How to install electric start on a 13HP HONDA GX390

[@dlkline27]

Excellent instructional video. Anyone with even mediocre mechanical skill should be able to follow with no problems.

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Thanks brother. Glad you enjoyed it. 🫶🏻🫡

[@FBPrepping]

Even I could. And that says a lot 😁

[@legacywindowcleaning3061]

I also had a flywheel with the keyway in the wrong position. I took it to my local machine shop and they cut a new keyway in the correct location and only charged me $40. Highly recommend this fix, the engine runs perfectly and I can feel confident that there won’t be any issues in the future . I depend on this engine every day, because I do commercial pressure washing, and it runs about 4 to 6 hours a day 5 days a week and I don’t have a backup engine.

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Awesome. Great to know bud.

[@andrewjones1471]

Yea was wondering about that.

[@legacywindowcleaning3061]

1 year update: the keyway fix worked perfectly, I put about 300 hours on the machine this year and it’s still starting perfectly and running smoothly every day.

[@rondbl2002]

What an amazing video. Your editing must’ve been spot on because it’s seamless and you’re very knowledgeable. The way you lay it out. Just total thumbs up on everything.

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Thank you sir 🫶🏻🫡

[@detestedcorn6961]

Boss showed up with one of these for a pressure washer unit we rent out. Boss " Do you know how this goes on there?? " Me " No but im sure youtube does!" Hot the fly wheel back on and about to finish up!! Thank you for the video!!

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Glad it helped bud. 🤙🏻🫡

[@achdee55]

Excellent video sir. I expect to install this conversion kit on my GX390 on my Simpson Pressure Washer. I'm 68 years old with shoulder problems, too old to be pulling manual recoil starters!

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Don’t blame you bud. It’s super easy to do too. 😊🤙🏻 glad it will help you.

[@joebravo7220]

@@magicman_metal_fab I just bought a go kart with a Honda gx340 250 bucks these little engine is strong

[@magicman_metal_fab]

@@joebravo7220 nice. Just be aware if you try to do the starter swap the pick up on the flywheel is in a different location bud. 😊🤙🏻

[@lowbro2011]

Pretty cool idea for a golf cart. I can't wait to see the set up of the drive train.

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Yea man, I have a few tricks up my sleeve. 😂🤣

[@perryberens618]

Good video. I have the same kit. No instructions. No invoice. No company name of who or where it came from. Weird. My kit wiring version has the black split . One leg goes to ignition coil for spark. The other runs the new electric switch. I just clipped old switch wire and left it run through original diode for low oil. Also weird was the white wire coded to brown for charging coil. I havent started it yet. Going to buy a new spark plug and wire for charger. I was going to say. A 2 5/8 " hole saw worked . Wouldnt have known that had I not watched your video. Good you mentioned gear line up. And cure in comments. Mine has no wiggle room in bolt holes. Hope it meshes or its drill city.

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Awesome brother. Glad it helped you. 🫶🏻🫡

[@darrickbellman726]

EXCELLENT INSTALL JOB VERY DETAILED! I'll be installing one on mine thus summer, if I have any questions I'll reach out to you

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Thanks brother. I greatly appreciate it. 😊🤙🏻

[@drewscruis]

Fyi if you take a piece of notebook paper and fold it in half, it makes for a good shim to set the gap of the ignition coil to the flywheel. Just loosen the screws with the paper between the coil and the magnet of the flywheel, and let the magnet pull the coil to the flywheel. Tighten the screws and rotate the paper out.

[@magicman_metal_fab]

💯🫡🤙🏻

[@bxb590]

Thank You. Now I will buy my Little Wonder leaf blower and add the starter. Keep up the good work.

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Thank you sir. 😊

[@EduardoGonzalez-nn5pg]

Thanks for the video, it helped out a lot. But in my experience. My starter was binding/ seizing up after half turn or so, it was struggling. I struggled for two days trying to find out why my starter was seizing up, and it turned out the jumper cables I was using to test it out wasn’t giving the starter enough juice to crank it all the way. Wired it straight to the battery and problem solved. Hope this helps 🦾

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Awesome bud. Glad to hear that.

[@facereader99]

Thank you very much for sharing this. 1. So, what was the reason that the teeth did not align; and, 2. What did you do to align the teeth? Thank you very much!

