Will your generator start? Honda Generator Carburetor tear down & clean. Hurricane preparedness!

In this video I tear down and clean the carburetor on my dads generator. Bad gas clogs these things up. Since these things only get run every once in a while the fuel breaks down into a sticky mess that must be removed by hand before it will start again. To avoid this run your generator at least every 2 months for 5 minutes, add gas stabilizer or drain your tank. Draining you tank is not enough. You must remove the fuel from the carburetor bowl too. Good Luck.

[@edcrabb]

Excellent video. I have rebuilt many small engines, and rebuilt lots of carbs, both small and on cars and trucks. Very well laid out and very well explained. Thank you for taking the time to show those who don't have a clue that they CAN do this them selves rather than paying a shop to do it.

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

Thank you! We appreciate you watching. Jonie wants us to do more of the general maintenance videos as stuff around here breaks.

[@jeffnorman1598]

This really helped me thanks for this video... GOD BLESS

[@junruner]

Well, I came back after fixing 2 myself... just to say Thank you teacher 🙏 Much respect ☝️ Beautifully done 👍

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

Thank you!

[@davidbrady9686]

You are truly a jack of all trades....We don’t have hurricanes as an issue here in Ohio....ours is more of the ice storms and tornadoes. I try to run our generator about once a month....I only keep about a gallon of gas in it. not to have the fuel just sit and add to it as needed from the main tanks. I was also taught to add Stabil and a touch of Seafoam. Videos are always great.

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

Thanks David. We figured with all that was going on I'd show the repair. You are correct the stabilizer is great along with seafoam. People just don't do it. It kept me in business for years :^).

[@francoischampagne6170]

Hi Jason. Love it. Nice close up and Well explained. Tomorrow morning with a cup of coffee and listening to music I will put in action your teaching. Thanks

[@richardkincaid9038]

Love that Bronco in the background! Nice easy lesson!!

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

Thank you sir! We are building the Bronco on our channel if you have not checked it out.

[@TheUnclebuck5]

Great video. Getting ready for a snow storm (East of Cleveland suburb) and had nearly identical conditions. Used an ultrasonic cleaner with Dawn and Lemishine. Carburetor looked like new. One pull start after I turned off the automatic throttle.

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

Thanks for watching! Hope you all stay safe and warm.

[@rael5469]

"Getting ready for a snow storm (East of Cleveland suburb) " Will a Honda generator start at 20 F below zero? One of the labels says don't operate in rain or snow. What about that? Does a person need to build a shelter for the generator?

[@putsomesugaronme]

Great video , very detailed. Thank you for taking the time to post it, it helped out a lot.....

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

Thanks! I am glad it helped out.

[@charliecamilleri1162]

Thanks great tutorlage..I got my Honda GX390 carb. Soaking in purple power ..stuff is awesome 👌

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

Thanks! Good Luck!

[@taisontaison4118]

I like using sea foam. " deep creep" that stuff loosens bad gas up pretty good.

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

Yes sir.

[@JJHDZ68]

Pretty awesome video! Thank you and many blessings to you and yours 🙏

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

Thank you!

[@mostlymoparih5682]

Good video. I just was given a Honda ES7000 that doesn't run they were going to throw it in the dumpster. I checked for spark and that was good, put my finger over the spark plug hole and felt good compression so I figured it was a fuel problem. Spraying hot shot into the carb did not help but when I had the plug out I figure let me shoot some in there. Put the plug back in and it fired up. It shuts off and it was late and the skeeters were biting so I called it quits and then found your video. Will use your advice tomorrow to see if I can get it running. Oh and the gas doesn't smell too good either and it's a full tank. Thanks again and Happy Motoring.

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

Thanks! Good luck

[@2002southzone]

Great video! Thank you for showing us how it's done. Hope the hurricane missed y'all.

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

Thanks for watching Jim! Yes, that storm changed direction. I hope the video helped you out.

[@2002southzone]

@@JasonJonieBuilds That's good to hear the storm missed you. Your video helped me get my generator up and running so I was able to get power to our home during this nasty ice storm that hit TX. Thx again for your video!

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

I am glad it helped. I hope things get back to normal for you all out there soon. Thanks!

[@tashagolden7748]

Just saw your channel for first time great video. Good tip on the purple power i usually use berrymans but might try this probably less toxic

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

Thanks for watching!

[@brianwatson8601]

Good video. What about cleaning the ‘emulsion tube’ which is held in place by the main jet.

[@davemath8548]

You are the man worked like a charm. Thanks

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

Glad to help Dave. Thanks for watching.

