Water Damaged Honda Fourtrax 300, Will this Vintage ATV Start and Run?

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Bought this water damaged Honda ATV a few weeks ago and now it is decision time, will it run or should it be considered parts. In this video, we will get it rolling by fixing one of the front tires. The engine integrity and compression will be tested. After draining the foul gas from the carburetor a cold start will be attempted. Unfortunately, my favorite portable CDI box appears to have failed. Luckily, the backup functioned and we found some life in this well worn Honda Fourtrax 300 4x4!

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  • @fan1701
    @fan17013 жыл бұрын

    I'd check the rearend grease first and then check for wheel bearing problems. Seems like a decent price for a 4x4 machine. 👍👍

  • @Day12My
    @Day12My2 жыл бұрын

    Them damn Hondas...They will last forever!

  • @rustyedmoore
    @rustyedmoore3 жыл бұрын

    Looks like another Honda Runs again!

  • @FrontierDirtfarmer
    @FrontierDirtfarmer3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Harvey, I’ve replaced gears and bearings in couple of those Honda rear ends in the last few years with good success. They are not hard to work on. Thanks for the videos.

  • @jbburton5928
    @jbburton59283 жыл бұрын

    Mr Hondas,s helper Harvey waves his magic wand hey presto it lives bravo encore

  • @troybullock3027
    @troybullock30273 жыл бұрын

    Been waiting for a project to 300 for ages

  • @user-ln5fz1xm3t
    @user-ln5fz1xm3t17 күн бұрын

    Nice find I just got a o5 Honda rancher for 250 bucks putting a top end in it a d I have one lol

  • @atvseatexchange2176
    @atvseatexchange21763 жыл бұрын

    Good class. Check the parts breakdown from the driveshaft to the ring and pinion, I've seen the clearance get too large and make everything wiggle under power as it gets to the pinion. Look for a guy on you tube called Dee Ray [don't quote me on the spelling] from Arkansas that rebuilt the same rear end in his video a while back, In a 2 or 3 part series. The ring and pinion don't get marked with that yellow marker like in auto rears. As soon as I get a chance I'll look at vids that might help, I got a guy in Bing. that broke down the same machine and is selling the parts on CL for $300. Din't know him but one of my guys deals with him and might be able to get more info. Good project!

  • @DriveShaftDrew
    @DriveShaftDrew3 жыл бұрын

    you got a good buy there runs well a few fixes and away you go thumbs up shared

  • @enjoythesho1992
    @enjoythesho19923 жыл бұрын

    Those honda 300s are tough but the rear axels love to eat bearings

  • @tyb6304

    @tyb6304

    3 жыл бұрын

    I know right I own one myself

  • @redneckasmr-xd1gg
    @redneckasmr-xd1gg3 жыл бұрын

    may need to pop it apart and asses whats going on that housing might be ok or maby a snap ring came loose who knows. im sure you'll get it going again

  • @davekimbler2308
    @davekimbler23083 жыл бұрын

    Is it possible that the crunch is coming from the brake drum and not the differential ? Man that one needs a bath ! Hahaha ! I haven’t tried the Alum-a-rod yet , fingers crossed ! The JB weld wouldn’t hold because of the presents of oil but I will flip the motor over ( emptied oil ) and dry it and try again ! I do have an acetylene torch that I will use !

  • @robertgwinn8406
    @robertgwinn84063 жыл бұрын

    Cool find. Got our ohio 1st snow this morning

  • @KYKAYAKER274ey1
    @KYKAYAKER274ey13 жыл бұрын

    Welcome to the horde brother

  • @ismaelhazen4525
    @ismaelhazen45253 жыл бұрын

    My First step on every old machine I work on like this, is cleaning it up and removing brocken or stuff falling appart like that rear fender and those stupid lights and PLS remove all that dirt and leaves on there before you even touch any mecanicak thing on there😅. Thats my way of working, i guesse we each have our methods🤷‍♂️

  • @markcollins5026

    @markcollins5026

    3 жыл бұрын

    Man, just hit it with a leaf blower or power wash it !

  • @mikeshobbiesandrandomstuff
    @mikeshobbiesandrandomstuff3 жыл бұрын

    I believe d-ray smith has a fix video of the rear diff of one of these if you need it.

  • @troybullock3027
    @troybullock30273 жыл бұрын

    Would be cool to see this thing all fixed up with new mud flaps and everything

  • @fixyouratv
    @fixyouratv Жыл бұрын

    Love it, immortal mashine

  • @JimBobZee
    @JimBobZee3 жыл бұрын

    This Honda won't be a daily rider, I would do the Mustie1 trick.

