Honda GX160 Total Engine Rebuild: A Complete Guide

[@TarylFixesAll]

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[@oxyfee6486]

One of my biggest disappointments, is the fact that these guys aren’t my local mower shop.I am from Ontario Canada,I have actually considered driving there just to fulfill something on my bucket list.I would love to thank them personally for all the enjoyment ,and knowledge they have shared.Thanks guys.

[@vinces8974]

I’m right there with you my friend

[@walkertongdee]

You guys need to move like me, he is right down theroad now, Slippers is my new neighbor. Let's keep this between us for now...

[@ElainesDomain]

My ''factory authorized'' Cub dealer is beyond pathetic. I watch Taryl and then tell the guy what's wrong and how to fix it. Numb nuts still can't do it. I'd pay a bundle to have someone like Taryl around. Thank you Taryl. I can fix it myself now.

[@oxyfee6486]

@elaines domainI paid the local guy three hundred dollars,on three separate occasions to rewire my ignition switch.I was getting shocked when turning the key.He kept finding different things wrong,when I asked for my money back he got pissed.I reworked it myself with Taryls help cost me twelve dollars.

[@ElainesDomain]

@@oxyfee6486 12 bucks? Good Grief! My Cub is under warranty. The Cub is good for the price but a bonehead dealer makes it suck and destroys the Cubs reputation. I found one problem that I'll fix because it' one bolt. Another problem is under 40 bucks. Good deal being able to fix it yourself.

[@frios011]

Taryl, I never thought I could sit through and hour and fifteen minute video! Your videos are not only informative but also entertaining! Keep them coming.

[@almostsapien]

I didn't even realize it's that long!

[@EKEACRES]

You're the best small engine repair expert on KZbin. Thanks for all you do.

[@scotta9114]

I'm addicted to Taryl videos. This Guy is amazing. My bucket list includes meeting Taryl.

[@sbultitude-paull303]

At 55:40; that is exactly what happened to me when rebuilding a GX120 recently. Found the cap on the floor, and remembered this video. Had no idea it had fallen off until then, and would have had me stumped. Appreciate the insight Taryl - you saved me on that one!

[@phillipparker8947]

Another dinner served up. I can't get enough of your videos Taryl, I miss doing small engine work so bad. I had an injury back in Jan of 17 forcing retirement and haven't turned a wrench since. I'm thinking of doing a little at a small shop at my house, just so I can fulfill the urge of needing to do something. Love your work, a mechanic doing it right, the way I do every task I tackle. Do it right or do it twice. Sometimes they surge until put under a load.

[@larrycroft470]

This entire family is so very talented. Taryl is a genius in many ways. The level of production and the entertainment value of their presentations make them educational and very entertaining. I too would greatly enjoy meeting them and taking my mower to be fixed there. When my old 6.75 Briggs on my Toro finally gives up - I am going to take a trip to see them and have it rebuilt!! Ya it is 12 years old cranks every time by the 2nd pull and yeah i am keeping it till i go to the great lawn in the sky...

[@jeffreypeters8446]

Love Taryl’s channel! He has saved me (and by extension) my neighbors a ton of money over this past year!! Lawn mower engine problems (valve clearance was off), snow blower problems (one bad carbetrater and 1 bad auger belt), carbetrater on a Stihl chainsaw, fuel lines on a line trimmer and a rebuild of a Husqvarna backpack leaf blower (carbetrater again - I didn’t take good care of my stuff until Taryl’s videos). Highly detailed “how to” videos mixed with comedy??? Yes Please! Keep ‘em coming Taryl!

[@carljung6087]

Better than any SNL skit over the past 2 decades, and I learned something. Keep up the good work Taryl

[@ristomattikolsi5711]

Taryl, you have forgot more about engines, than i'll ever know. You are master mechanic sir.

[@JeffreyStrader]

I don't know who agrees with me, but, Taryl is a DANG GOOD TEACHER!..................I'm almost 60 and had the mentality that old dogs can't be taught new tricks. I was wrong!.............Taryl has shown me all kinds of neat tricks and corrected me on some things I was wrong on. THANKS TARYL, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

[@ronkpaws1]

Knowledge is power, and you dish it out perfectly. I wish more young people would watch all of your video's.

[@philliphall5198]

They just don’t care about learning how to physically work Just play around and begging 🥺

[@johnfernandez7468]

Yeah I tell my friends to watch him I think we are the only 10th graders that may watch him in our school

[@adamchess4543]

I learned more from this video, about small engine builds than any other video I've watched, and I've wached a lot of them! Thank you Taryl!

