I dig your style. I have watched a lot of DIY videos and have saved thousands by doing my own minor repairs. Your camera work is great. Dialogue was to the point, clear and easy to understand. No additional unnecessary blah, blah. GREAT JOB !!

@diymacgyverguy8054

3 ай бұрын

Thanks

OMG! This repair is brilliant and fixed my log splitter with the Honda Engine. Great video no long dialogue, just to the point! Thanks!

@diymacgyverguy8054

4 ай бұрын

Awesome!

Man, thank you so much. I have a chipper that I haven't used in six months which ran really rough when I pulled it out to use today. Followed your instructions and had it going again in less than 10 mins. I'm pretty hopeless with tools but your instructions were super easy to follow. Cheers from New Zealand.

@diymacgyverguy8054

4 ай бұрын

Glad It helped!

This sorted my lawnmower,many thanks

@diymacgyverguy8054

Жыл бұрын

Love hearing this

I didnt even have the same model engine but worked like a charm. solid video

Excellent video! I suggest only running premium 91 or higher octane non ethanol fuel with stabilizer. It helps avoid most carb issues period. 😊

This was exactly my issue! Great video!

Very nice video! My buddy has a Honda mower that wouldn't run in similar fashion. I knew about cleaning main jets from many years of dealing with equipment anyway, but this is excellent for those who don't have that experience. Good job!

Absolutely brilliant video Im going to try it now, wish me luck. Thanks.

Awesome video. I had the same problem and I did what you showed and it worked great. It was an easy fix. I sure like how simple Honda has made that engine.

@diymacgyverguy8054

4 ай бұрын

Yeah its really easy to get at that jet

Worked a treat! Thank you 👌👍

@diymacgyverguy8054

Жыл бұрын

Awesome

Buddy you are the man. This worked perfectly. I have a ryobi pressure washer with thr honda engine on it. I had to remove the srupid soap tank which added some time and then i dodnt have a drill bit small enough. Took a strand of copper wired stuck it in that jet and bam it was gunked up. Took carb and choke clean and poof it shot right theough it. Took me about 10min. Knowing what im doing now this is no doubt a 5min fix. This is long winded but you are the man. You didnt go into stupid stories explained in short sentences how it works what tools and what to use. I have a big day of chores and you gave me a minster win. Can you tell me why my lawnmower has to be started with starter fluid all the time? It has the same honda motor on it. After running for a bit i can pull and it will start but intitial needs starter fluid.

Awesome video. Same exact problem and this fixed it. Thank you!

@diymacgyverguy8054

Жыл бұрын

Sweet

All sorted now ,works a treat. Thanks ahain Scott.

@diymacgyverguy8054

2 ай бұрын

Awesome!

Lets all get together and send this guy a $100 dollar bill..

Great video.. Thank you so much. I love the modified screwdriver!!!

you are right, quick and easy. i went through the entire cleaning progress; same problem, but you showed how small that jet hole is; I missed that.

You’re the man. 👍🏻👍🏻

I'm going to try this tomorrow, as I have the same issue with a 2nd hand pressure washer, don't have one of those drill bit sets, but I'm thinking a pack of guitar strings might do the same job as a temp fix. Obs it could be a multitude of other issues as I just bought the thing, stale fuel being a potential issue too. Cheers for the video, great quality and well presented, kudos squire

Beautiful man, works like a charm 👍👍👍

@diymacgyverguy8054

2 ай бұрын

Sweet!

Perfect video thank you ❤

This Fixed my Honda 200 engine that is for racing kart. Wouldn’t accelerate except on choke , so not too high

Great advice and a simple fix. The tip to grind down the side of the screwdriver to extract the main jet was key! Otherwise I would have likely used a too small screwdriver and ruined the soft brass jet. Thanks much!

@diymacgyverguy8054

3 ай бұрын

Glad it helped. Its definitely a weird size. I figured that out after I damaged a jet

Excellent video. Super helpful. Thanks very much.