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Just not sitting properly. Losing bolts to move starter around. It’s not hard bud

[@ThInstantnoodle]

To whoever has a new flywheel keyway that is not aligned with the original, you can remove the teeth ring and insert it into the original flywheel.

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Thanks for sharing that brother 😊🤙🏻

[@relaxingchannel4839]

@@magicman_metal_fab thanks your video I can do it. it took me several days but it is worth

[@andrewm4951]

My teeth ring was about 100 thou smaller then the flywheel where it sits on the old one. My keyways arnt lines up and its driving me nuts i cant find anything online about it.

[@scottyv106]

I also bought this kit, and my gear ring on the new flywheel is smaller than my oem flywheel. Im hoping to drop off both flywheels tomorrow to get a machine shop to put a new slot in for me.

[@magicman_metal_fab]

@@scottyv106 that’s so crazy!! Why the seller of the kit doesn’t have a fix for this. You shouldn’t have to do that bud. I’m glad you got it sorted out. Keep me posted. 😊

[@fernandosolorio3388]

Hi there, thanks for making this video and taking the time to explain this to us.

[@magicman_metal_fab]

My pleasure bud.

[@user-cr6pl9wg1h]

Can you explain in more detail how you aligned the flywheel teeth with the starter teeth? I just had to replace the starter on my Westinghouse generator and it seems the flywheel is getting caught up when trying to press the electric start button. The flywheel began to turn when the button was pressed and then seemed to "seize" up.

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Just loosen the starter up and rotate it slightly. There’s a little bit of play in the bolt holes. On mine it wouldn’t spin the engine so I had to rotate it.

[@philliphall5198]

Just got it and fixing to install it. Same one you got also Merry Christmas and Thank You’ll for information

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Absolutely brother. Merry Christmas. Lmk how the install went and if you have any questions. 😊🤙🏻

[@philliphall5198]

@@magicman_metal_fabworks great and easy to do

[@MrCubflyer]

Ive been thinking about doing the same conversion to my 9hp honda.Thanks for the vid.

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Definitely worth it

[@SB-tf5de]

Thanks for the great how-to video, I'm thinking about doing the same on my pressure washer.

[@magicman_metal_fab]

My pleasure bud.

[@vasavasa73]

Good instruction man! Sincerely from Russia!

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Thank you my friend. Glad to help. 😊🤙🏻

[@jeffandreson]

It appears from the video that you could have added the starter and flywheel without removing the carb and cleaner. Y/N? I 2nd the good editing. You showed the potential problems without filming every single screw turn. Thanks

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Yes you are correct bud. Good eyes and observation. If there was a prize, you would have won!!! 🫶🏻🫡

[@brianchristopher4493]

Great video. I do have this question if there is no stater or voltage regulator what is sending a charge back to the battery?

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Nothing

[@shawncorsello6365]

Excellent video what if when your key way is at 12 your magnet is at 2 on the old one and on the new flywheel its at 1 with the keyway at 12?? is that enough for it not to run?

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Probably not bud. It’s super important that it’s the same

[@joesphwayne]

wonderful video followed it to a tee. BUTT!!! where does th electric come from?? how do yo hook up the battery? I know you need one it won`t start on it`s own!! Need to show how to hook up the battery!!

[@magicman_metal_fab]

You have to add a 12 volt battery source. Positive to the starter, negative to the engine block. Sorry I didn’t include it.

[@joesphwayne]

@@magicman_metal_fab I Knew this just thought I`d mention this for the not all well informed ones. There`s some out ther that would wonder why it don`t work when you turn the key. How can I send you some pictures of how I adde my battery? Joe

[@magicman_metal_fab]

⁠you can email me [e-mail]

[@joesphwayne]

@@magicman_metal_fab Got you some coming

[@jyzoomer]

So if the only problem you had was alignment of the starter, the solution would be to properly locate that first small hole you drill prior to using the hole saw. That will get the starter motor on the proper centre. How would you propose doing that, in hindsight? I ask in all seriousness, because I have this to do actually myself, once the starter kit arrives.

