Honda Acty Carburetor Maintenance & Solenoid Replacement.
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- Honda Acty Carburetor Maintenance and Replacement. Also includes removal and installation of the two common Fuel Cut and Air Solenoids which go bad in the carburetor. As an added bonus Ron shows you how to test your solenoids to determine if they are bad or not. Tune in to see Ron's sweet new JDM Suit and as always, general subpar comedy. (We're getting there). If you like, SUBSCRIBE! Let Ron know how he's doing in the comments! Thanks for viewing!
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Dude, I can't thank you enough for this video. I was beating my head trying to troubleshoot what was wrong with my truck. I had replaced oil and filter, fuel filter, air filter, and spark plugs. Finally, I found this video and, even though it seemed a little daunting, I decided to try replacing my solenoids in the carb. After several days working on it and following your instructions I not only learned a ton of new information, but I was able to get my ACTY running again! Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Awesome Jeff! Glad you got it sorted! And thanks for the complement on the videos. So glad I could help.
Hey Jeff, what were your symptoms for the bad solenoids. Was it one or both that were bad?
I bought a 1998 Honda Acty and imported it a month ago. It ran out of gas and now I cannot get it to run. It will start but it dies within 5 to 10 seconds. I have watched many of your UA-cam videos for help without any luck. I have changed out the fuel filter and tried a new fuel pump but it doesn’t work. Then I put the old fuel pump back on but worry it doesn’t have enough pressure. Next I removed the gas tank and cleaned it out and replaced the fuel lines. I replaced the fuel control relay. I checked the fuse under the dash for the fuel pump and it’s fine. Today after watching this video for the 3rd time I decided to man-up and I removed the carburetor. The bowl had a bunch of gelatinous gunk in it. I couldn’t get the float off after trying briefly to check the needle. I cleaned it really well and passed some carb jet cleaner wires through the jets with lots of carb cleaner. I tested both solenoids and I can hear them both moving so I didn’t replaced them. I’m wondering if maybe I should have after reading other people’s comments since I already have them. I put everything back together and it turns over and runs for about 10 seconds and then dies. I would love to have a phone consultation and would be willing to pay you for your time if that is something you would be interested in. I’m desperate for some help. Thanks.
Hi - I seem to have the same problem with my 1997 Honda Acty. Did you even solve the problem?
You saved the day (actually took a few days total, haha) for me!! Thanks so much for this helpful walkthrough - 1000% recommend to anyone willing and patient enough to take it on! :)
Awesome sir! Glad to help, thanks.
Thank you Ron for this excellent video. You made the procedure within my grasp and less overwhelming, it really means a lot to me and my Acty runs better than ever.
Awesome sir! Glad it helped you out!
I've watched the video 3 times now and will attempt it tomorrow! Thanks for the resource Ron!
Good luck man! Its not bad just stay focused on where everything goes and remember to mark the hoses.
you are a Rockstar!!!!!, yes that 11mm nut is indeed a 10mm oem. On my carb the green wire solenoid was indeed busted.
Thanks so much for saving me so much time and give me the confidence to do this all by myself.
Thanks man! I appreciate the support! Glad this helped you out, that’s what its ALL about!😎
Taking pictures is a really good idea, that’s saved me more than once….
You and me both! Absolutely, let’s use technology, lol. Back in my day there wasn’t such tools…
This was a great video. Made a HUGE difference and made a tough job doable. Thank you. And nice suit!
Haha! Thanks
Great videos man. Flexin in that suit 🦾 lol
Haha thanks! Every good video-r has to have their gimmick. 😂. I must be JDM Sized, it fits too well.
@@rhd_ron i see no problems there! Great work regardless though. I have an 91 ha4 myself, so i find a lot of knowledge in your work 💯 once it gets a little warmer i will be cleaning the carburetor on mine too. Thank you!
Hey Ron!
My engine is running rich and fouling my new spark plugs every time i try to start it up. It starts and struggles to stay on till it just shuts off. I changed out both solenoids and cleaned out a majority of the carburetor. It’s been sitting for a month now and I’ve replaced both solenoids, fuel filter, igniter, head valve gasket, spark plugs w/ wires, distributor o-rings, cap, and rotor. I just bought the carb gasket kit
That electrical connection on the solenoid is called a bullet connector. They're great because they're secure, but can be unplugged and reconnected so mistakes are easily fixed and changes easily made. It is absolutely the easiest, most convenient automotive electrical connector ever.
So naturally nobody uses them.
Aye! Thanks for the clarification.
You the man
Haha. Thanks Ray! Just recording what I have to do anyway when the truck needs maintenance. Lol.
@@rhd_ron having issues with idle and starting as well so might be the next project
Thanks for this video!
I have a 1990 acty attack that I purchased a month ago. It has no power when pressing on the gas. Seems to struggle to get to 60 km and a slug up hill. Will not get to 100km on the flats. I live at 7000ft elevation. I am frustrated with my purchase.
I had a 1994 Attack model and it would only do about 100kph tops too. It was 4 speed. It wasn’t very sluggish getting to that speed though. Have you done the plugs, plug wires, distributor cap maintenance? So many places to start. Fuel filter too. All things to consider along with the carb cleaning. I’m at about 1700 ft elevation.
Make sure your leaf spring mounting bolts are still in place when you install axle into wheel bearings or you will get to do the axle removal and install twice.