[@dannylister558]

This was a great video..love it when taryl talks in the voice of the viewer..mocking is where taryl shines best..

[@wadestanton]

Sign of a great entertainer, mock the audience and they come back for more. Don Rickles comes to mind.

[@dannylister558]

Taryl does it with love though..lol

[@ctbale1]

@@dannylister558 no he doesn't....lol

[@dannylister558]

@Charles Bale..I was being kind..lol

[@27neverlose]

I've been running a mid-sized Landscape construction Co for the past 35yrs I really wish Taryl and shop were in a town near us in Mass. His great knowledge and work ethic make's his shop a rarity these day's.

[@clintdenman3037]

I am a mechanic but i must say that i really appreciate the way this man simplifies some jobs that honestly reading a manual can even lose me especially with hydrostatic pumps.

[@themowerman]

Yo yo be old big toothed guy.. sitting back and enjoying.. nice to see junior doing something for a change

[@Mihu24]

You deserve much more appreciation from all internet guys....because of you , all secrets are blownd away

[@kedryntallman5280]

Taryl you installed the piston with the dot up... dot goes down.. good to know they will run backwards lol

[@truth282]

Man y’all are so realistic as to how mechanics really are. That’s why I do it myself!

[@likearockcm]

I could watch all day. One of the top funny channels on KZbin. 🤣🤣🤣

[@williamchastain21]

I enjoy watching your videos. Your detailed and funny. I picked up a lawnmower on the side of the road and got it running from what I've learned from watching your videos

[@jerryf2426]

Aircraft Mechanic> Taryl you would make a great recip. aircraft mechanic. Many of the procedures and techniques you showed in this video I would work and work to instill in my students in recip. class and lab. Great job. I taught for aviation mechanics for 49 years. What a privilege and a challenge. Over the years I have had 900 + aircraft mechanics on the missionary fields across the world.

[@redneckways1933]

Thank you Taral for another rebuild. I like doing it myself but its always better watching a pro doing it.

[@mrspock2al]

Thanks for the video Taryl. Best show on KZbin!

[@ronseasyfixjustdoit5098]

I think you have a great Chanel but when the skits are short I thank 😊 the heavens 🙏

[@leejarman6316]

Another great video!! Thanks for not only showing us what to do, but telling us why we should do it!! Keep up the good work! I love your Channel!!

[@ronaldeisel5927]

One of the best videos you have done Taryl ~ thanks

[@stevenodell4323]

I've got two of these little Honda engines. One on a pressure washer and the other on a mower. I absolutely love them.

[@williamalexander3591]

Have GX160 on a 20-yr old Bactelle Bros brush mower.

[@최승훈-q7n]

When the piston ring is inserted into the cylinder, if the distance between the ends of the ring is within how many mm can it be used?

[@elvis7094]

How could anyone dislike Taryl and co’s videos? Funny, informative, helpful, and trying to save ya money and hassle! Ungrateful knuckleheads!

[@2000silverado]

Probably a mistake. I tried to hit the like button but my clumsy overgrown thumb hit the dislike, had to remove the dislike and like it instead. Maybe the other knuckleheads just didn't notice they hit the wrong button

[@roscoe454]

the bloopers are great! please put them in your videos!!

[@whitesapphire5865]

Well, this one cracked me up! Well done Taryl, Junior and the imaginary twins. Yep, even the good old Ford Kent series engines could throw up a few wild geese as well, but, it also led to some interesting permutations that in turn led to some potent little variants of an otherwise innocuous engine.

[@azmechanic2199]

Omg this guy is hilarious!! 😂 I’m so glad I found this channel!! 🤣

[@keithwilliams4247]

I am watching from Alberta and enjoying a good snow storm as we speak. My mom told me to share and I am glad to do so LOL.

[@oxyfee6486]

I am watching from Woodstock,Ontario near Toronto and the snow is almost gone.

[@michaelhodge4885]

I love learning from your ways of fixing all these small engine, thank you for sharing with us 😃

[@morbugs63]

i do too, he gives great tips

[@michaelhodge4885]

@@morbugs63 yea just a great teacher

[@flyifri]

My grandson and I just love your show Taryl, please keep up the good works.!

[@jasonflores79]

This mans skills are truly legendary and very much appreciated..

[@patriciatess]

Good Mornings ya guys are the best fixer uppers

[@B.Cote39]

Thx from Eastern Canada ! My go-to for small engine repair and and good laugh!!!

[@simplyhandy2769]

Thanks for sharing your platter of experience. I enjoy watching these.

[@matt_howe]

I watched this with my 5 year old daughter and you were scaring the hell out of her with the scary music trying to find the right parts! I almost had to turn it off. Scary stuff ordering the wrong parts!!

