Honda gc160 gc190 carb rebuild gcv160 PART 2 of 2

This same carb is used on the GCV160 and the GC190
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[@joeydelrio]

thank you, this is the only gcv160 video with the top filter configuration. after putting it back together i kept thinking i had one to few springs, but after video i was just over thinking.

[@Tinfoilhelmets]

I spent the first half of the day trying to figure out how I would fix this non running gc160 I have. I knew NOTHING about carburetors going into it, watched these two videos, went out and purchased some carb cleaner, and an hour later I had it running again. Best how-to video ever! Thanks man! Subscribed!

[@sixtyfiveford]

AWESOME! I've heated and bent the straws but never stretched them. Great tip, I'll give it a try. Thanks for commenting.

[@michaelcox8702]

Thank you so much for taking the time for us out here struggling. Thanks again

[@73Sundance]

Great video! I had cleaned ( or attempted to ) the carb a few days ago.. it would not idle without 3/4 choke. I cleaned the main jet but didn't know about the venturi.. it was very stuck up in there. I had to push it down from the throat and then tighten the Main jet several times while applying carb cleaner.. it finally came out.. also the bent spray tube thing.. I just put it back together and it runs like new! Thank you so VERY much!!!

[@sixtyfiveford]

If the video helped Please THUMBS UP and or leave me a comment below.

[@DaleB809]

I have the same motor honda gc160...where can I buy a complete new carb. thank you.....great videos by the way.

[@sixtyfiveford]

I have a link in the description for official Honda carbs

[@DaleB809]

sixtyfiveford ok thank you

[@sixtyfiveford]

You can also find Chinese clone ones on Ebay for around 20 bucks.

[@DaleB809]

sixtyfiveford really are they any good

[@ussreeves]

Used the 2 videos to fix my GC 190 Honda carb on my roto tiller. I could not get the Venturi tube out but, must have got enough carb cleaner through it anyway. Runs great now! Thanks for posting these and so many other videos. They are a great help and now I'm a thankful subscriber.

[@sixtyfiveford]

ussreeves That's great to hear. I'm glad you found the video and are up and running again. Thanks for the subscription. -Moe

[@markdavis7892]

Thanks ! followed your plan and now my 16 y.o. pressure washer runs like a dream again !!

[@edmceneaney]

Thanks so much! This video helped me get my GC160 (leafblower) going just in time to clean up the mess from hurricane Sandy. Thanks for taking the time and effort to help us.

[@fredklintworth1114]

THANK YOU. GREAT VIDEOS. Watched them several times before taking apart the carb on a Honda GC190 pressure washer. It was cranking fine, running a while, maybe a minute or so, and shutting off. Did this six months ago too, and afterwards it stuttered four or five times, then ran fine until now. This time I also sprayed cleaner into the three ports on the fuel pump. I plan to also strain the gas in the fuel tank, and when adding gas in the future, to prevent this problem from happening again. Incidentally, I only use premium non-ethanol gas with Seafoam added. This after having ethanol completely encase/ruin the fuel pump on a Mercury outboard motor.

[@CobraEatr1]

Thank you for making this video. I couldn't get my Honda pressure washer to start for 2 years. I followed your video and now it runs perfectly. I had one heck of a time getting the emulsion tube out though. That took me the longest. Everything in my carb was gummed up with ethanol residue. Anyway, thanks again and God Bless.

[@johndangelo8873]

Thank you for this great video. I just cleaned the carburetor on my Honda-equipped Karcher Power Washer after viewing your video a few times - piece of cake. I felt like I actually new what I was doing! It was easy and best of all my Honda engine starts on the first pull and runs great. Thanks again!!!!

[@cocodog85]

thank you very much. saved me a lot of money and my pressure washer is working great. gummed up from winter gas storage. need to drain the carb for the winter next time.

[@roymg]

The guys that design these carbs are probably now sitting under an oak tree in the middle of a grass field listening to the birds.