@diymacgyverguy8054

4 ай бұрын

Awesome did it work for you?

Thanks, works perfect

Thanks McGyver I was having the same problem with my Honda GX160 Honda EG2500 Generator, its worked, your advice that is

Many thanks, Man, I think you just saved my day. Just drained out the full tank of fresh gas, will now check the jet.

@diymacgyverguy8054

4 ай бұрын

Did it work?

@robertodebeers2551

4 ай бұрын

It was bad gas that I'd labeled as fresh. My bad. @@diymacgyverguy8054

Hi Thanks for the video great job. I have a GX390 and I even replaced the carburetor with a new one and changed both gaskets and I still need to add a small amount of choke to stop surging. Must be sucking air somewhere but I think I will try adjusting governor mechanism where it attaches to governor lever I know that sometimes helps with a racing governor. Also maybe the insulators cracked or there's gas in the fuel tank but runs great when not idling. Thanks, Dave

You would be better taking the carb off, take the jet out and clean but more importantly you need to clean the emulsion tube as well, there are at least 12 microscopic holes in it than need to be clear for the carb to work at maximum efficiency 👍 😎

Thanks, tomorrow I will do it...

Well done!

@diymacgyverguy8054

10 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Thanks for the help.

@diymacgyverguy8054

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome

Thank you !!!!!!🎉

@diymacgyverguy8054

10 ай бұрын

Hope it worked for you!

Looks easy,,,I will give it a try...

@diymacgyverguy8054

10 ай бұрын

You can do it. just make sure you have a good fitting screwdriver so you dont round the jet off if you pull it out

Bro I need this thank so much 👍👍👍💯💯💯🙏🙏🙏

Thanks buddy....Cheers

got it.......that explains why sometimes the mtr. has a mind of its own.

Thank you

@diymacgyverguy8054

10 ай бұрын

Once you learn to clear the jet they are all pretty easy to fix. Even the harbor frieght clones are great motors and rarely have any other problem

Did a complete carb clean, fuel line clean, new fuel hose. And still not running when i try to take the choke off. Its a pressure washer but was hoping the same symptoms and your video would help. At a loss now. Cant adjust this carb either.

Usually I will Use a guitar string “high e “. To unclog jets. Or people often use wire from wire brush or welding files or brush’s. My water pick (dental) works too

Thanks

Awesome

I have that same problem but I installed a new carburetor. Could it be a different reason why my machines shuts off after closing the choke???

Good tutorial...I have the same problem with my gx 390..I,ll get back to You and let You know if it worked for me...

@diymacgyverguy8054

Жыл бұрын

Almost always does, motors are pretty simple they just want some gas!

I’ve been building a go cart with a 190 pressure washer motor and I hit 30 today by doing this but I think it’s probably more of the other jet for me it won’t stay running unless I’m on the gas still but goes really fast

@diymacgyverguy8054

3 ай бұрын

yes that is probably your idle jet

I’ve done all that you suggested but I’m still having the same problem. Any other suggestions?

Better if you remove and the emulsion tube and clean it as well. Just a suggestion.

Awesome job wow free is always great 😂

@diymacgyverguy8054

10 ай бұрын

It sure is!

Something better than small drills is a torch tip cleaner set. Those number sizes are not the same as a jet size.. that motor should be running an .032” jet.