[@pyromedichd1]

Taryl's geometry lesson for the day: A complete circle is 360 degrees. Wrist pin holes are 180 degrees apart. You must be tired Taryl, or that Alberta clipper is affecting your computer brain. Great video! Thanks.

[@duggandh]

Took a double take at 90 degrees is opposite.

[@stripersniper1531]

We knew what he meant.good lord,no one likes a Karen

[@pyromedichd1]

@@stripersniper1531 Karen is a slang term for a white woman who acts entitled to certain privileges or special treatment and gets angered easily. The term is often used to criticize the behavior of self-absorbed white, affluent, and middle-aged women, but may also be applied to anybody being " extra ", or acting demanding and overly dramatic. You seem to fit that definition perfectly. A Karen is also someone who is always looking for an argument, can't think outside the box and realize that everyone may not have the same understanding as they do but insists on chastising others for trying to help. Very narrow minded, and opinionated with a big mouth trying to tell everyone else how to think.

[@theadventuresofshellyandfr5618]

Crisscross make ya say run! Grassrats make ya say run! Taryl Dactal make ya say run! Run! Run! Run! Ps mr dactal that thick gasket was for the taller piston. You used the wrong gasket! The customer is going to have a lower compression engine. Smh. Love that green long sleeve! I feel bad because you can’t watch taryell videos like I can! You rock Mr Dactal!!

[@godfellas483]

When a fresh rebuild starts up on the first pull, you have done things right ..nice work boys...go get yourself a Hamm's...😎 Looking forward to the March fuels XP..!

[@jeffadams5510]

Excellent video. I work on these a LOT and when they surge like that the carb usually needs a good cleaning. I learned stuff here though and really appreciate your work!!!!!! :)

[@99andrianmonk]

Great video. Very informative and appreciate you showing us what to look out for and avoid when working on small engines. Especially appreciate the end where you encountered surging - common issue these days as the eggheads in Washington prescribe emissions requirements that force stupid decisions. If I had a nickel for every snowblower an owner kept the choke on to eliminate surging I'd have several dollars. Not enough to quit but enough for another beer. 😁

[@seadogg5416]

Thanks Taryl, After the Freeze 2021 Houston.. My 6.5hp Generator lost all Compression, Broke valve... Thanks for All the Information in This Video is was able to Rebuild it myself.. Thank You Sir..!!

[@11bayrat]

Loving the total rebuild videos. Thanks for sharing

[@walkertongdee]

My new favorite episode, I have been waitin since 2013 for a Honda near Tarrel to breakdown. Wanting to fix mine for 25 years, hope it breaks down soon.

[@christophermcmahon9341]

Tighten it till the bolt snaps and then back it off one turn. Lol too funny. I want that on a shirt!

[@tallhair]

I used to say tighten til it starts to strip then back it off half a turn lol

[@bebo21072]

Thank you so much gentleman had a late dinner but I watch it 😁😁

[@lewiemcneely9143]

Seal-all is also good for stopping up pinholes in Briggs fuel tanks where the dimple below the carb in take is. Just dry the tank and pour in a blob of Seal-all. It'll level itself out. Let it dry and go to work. I just let a tank on a 5-horse Briggs on a wood splitter skin over in stead of harden all the way. Hasn't leaked yet. Has saved several tanks for me. Good stuff!

[@gregfleming9450]

Another Albertan here, enjoy the Clipper, no charge. Thanks for the video, as usual I learned some more.

[@pcm7315]

Thanks for posting. What is easy for you had me running back and forth from the computer to the garage, but I finally got it.

[@tylerfrankel5374]

I work at a shop, gotta love when the customer tries pulling that crap 😂 we record the date and Time of calls so we can prove to them

[@conner5611]

Right? I guess they think being a dick will get them a discount 🤷‍♂️

[@sunbeam8866]

If it's legal where you are, record the calls too!

[@moondogdieselworks3883]

I do love a good rebuild. Jr. Dactal ha ha ha almost fell down when Jr said that.

[@tird108]

lmfao when he said the EPA IS HERE Love yall best channel ever

[@leealberts9590]

Thank you! Was looking for Info on what way the piston goes in and You answered my question! Thanks again for your great Informative videos!

[@jcondon1]

Well done. Lots of great info. Thanks Taryl.

