Part 3 Honda Ex650 Generator Needs Help Final Installment

[@pp-gs1hj]

Thanks so much for your awesome videos! I had zero experience working on engines or motors before this but after watching your videos, I was able to clean out the very gummed up carburetor of my Honda Ex 650 generator that was idle for about 25 years and would not start... and now it runs great! I would never have known about main jets or that cute little needle valve with the tiny button because they just all looked like random screws with a pasty sediment to me. Fuel lines were fine on my unit. I would never have been able to fix the carburetor without your help... thank you so much!

[@retrorestore]

Well done for giving it a go, You've learn't a new skill.

[@philipnewton7942]

Martin Really enjoying these classic videoe fr

[@kenhorn6489]

Any luck mine is doing the same thing. Run fine but no power?

[@kenhorn6489]

Any luck now?

[@tonydeleo3642]

Thank you!! I have the same generator with similar issues, you have given me the courage and knowledge to repair it.

[@johnbrownboots9884]

Got one of these genys and ten years ago it would not start so left it till now so with the help of your three v.good videos I should be able to get it going again. Great close ups and very infomative. Thanks.

[@retrorestore]

Cheers John, hope they help. Regards Martin

[@erichjort2546]

Greatvideo was nice just bought a used one from a shop for 300 bucks they went through it I was looking for a Gen but didn't have a need for a big one so when my dad told me about this one I jumped on it thanks for the walk through I may need to rewatch again at some point

[@arrans1987]

I have an ex650 and had exact same problem with the blocked fuel tap… ultrasonic sorted it. Martin. You do look a lot healthier now 👍🏼

[@retrorestore]

Thanks 👍

[@jbclassics]

Well Martin you have come through again with this series of video's they were very useful and I managed to save my Dads generator just by following your explanation. You are an absolute star, all the best and hope you are starting to feel a bit better.

[@philiphuyton28]

grt vid m8

[@retrorestore]

Thanks Jack, glad the vids helped bud.

[@Britec09]

Glad to see the little Honda generator running again.

[@retrorestore]

I've not run it since this vid, probably needs the carb stripped again lol.

[@retrorestore]

I didn't think the carb would be saved. Thumbs up for the ultrasonic cleaner.

[@retrorestore]

This one had been sitting around for 22 years. It's only the bad weather we are having that made me remember I had it. Thanks for your comment.

[@chillisoundevents3118]

Mine starts and runs fine but is outputting 190v rather than 220v scratching my head

[@timsbeetle]

great save buddy , good for a few years to come .

[@brams77]

Another great video fella.👍 just ordered a ultrasonic cleaner of ebay. i found a clark generator in skip next door to work, looks ok , i just need to strip it down .

[@retrorestore]

Nice one Dave, hope you sort out the generator. Cheers Martin

[@greghumble7306]

Great videos man, I have a honda genny with a gx160 engine it's not got any 240v output so I think the regulator is broke. I really want one of these little ex650 suitcase ones and a sonic cleaner now

[@retrorestore]

Thanks bud. the ultrasonic cleaner is a great tool. Cheers Martin

[@leehart189]

excellent video! found this very helpful. thanks for sharing 🖒

[@retrorestore]

Cheers bud.

[@TTOCS11]

Really good result Martin

[@hydorah]

Nice vid. I've got one of these coming... Non-runner... Lets see how I get on:-D

[@retrorestore]

Hope the vid helped. Cheers Martin

[@retrorestore]

Let's hope I never have to use it. Cheers Tim.

[@dannyatherton8892]

Hi Just a quick question, will the engine go on unleaded fuel or is it to be leaded only ?

[@rasch8618]

Hi Martin, thank you for sharing and the good explanations. I could use some of the shown. I have the same problem with the air filter. What did you take as replacement? I was unable to find any spare parts on the internet. Thank you

[@retrorestore]

I used a thin bit of kitchen sponge. It's basically a kitchen scourer pad. Cheers Martin

[@rasch8618]

retrorestore Hi Martin, thanks a lot. Very good idea :-)

[@lucyneumann7997]

thanks for the great video; question: what is the function of the the second line from the fuel valve?