[@classsic54]

Thanks. I might try again just because I hate something like this defeating me. :-) It's a really hard job to reassemble the carburetor to the motor. You almost need 4 hands to hold all of the gaskets, heat shield, spacers, and choke rod in place. If I don't have any luck this time, I will just buy a new carb. Thanks again.

[@classsic54]

FINALLY!!! Success!! The second cleaning did the trick. It still wouldn't run steady at first but after a few minutes of playing with the :"throttle stop screw" and "Pilot screw" it steadied out and ran like new. Hoping it runs strong after it cools down again. I have a handy cleaner tube mod for you...Heat a tube about 1'2" from one end and STRETCH the tube to a smaller diameter. Then snip it off to make a pin point spray tip. It's great for fitting inside the pressed in jet with no blow back.

[@pwest2718]

Excellent show me how to video....Did full dismantle, clean, and re-assemble in an hour.. It works like a new engine!!! I am not sure if I would have done this without this video. Thank You and also for your talent......

[@weeks967]

Thanks Sixtyfive,. My pressure washer is about 10-12 years old with probably less than 75 hours on it. The engine seems sound and reliable with good power. I found out there were no replacement parts for the pump itself.. Hearing all the horror stories about people buying these light duty washers for around the house and not lasting very long I decided to order a replacement pump from APW distributing. While I was at I decided to see if I could do something about the engine serge.. You know the serge that requires you to set the choke about half way out just to get it to run, I've never really messed with small engine repair,but after watching the two videos several times,got out there and jumped on it. Now when you crank it up the choke works as it should and there is no serge. I will install my pump tonight and see how it goes. THANKS again !!!!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Brett Weeks You're welcome. Yeah the motor will last upwards of 1000+ hours but sadly the pumps tend to only last 25hrs-100hrs and sometimes less. So 75hrs is pretty good. It's sad they make them throwaway and some are impossible to find parts for. I have rebuild a few pumps that I could find parts for and they work great.

[@4025djones]

very helpful as he goes slowly and covers all the different little valves and how to reinsert them. Thanks much, the mower is running.

[@sibalogh]

I saw both parts (1 & 2) and they were excellent tutorials...keep it up, mate!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thank you very much.

[@classsic54]

And the 90 degree turn tip you mentioned is the BOMB!

[@rams8457]

Well done and really liked the still camera footage nothing worse than cam jumping around.Big help dawg thanks so much!!!👍

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad it was helpful.

[@joesphx19]

Terrific video. This is a great service to us guys out here. Thanks.

[@sixtyfiveford]

You're welcome. Glad you're up and going now. -Moe

[@sixtyfiveford]

Your very welcome. I'm glad it helped.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks for the comment. I'm glad it's working great. Thanks -Moe

[@sixtyfiveford]

It drains the gas out of the bowl for storage. A dry carb bowl wont gum up and you will virtually never need to clean the carb again.

[@pkhayden]

This was quite useful and informative. After watching it through one time, I went ahead and did it!!! I had had the carb partially off once before, but this time I took it all the way down. Must have done something right because we ran it just afterwards for over four hours. It seemed to take a little time to settle down, and really run right, without the choke at least partly on, but after a half hour or so, it was down to business. I think a new spark plug wouldn't hurt. Thank you for this informative video!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Paul Hayden Thanks. I'm glad it helped.

[@nickscat325]

Thanks for the quick response. I will check those items and let you know my results. Thanks again !!

[@TerryToon17]

Followed your vid and all went well. Honda is back to normal, many thanks.

[@salazar78]

i am going to make it this weekends project, i am mechanically challenged, but i am going to go for it. I am going to reference ur tube vid and take a hack at it!!! thanks man!!!

[@therevtims]

THE most useful video I have watched on this subject so far. THANK YOU!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Awesome, I'm glad you liked it.

[@sixtyfiveford]

For the specialty hoses you can buy them directly from Honda. The fuel line can be purchased from any auto store. If you just have a split or hole you can use RTV gasket maker to seal them up permanently.

