How to fix a HONDA ENGINE that WON'T STAY RUNNING - GX160 Troy-Bilt Rototiller

[@alsouthern7190]

Been there, done that. It happens to the best of us. At least you conquered it in the end : )

[@Buckwsr]

Thanks, Al. I seem to love making simple projects take longer than they need to....

[@MrCravenhaven]

Spot on. Just spent a few hours down by the dam pulling the carburettor, cleaning everything, overfill the oil (just to be sure), disconnect the on/off switch and oil sensor, to no avail. 5 minutes with a replacement sparkplug and all is well, thankyou.

[@Buckwsr]

Great job! I think I'm learning that I should start with the easy stuff first!

[@danlovelace5893]

Thank you so much! After trying to get my Honda 5 HP pressure washer to stay running, I happened upon your video. After cleaning the carburetor, checking the gas cap and many hours trying other options, I found your video, I checked my spark plug with my ohm meter, it was shorting out internally and replacing the plug made it run like new again.

[@AmandaBowers-nq8gm]

My husband thanks you very much. Unfortunately, he went through the same process as you and then asked me to look on KZbin to see if I could find a solution. I found your video and now he is one happy gardener. 😂

[@Buckwsr]

Awesome! Yes, this experience has taught me to always start with the simple stuff. Congrats to the man for fixing his tiller!

[@saxwheels]

You just saved me a lot of time/trouble/money. A new spark plug fixed the same issue for me. Thanks for the video!

[@Buckwsr]

Awesome! Yeah, it took me longer than it should have to make the diagnosis, but in the end we got it done!

[@jeannestepp3961]

I was thinking the same thing with my tiller - I’m going to try that spark plug first before I go ahead with taking the fuel line apart! Thanks so much!!

[@trstreemanagement7545]

Thanks for taking the time to do this video… I thought because it started then the plug must be ok.. your video made me think again and the problem is fixed

[@Buckwsr]

Great job!

[@bigr7528]

My old plug had spark, replaced with new plug and my problem is fixed, Thanks for the video

[@jthom86]

Thanks for vid. Thought about cleaning carb and etc, but knew it was weird that it quickly shut off and it couldn't be fuel. Luckily your vid was first search result. Fixed in 2 minutes and didn't take a screw out.

[@Buckwsr]

Good job! unlike you, I wasted a bunch of time till I finally figured out what was going on.

[@American-OutdoorsNet]

I had the same issue with a GX390 generator. Ran for 30 seconds cold and about 10 seconds hot. I replaced the carb, air filter, removed and cleaned the fuel tank, changed the oil/disconnected the low pressure cut off, blew out the lines, replaced the fuel filter, cleaned the grounds, adjusted the linkage, the choke, balanced the tires, painted the frame, bought an extension cord in the matching color....nothing. The spark plug was clean and looked good. $6 later it was fixed.

[@Buckwsr]

What?! I cannot believe that a new paint job was not enough to convince that machine to run properly! Ha Ha! Anyway, these experiences teach us to always start with the easy stuff. That's what I've learned.

[@Nathansfarm]

That’s exactly what it turned out was my problem. I’ve never experienced a spark plug failure like this.

[@lorenwilliams9479]

Mine did the same. Sat for 2 years. I thoroughly clean the spark plug but never thought about the heat issue will check that out thank you

[@Buckwsr]

Cool. Let me know how it works out.

[@davidshettlesworth1442]

Yes, this is a big help. You helped me fix my problem. Carry On Sir.!

[@Buckwsr]

Thank you!

[@DonHarrison-k4v]

That was a great video. My exact problem except with a wood splitter. Problem solved. Thank you!

[@Buckwsr]

Thank you.

[@gofishingwithrichardfaulk9056]

I’m going through the same thing. I built a homemade air compressor. Well my motor is doing the same thing. After me buying a new pump. Re fabbing everything I find this gosh dang video. Going to buy spark plug now. Wish me luck smdh!!!!

[@gofishingwithrichardfaulk9056]

It worked smh. Lol thanks

[@reedy1491]

Exact same problem with mine , Thank you for posting this. I was doing the same checks you were.

[@Buckwsr]

I have to learn to check the simple things first!

[@williampeters6004]

Believe it or not I would have thought it had something to do with you tilting the machine the few times that you tried to start it, when you tilted it it shut off so I was betting it had something to do with the carburetor and the float in the carburetor Bowl

[@Buckwsr]

Yeah, I too thought it was a carburetor problem. Thanks for watching!

[@robknipp9414]

I'm going to get a spark plug. I did the exact same thing you did and it still dies. Thanks for the video

[@Buckwsr]

Thanks. One of these days I'm going to learn to start with the easy stuff!

[@georgescisco7706]

same problem with my Honda GX160 on my nifty TM34 towable bucket lift changed fuel filter drained and cleaned fuel tank changed carb changed air filter drained and changed oil after watching your video changed sparkplug still doing the same thing any ideas

[@frankschoeneman2595]

I have a motor on an air compress that run 10-15 minutes then it will shut down. I'm gonna try the spark plug first. Thanks

[@Buckwsr]

Or it could be the magneto. I've had them go bad and refuse to start until the engine was completely cooled down again, like after two or more hours. Good luck!

[@robertodebeers2551]

A faulty coil will also do this. When it gets hot it quits.

[@tomzeltmann3824]

Great. Thanks.

[@Buckwsr]

Thank you