  • @azmick1585
    @azmick15853 жыл бұрын

    I own one of these machines, they are tough!

  • @mikeshobbiesandrandomstuff
    @mikeshobbiesandrandomstuff3 жыл бұрын

    Check to see if the brake shoes fell apart before messing with the rear diff. Might get lucky bud😊

  • @mikeatv
    @mikeatv3 жыл бұрын

    thats the only thing ive never rebuilt in a honda is the rear differental.. atleast you have a good motor..

  • @jackvickery6265
    @jackvickery62653 жыл бұрын

    Where is the CDI located on a Honda 125

  • @ashleyrichards4241
    @ashleyrichards42413 жыл бұрын

    Well used. I've heard rumours about people just filling them worn rear ends with grease

  • @Southized

    @Southized

    2 жыл бұрын

    Id fill it with motor honey

  • @ericball6894
    @ericball68943 жыл бұрын

    You do your hotwire entirely too difficult. Just disconnect the key switch and you should get spark. The only thing is charging system isn't working

  • @jbburton5928
    @jbburton59283 жыл бұрын

    Pumpkins this time of year are abundant but are orange and mushy but make delicious pies

  • @rockyjustus2829
    @rockyjustus28292 жыл бұрын

    There simple ,it's straight forward you won't have any issues with it , put it back exactly as it comes out and your gold

  • @Day12My
    @Day12My2 жыл бұрын

    1:02...You saved a ton on the bike....buy some new tires

  • @GrowYourOwnFun
    @GrowYourOwnFun3 жыл бұрын

    Nice 👍🏻

  • @thompsonce
    @thompsonce3 жыл бұрын

    Its not the diff thats the problem its the little baring on the break side that is grinding the hole rear end id a pice of crap if you get a chance to find a 350d Forman rea end put it in it and the cdi box and stuff are all good and the transmission wont be blown its strong and i got a 1994 honda trx 300 4x4 all you had to do is make shure it had gas and it would run

  • @brandonayers2049
    @brandonayers20493 жыл бұрын

    The gas swmell pretty good

  • @marknilsson5782
    @marknilsson57823 жыл бұрын

    It would be easer for us to see and you to work if you would pressure wash this stuff! Please😳

  • @richardemmons7610
    @richardemmons76103 жыл бұрын

    it will be OK when DR Harvey gets done with it...

  • @h.routdoors3537
    @h.routdoors35373 жыл бұрын

    I got my 98 one owner In mint condition barely ever driven for 900 bucks

  • @samjonathan8945
    @samjonathan89453 жыл бұрын

    I rebuilt mine it was pretty easy

  • @GoKartsorGoneFishin
    @GoKartsorGoneFishin3 жыл бұрын

    Common problem is the right rear wheel bearing going and causes the brake shoes to rub and catch..check this before u go too crazy buying parts

  • @andrewmunchkin7212
    @andrewmunchkin72123 жыл бұрын

    I dont think the Hoard feels comfortable with that honda. I predict a dark time ahead.

  • @paultrimble9390
    @paultrimble93903 жыл бұрын

    Don’t know getting ready to do rear gears and brakes let ya know

  • @mr.kool_aid_m3218
    @mr.kool_aid_m32183 жыл бұрын

    Replace the bearings in brake drum and diff and replace the gears you’ll be better kff

  • @AlexHD
    @AlexHD3 жыл бұрын

    If you need Thumbnails for your videos, i can help you Harvey! i watch your videos 1 year ago! Say me if u are interested!

  • @lyndonwebber1389
    @lyndonwebber13893 жыл бұрын

    Ignition switch is naffed

  • @JimmyCandFriends
    @JimmyCandFriends3 жыл бұрын

    Front wheel drive is better than now wheel drive.

  • @jaymoge

    @jaymoge

    3 жыл бұрын

    Probably turn better too if the rear diff isn't locked.

  • @JimmyCandFriends

    @JimmyCandFriends

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jaymoge Right

  • @canadianlyfe
    @canadianlyfe Жыл бұрын

    Its a honda it wil run i had a 83 honda 200 the oil pump gave out whie out riding i dumped oil in the top end and un stuck the engine and drove it home

  • @snoopysrc
    @snoopysrc3 жыл бұрын

    Harvey spooner try and drive it

  • @triballking
    @triballking3 жыл бұрын

    Like 8f you think he'd so under rated

  • @hurstshiftin9873
    @hurstshiftin98733 жыл бұрын

    $550? Saw you coming lol i have a mint fourtrax ill sell you $2000.

  • @sawyerhoyle8086
    @sawyerhoyle80863 жыл бұрын

    Thay run on water

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