[@mattb9421]

Great tutorial for the cleaning process! I noticed you didn’t show or replace a “fuel filter” for that unit...? I would highly recommend putting a filter inline or replacing the existing filter. JMO

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

Thanks for watching! Yes filter replacement is always a good idea.

[@SheikShak]

Thank you…good video…

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnr5545]

Thanks god bless

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

Thank you!

[@benkanobe7500]

Outstanding! Thank you.

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

You're very welcome!

[@alanwilson2897]

great video I have a eb5000 just found it gummed up

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

Thanks Alan. I hope it helps.

[@officialpistol2376]

Appreciate you

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

Thanks!

[@lanceopperude5868]

I like to soak my carbs in lacquer thinner, works really good.

[@lanceopperude5868]

I bet purple power does work really really good I believe there's caustic in it.

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

I does and is a little easier on your hands. I had a shop for over 10 years and the chemicals took a toll on my hands.

[@cfcasazza]

Nicely done

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

Thank you!

[@garynorman8097]

Hey Jason, just found your channel. Great information! Now I won't have to send my engines over to have you clean them! Have subscribed and will be following your expert videos. Learned a lot on this one!

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

Thanks Gary! Expert is a stretch. You know I am always available. I hope you and your wife are enjoying your travels. Thanks for subscribing! We need as many as we can get.

[@robertwhitley661]

Excellent Video!!!

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

Thanks I hope it helped.

[@jonwood9953]

So informative, thank you so much

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

Thank you for watching!

[@stevecash173]

Great video and very thorough

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

Thank you Steve! We appreciate you watching. Please subscribe if you haven't.

[@chuehuelor8619]

Thank your help

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

Glad it helped!

[@drelaw2002]

Great video dude.

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

Thanks Andre! I hope it helped.

[@israelcastillo1775]

I have a Honda eb4000x generator what number do I use to get a carburetor kit? This carb has wires and a black box on top of the carb.

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

Israel, most shops will ask for the model and serial number which are located on the engine somewhere. Lots of times the equipment number is not enough.

[@rickkase2163]

I see where spring goes on choke and rod but what about other end of spring?

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

Sorry Rick I do not have the generator with me. It is at my dad's house.

[@suziemorales2175]

I have a generator Honda em3000 and the coil wire came off we don't know how to put it back on

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

Thanks for watching. Some of the coil wires screw into the coil body. Meaning there is a screw embedded in the body and the wire screws directly into the coil. I am not exactly sure if this Honda unit does that. I do not have it in my shop anymore.

[@flyingwithbrian3287]

I cleaned carb using your video but i have fuel pouring out the back of carb when the bowl fills up. Yes i put a new gasket behind the carb from Honda. HELP!

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

Brian thanks for watching. A couple things to try is your float might be compromised and full of fuel. Take it out and shake it. If you feel fuel slosh it is full. It will need replacing. Also check the needle becasue it is not seating so make sure it is clean. Hope this helps.

[@flyingwithbrian3287]

Jason & Jonie Builds I'll check it out thanks but it all looked good when I cleaned it. Really low hour machine

[@flyingwithbrian3287]

@@JasonJonieBuilds my mistake i somehow missed holes with the bar that secures float. purring like a kitten now.

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

Great to hear. Take care.

[@pieterduvenage-kr2yc]

What is the compression test 6.5kw moter and wat is the felf. settings

[@manuelvilchez-herrador6091]

Very, very excellent video. I installed a new carburetor in my 13 hp gx390 honda. After a few pulls started and run for 10 minutes and I shuted off. Next day doesn't starts only a few small flames coming out of the carburetor. Can enyone help?

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

There are so many thing it could be. Did you drain the fuel tank before the new carburetor? Is the choke connected correctly? Do you have a new spark plug in it? Is it full of oil? Just some things to check.

[@deanduprey1879]

do you know if the choke turns off automatic? I think mine used to?

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

Yes sir I believe it does.

[@rickmcdonald4552]

I'll try replacing gasket, thanks

[@gretaknebel8495]

I just acquired a generator EB5000. It needs to be cleaned like yours did. This video will come in handy. That Purple Power stuff is wonderful. Did you put rubber gasket and plastic float in the purple liquid? I could tell by the video. Thanks for making this very helpful video.

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

Thanks for watching! Yes to the float but there is usually no need to put the rubber seal in the fluid unless you are trying to keep all the parts together. Sometimes when the carb has sat for a long time the rubber seal will get brittle and will need replacing. Good luck!

