How to Clean a Honda GX Carburetor

[@mikepeterson443]

I've seen so many of these "clean your carb" videos, but this is the best in terms of explaining what the components do. Thanks.

[@philliphall5198]

This young man does a really good job and explains it well He’s very very gifted 😊

[@masoncross-om3oc]

Yeah.. he does a really good job.. like his stuff too... !!!

[@jamasonry]

I was just thinking the exact same thing

[@kenechukwuassimonye4609]

Totally agree

[@markcoleman7502]

I agree. Especially the idle control circuit. 😎👍 with the wire brush single wire as clean out tool. Best ever.

[@ringsidejudge4302]

One word for this tutorial , outstanding .

[@TonyPuryer]

KZbin needs to update their rules on tutorial videos and use this one as a shining example. Straight to the point, correct information and no BS. Awesome video! Thanks so much.

[@personaldecay]

this was massively massively helpful, by far the best carburetor video I’ve seen so far

[@caseykelley5272]

dude.. I'm 5 minutes in and appreciate your editing. you don't have any bs in here, its straight and to the point. Ill go finish the video now. thank you! love the home made tools

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@EatMoTacos]

I thought I had clean the carb, but until I saw your video I totally missed three components!! I'll have to go back and clean it all over again. The jet and pilot tube is totally clogged! Thank you so much for this! Now I want to go and clean my lawnmowers carb as well.

[@se2100]

Could not get my generator started this is the best video on KZbin as far as rebuilding this carb, had the same on my GX390 Coleman generator, now it runs like new. Thanks.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@clintonjones2071]

Hey there, I just wanted to thank you for this video. We’re sitting in our house right now just waiting for hurricane Milton to come directly over our heads. As of yesterday, my Honda generator that is only ran for about 10 hours., was not starting after setting in storage for a while. I have no mechanical background, but using your video walked me through the steps and on the second pull the generator fired right up. Hopefully, after Milton goes away, we won’t need it, but if we do, thanks to your video. I do have a working generator again.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Glad to be of assistance, stay safe! Wishing you the best

[@aerialgopher7796]

Thanks! Solved my problem with the Idle jet. Many other videos showed the other components to check and clean, but yours was the only one that only one that pointed out to clean that small hole. My generator couldn't even start. If it did it was for 1/2 second. cleaned that little jet and ran perfect. VERY THANKFUL since the generator only had 0.9 hrs on it. Maybe I will remove the fuel from it when I store it again.... for 2 years. :-) I did learn a bit more too with the other parts in a carb too!

[@michaeldruitt9280]

So helpful and worth the watch when someone knows exactly what they're talking about. Cheers

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@filtered2k]

Thanks man, just bought a barely used snow blower yesterday. The PO left gas in it, in his storage unit for the past 2 or 3 years. I got it cleaned up this morning and it's running well, which is great because they are predicting another snow storm in the NE. This really saved my butt and my back.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@gernotschaffter7003]

Discovered today the Carburator of my GX270 engine which always stopped after running a few moments. After watching this I feel able to understand and clean Honda type carburetors :-) I cleaned it and now it runs and I saved a costly trip to the maintenance shop.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching, glad I could help!

[@nixonkutz3018]

Best video I've found on the subject - I wasn't sure about the o-rings on the pilot jet, nor whether I should try and squish it with channellocks. You confirmed everything I needed to do!

[@godsdozer]

did this to my Ingersoll rand air compressor yesterday. Runs like new now!

[@mreano]

Wonderful video. Gave me the exact info I needed. I bought a chipper from Tractor Supply and got $200 off because they couldn't get it to start. With your info I got it running and got a great deal. Thanks!

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Excellent! Thanks for watching!

[@justinbocchino]

Very informative and sharing some tricks and Tools used. Look forward to looking at your other videos. Thanks for putting the video up. Your customers must be happy with your work as well!

[@davidshettlesworth1442]

Thank you for this excellent detailed educational video. You have saved the day for me. I will be able to save my 20 year old power washer with the Honda engine. Carry On Sir!

