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AVB
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Re: Honda GC160 Fuel System Repair
2019/01/29 10:04:23
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☼ Best Answerby Ian Bristol of Carolina Cuttin Company 2019/01/29 14:23:53
Correct that they setup differently depending what they on but for parts look ups you need the engine type engine and serial number.
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Re: Honda GC160 Fuel System Repair
2019/01/29 11:44:58
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Did you try loosening the fuel cap? The vent may be plugged. Did you use an OEM carburetor? A lot of the aftermarket ones are sketchy at best. You can check the fuel pump by disconnecting the hose at the carburetor and pointing it into a can while running the engine with a primer bottle. Be VERY CAREFUL doing this!
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Re: Honda GC160 Fuel System Repair
2019/01/29 14:24:39
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AVB: Thanks! Any clue where I could find this info for the motor? I can't find the tiller online anywhere.
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Re: Honda GC160 Fuel System Repair
2019/01/29 14:31:33
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Roy: I used the cheapest carb I could find online, so: no. Probably risky, I know, but I'm trying to keep the cost down on this project. If I have too, I'll try an OEM carburetor. I've already ordered a fuel pump, but I might try testing it like you described. I'm not familiar with the process. Could you recommend a video demonstrating the process? Thanks for the help. - Ian
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Re: Honda GC160 Fuel System Repair
2019/01/29 16:31:41
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Re: Honda GC160 Fuel System Repair
2019/01/29 17:18:35
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Re: Honda GC160 Fuel System Repair
2019/02/02 19:21:18
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I haven't gotten around to looking at the fuel pump, but I had a thought. I have replaced some of the fuel lines because they were dry-rotted. The new lines were a good bit longer (I can explain why, but it doesn't seem worth posting right now.) Would this cause problems? I've tried to start it enough times in a row that I would think I would have gotten fuel all the way through them if that was the problem.
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Re: Honda GC160 Fuel System Repair
2019/02/02 22:23:20
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☄ Helpfulby Ian Bristol of Carolina Cuttin Company 2019/02/12 07:52:13
Double check your plumbing of the fuel pump. I have seen where techs have incorrectly connected the lines.
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Re: Honda GC160 Fuel System Repair
2019/02/12 07:52:26
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OK. So: Problem confined to fuel system. >Carb replaced and confirmed to work. >Carb gaskets replaced and confirmed to work. >Fuel lines replaced and confirmed to work. >Fuel pump replaced and confirmed to work. >Fuel filter not replaced, but confirmed to work. The engine still won't start unless fuel is put into the air intake and then in only runs for a couple seconds, depend on how much fuel I give it. WHAT'S LEFT TO FIX!?          I am going to take it over to my old boss and he's going to double check my work. As of right now, he's as baffled as I am.
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Re: Honda GC160 Fuel System Repair
2019/02/21 07:27:39
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So. The tiller is running. I took it to my boss and he showed me where I had connected a hose wrong.
For anyone who's interested, in the process I replaced the carb, the fuel pump, and the recoil assembly. (All needed repairs, anyway.)
Thanks everyone for the advice!
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Re: Honda GC160 Fuel System Repair
2020/01/11 11:50:42
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So, I've put maybe 6 hrs on the tiller since getting it running, and it's run fine... Until July. When it suddenly wouldn't start. I didn't have time to look at it, so I haven't messed with it since.
As mentioned previously, I've replaced the carb, the lines, and the fuel pump (Carb and pump were Chinese knockoffs. I know, I know. Probably not wise.) My lines are all still in place. The fuel filter (16910-ZV4-015, 16915-ZV4-000) was not replaced, so I'm going to go ahead and do that now.
Any thoughts on what it might be if not the fuel filter?
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