I hesitate to believe this is what is causing my 196cc to stall out when I turn the Choke off only because the Carb I have on it is fairly New and really I've only ridden the Bike a handful of times since I put the Carb on. It should be clean enough to eat out of it still lol. Now the New Carb I got on it is a Stage 3 Racing Carb with a 650 Venturi if that makes any difference on how I should be adjusting the brass Air/Fuel screw so it gets the proper Fuel/Air ratio but I was fiddling with it for a while and just couldn't find that sweet spot. I'd start it up after 2 or 3 pulls and it would sound good at first but then once I turn off that Choke it just stalls. I know they say turn the Brass Screw out 2 1/2 turns from all the way in to start out but how many turns out should I keep going ? Like is it possible I need to turn it out like 5 turns or would that be way too much ? I just finished putting the engine back together after upgrading and modifying the internals and really want to take it for a test ride but can't have fun till I can get it to stay running. 🤔😮‍💨🏍☁☁☁

@diymacgyverguy8054

Жыл бұрын

If it stalls when you turn the choke off, it's not getting enough fuel. You have the original carb?

So today I took apart Troy bilt 2410 snowblower and it wouldn't start. I took bowl apart and cleaned it up started 1 pull. BUT as soon I took it off choke it would die. Would this be the part where I did not clean the jet?

@diymacgyverguy8054

Жыл бұрын

Yep, Exactly. If the choke makes it stay running then the problem is it needs more fuel.

The main nozzle is just behind the Jet you took out...why not clean that too? OH, and I enjoyed the video but now that I am retired...I can attempt to do some of this stuff myself (when I'm not working 60+ hours a week for 40 hours pay).

Thanks - I removed my sediment cup like you showed. The Honda GX160 is new and first used 9/1/22 (so lest than a year). The sediment cup looked like brand new and was clean. I was able to fit a small (not sure if it was a # 73) bit up through the jet hole and just sort of clean anything if there was any. Put the parts back on ... still the engine will not start now. Do you think with my "off season" on our bermuda lawn that I may not have kept the gas fresh enough? Would it help to drain all gas out from the mower? If so, is there a good video on exactly how to do that safely? Thanks DIY

@diymacgyverguy8054

Жыл бұрын

if the carb bowl is off and you turn the fuel cutoff "on" does fuel start coming out of the bottom?

Nice video. I face the same problem with my G100 engine and the carb looks identical. I will try to clean the main jet and report back. Where can I get this drill set? Greetings from Germany.

@diymacgyverguy8054

3 ай бұрын

I got it on Amazon search for Gyros carburetor drill bit set. It’s a 20 piece set matched to jet sizes and covers #61-#80 let me know how it goes!

@lastnickever4440

3 ай бұрын

@@diymacgyverguy8054 Thx for the reply. I have to order the set from the USA.

@lastnickever4440

3 ай бұрын

@@diymacgyverguy8054 Reporting back: I used a .55mm sewing needle to clean the my #62 main jet (should have .62mm diameter). I also cleaned all other carb passages but my engine still dies without choke. I also ordered a new carb from eBay (Honda clone) but there is no difference: the engine still dies without choke. The spark plug is a new one (name brand & correct type according to the manual). Any guesses?

@diymacgyverguy8054

3 ай бұрын

@@lastnickever4440possibly gasket leak between carb and motor, possibly gas cap vent is clogged but if that’s the case it’ll usually run good for a couple minutes before acting up. The other possibility is low compression.

@lastnickever4440

3 ай бұрын

@@diymacgyverguy8054 I already tried to run it without the gas cap but without any change. I will investigate the gasket leak as I reused the old motor side gasket (it was stuck). I will also test for low compression a a garage nearby. Thanks for all the hints. I appreciate that.

Hey buddy, do you have an amazon link for the bits you used to clean the jet?

@diymacgyverguy8054

2 ай бұрын

a.co/d/1t4y6CV

@jjc6776

Ай бұрын

I used a strand of copper wire from a 12g wire. Pushed it in and cleaned it out. Did that a bunch of times then sprayed with carb and choke cleaer. Bam

Well I am back Mr. Mv Gyver..I did exactly on cleaning the Main yet..and it wasn't dirty..machine is still the same...apreciate if any other tips....thanks

@diymacgyverguy8054

Жыл бұрын

how exactly is it running?