[@magicman_metal_fab]

That wasn’t really an issue. If I had opened up the hole a tad larger which I ended up doing would have been fine. The holes that come from the factory were slightly larger which allowed the starter to rotate. It really wasn’t hard to install and adjust the starter. I would absolutely purchase it again if I needed to. 😊🤙🏻

[@mountainvang6148]

Was looking for a diy for same exact engine, thanks a bunch

[@magicman_metal_fab]

My pleasure bud

[@johanyfuragganan7520]

How are you brother. Can you make a video on converting an oil cooler on GX390 aircooled engine. Im planning it to install on my generator set. To lessen the heat because you know gensets are at high rpm.

[@magicman_metal_fab]

I sure can brother. It may take a little bit because I will be leaving town for work in a few days. Definitely a great idea. 😊🤙🏻

[@reidonoliver]

Thank you, brother. You certainly are very knowledgeable.

[@magicman_metal_fab]

🫡🤙🏻🫶🏻

[@fresnobassn744]

Thanks my dude👍👏. I just came up on the same engine. This Honda is big 😆💪

[@magicman_metal_fab]

It’s a fantastic engine. Can’t kill them hondas.

[@fresnobassn744]

@@magicman_metal_fab question. Can I put this engine on a mini bike or go-kart?

[@magicman_metal_fab]

@@fresnobassn744 absolutely brother.

[@fresnobassn744]

@Magicman metal fab Thanks man🙏

[@Europe1500Brasil]

Congratulations for clear info. Thanks from Portugal

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Glad it helped

[@TomMackgunny]

Good video. Gunna be installing one of these in a few day.

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Awesome. This video will definitely help you out. Makes it super easy bud

[@LeoNamiot]

Great looking starter. Is it still working well? Also how does the circuit protector work?

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Starter works great! Haven’t had any issues with the circuit protector.

[@JillyN]

I watched a video about the starter and they pointed out that the circuit breaker is false and doesn’t connect to anything

[@magicman_metal_fab]

@JillyN oh. lol I was confused. That a low oil switch. Those cause issues

[@wayneruckley7346]

Thanks to your vid (much appreciated) I successfully installed the electric start kit to my honda gx390 7.5kva generator. I added a second charge coil to increase the charge to 2.4A. It brings the battery back to health very quickly but it occurred to me what controls over charging of battery? Would really appreciate any thoughts. Thks Wayne

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Awesome bud. I don’t think that 2 mini coils would over charge the battery. Hook up a stereo to it. lol to drain voltage 😂🤣😂

[@PlyersandPlugs-d7q]

dang! great vid..but sure wish you would've said the colors on ignition wires..

[@raymondpalacios3032]

Wow. Nice. How much do you charge to do this?

[@Trans_am81]

Thanks this saved me days of confusion 😁

[@magicman_metal_fab]

My pleasure bud.

[@MrRostyle]

Nothing about battery or how you make that starter spin ? Appreciate any suggestions..thank you !!

[@magicman_metal_fab]

You’re going to need to add a battery. The kit comes with a charging coil to recharge the battery. That coil gets installed behind the flywheel

[@cs4144]

Awesome Video. The eBay link says the Electronic Starter Kit is for GX390 year 2011 or older.... does this "older" mean pre-2011 or post-2011? I'm assuming it means 2010 and before?

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Yes. Correct

[@GeckoExteriorCleaning]

​@@magicman_metal_fabjust wondering if this type of kit will work on newer engines....post 2011? Tempted to buy one and see if it'll fit on the engine I bought earlier in the year. Has anyone done this on a newer, post 2011 engine?

[@ShadowBanned702]

This video helped me tremendously. I thank you sir.

[@magicman_metal_fab]

I’m glad it did bud. 🫡🤙🏻

[@Victor-pc3so]

From the point you left off at, how do I wire up the battery? Just the positive to solenoid and negative to Engine? How does the battery get charged?

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Yes correct. The coil you added behind the flywheel will charge the battery.

[@timjoiner8506]

Thanks for this information. It may be here and I missed it. What size battery do got use?

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Typically like a motorcycle battery is fine. Home Depot sells then. I think like $75

[@timjoiner8506]

@@magicman_metal_fab thanks

[@andrewm4951]

Great video, just ordered a kit, went to remove old flywheel and realized the new flywheel keyway was more to the left. I noticed a comment here that said to remove the teeth and install on old flywheel but that wont fit either. Also no magnets inside the old flywheel to charge. Any insight would be great. I cant find the reason. The new flywheel looks like your keyway. Also i believe my 390 is a 2017 if that helps. Loosing my marbles over it lol

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Email me pictures [e-mail]

[@andrewm4951]

@@magicman_metal_fab thanks for the reply. I figured it out, so previous to 2011 the flywheel keyway was in a different location so timing would be different for my 2017 engine. I contacted the company and they mislabelled the add of coarse my luck. They are sending me the other flywheel, i also noticed some companies are putting both key way slots into the flywheel and you use which one you need. When mine comes in tomorrow i will send you the pictures of it! Thanks for the reply! Great video!