[@donaldroberts8242]

Nice review and an in-depth how to video... I had my carb off my Honda GVC160 and couldn't be sure how to put it back together!?! You fixed that for me... Thank you!

[@philliphall5198]

Merry Christmas to you and Staff Thank You’ll for information and advice I’m small shop with 57 years of diesel mechanic shop Now I repair small engines and fire arms

[@srenlauritzen7457]

Thanks made. Now my generator runs like a baby, and tomorrow ill do the same with my snowmachine. Never had any luck with motor or engine before, you did a diffrence👌

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching, glad it helped!

[@RobertEmery-n1e]

Brilliant I have trolled many sites like this but never one as so precise in Both Video and Audio presentation.

[@SpartyLinguist]

Dude, I can't thank you enough! Without going into the gory details as to why (!) my carb was leaking gas like a sieve. Turned out it was the needle valve that wasn't sealing correctly. I know zero about engines (apart from which end the gas goes into), but thanks to this video, I was able to take the carb off my Cub Cadet snowblower and fix the whole thing. No more leaking. Likely saved a lot of money too. Thanks so much. Greetings from Michigan!

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Glad to hear you're back up and running, thanks for watching!

[@MarshallVanAlstyne]

Video is excellent. I'd never taken a carburetor apart before but watched these 2 videos, on cleaning and replacement, and it worked great. Before cleaning, pull start was an exercise in frustration and electric start turned the engine over but still the engine died. After cleaning tips from this video, engine started on two pulls and just purred.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@joelschmitz9200]

Great video, and thank you. I followed this video step by step to repair my Honda GX270 pressure washer - a non-runner. After disassembling the carburetor, cleaning all the parts, and putting it all together, it started on the first pull. Yea!!

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Nice, always great when they fire up 1st pull! Thanks for watching!

[@alandavey6550]

Excellent video, very clear and no waffle! Thanks so much from this old guy in the UK!

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Check out Micks Mowers if you haven't already, he's local to you (UK) tell him Eliminator Performance sent you, cheers!

[@markjackson3993]

Excellent video. Solved my problem of not knowing where to even start. (The inside of my carb looked like it had eaten a Slush Puppy.)

[@michaeldavis3503]

Really first class sequence. So many important made and extra helpful tips. Can’t wait to get at the three dead outboards in my garage!

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@s.powell335]

Excellent video. My pressure washer would not stay running. Used the information to remove, clean, and reinstall the carburetor on my Honda pressure washer. Started right up. Thanks.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@scottyellis3442]

Appreciate the video, I have a 9 horsepower Honda that needs the carburetor cleaned so after your video I'm confident I can do it.

[@danielliamcleod7270]

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[@bagbypt]

This helped me so much, I really appreciate you putting this out there!

[@Skooma150]

Great video, very thorough and no nonsense. Thanks!

[@shanebrbich5698]

Extremely Thorough. Great work sir 👍 from Australia

[@nathanmayo6104]

Magnificent tutorial. Regarding that cruddy looking bowl......would painting it with Osfo and leaving it overnight do anything? That stuff is murder on rust and I love it. Thanks to you, I will now go attack my 13 HP Honda EX 390 with confidence. I appreciate you

[@jimchristensen965]

Thanks for the very thorough and understandable video! You covered it all.

[@richardbambenek2601]

Excellent tutorial. You answered all the questions I had.

[@johnelliott7605]

Very good video and very informative!!! This is easily the best how to video I've seen in years ...Thank you!

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@vincentobrien8067]

Top class tutorial. Thank you for solving my problem.

[@stevieb2012]

That was a great and informative video. Everything I wanted to know. You explained in detail about the parts and how they work.

[@MattyK166]

You might be able to get friendly with your local dentist and ask for a No 6, 8 or 10 K file for endondontics to clean the main jet. They can't be used too much (work hardening) so as long as they've been sterilised after use should be safe. They're made for cleaning our root canals. Inset, twist and pull to remove debris. Come with a little handle. Handy also for water jet sprayers on your cars windscreen washer system

[@davec4474]

Excellent video, answered many of the questions I had about that particular carburetor.