[@FelixWelke-eq5rf]

The idle jet you pulled the screw that holds it in place is that suppose to be tight or backed off. Just did this and it only runs for a few seconds then dies

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

It has to be tight. Check the main jet again. It has to be clean. Good luck.

[@seymourscagnetti1413]

BUY THE HONDAS. FORGET THE PREDATATORS. ....GREAT TUTORIAL.

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

Thanks!

[@rock283]

Stay Safe!

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

Thanks thankfully Alabama just a lot of rain.

[@AJ-ds9xq]

Hi! I have Black Max 3600 generator, left some old gas in it stored inside the shed for awhile but before I did that I ran the generator with fuel turned off to dry the carburetor, now I tried to start the generator and it won't start. Can carburetor still get clogged with fuel off, but old gas left in the tank? Can you think of any? Thanks!

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

Honestly, running the gas out doesn't get all the fuel out of the bowl. If your generator has set for a while 1 or more years I would say you will have to remove the old fuel and clean the carburetor. Good luck.

[@jackbainbridge5993]

How is the used purple power disposed ?

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

I would refer to the container for disposal information. Thanks

[@codyrutledge8439]

Can you do one on the wording from the switch. I’m working on one right now. And had to replace the wires. I’ve got a black wire that I don’t know where it goes

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

Cody I am sorry but the generator is at my dads.

[@rickmcdonald4552]

I had to take top fuel indicator off to fix float inside of tank but when I screwed down indicator back on it seems to leak when moving generator around with full tank. Any recommendations on stopping gas from coming out around edges of indicator?

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

I have never removed the indicator gauge so I am not exactly sure what it looks like. Honda likes rubber type gaskets. The gasket is probably compressed due to age and needs to be replaced. Sorry no help there.

[@sharonhuff6055]

Do u have to take gas tank off to replace a round air filter?

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

Not on the model generator we did in the video.

[@sharonhuff6055]

Do u know if u have to remove the gas tank to replace the round air filter? It's a Honda GX630. Thank u for your response

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

I am sorry but I am not familiar with that model generator.

[@hudson_01]

1k soon bro!!😎

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

That will be awesome. We appreciate everyone watching for sure.

[@josevaquedano788]

l just bought one generator like this what year is made this model or this generator

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

Jose, I am not sure what year it was built. It belongs to my dad and is at his house now.

[@ben_jammin242]

Step 1 when working on engines: caffeine.

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

That might help.

[@rael5469]

Interesting....Honda says maximum temperature 104 F. Good to know. It also says "do not operate in rain or snow." Ah hah. So what if your power goes out in winter......will this start in sub zero temperatures Fahrenheit ? And if it does start in sub zero F what about snow? What good is this thing if it won't work for exactly what you bought it for? How can you operate these things in winter during a power outage? Will it start at 20F below zero? How can you protect it from snow and rain?

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

I live in the south and can't answer the questions on temperature sorry.

[@rael5469]

@@JasonJonieBuilds Thanks very much for your video. I just bought one yesterday. EU2200i Inverter. Runs like a champ and very quiet.

[@ReclusiveMountainMan]

subscribed.

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

Thank you sir!

[@sfyie]

can i use wd-40 on a rusty crankcase(fuel tank) of my Honda generator. Please reply🙄

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

I am not sure that wd-40 would be any help with a rusty fuel tank. I used a few different methods cleaning out old fuel tanks but none really did a great job. If it is rusted bad you will have to replace it to avoid carburetor contamination.

[@sfyie]

@@JasonJonieBuilds thanks❤

[@ruthdusbabek165]

My gen stops when I need power kills engine.

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

May be starving for fuel. Carb could be dirty or bad filter. It is difficult to diagnose with little information and not having it in front of me. Sorry good luck.

[@felixsavard4560]

Francais

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

Sorry no

[@anthonyacosta7208]

Great video. Just what I was looking for. I have the exact same genny. I took it apart and prior to soaking in purple power this brass piece fell out of it. I'm not sure where it fell out from. I didn't see this part in your video. Does this piece go in before the fuel jet. Thanks in advance. Link to pic drive.google.com/file/d/1zNgECRksL-vDNm_8mxvbtp9dUN0eF7Da/view?usp=drivesdk

[@JasonJonieBuilds]

Anthony, sorry for the late reply. When you add a link to a comment KZbin automatically rejects it and sends it to a different folder that I do not get notifications on. I could not open the link. You can email us directly if you like. Thanks for watching. [e-mail]