[@dan4398]

Hey taryl, first things first, thank for you an hour long video that probably took you guys 10 hours to cut & edit for us, we have nothing but gratitude for that. The first thing I wanted to say is, if you didn’t FFW’d thru the simple things and we could just hear you talk & complain, I think most of your viewers would love to watch what you guys might consider dead weight that should be cut. I know nothing about videography or KZbin’s uploading platform so ignore my ignorance if that’s something y’all do to abide by digital constraints. The 2nd thing is, I just stripped out a newer Lexus (eBay parts) and wanted to drain the fuel tank before scrapping the shell. I have both a hand pump/Siphon pump as well as an 18V royobi battery electric transfer pump. I’m too lazy to hand pump 15 gals, and I don’t like the idea of the amount of fumes and the gasoline itself going thru an electrical pump while operating in fear of accident ignition. This tank is off a modern car and has a series of EPA regulated breathers and fume evaporation/recycling chambers and tubes so there’s multiple areas where gasoline is evaporating from the tank to the point where I can see the visual distortions if I hold one of those hoses in front of my face. I have them plugged off with the fingers off rubber gloves. Not working great. That pump that you use (and sell on your store) do you think that would be appropriate for gasoline? This isnt the first time I’ve been stuck with this issue, and the fact that the battery, impeller and hose connections are so close in proximity in my 18V royobi transfer, I don’t trust that there’s no chance of ignition. The one you use seems to have a large separation between all those separate mechanisms. If/when you have time, let me know what you think about that. Is the one you use manual pneumatic or electrically operated? I know you can’t tell me directly that I can and should suck petrol with your pump, but is it something that you’ve felt comfortable doing, I know you deal with a crap ton of old gas in customers rigs. Thanks in advance & keep up the good work

[@jamesburnett5032]

Love you guys, keep up the good work. Jim's Repair Mendon, Ohio.

[@rodneybrand8521]

Now that was dinner..you've been starving me with these shorties ...More Bloopers...🐴🐴🐴🐴👍👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@joemcintyre2090]

Thanks again Taryl for the great info in hill billy. Testament to how well balanced those Honda engines are it didn't jump around much.

[@nitrorc1623]

You're the best! Skillful and funny.

[@Gtmustangmt]

I love watching the valve job every time!! Oh and the ending was great 👍🏻

[@phillmellina]

You are fantastic, funny as heck and KNOWLEDGEABLE. Great content-

[@patrickpk6299]

Nice work Taryl! You're my fav fix it channel on youtube! I'm a mechanical engineer and always learn something in your video's, plus they are hilarious! I've been watching for years...you should have 10M subs by now. maybe do a few videos on car repair to get some eyes on your channel (like next time you replace the brakes on your car). There are car repair guys who aren't half as good with 2M subs. I'm sure you can repair anything with wheels and a motor. Boats / jet ski vids would be cool too. Anyway, it would make me happy to see you guys blow up, you deserve it. I think most ppl today just toss their lawn equipment and buy new. I enjoy the challenge of fixing stuff, or I would probably do the same as its not really worth my time to fix most lawn items like weed wackers.

[@Yhrim70]

Have a Dixon 4515b ZTR that we've owned for about 5 years or so. During this winter I have basically rebuilt the entire mower including the Briggs 15.5hp Vanguard 28Q777 engine. The whole mower is now done, but it keeps throwing the Drive Belt _(from engine to mower hydrostatic pumps)._ Electric clutch is fine, which that really only concerns the mower deck. This Drive Belt is not that old, bought it not long before I began the rebuild. There are two idler pulleys, one is fixed the other is spring tension and the bolt that holds it is also a rear engine mount bolt. I removed the spring tensioner pulley with entire arm. Saw your video of repairing the arm so I filed it down so the sleeve sticks out a bit when tight, also added a grease zerk etc, now it moves freely like it supposed to when torqued. All pulleys feel smooth and are not bent. Spring is not stretched and is a job to get back to where it goes. Yet it still throws the drive immediately upon engine start. I'm going to buy another belt just to eliminate it. But Any other ideas?? Thanks

[@BruceNitroxpro]

YHRIM , Good one for head scratching, but wild for ole Taryl.

[@Yhrim70]

@@BruceNitroxpro yep, it's got me baffled at the moment. been trying to trace down the cause for a couple days now.

[@Yhrim70]

well... after 3 days of the drive belt jumping off instantly after engine start. I took the belt this morning. Looked nearly new, no wear spots nothing. Thought it had to be a pulley then. Reinstalled belt exactly as I had it before. Turned engine over by hand, fine. Cranked engine with key, belt ran true, still fine. Started up the engine, still fine. Let mower back down off jack stands, restarted engine, still fine. Took mower out and drove all over the yard, still fine. Turned on the PTO for blades, mowed some winter grass up and down making turns etc, Worked perfectly. The only thing we did different was my Dad prayed for it and asked the Heavenly Father to make it run. Which I should have done that first. In any case, *Thank the Heavenly Father Yahuah* the mower is done. All I got left is to adjust the brake a bit, and fine tune one of the hydrostats and its ready for spring. Only reason I spent all winter to rebuild our old Dixon is because we didn't have the money to buy a new zero turn. And with our property our regular mower takes half a day or so to mow, as I have make pass after pass trying to get around trees and other stuff.