[@RogerASkiVideo]

Excellent. Followed to put my carb, etc back on Excell 2425 pressure washer! Thanks!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Awesome

[@sixtyfiveford]

Sorry for the delayed response. I have tried tons of brands but the only ones I like are made by Costco. They are Kirkland Brand Nitril Exam gloves. Carb claener will still swell them but no where as bad as others. They hold up very well and you aren't changing out ripped gloves all the time.

[@randallpatrickc]

Excellent vid. Emboldened after watching, went ahead and removed the carb. I noticed that the gaskets were a bit messed up. How do you suggest lining all of them up? I guess I should assemble the air cleaner and carb with gaskets then offer up to the head?

[@dpuddy6912]

These videos were very helpful. Thank you!

[@LeeHill66]

Excellent ! I had the same blockage as in your video. Thanks for your help. A+

[@sixtyfiveford]

+Lee Hill Awesome.. I'm glad it helped.

[@tomstewart177]

Excellent and very helpful. My pressure washer runs very well now. Thank you

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks, I'm glad it was helpful.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Awesome. Glad you made out well.

[@87PAULINO1]

Thanks, very usefull video. I will rebuilt my carb. Tomorrow using your tech.

[@sixtyfiveford]

@salazar78 .... Oil: it will hold about a quart. It is very hard to do an extreme overfill of the oil to ruin it as it will flow out the fill tube before you can do it. ONLY running on choke is a sure sign of a clogged main jet in the carb. You definitely need to clean the carb.

[@kiddbrother3]

I had that welch plug leaking below that small Phillips screw on a gc160 & it had rough idle but now after I t/off the eng the carb starts to flood! I'm not familiar with honda with the fuel pumps? 390 etc I used an ultrasonic heated cleaner the carb looks brand new!

[@sixtyfiveford]

GREAT!! That's always a great feeling.

[@RicksDrums]

This totally fix my mower. Thanks so much.

[@1Tschirhart]

GREAT JOB!!! VERY CLEAR DIRECTIONS AND VIDEO!!!

[@anniversary4]

Very helpfull ! Thanks. You are a creative guy. I like your extra tricks like bending the carb cleaner straw to get those hard to get at places. Also pointing out the fact that where there is a bb there is usually a fuel port opposite. Once you figure that out; It's a simple observation but none of the 100's of carb videos that I've seen before pointed that out.

[@sixtyfiveford]

+anniversary4 Hey thanks

[@ZenLizard1]

Hey - thanks for posting this. I have a gc 190 that I tore down (I thought all the way) and cleaned. Didn't fix my idle pulse problem. Watched your vid and saw the jet/port near the idle screw that you cleaned. Cleaned that on mine and now and it's running great!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Awesome, sounds like you know what your doing. Glad the video helped a little.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Yes you need the 1/4 spacer. Without is the linkage wont line up right neither will the aircleaner. There is also a theory behind a longer intake manifold and that is you get more low end power.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Awesome. I'm glad it helped.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Power gains on these are very very minimal without major rebuilding. An exhaust is probably the simplest. It really wont add power but it will sound much better.

[@sixtyfiveford]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@harryharry3193]

My bench looks like yours.......lol.....no room...always projects....and I have red hair too...LOL Nice job....you have alot of great vids....found you 3 years ago with the snow blower mod. I hope your doing well.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Seems like the projects never end. Maybe I just need more space to work.

[@sixtyfiveford]

The air filter on these is only locked in with the two little tabs. The can get bent in and sometime I need to bent them out before snapping the cover closed.

[@sixtyfiveford]

An engine with your symptoms says the main jet system is clogged. This system starts with an air passage in the throat (on the sides) and allows air to pass to the venturi and mix the gas and air. Gas is pulled from the bowl through the main jet and into the venturi tube. Here th hey are sucked up into the throat of the carb. Choke bypasses the main circuit air passage and the engine pulls straight gas out of the bowl.