[@bobpadilla4077]

you made my day , good fortune to you, right to the point is the way to go with everything. bob, from Fresno, calif.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks Bob, glad it helped

[@patrickmulholland1840]

6 litre ultrasonic cleaner great piece im raging lol, thankyou excellent advice and great editing

[@thegrumpytexan]

Thank you so much! I needed to know how to adjust this carb and your tips allowed me to set the carb up perfect. My UTV now idles perfectly and runs great again.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching Ken, don't forget to subscribe!

[@sewerrat8]

Your a legend mate, you’ve told me everything I needed to know. 👍

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@hopkinshome3799]

Awesome video - thanks for taking the time to explain how each part works and the close up detail shots

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@golf-n-guns]

My Harbor Freight pressure washer has a Honda clone and only runs with full choke. Going to tackle the carb with your help. Thanks!

[@macknumber9]

B string from guitar works perfect to ream idle jet

[@umbertoecho1]

Thanks again EP. Great job, you're a natural teacher! Cheers!

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@davidallen2058]

Thx. My Honda starts! I didn't remove the whole carby. I just removed the float bowl and removed the jet and cleaned it. Started first time.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Right on, thanks for watching!

[@alfreds.3023]

great editing and video man! you keep on topic, very rare😄

[@tinkergene]

Thank you for the “ in - depth “ on these carbs - YOU- are to the point. , no B-S - you answered my a lot of my questions - you should work for N A S A in my opinion - ! ! !

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@bnrz28]

Thanks for the video man. It’s really in depth and informational. Saved me a lot of time by watching this. U got a new subscriber

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@gregorysampson8759]

Honda jet cleaner set pn 07JPZ-001010B Works great for those jets!

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@michaelrowave]

Love the wood vise idea.

[@waynestefinashen239]

EP another super job of editing one of the best yet and really liked how this video referred back to others you have posted, Merry Christmas and have a Safe and Prosperous New Year!

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for the kind words, and a Merry Christmas to you as well!

[@marlonw5053]

Was exactly the same as my Cub Cadet rototiller. Thank you so much! It starts again now!

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@petermardi2106]

Thank you. Fast and informative.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@dominicrobillard7273]

Very helpful thanks. A tiny hole in the carburator was clogged, now my snowblower works like new!

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@alsukraine]

Thank you for this amazing tutorial! This carb type seems to be the same as mine on Briggs&Stratton S1024 snowblower. Following your instruction, was able to properly clean it. Everything works like a charm, I think even better than it was brand new! (now it is 3 y.o.). Greetings from Montreal QC! Happy holidays!!!

[@lachlanrobertson2088]

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[@Beautyfull-t2s]

Thank you so much!! Again!! You are brilliant and easy to understand!!! ❤

[@chrisssmallengines3456]

Good video , I think that we have to talk about not leaving fuel in the generator when it is stored, the major cause of this problem .

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Or use K100S+ fuel stabilizer with your fuel, thanks for watching!

[@pizzaman2824]

Thank you so much. I just took out the idle screw and the plug underneath it. cleaned out the little hole, put both back and it runs great. :-)

[@johnzuck6163]

Those transducers work majic👍

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnzuck6163]

We had a large one in a radiator shop back in the 70s one of the first. Cut our work in half. Thanks for sharing, my farm has lots of small motors, this helps much👍

[@farkid911]

This was a huge help man, really appreciate the video.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@farkid911]

@@EliminatorPerformance just out of curiosity, so I rebuilt my carb minus the ultrasonic cleaner. Set my adjustment. Still won't run. I'm going to do a compression test and spark plug check. Any idea what a good compression number is for a snowblower. Ariens?

[@EliminatorPerformance]

@@farkid911 anything over 90 should at least fire if you have spark. Spray some carb clean in and give a pull, maybe no spark?

[@farkid911]

@@EliminatorPerformance yeah that's what I'm going to check next

[@Mike-ig2zq]

Excellent video EP. I was looking for a good explanaition of these carbs. Perfect. Thanks

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@hanne743]

Great video!, trie to clean this litle plastic jet and it really makes a difference! Thank you!