[@magicman_metal_fab]

@@andrewm4951 that sounds just like my luck. Lol. I’m glad you got it sorted out bud. Keep me posted on how it goes. 😊

[@MartinHernandez-qq2fw]

@@andrewm4951 i have same problem. my oem flywheel seems to be on 2 o'clock instead of 1 o'clock and when my kit came in the flywheel is at 1 o'clock. what kit did you use and from what website did you buy it from?

[@Ropeman302]

Yes I’m facing this same problem it’s at 2 o’clock Thinking I’ll just take it to machine shop get the key way cut out

[@quevicular]

Excellent video. Just going to install my kit now

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Sweet. Thank you 🫡🤙🏻

[@quevicular]

@@magicman_metal_fab yep the starter all worked out really well

[@robertdavis6708]

I'm doing this on my 8 HP Honda snowblower. Yes I know it has 120 volt starting but I don't want to be 30 yards down my lane and have an engine stall. Besides I'm old and don't like pulling that big engine over. lol.

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Heck yea!!! Smart man. 😆🤙🏻

[@Lyndonkb11]

@@magicman_metal_fab question, if I install one of these, can I somehow wire in just a plug for an extension cord for power? Or do I have to use a wire? Wanting to do one of these on my Honda GX engine on my snowblower. Thx 🙏

[@Lyndonkb11]

@@magicman_metal_fab do you know??

[@magicman_metal_fab]

@@Lyndonkb11 the system operates on 12 V. If you’re trying to use 120 V it won’t work you would need some kind of inverter. AC voltage and DC voltage is totally different.

[@mtoto78]

Great explanation and tutorial...thanks man 👍

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Absolutely brother. My pleasure

[@ericlee7665]

Hey mate, great vid yeah. So hey, would you know if this kit is suitable for the 420cc Honda clone, otherwise advertised to be 15HP? I don't think it's actually a true 15 ponies, but it does appear to be an exact replica of this gx390 yeah.

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Absolutely. There a guy on KZbin that built a 60 mph Honda I think it was with a 420 cc engine.

[@Player__Unknown]

Do you have another link to the kit? Looks like the one in the description is expired. Thanks for the video!

[@magicman_metal_fab]

I replaced the link with a different link. Same price I paid for mine. Hope this helps. 🫡🤙🏻

[@dreambigTV_original]

hi nice video but the only think that i needed is missing, how to connect the battery...i have motor with starter but no connecting cables...i think minus to grownd and plus to the starter -? thanx

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Yes. You will need 2 wires. One from battery positive to starter, then a ground from battery to the motor bolt.

[@dreambigTV_original]

Thanx 😊

[@magicman_metal_fab]

@@dreambigTV_original if you have any questions just let me know bud. 😊🤙🏻

[@tahirm7833]

I have this same exact motor the Honda gx390 with pull start and an electric starter as shown in video. In the last 2 years I've burnt through 4 starters and the last one only lasted about 3 months. It will not pull start either, any tips or advice. Motor is mounted on an air compressor on a truck for doing tire repairs.

[@tahirm7833]

To add, I've taken it to a couple different places and they can't figure out why, one day it'll start up fine and run and the next day nothing starter won't click or anything. The pull start cord has an extreme amount of tension and in the last 2 years I haven't been able to pull start it even once.

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Email me a video. That’s strange.

[@quevicular]

How did you align the starter. Did you have to log out the large hole and move it slightly. Did you have to move the starter toward the flywheel or away from the flywheel?

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Yes. Trial and error. The bolt holes should put it close.

[@FrustratedBaboon]

Nice job. That was very nicely done.

[@pauldavis9808]

Thanks for the Vid 👍Can Someone explain why it won't work if the pickup on the new flywheel is at two o'clock when the original is at 1 Thanks

[@magicman_metal_fab]

If the pick up is supposed to be a 1 o’clock but you have a pick up at 2 o’clock it will ignite the gas in the combustion chamber at the wrong time and more than likely not run. Ignition timing is very specific on every single engine. Hope this helps bud. 😊

[@pauldavis9808]

@@magicman_metal_fab Helped a lot much Appreciated Mate.