[@xbangu]

Thanks a lot! I have got my Honda mower to idle stable at low(turtle) speed. Much appreciates.

[@sixtyfiveford]

@joesphx19 Great. I am glad it helped.

[@Leeboy2020]

Im sure glad i found this video....Before i attempt the rebuild, i myself have a little fuel up around the air cleaner. But, also, my crankcase filled up with gas some how. Any ideas on whats wrong before i tear it apart? Great Video

[@classsic54]

Thank you again for this VERY good video!!!!

[@codyroper9868]

Great video... when you pulled your carb was there a 1/4" plastic spacer in between the carb and the engine housing? Just wondering if i can get away with not having that spacer and so many gaskets in between it all?

[@irishman083]

Hello. Great video! Did you replace any of the gaskets?

[@sixtyfiveford]

The GC160 does not have an oil alert. They do sell the carbs and usually you can pick a new one up for $30 on Ebay. Is it running good for the 30-60 seconds? If it is running this long I'm inclined to think you are having fuel delivery problems as well. This could be as simple as a vent in the gas cap or a sticking float in the carb. Either way it shouldn't require starting fluid to start so the carb does need some TLC.

[@cesarmgonzalez3265]

thank you! for the video it is very useful and informative you are very knowledgeable

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks.

[@RoddyDa]

Thanks I will give it a try...hopefully they stay together. Also have you ever cleaned a combustion chamber on one of these motors? I came across a service spec sheet that said it should be cleaned every 250hrs

[@tinman7180]

Very informative and useful. Great detailed video. Thanks.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Thanks.

[@sixtyfiveford]

@human4m ... Disconnect the kill switch/oil switch wires and try it.

[@classsic54]

All gaskets are in great shape.

[@sixtyfiveford]

@911aminul .... You have a leaking needle/seat. you can try cleaning them or buy new ones.

[@sixtyfiveford]

I think either your fuel cap vent is plugged of your fuel filter/line. Gas isn't flowing fast enough to keep the bowl full.

[@sixtyfiveford]

Yeah, I always reuse them. They other tear and they are no good or they stay together and they are fine to reuse.

[@terrancedorsey3979]

Have not rode it yet been in my garage bout a year and a half im gone see what it do first then decide if ill invest in a new motor but if i do what would be the best one to put on my mini bike

[@sixtyfiveford]

@human4m... Instant kill would be a shorting ground wire. Sputter die would be fuel sloshing. Is It a gx or gc series?

[@classsic54]

Hi, Really GREAT video on cleaning the carb! I followed your instructions "to the letter" but the engine still won't run un-choked. The main jet WAS blocked when I dissembled the carb, All the passageways, venturi tube, and ports are passing cleaner as your video shows. I even followed it in a step by step process just to make sure I didn't miss anything. Is there ANYTHING else that could cause this behavior? ANY insights would be appreciated. Thanks, Rod

[@classsic54]

Hope it helps you a little. You sure did help me :-)

[@salazar78]

Dang your video rocks, i acutally did it! I took it apart, right..the only thing is that some of the gasket came apart but i tried to put them back used some blue high heat silicone. but any ways, it came on, on the first pull, the only thing now is that it cant seem to idle it goes up and down but under pressure it work fine. Maybe spark plug? thanks man! Maybe i need go back and do it again? only if u think that it sputters due to the gaskets being torn.

[@sixtyfiveford]

@salazar78 ........ Your main jet is still a little blocked. Not a huge deal if the engine is working for you.

[@raviludu]

Awesome video very clear and easy to follow What would be the problem if it idles but dies when u try to rev it up the main jet ?

[@sixtyfiveford]

Yes, main jet/emulsion tube.

[@terrancedorsey3979]

I have this exact engine on a mini bike any performance upgrades tips for me really appreciate the help

[@salazar78]

great stuff man! wonder if you can help me figure out what is wrong with my pressure washer?