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching Hanne!

[@altonriggs2352]

Nicely done, as usual. Merry Christmas.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching Vernon!

[@davidbogan3573]

great video , about how much 701 do you put in to the ultrasonic cleaner

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Couple ounces!

[@InvertedAV8R]

This video really helped me, thanks a bunch! Had a 1980 honda gen given to me. It's in showroom condition except I think the original tank of gas was left in it. You can imagine what the carb looked like on the inside! Anyhow, thanks to your video I was able to address all the components in this carb. You should have seen the engine oil, it looked like black curbled milk. Well she is all cleaned up now and running like a champ. 2.2 kilowatts of pixies flowing through my power cords.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Nice, glad to hear it's up and running, thanks for watching!

[@robertyearian227]

As always great video I've got one to do tomorrow

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@loristefinashen4000]

Very informative. Another great educational video!

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnbowser380]

Well done. Great video.

[@jeriesmarjieh5862]

excellent explanation

[@odgbdiaz2]

Very helpful video and thanks for taking the time to share. I'm running into some issues with my gx160 took carburetor I took it apart to clean and noticed the idle jet did not have the little hole and using a sewing pen i was able to I guess free it kinda seemed like it didn't have one 🤷🏽 i also bought a carburetor for one of my other machines (gx240) and was curious I took the idle jet out and this one had a brass piece but no hole I tried a twist tie and smallest sewing needle and it doesn't have one, is this normal?

[@j00sueeee]

Thank you just fixed my water pump the holes from the tube where clogged up

[@perrydear6306]

Nice vids! Thanks for all your hard work!

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@nickjude1186]

Very good video, nicely done.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@sivucit]

Hi, quick question. does ultrasonic cleaner , clean more than carb clearner.. please advise. i assume ultrasnoic clearner will clean places where some of the sediments that doesnt come off using carb cleaner. appreciate your help

[@hungdeep08]

Can you post a link where to purchase the Indo 701 detergent (9:17 of the video) for the ultrasonic cleaner. Thanks

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Flexxo Products here in Ontario Canada, not sure where else you'd be able to get it

[@craigrogers3163]

Quick question. Does the mixture screw on the Honda small engines meter fuel or air? I need to richen mine a little but don’t know whether to turn it in a hair or out a hair because I’m not sure if it’s a fuel or air screw. Thanks

[@myusernamewasused]

This was great, thanks for this. Does putting the gaskets and o rings in the ultrasonic cleaner cause any problems? Did you replace any of them as part of this cleaning? It didn’t look like you removed them prior to the ultrasonic cleaning.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

No I haven't had an issue with it. If I can remove them I will, just so they don't get wet, but when they're stuck good and the gasket is still in good shape then I leave them.

[@derekharkins5519]

Well done! One of the best Honda carb vids I’ve seen. Maybe you can help with a problem I have. Honda HS724 snowblower. Starts rough, will sputter and backfire upon startup. If I try an engage drive or augers it will sputter and stall. If I give it just a minute or 2 to warm up everything is fine and purrs like a kitten? Any thoughts? I’ve cleaned carb in ultrasonic cleaner poke all hole with wire? I did notice in this gif that maybe pilot jet isn’t seated all the way like you shown? Thanks for any help

[@col2959]

Excellent video. Col 🇦🇺👍🏻

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@twittemann]

Great video. Thanks.

[@henrytomlinson3634]

Very good video thanks 😊 from Henry in the UK

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching Henry!

[@tokshorts8407]

Awesome vid❤️

[@dudaudj]

hey bro ! i have a Gx 140 and i had some issue with him at one event ...we tried to fix it in the night time ...and i think we lost some small piece from the carburetor. i would like to buy a new carburetor and want to ask you if think that other model of carbureator will fit ...i mean gx 120 gx 160 ? because i can't find the right one on the market . thank you

[@EliminatorPerformance]

I believe the gx120 and 140 are same, but are different from the Gx160 and gx200 (those 2 are same as well)

[@dudaudj]

Eliminator Performance thank you so much for replay 🙌

[@eastsidemick]

Any idea what a US-equivalent industrial detergent concentrate would be?