[@danpariseau4141]

Tighten it until the bolt snaps and back it off one turn. I haven’t laughed that hard in a very long time!! I’m literally crying!

[@NY411Info]

Some engines require you to torque it to a spec.then go another X amount of degrees further. I guess to stretch the bolt. Seems weird to me.

[@josephbrabenderiii2049]

Since I found your channel and subscribed. Love the entertainment, superior knowledge and excellent explanations. My "go to" channel!

[@woofbark4475]

Awesome advice learnt a heap! I'm trying to read those letters and numbers on the engine block and it's been sitting out in the weather for so long I can hardly make them out. End scene very funny guys! Made my day:)

[@antoniomarc7174]

Good stuff Awesome rebuild, I enjoyed the vlog.👍👍

[@joehawthorn3018]

You are my Idol. Thanks for all the videos . Also from Ontario, Canada.

[@theodoredugranrut8201]

ThanksTaryl I'm working on one of these on a air compressor same carbenator problem. Central California watching

[@foodblogger3854]

Thanks Taryl, great video used it to rebuild my Qualcast cpm 35 mower (Allett 14l) that had a Honda clone - Loncin 87cc engine - across the pond in London

[@mulehead3697]

Great in-depth video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@sherriewebb3408]

Good job Taryl This is the only way tor me to get the Torque numbers for the critical bolts. Thanks Spider.

[@celtic1522]

That 160 or 200 Honda engine is the best small engine on the market in my opinion. They are fitted to almost everything these days. Easy as to work on ...

[@bwagenberg]

You're left handed !!! Great information. Looking up parts is the hardest part of the job.

[@yzrippin]

Man been needing this for ever these lil motours are in everything

[@robertpatterson7182]

Great job Taryl. I really enjoy watching you. Your knowledge and years of experience shows. The way you handle yourself around an engine doesn't go unnoticed.

[@pointbreak8293]

Awesome video as usual taryl....that was breakfast, lunch, & dinner....👍👍👍

[@benjaminstockton3917]

Awesome rebuild Taryl thanks for sharing

[@sonyajones]

Great help, Taryl ... Thank you for this video.

[@joebriggs9599]

Thanks Taryl Great information.

[@942doc1]

Awesome video & hilarious commentaries 😂

[@lottiecooper609]

Where I live the seal all is called neck bone sealer!!!Thanks for the great video!!! Can't stand the five minute videos!!! DR. Taryl still has it!!! Go get um elk boy!!

[@lsuders]

Great job on this Honda. Thanks Taryl

[@deanmoore420]

Great job I love the wiring job you did on your little buggy there great video 👍

[@delricoeppes]

man i really like your videos what yall do is give good advice and yall are super funny keep up the great job .

[@josepharato5885]

Just received your gel lube,and let me tell you that stuff is fantastic,so good ordered another can.

[@mariobannano6592]

Your one crazy guy but u know your stuff. And theirs your dinner. Thanks Taryl.

[@Nunya_Bidnez]

This skit made me giggle. Good Job crew

[@rockharvey5787]

Pumped to watch this rebuild video!

[@oldskool4580]

I got the transfer pump off the website and love it. Great for fueling mr heaters in shop!!!

[@josephgiustiniani2834]

I really appreciate you going through the part # segment. What a headache saver...!!! Not sure why Honda has so many variants. Thank you for the info on this video.

[@hillbillyholler516]

OK so the compression release is a pre top dead center bump on the cam to release partial compression before you hit top dead center on a pull start engine. If it wasn't for the pre release the engine would fire early which will injure your hand when the engine. Kickbacks, which it will if you adjust the valve lash wrong. It can pop the pull rope, and snap tendons in your wrist. ( at the least a bad sprain) The movable weights on the cam are variable timing advance for cam timing at different rpms to advance the timing. Terryll knows his stuff! He is doing a lot of intricate work , and sometimes makes mistakes because he's filming, but he knows his stuff! His terminology isn't always right. He's running a shop, and making videos to help us, so do as he does , but not always what he says to explain how it works.. the explanation of how it works isn't always correct, but how he does it is 100% spot on.

[@HardscapePro]

I liked the little song behind the camera while you were fixing the engine