Jan 3, 2025 · The exhaust valve and port appear to be coated with what, aluminum? Pull the spark plug, put it at BDC and peek in with a light, looking for scoring. Scoring = low compression = no start. A GX160 should have like 80-94psi compression …

Feb 28, 2023 · A GX160 engine is about 5.5 HP (rated less after last SAE HP rating requirements), so it can't power more than a 2-3KW gen. For what a 2-3KW gen costs, you may want to shelve the idea considering what a new like-one would cost.

Aug 29, 2022 · UPDATE: I had bad fuel with some water in it which was causing my problems, so I canceled the order for the new carb, but I still want to know what that little chingadera does. ----- I am working on a generator that has a Honda GX-160 5.5HP engine. It …

Jul 22, 2008 · Hey guys, I have a GX160 Honda Clone on my go kart. I have a kill switch that mounts to the metal frame. Thats the switch. How do I wire it up to the engine? Can I use the connector it has or will I splice the ground wire. Also, where is the ground wire?

Mar 29, 2020 · I have a Honda gx160 engine and will only run on choke. I replaced the carb set the governor, and stills only runs on choke. Help!

Jul 21, 2022 · An engine with a flywheel based ign. system relies on the key during assembly for proper timing (once assembled, the taper holds the flywheel in place, not the key). If the flywheel moves, the timing changes, if moves enough, won't start or backfires etc. About the oil sensor...does the wire go into a small silver box? Usually I disconnect the silver box (oil switch module) lead going to the ...

Oct 10, 2011 · When you cleaned the carburetor, did you remove the main jet and nozzle? Gasket orientation as well as any insulators between carb and intake is important on Honda engine's to run properly.

Jan 23, 2006 · I have a go-kart purchased from a track that shut down that has the Honda GX160 5.5 hp motor on it. The engine fires up on the first pull with no problem, and idles smoothly after warming up. When I open the choke and try to give it gas, …

Nov 6, 2009 · Hi everyone. I have a Honda GX160 5.5 OHV engine that i used to use on my go-kart that im planning to sell. I havnt turned it on in forever (have already emptied the tank and bowl and cleaned it up and stuff) but Im not able to keep it on. I remember before it had an oil leak and now ive noticed...

Dec 31, 2016 · wonderin if any1 can guide me here.. Got a GX160 2.4kva generator. had to disconnect the oil switch to get spark. Then she fired up on choke no probs. BUT!!! As she starts to warm up she starts smoking a light white smoke and starts popping thru exhaust, this gets progressively worse until I...