[@EliminatorPerformance]

I heard fabuloso works good, but I'm not sure. I would think Walmart would have some concentrated cleaners

[@FloroBeggins]

My Honda rt5000 tractor with the GX engine dumps fuel from bottom of carb when I’m cranking it. Is this a case of the rubber plunger tip? Also spark plug was wet, and there was even fuel in the plastic intake that connects to the carb. Thanks for the detailed video.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Yes, leaking needle valve. Sometimes it can be the seat that the needle valve goes into as well, I'd recommend getting a needle valve 1st and then looking at a replacement carburetor.

[@FloroBeggins]

@@EliminatorPerformance where am I going to find a carburetor for a 1989 Honda rt5000 though? I think the Honda PN is 16100-ZE3-793. Although, when I google it, the pictures don't really look like my carb... Thanks again.

[@philliphall5198]

Can’t beat the GX period

[@philliphall5198]

Remember Honda tanks have a filter in fitting and stop up often. AllWAYS check it

[@fleadoggreen9062]

Huh filter in fitting? So it’s between the gas tank and carb inlet? Ok thanks

[@steved5153]

Great video! Very well done!

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@yenra]

Thank you; I feel ready for the project ahead.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@yenra]

Reporting back: full success.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

@@yenra Glad to hear I could help, if you don't mind, would you please consider leaving me a Google review? It would really help me out, thanks again for watching!

[@carlodonnell146]

mine has a screw with a stop that won't allow it to turn; only little left a little right ..not all around and didnt want to trouble it but should I.......Is it wise to use the pressure hose through it ...doesnt it have one way valves like a two stroke carburettor?

[@tonydowner9410]

Informative, to the point, well done! Kinda funny too.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Thanks for watching!

[@finders-keepers1518]

Impressive video brother. So much info in a very easy to follow manner! I still have a no start issue on my generator with the exact same carb though. Good spark. Plug looks to be getting a little bit of fuel after pulling a dozen times but might not be enough. Everything seems clean.....any ideas? Thanks a bunch.

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Spray some carb cleaner in there, if it starts on the 1st or 2nd pull it's a fueling issue. If it doesn't start, could be no spark or valves need to be adjusted!

[@finders-keepers1518]

@@EliminatorPerformance Just started after first pull with carb and choke cleaner then stalled. Back into the carb I go!

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Make sure your fuel shut off, and fuel line are flowing

[@finders-keepers1518]

@@EliminatorPerformance Turns out it was water in the gas. Starts and runs now but surges as you described in this video. Now I'm off to watch that one, too!

[@anthonylitten9504]

Is the main jet screw driver screw left handed threads I have 2 carbs and I destroyed the brass screw on one just couldn’t get it to budge.

[@jamesr.schroensr8361]

Thanks my friend just bought an atv that idles rough.

[@TheWhisky81]

Hi, I have a honda gx390 generator, I have removed the fixed idle jet and I can't see any hole whatsoever and I can't push nothing through it, it's like there's not ment to be a hole there, I red that some of the gx390's don't idle and just have a run speed, would this be why? it's more like a blanking plug than a jet, thanks john.

[@sheepdog4656]

FYI I learned the hard way why not to use gasoline with ethanol. My pressure washer powered by a Honda small engine wouldn't start because the carburetor was all gummed up and beyond repair. Once I found the model number and serial number I searched the internet for replacement parts. Prices varied significantly as well as parts that were engine specific. In order to take the guess work out of the equation I found Honda's Engine Parts website. @t I was easily able to look up parts for my specific engine and serial number. It was great! Diagrams of each component of the engine were clearly labeled with prices below. IMO prices were better than anything I was able to find on the internet plus I knew it was the correct part(s). Honda should clearly state on their engines to use ETHANOL free gas only!

[@EliminatorPerformance]

Most of them say no e85 (85% Ethanol) or to only use e10 and nothing higher. Thanks for watching!