[@bjusticeforever]

@@pauldavis9808 Assuming you have the post-2011 GX390, the flywheel is different and so is the coil. If you use a pre-2011 starter kit, you can replace the coil with a pre-2011 coil and a low-oil module and it should work (most people don't like to do this because of the wiring issues.) OR you can heat up the ring-gear and put it on the old flywheel (provided the old flywheel has the charging coil magnets built in.)

[@rickthemagicguy6075]

That was awesome. I will convert mine as well.

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Awesome bud.

[@jerrybowers3174]

Can't this also be done to a GX 270?

[@kanasa9480]

what about the bracket 0:34. is it useless?

[@magicman_metal_fab]

No.

[@ivanlopezortiz]

What happens if keyway and magnet on old flywheel are not in the same position with old flywheel? On old one magnet is at 3 o’clock and new one is at 1 o’clock.

[@magicman_metal_fab]

It probably won’t run. The set up is different.

[@ivanlopezortiz]

Thanks for response! 👍

[@shawncorsello6365]

Hey again what did you do with the Black and Red wire that was on the old off on switch? Do you just leave them hang? I know the Yellow goes to the split black wire and the oil switch but i dont see you doing anything with the Black and Red wire off the old on off switch that was on the case.

[@magicman_metal_fab]

I believe it goes into the key switch. I would have to watch the video again.

[@tangowhiskey1]

Do you have a schematic for that starter ? I had a wire come off that is one from the breaker / overload (brown and red) I am being lazy but do you know where the two wires go on the switch? I thought I found a broken solder joint but wont start where I landed it. Thanks for any help

[@magicman_metal_fab]

It’s all color coded bud. No unfortunately I don’t. 😞🫡🤙🏻

[@SallyFlintstone]

I just love hearing an American speaking Millimetres , Us English had to learn this language 50 years ago xxx

[@mrz2528]

Hello ...question please ...I have the original honda gx390 with starter ...I like to install the low oil sensor ....my low oil sensor has two cables ...one yellow and one black ....you can send me the installation diagram conection to conect the cables from the starter key box cables ...please

[@magicman_metal_fab]

It should all be color coded. I’m not the manufacturer of this kit. Just a random guy on KZbin that made this video. I’m sure if you googled it bud it will come up. 😊

[@jerryweismann8973]

How do you connect the battery to the new starter? Can't find the postitive or negative to the battery posts.

[@magicman_metal_fab]

On the starter there is a red terminal. Take your ground and attach it to the engine block.

[@lsperfect767]

Great video. Thank you Going to install on my cement mixer ✅🙏

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Awesome. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to ask. 😊🤙🏻

[@sharpblad3]

i have already installed this one. can i bypass it and install a simple on-off switch and a car ignition button? i want to mount the pressure washer in my van and have the ignition near the door.

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Sure. Why not bud.

[@sharpblad3]

@@magicman_metal_fab thanks, I hope I get it right 😅

[@newwavepressure6478]

About how long does this take to do remember ots my first time lol but I'm good with my hands

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Roughly 2 hours give or take. Probably less bud.

[@carlossolano5003]

Do you have the wiring ? I have a gx340 and a gx200 I’m doing electric start on both can’t seem to figure it the brown wire and the two black wires !

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Negative bud. Probably just google it.

[@robertfrancisco7750]

Should the wire from battery to the starter have a fuse?

[@magicman_metal_fab]

No

[@robertfrancisco7750]

@@magicman_metal_fab thank you

[@zed666ish]

If I just wanted to add charging to my gx390 to run some 12v hydraulic solenoids, would I just need to buy a coil and rectifier ?, unsure if the flywheel is any different other than the starter gear

[@magicman_metal_fab]

That I’m not sure of bud. The coil that came in my kit was just a charging coil. I guess used for the battery to start it. I’m sure it should be fine with just a 12 volt charging coil. Or custom make a bracket for a one wire alternator.

[@mdestelle1]

I have a Ryobi 6,500 watt generator that I'd like to add a starter to. Any suggestions on where to find instructions or ideas on how to do this?