[@retrorestore]

I can;t remember lol. Sorry.

[@jeeperson4wd]

I seen when you took off the Carb bowl you removed the jet on the side but didn't, see you remove the center jet in the center , you have to look down inside that tube to see in , its brass and feeds fuel into the Carb, I have a us model. , just a tip but remove the head and clean the carbon out of the combustion chamber it can make the fuel pre - fire and make and make for bad idle with and without load ' the carbon will keep the combustion chamber too hot and not let the heat escape Thur the aluminum head.

[@retrorestore]

Good descriptive comment Jimmy. Thanks

[@jimmyfigues7223]

I have this generator it running but the problem is no elect.power.. how can i fix this.. thank you

[@lesliedickinson198]

A great set of videos and very informative and I was so impressed with your ultrasonic cleaner Martin, what capacity is it as I'm interested in buying one. Cheers

[@retrorestore]

I can't remember, its around 3 litres I think.

[@lesliedickinson198]

@@retrorestore Thanks for the info I will now look for one

[@retrorestore]

cheers bud

[@GregsMowing]

Fantastic result. What mixture do you use in the sonic cleaner? Cheers

[@retrorestore]

Hot water and white spirit normally but recently, I've been adding a splash of thinners as it tends to cut through the lacquer build up in carbs. Cheers Martin

[@tigermoth3194]

Good 3 parter, Martin. Ive been thinking about purchasing an Ultrasonic cleaner for a while. Yours did a great job of cleaning that carb up. Do you use any other cleaning agent apart from white spirit?. Cheers, Mark.

[@retrorestore]

I have used paint thinners as well with the hot water. It's a great tool for cleaning things that are delicate and inaccessable. Cheers Martin

[@Jim-ie6uf]

Martin, Good vid series on this unit. What do you use in your ultrasonic for a cleaning solution. Cheers from South Florida. Jim

[@retrorestore]

HI Jim, I use some paint thinners about half a cup in hot water boiled from the kettle. The thinners does a good job. Cheers Martin

[@Jim-ie6uf]

+retrorestore I have mineral spirits, how do you keep them from separating. I'm using a heated ultrasonic so I won't be heating beforehand. Your solution does work very well by judging the pictures. Thanks Jim

[@retrorestore]

jim s Yes, i've used that as well Jim. It works pretty well. My cleaner has a heater as well but the kettle is quicker lol.

[@Jim-ie6uf]

+retrorestore Thanks, I'll try it out Jim

[@RZGOBLIN]

Nice work!

[@retrorestore]

Cheers bud. Just subbed.

[@JAYMETOSTES]

What is the model of this carburetor?

[@retrorestore]

Can't remember, sorry.

[@deangoundry]

I have the same generator, it's just not running right it's running but seems to be just at half chat it doesn't run strong anymore and hardly puts any power out, Iv cleaned the carb and checked to valves for carbon deposit, all clean now and still running poor. do you have any thoughts on what It could be ?

[@retrorestore]

+Dean Goundry It sounds like fuel starvation. Carb or fuel supply valve as in the video. Cheers Martin

[@deangoundry]

+retrorestore thanks for the reply, I stripped the petrol tap down yesterday and give it a good clean made sure the petrol was running free, put it all back together again and still the same, am beginning to think it's electrical, what's your thoughts? ps thanks for the help much appreciated.

[@retrorestore]

Dean Goundry It's very hard for me to say without actually seeing it bud.Basically, if it's got a good spark and good fuel supply and the choke is not stuck on, it will run fine with good compression.. Sorry I can't be more specific.

[@deangoundry]

+retrorestore now you've said that iv checked the spark plug and it doesn't look right it's a origon one probably throwing in by the previous owner, it's not putting out a brilliant spark to be honest iv ordered a new ngk one. soo soo stupid of me iv basically had the thing in bits and really should of checked that first.

[@retrorestore]

Dean Goundry Let's hope that sort's it. Cheers Martin

[@bogamaradentromaranathaeas1291]

We're gasoline line

[@retrorestore]

Meoooouww :)