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SouthWestern replied to the thread Honda GX 160 Engine -- erratic running.Would have been great and a simple fix but no luck there. -
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Dirty carb and or fuel system. Dry rotten fuel lines. Tank cap not venting. Trash in the tank and tank outlet. Possibles that are... -
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Boil clean the carb. Separate plastic and rubber parts from the carb body. Slow boil on a garage sale hot plate and pot. Little Pine Sol...
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If I recall correctly, those carburetors have what is known as an air bleed jet. Remove the idle adjustment screw and under that in the...
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SouthWestern replied to the thread Honda GX 160 Engine -- erratic running.That was an excellent and well timed post. My carb clean instructions simply say to "remove" and I have been looking at it wondering...
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SouthWestern replied to the thread First Oil Change.Don't know this particular engine but most of my tractor/mower manuals have a chart in them for the grade: it will be different for your...
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SouthWestern replied to the thread Honda GX 160 Engine -- erratic running.I think I have eliminated some of those with what I've done so far (see above) but cap not venting is something I hadn't thought of. Not...
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SouthWestern posted the thread Honda GX 160 Engine -- erratic running in Small Engine & Mower Repair.A non-starter this morning, (after some months unused) and after fresh fuel and a quick carb clean: The engine starts smoothly, and...