[@magicman_metal_fab]

First, I would do a search on eBay and see if they even sell a kit for your engine. If they don’t then you’re gonna have to swap your engine, which is pretty easy.

[@drakelundquist1370]

Having an issue after the install. Starts up but now it runs rough and backfires. The choke has to be in a sweet spot and then it wont stay running. Engine is new with 50 hours on it. Seems like a fuel issue. Could this be from incorrect wiring?

[@magicman_metal_fab]

No. Probably a clogged carb. If it will run 1/2 choked then that’s your issue. Check gap on ignition coil. Also double check if your flywheel matches.

[@drakelundquist1370]

@@magicman_metal_fab carb was clean throughout. Gap was set correct and double checked. The flywheel should be the correct one. What do you mean by this?

[@drakelundquist1370]

The flywheel was the same size and everything with the factory one

[@SOB_13]

There's no threads in the holes for the coil. Will they thread in automatically cause of the soft aluminum?

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Hmmmmmmm. If yours doesn’t have threads I would consider tapping the holes. I wouldn’t chance to “make shift threads”.

[@Ropeman302]

M6 1.0 tap

[@philliphall5198]

Thank You I’m ordering it now

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Yes sir. Wasn’t that hard to do either bud.

[@regtheo]

do need to have a small 12 v battery?. where do you hook the positive up to?

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Yes it needs a small 12 volt battery

[@IndieBuildie]

For anyone who's installed such a electric start kit, what happens if the motor locks up due to hydro lock or anything of the sort?

[@magicman_metal_fab]

I don’t know why you’re worried about a motor Hydro locking, but if it was the Hydro lock, you would have to pull the spark plug and get rid of all of the water and moisture out of the cylinder

[@joesphwayne]

That yellow/Green wire with the terminal end on it, where did it go?

[@magicman_metal_fab]

I believe the it goes to the charging coil and oil level switch.

[@joesphwayne]

@@magicman_metal_fab I found where it goes, I figured to ground, watched another video and saw it hooked up, but no body`s video shows anybody hooking it up. Oh well, if you some mechanical experience you can figure it out. Thanks for the video, you need to watch the one where he knocks the starter hole out with a hammer!! Have a good day. Thanks, Joe

[@joesphwayne]

I even found out where the little brackets go!!

[@anthony1113]

Should you use compound to Lap the new flywheel to the shaft?

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Good question. I didn’t but couldn’t hurt I guess

[@EcolandscapingLLC]

So I bought the kit for my gx390 of Amazon but problem is that the key on torque converter is off so now it doesn’t run correctly I put pull start back on and it’s fine what should I do?

[@magicman_metal_fab]

You’re going to need to get the correct one bud. Unfortunately there isn’t any way to fix it without the correct flywheel

[@DonaldHTyers]

Excellent buddy!

[@magicman_metal_fab]

🫶🏻🫡

[@blaketignor]

how did your flywheel come off so easy 😰. the nut is a wrist breaker on mine

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Use an impact on the nut. Maybe a little bit of heat. 🤙🏻🫡

[@blaketignor]

@@magicman_metal_fabi had the wife lock the wheel up with a pry bar and used some leverage and muscle. thanks for the video by the way.

[@FrustratedBaboon]

Is there any differece between Honda and Predator and other copies? I ordered a Simpson 4.4K PSI pressure washer for 1k mullas and it emptied my wallet. The box doesn't say Honda GX390 but it's made by Simpson. Probably a re-branded copy engine. I am worried.

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Absolutely. Predator is a solid engine. Honda is a fantastic engine. Everyone has copied a Honda engine, but at the end of the day I would only choose a Honda engine.

[@colintaylor830]

Very well explained thanks

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Glad it was helpful!

[@swi9945]

Where do the battery terminals go permanently?

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Ground the engine block. Positive to the starter.

[@paulreyes1511]

If my keyway doesn’t line up . Can I just adjust my valves to Time it right or is there more to the timing ?

[@magicman_metal_fab]

No because these motors aren’t built like car motors. There no adjustments.

[@kevinieth741]

Thank you, wonderful job!

[@magicman_metal_fab]

My pleasure

[@BoxerGuy-q3e]

Does this kit include a voltage regulator, so the battery doesn't boil away?

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Negative

[@danieljenks1693]

Do you need a rectifier regulator with the charging coil?

