. So I plan on using non ethanol fuel from now on with a stabilizer. But is their any thing else I should do to keep the carb from getting gummed up ?? Should I also run the fuel tank dry ?? Thanks

[@davidcurnutt9584]

Yes, run it dry.

[@Shaun.Stephens]

Thanks for the video. Not as helpful as it might have been though for those of us who don't have 'shop tool' studs to make reassembly easier.

[@rogerbranch9248]

Thank you

[@jleto717]

The stud tip is priceless. I'd like to make some before tackling this job. Do you know the threading size and bolt length I would need to buy?

[@davidcurnutt9584]

I just ordered two studs from Honda and removed the heads with a grinding wheel.

[@jleto717]

@@davidcurnutt9584 I determined it's a 6mm x 85mm (length) bolt. I ended up buying one at my local Ace Hardware.

[@davidcurnutt9584]

@@jleto717 awesome, thank you for sharing!

[@travistucker7317]

@@davidcurnutt9584 the studs are a great idea. I just did it by stacking the assembly in reverse on the bolts and then threading in. Was easier than i expected. Great video. Told me what i needed to know. Thanks man!

[@bee2333]

I got this motor on a karcher power washer. It was free and wouldnt run. I got it running but only on choke closed. When open it bogs and eventually dies. What could be the issue?

[@davidcurnutt9584]

The carb is dirty. Strip it down as I did in the video and clean all the brass parts throughout. Then shoot carb spray down every hole. Reassemble, and then drain the gas before plugging the line into the carb. Put in fresh fuel. Should be good to go and it start on the first pull.

[@thomasballou5091]

@@davidcurnutt9584 took carb out, cleaned it but it back, now it won't start. Looks like carb won't open up when it try to start it. Do not know why

[@davidcurnutt9584]

@@thomasballou5091 go to the about section on my channel and shoot me an email. Let’s get this fixed.

[@tylerjackson7531]

Pull out spark plug every time? Trying to figure out why my Husq700F won't start, I know it's the same engine though.

[@alexisrosario451]

What can I do if I did this and is still surging? 😢

[@davidcurnutt9584]

There is a low speed circuit on the top of the carb that usually has a screw on it that if you take it out, you can use carb spray to clean out all of its passages.

[@JungleBobRepair]

Good video,see those all the time.

[@rrdoug]

Do you have the number of the carb in the video??

[@davidcurnutt9584]

I actually do not. I am terribly sorry that I did not chronicle that.

[@Keith_the_knife_freak]

Nice job

[@davidcurnutt9584]

Thanks for watching.

[@Keith_the_knife_freak]

@@davidcurnutt9584 just trying to get this mower going 🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍 thanks for the help

[@bert1913]

Use ethanol free gas, this should be use on any engine that uses a carburetor.

[@georgeeverett5006]

What did the sign say ? Idol hands are the devils ?

[@davidcurnutt9584]

Idle hands are the devils playthings.

[@SaifulMia-y3t]

797 Samson Ridge

[@urlocalserenityyy05]

My carb is rusted and I can't cor the life of me get that tube out!! It's making me so upset.

[@davidcurnutt9584]

Use a very small Allen key, you know the kind that are straight on one end then a 90 degree turn and short on the other end. Get a small one of those and try to push down on the tube from inside the throat of the carburetor. This may get it out for you.

[@urlocalserenityyy05]

@David Curnutt will do! I will probably end up just buying a new carb on Amazon for $16 my chickens got into the bucket I had all of the carb parts in and now I can't find the main jet or any of that. And that tube still won't come out. 🤣

[@henrymurawskibigdogrepair]

Tattle fixes all just had a video on a Honda engine rebuild check it out David

[@henrymurawskibigdogrepair]

Tarly not tattle

[@davidcurnutt9584]

Actually watched it before working on this mower today. He has the knowledge but I have the good looks.

[@mikebones322]

@@henrymurawskibigdogrepair Taryl, not Tarly, lol.

[@henrymurawskibigdogrepair]

@@mikebones322 spellcheck does not spell words like when you say them

[@EltonCodey-j2k]

Jonathon Freeway

[@williesamel12]

You didn't actually clean the internal pilot jet. Spraying carb cleaner into the internal pilot jet, doesn't guarantee the pilot jet tiny hole is clean and clear.

[@davidcurnutt9584]

Thanks for watching!

[@MultiGoodriddance]

I already pulled everything apart and already forgot the layers.... I'm sol.

[@mikebones322]

Ha... good idea! I fight with those .....

[@davidcurnutt9584]

Glad you got something out of it!

[@GraceEllis-x1v]

Turner Brooks

[@KayceBadame-i3y]

Swift Ports

[@billy2069]

I thumbs up but go into more detail. The reason we’re here is cause we haven’t done it before. Zoom in and focus

[@NicholasAddison-n5z]

Mills Port

[@HaggaiJacqueline-f3s]

Lamar Avenue

[@JoelTitus-y5w]

Walsh Street

[@HaroldGilleland-q9j]

Murl Square

[@JLC24]

Could barely hear you bud and try getting close ups as pieces are put back and which end in first lots of room for improvement bud

[@JLC24]

Just wanted to add that your tip on the bolts with the heads ground off was a good one , I just used some drill bits

[@EstellaBrantz-r2i]

Macy Field

[@henrymurawskibigdogrepair]

Tarly not tattle

[@AmeliaLarry-n4r]

Mayer Knolls

[@MarthHaruta-i2m]

Weissnat Spring

[@ElizaDiiorio-d2n]

Turcotte Union

[@BobSmith-mc7uq]

The fuel shut off valve is there for a reason, wonder what it is?? Cheaped out on new gaskets. Shame on you. Also didn't flush the fuel tank or clean the strainer. FAIL! It will be back to surging in no time.

[@davidcurnutt9584]

Thanks for watching!

[@marktarascio4766]

You find the source of the hunting idle but don't remove the pilot jet and clean it ? Amateur.

[@nicholaspoole321]

I don't know where the needle goes you have the camera 4 feet away

[@sfyie]

𝘚𝘪𝘳,𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘪𝘱𝘴 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘏𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘢 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭?🤔

[@davidcurnutt9584]

For the most part, yes. They won’t look identical but the concepts are the same.