Replacing the carb on a HONDA GC160

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Today we're going to replace the OEM Honda GC160 carburetor with a Chinese-produced replacement that I purchased off Amazon Prime. I purchased this Karcher power washer about two years ago from an auction for dirt cheap, and it has never run right. I have cleaned the carb multiple times, already done a rebuild kit for the OEM carb, and it still won't run correctly. Drastic times call for drastic measures. I got this "tune-up" kit off amazon for around $14 and it came with a new carb, a spark plug, air filter, pre-filter, and a fuel filter. I know these Chinese carbs don't have a great reputation for longevity, but considering I have so little money invested in it, I figured I would give it a try and see what happens.
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0:00 Intro
0:40 Unboxing the new carb kit
2:10 Removing the Carburetor
6:15 Preparing the new carb for install
7:23 installing the Amazon Prime carb
11:10 New Fuel Filter
12:04 New Air Filter and Spark Plug
13:38 Buttoning everything up
14:10 Time to fire it up
15:20 Trying it out on the Kubota Tractor
16:17 Outro

[@killer2600]

Glad it worked out but that carb is for the vertical shaft motors not the horizontal. That's why the bowl drain was different. Also the pre-filter likely isn't needed since it's not a lawn mower. During reassembly, you installed the choke lever upside-down and the throttle rod goes through the center of the throttle spring. Last but most important, #1 rule of pressure washer is you don't leave the pressure washer running when you're not using it. You'll overheat the pump if you leave it running without spraying water for 1-2 minutes.

[@EverythingElliott]

Thanks for the tips! Carb is still running strong to this day!

[@ehcatsfaneric2211]

My honda pw is 18 yrs old just bought 3 of those carbs and fuel pump had to remove spring around black plastic lever it was hindering the choke used it today runs like new

[@mikesblkmstngblltt]

Thanks. I’ve had my pressure washer that is exactly like the one he’s repairing since brand new. I think I bought it in 1995.

[@tcgatg]

Just followed this video and had no problem whatsoever replacing the carburetor. Many thanks for posting this.

[@EverythingElliott]

Glad it could help yah out!

[@behunin1963]

$20-30 and time. Well worth it. Great job. 👍

[@EverythingElliott]

Hopefully it helped! Thanks for watching!

[@brucetaylor9335]

14:48..."alright, now that the entire thing is soaked in gasoline".. crack me up!

[@EverythingElliott]

Thanks for watching!

[@mikesblkmstngblltt]

I have the same pressure washer. I bought it at Costco back around 1995. I overhauled my carburetor with parts from one I bought on Amazon rather than replace the original all together. I was afraid the after market part was not as good as the original . I’m on my 3 rd pump.

[@EverythingElliott]

Sounds like the pump is the weak link in this unit!

[@drunkingsailor2359]

You'll find out about the gaskets on that gc160

[@EverythingElliott]

That ole girl is long gone. Sent her down the road a while ago

[@jeffreycr1]

Amigo tienes el videos ,, del gobernador y como puedo ajustarlo para que acelere cuando abrí el pasillo de agua? Muchas gracias por su respuesta

[@EverythingElliott]

no, sorry

[@jeremybarker8331]

Would have showed the gasket to the engine

[@mikesblkmstngblltt]

Almost 30 y/o so it doesn’t owe me anything. Sounds like yours has done well by you since you got it at auction for $10-$20. I can’t remember how much mine was new.

[@EverythingElliott]

Yeah mine treated me well, I’ve since passed it along to a friend for free as I got a new hot water pressure washer

[@markkrieger2629]

Hey I’m watching you because I’m having the same problem so I hope you figure it out

[@EverythingElliott]

The new carb fixed the issue

[@mikegalvin4655]

Hi what is your rpm under load

[@EverythingElliott]

I’m not sure, sorry

[@drunkingsailor2359]

Should be minimum of 3600

[@innkeepers2561]

Not enough Michelle

[@EverythingElliott]

I’ll be sure to let her know you requested her presence in future videos