@jonashorst20

Жыл бұрын

theres another piece above that jet you see from the other end of the carb try pushing that out and checking it

@commercialfishingnet2188

Жыл бұрын

​@@jonashorst20,exactly you have to clean both of them

Mine has a a brass "rod" or "sleeve" with tiny holes about the jet? I followed your direction and the jet came out with this other piece . Any idea ?

@diymacgyverguy8054

Жыл бұрын

Clean those holes too! Ultrasonic cleaner or soak in carb cleaner overnight

@JohnDoe-td2ug

Жыл бұрын

Thats the emulsifier tube, the holes in that usually need to be cleaned too. Sometimes you have to take the carb out to get it to fall out as it gets stuck.

@KENFEDOR22

Жыл бұрын

@@JohnDoe-td2ug well said. To me, it's worth it to remove this tube as there's a decent chance those holes are plugged too.

I might have the same issue. Will let you know the result! Nope, that wasn't the issue. Have 2 carburettors and took both jets out, one clear, one new.......problem persists. Dies the second I apply throttle.

@davinminar4131

9 ай бұрын

Try to change the spark plug boot

Hi brother

@diymacgyverguy8054

Жыл бұрын

Hi

Can you clean the jet like that without removing it?

@diymacgyverguy8054

Жыл бұрын

Yep

@KENFEDOR22

Жыл бұрын

meaning, with carb cleaner/gas additive? If yes, probably not. My version of the GC 160 (~ 15 years old) requires removing the air filter and all the gaskets to access the carb. I believe most newer versions of this engine do too. This is the first video I've seen with the carb being this accessible.

The problem with my engine is, I start it and it will run for about 2 seconds with or without choke then shuts off, I have tried everything from replacing the spark plug to getting a whole new carb, I’ve cleaned the jets multiple times nothing works, any ideas?

@diymacgyverguy8054

29 күн бұрын

Maybe the exhaust screen is clogged

I tore down the engine and put it back together and now it won’t start, even with starter fluid. What could be the problem. I lined up the timing mark and I have spark. Doesn’t even try to start.

@diymacgyverguy8054

Жыл бұрын

spray starting fluid in there and see if it starts then report back

@user-gq8zo7kf5d

2 ай бұрын

try valve adjustment

Can you give provide details on how you modified the screw driver and provide the link for the carb jet tools you used?

So a #72 was too big and a #73 was just right.....huh?

@diymacgyverguy8054

Жыл бұрын

Exactly

@matthewsaffran6103

10 ай бұрын

Hey cjoakman turn in your man card if you don't get it

@fdeguilla

7 ай бұрын

What they're trying to say is, as far as drill bits, the higher the number the smaller the diameter of the drill bit. Example: #40 drill bit is smaller than a #30.

@paul_cockburn

Ай бұрын

I don't know imperial drill bit size classifications, but I'm guessing it's one 73rd of an inch? we usually have 0. decimal of a millimetre when it gets that small

My generator will run about 10 15 20 minutes and then die

@KENFEDOR22

Жыл бұрын

Mine too. If it's older, the gaskets around the carb could be deteriorated. You can find those replacements as a kit for $10. If a gasket is cracked or otherwise leaks air, it could stall the engine after 10-20 minutes.

@diymacgyverguy8054

Жыл бұрын

After it dies, I would start it on starting fluid and make sure it continues to run properly on starting fluid. If it does, I would then pull the fuel line and make sure fuel is coming out without restriction. If it is, then I would pull the carb and suspect the float needle is stuck or the passage from the fuel line to the float hole is clogged. When it sits for a while the carb bowl refills. When you start it it uses up the fuel in the bowl and turns off.

@diymacgyverguy8054

Жыл бұрын

If after it dies it will not restart on starting fluid then I wouod suspect the coil is getting hot and no longer sparking after it warms up. But I'd bet on the float issue I mentioned above

Didn’t fix it at all.

i am so tired of videos with such horrible sound😡