[@sixtyfiveford]

@TerryToon17 ....... GREAT!!!

[@sixtyfiveford]

@salazar78 ............Great! just remember what you pull off where and you'll be good.

[@sixtyfiveford]

@K2BDX .........GREAT

[@nickscat325]

Great Video !!! I did everything in your video and my blower starts every time first pull. It runs for 30 seconds then stalls and starts right up again ? I am thinking that the float is getting stuck preventing the bowl from filling. .Any ideas on what it could be? Your thoughts

[@macbride33]

Thanks! at 6:28 what is that screw for? Why would I want to be able to reach it later, what does it adjust? Really appreciate your help and vids!

[@RoddyDa]

If I manage to remove the carb without tearing any gaskets is it ok to reuse them? I didn't notice you replacing any in your video.

[@tringram45]

I love the video and have an IDENTICAL engine. Before I attempt to disassemble the entire carb, let me ask you a couple of questions. Mine is on a pressure washer and I can start the engine with starting fluid and it will run 30-60 seconds and quit. Is there an Oil Alert on this model? I was thinking that I might change the oil and add PRECISELY what it called for IF it has an Oil Alert system. If not I guess I will have to disassemble the card for cleaning. Can you buy a complete carb?

[@edmceneaney]

Hi sixty five, As I said earlier, your video definitely helped me understand and clean my carburetor. I am an idiot when it comes to mechanical work. I followed your instructions and the leaf blower worked great, but I think I screwed up the re-installation because the air filter blew off the machine the next time I used the machine. I stopped and thought I should ask you what I might have done wrong. Any ideas?

[@sixtyfiveford]

You're welcome. If you want to prevent it from happening again I recommend using ethanol free fuel for all your equipment (puregas dot org lists local stations without ethanol). -Moe

[@themathrock1607]

Great help. Thanks man!

[@sixtyfiveford]

I'm glad it was helpful.

[@656u]

Great info!!! Thx. nice job

[@seattlechris13]

Thank you!

[@robertlego9335]

Addictive to Clean With

[@tringram45]

Thanks for the information. Just one more question...where would I find the part number for the carbeurator...just like the one that you are working on in the video. There are a ton of parts manuals but I am totally lost when getting the correct one. YOu are correct..there are lots on eBay. Just want to be prepared if I can't rebuild the one I have...thanks again

[@sixtyfiveford]

Look your engine model up on " boats . net " you will fit the part numbers and costs.

[@sixtyfiveford]

@allen9258 ......@5:45 in the video 1 of 2 you will see me describing the 2 passages at the front. make sure these are clean.

[@salazar78]

Well after a few months of not using it i decided i was going to need it.. well 1st i could not get it to fire up for about an hour. then i finally got it right....well it starts on choke now, very rough and cannot put it out of choke because it will shut off. I replaced the spark plug. another thing is i bought it out of box with no book or nothing so not sure how much oil to put in it.?? or if running it with too much oil may have ruined it?

[@human4m]

@sixtyfiveford Yes, instant kill. Only happens when moving. I'm thinking there is an oil level sensor/kill that cuts it out when the oil sloshes, I can't think of anything in the Carb that would cause it.

[@richardnasedkin5243]

Thank you very much!

[@sixtyfiveford]

Richard Nasedkin Yeah, glad it helped.

[@RobertPerrigoOkiechopper]

Thumbs up, Yo can remove that cap on the air adjustment screw by gripping it and pulling straight up on it, and you can snap it back on.

[@sixtyfiveford]

+Robert Perrigo Thanks.

[@boatmaninc]

I have a GS190. I've had the carb off twice, this video showed me how I could go further into the carb. However, my symptom on this particular engine is that is starts, runs for 30-45 seconds, then sputter coughs, then will sometimes make it through, but more often die. Wait a minute and it starts right up. I've cleaned the main jet and venturi tube, and there seems to be no initial visible sign of clog. Any ideas?