[@magicman_metal_fab]

No

[@novarestoration9023]

I’m installing this kit today, I have taking everything apart. Everything looks like it works fine except for the coil. Where my coil mounts and the coil they gave me in the kit will not lineup to put my screws in,, is it possible that I can you reuse my old coil with this electric start kit? Even though mine was a pull start?

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Absolutely. The charging coil not the ignition coil correct?

[@novarestoration9023]

@@magicman_metal_fab lol that’s what it is. Lol. Got it TY

[@magicman_metal_fab]

@@novarestoration9023 awesome bud. If you have any other questions fire away. 😊🤙🏻

[@novarestoration9023]

OK you asked for it. Lol So what do I do with the on off switch that is on the cover? It’s actually in the way when I mount my key housing. Where did you get that black piece to cover the hole where the on off switch was

[@magicman_metal_fab]

@@novarestoration9023 that original switch comes off and the black cover fills the hole. Easy peasy. Keep them coming. 😊🫡

[@MattGorman-f5c]

Does the starter battery get recharged as the engine is running? also where are you mounting the battery?

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Yes the battery would get recharged off the stator coil that is installed provided it’s hooked up properly.

[@billsmith7254]

Don't you have a tension wrench?

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Negative

[@blackelchapo8689]

Mine will start by pull, but won’t crank from the ignition switch itself, I have same exact setup as yours

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Check your grounds. Ground from the battery directly to the block of the engine.

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Also use a test light to verify your getting 12 volts to your starter at the post.

[@XteriorCleaningService]

I have on/off toggle switch on the side, should I just cut it off and wired it with the kit? Thanks

[@magicman_metal_fab]

I would. The kit gives you everything you need to do it correctly bud.

[@XteriorCleaningService]

@@magicman_metal_fab That's what I thought. Thanks!

[@duresterichard6960]

Cool video man, thank you.

[@magicman_metal_fab]

@@duresterichard6960 my pleasure bud. 😊🤙🏻

[@Timmerd888]

I’m good with just pull starting it.

[@philliphall5198]

My light weight girl had trouble pulling it so I installed the kit and it was so easy I was shocked

[@petersmith5219]

good thought we the loctite....I'm hoping to do the same with a G400.

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Thanks bud. 😊🤙🏻

[@Mantra1988]

Is it able to start the enginge with a powerbank instead of a Car battery?

[@magicman_metal_fab]

As long as it’s 12 volts. Absolutely

[@chuckgilbert2035]

Good job. I did have to go back and play it in steps to see the charging wire magickly appear in place @frame 9:22. Also, to get how you aligned the starter to stop it from binding (not like a chevy with starter shims) Golf Cart mod to gas? Looking forward to finding this video.

[@magicman_metal_fab]

I appreciate you brother. Thank you. 🫡🤙🏻

[@taburnokdan1739]

Hi Magicman, Its is also possible to GX390 Mega 16HP to install starter like that you do? Thanks....

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Yes it should be the same friend.

[@joshuar4186]

So how did you align? Adjust teeth on plate? Or starter positioning? Been wanting to add a turn key soon..... thanks for vid 🤙

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Just loosen the starter bolts and slightly rotate the starter. After a few tries I was able to get it to work. Pretty easy bud. 😊

[@garyscarstuff]

Cool! Looks like the kit is only $75 which is very reasonable.

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Yes sir. How can you go wrong? Super easy to change over too. 😊🤙🏻

[@frankpirrone6032]

Why do the kits say 2011 and earlier models? I can’t find any for a newer motor

[@magicman_metal_fab]

@@frankpirrone6032 good question bud. I’m sure it will fit newer motors. Nothing really changes year to year. 🤷🏼

[@philliphall5198]

Cost me 89.00

[@markhueffman6859]

@@magicman_metal_fab I believe the key position is slightly different on newer ones made after 2011. Will affect the timing. Haven't done the conversion yet but have one on the way for my generator.

[@davidperkins1367]

What color are the wires ...go where

[@michaelwilson486]

I'm buying a used Honda GX390 that has an electric starter on it. How can I remove it.

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Just take the starter off and nothing else bud.

[@skanderchida9174]

Great video!

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Thank you

[@englishgrammarbykishanchau243]

Is it possible to install self start kit in gx270 engine of honda

[@magicman_metal_fab]

Anything is possible. I have not tried that.