Honda GCV 160 Mower Carburetor Clean/ Surging Fix

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[Spaceman]

This video was the only one that showed me exactly how it all went back together. It’s really hard to keep track when the whole thing falls to pieces when you take the two bolts off! Thank you!!

[sjsnopek]

I really appreciate YouTubers providing good quality how to information for fixings things at home that break. This is another fine example. Saves me a lot of money.

[jasonjaeger]

I’ve taken mine apart and cleaned the stem flute valves so many times. They get clogged up from all the dirt and dust. The filter helps but you still have to clean it periodically. I should use ethanol free gas but I don’t. The springs really need to be tensioned right or it will run too high or slow. The Honda engine is solid as a rock. Just the carburetors causes most of the issues. It’s either this or pay someone to mow my yard. I like mowing my yard though so there you go. Good video.

[calebmoss]

This fixed my mower. Started mowing and noticed it was surging. Your video showed me exactly what to do and got it handled. Thanks dude!

[a.saintango]

Had the same issue. The long double side hooked spring that goes around the choke rod broke. Replaced it and forgot how it all went back together. This helped a lot. Now the damn thing starts rough and I have to finger the throttle/choke arm once it fires to get in the proper rpm’s. Hell if I get another four years from it after nearly a decade I’ll be happy with that.

[phake]

This helped me a ton. I just picked up a used mowed and it had this exact issue. I watched this and only had to take the thing apart once. Thanks!

[geoffbury]

Fantastic! This Honda GCV 160 I bought used and had been sitting for a while. Ran out of gas and of course, it ran rough afterwards. Happened upon your repair video - Very well done! and many thanks!

[artc]

Thanks for posting this step by step process of cleaning out the carburetor. I used some Marvel Mystery Oil Spray kicking around that I used along with compressed air to clean everything up. I did use some welding tip cleaners to make sure all the holes were clear as well. Showing which way the tube goes in before the jet was VERY helpful along with the notes on the correct spring and linkage hole locations. The mower wouldn't start before, and now runs fine. I did also clean the float needle and seat.

[rf]

Thanks great information, removed carb and cleaned to try and solve hunting issue. No luck. Removed carb again and found auto choke pin gummed up. Removed pin, cleaned and gave it a drop of oil. Motor running fine again. Tip to know if it’s a sticking auto choke: motor will start and run normally for about minute or so until it warms up a bit. Then starts hunting as the auto choke does not deactivate due to the sticky pin. This is on a HONDA GCV160.

[FidelDiaz-sp]

Was looking how to put the jet nozzle right way no video showed until ingot here cant believe simple things can complicate everything for a person lol. Thabks bro every detail

[mariojimilinares]

Thanks for the cut and dry video! This fixed the surging issue on my Honda lawnmower, now running like a champ!

[daveycrockett]

Amazing Video Bro!!! Did exactly what you recommended and after a few pulls it cranked right up. Running amazing. Same engine as on my Ryobi GCV160 pressure washer. Now able to pressure wash the house. Btw- my pressure washer sat to long abd carburetor was all gunked up.

[yer]

excellent video, straight to the point, easy to follow, no bs like other videos.

[rahima]

You need to re-shoot this video. The camera angels are way off so most the time the viewer is looking at your arm or the part is cut out of the frame. Your explanations of what to do are clear and well done. You will get more views if it is easier for viewers to see the connections and parts clearly.

I have worked on this carburetor and it is hard confusing so I appreciate your effort

[truelyfemoments]

Very helpful video! Love the way you explained everything thanks bro. 👍🏽

[Peter-bxqk]

Thank you so much! Did you reuse gaskets or make new ones?

[mattgargano]

Thank you for this video. It fixed my surging engine

[TonyMcClure-pr]

Great Video - To the point - Thank You!

[retiredbektek]

Another new carb fixed it, Amazon Cheap for Honda OEM. Still flushing jet and all else w carb cleaner on surging carb and still surged ? Thanks anyway.

[elaguirrecuh]

Mines completely new i’ve had for 2 yrs locked up in my storage, and i just tooked it out recently to cut the grass from my new house i got and im having trouble to get it going it had new gas and it seems the carborator doesn’t suck any gas, my dad was adding alcohol through the carburador and it would turn on and it would turn back off immediately. Any tips would be appreciated