Oh no! I hope you didn’t learn that the hard way.😮
Sheesh great video!!! That looked like a pretty big job I would definitely need pictures to put it back together. Lol how long did this whole job take to complete brotha!!!💪🏽🔥
You guys will never know how much I cut OUT to keep it around 30 mins.😂 With filming and such about 4 hrs in all. Maybe 3 hrs without the filming. Glad you enjoyed!
GREAT video Ron! At first it looked very overwhelming (like I'd rather do the timing belt & water pump multiple times *~*), but after watching it a few times it looks totally doable. 2 questions & 1 comment: Do you get all your parts from the same place? Could you provide a link for those? I always use a magnetic parts dish to hold the nuts/bolts removed - they have a tendency to "walk" on me! Thanks again for your knowledge & humor. Much appreciated!
Yes I would do this job 6 times before doing that belt job again, LOL. As for Parts, I use Smokey Mountain Imports, talk with Nic there. Or Minny Mimi at Exporting AllthingzJDM Facebook group. Just depends on how quick I need stuff. Thanks! glad the "Dad Jokes" are hitting on someone's radar.😆
Now can you find one with a carry and do it too? please. Really though, top-notch job.
I would but I’m “Carry-Less” unfortunately. Thanks for the feedback. I really took a lot out, original video was around 53 minutes! Trying to keep everyone’s time in mind, I know how it is.
Where do you buy the O-Rings on 13:35? Same thing, I bought the kit and it did t come with the o-rings. Mine look beat up and need new ones. Ordered one from minitruckgarage and H&M imports and they were wrong.
Dapper-san!!
Thanks for the great video, very informative. I have a 93 Acty with a choke pull of that’s not working and I noticed you have yours bypassed. Wondering if that was something you did on purpose or if the truck was like that then you got it. The Honda manual call it an “actuator” and it should be hooked to that black plastic box with the vacuum line looped to itself. My vacuum box is clogged so I never get vacuum to the actuator, may just hook it to another hose and see what happens. Thanks again for the great videos, I really want to try that tach upgrade.
Thanks for the positive review Elijah! As for the choke and bypass, I am not certain what you are referring to based on your description. Everything you saw in the video is the way my truck came. It is a 1991 model if there are maybe slight differences? I removed and reinstalled as it was when I picked it up. Let me know if I am missing something!
There’s a plastic reservoir bolted to the top of the engine on the passenger side by the valve cover with 2 10mm bolts and 2 vacuum ports. Yours is looped to itself with vacuum line but it’s supposed to connect to the vacuum lines right by the reservoir, yours are also looped to each other. Vacuum is supposed to go into the reservoir then out and eventually to the choke pull off which is on top of the carb. It’s a black with 3 screws in the top, yours doesn’t have a vacuum line going to it. I tried bypassing the tank but it pulls the choke off too quickly and the engine stumbles. The reservoir has a tiny pinhole in the inlet port which pulls the choke off slowly. I ended up cleaning out the pinhole with a pin which restored vacuum to the pull off and improved my cold start up. Hope this helps. I would include a picture but couldn’t figure out how.
Thanks again for another video saving my ass with great info and imagery to keep me on the ball… QUICK QUESTION! O have no point of reference. But how long does it take for you truck take to get to operating temp. I feel like it takes along time … changed thermostat and it still takes what seems like a long time compared to all my other cars. Thoughts?
Thanks for the comment! I try to help when I can with these videos of course. As for warming up, mine seems to take a longer time than my “regular sized” cars, lol. Maybe the small 3cyl just takes a longer time to generate heat. Hope this helps!
My truck dies out after 10 minutes or so of running and won’t restart until it fully cools down. Does that sound like these valves are the issue? I applied power to both of them when they are still installed in the truck and I can hear them clicking. Is it likely they still could be bad or do you think I should look into something else 🤔
It sounds like it could be the air cut solenoid. I had a friend with a similar issue, once warm it would die out while running. I would start with both solenoids if you are going to get into the carb. Thanks!
love the video thanks. 2 questions, 1. where do you source the OEM parts? 2. do you think honda with carb is a better option than going with a sanbar with efi? I've got 2 accords, odysesee, grom, crf300, ridgeline, and a civic... so I've always been a honda guy... but I'm scared to get into doing carb work.
Gosh I am very Honda/Acura biased and loyal. I’m not a fan of a carb but it really hasn’t been a huge issue.
Never stranded me but sometimes was hard to start, hence the rebuild video. Not sure about the Sambar, some love
Them. I just cant migrate from Honda.
One day this truck will have EFI something powering it.
@@rhd_ron will you EFI this version or get a newer engine or truck? looks like after the 98 model we get efi? So I'm really close to being able to maybe get one..... idk... would you say just nut up and get gen2 acty + service manual? for perspective we sold my wife car, she took my civic, and now I'm using the crf300 for DD but... i work from home so its not a deal-breaker, but dang I want something to drive in bad weather....
Hi. Great job👍🏻
I have a question. I have 1992 Acty van. When it’s cold max rpm around 4000, when it’s full warm max rpm is 5000. No matter if it’s on parking or on a road. What the reason may be of this problem?
Are you saying it dies out about 5000 rpm? Or that it will not go past 5000 rpm. Thanks.
Ron any idea what year they went to fuel injection? I want to get a Kei truck this spring and when I do I know my kids are gonna wanna drive it so I would like the fuel injection for that reason. Thank you for the detailed explanation and video. I'm enjoying the videos
Not 100% confirmed, but the mid-late (1997 & up) Vans went EFI first. Seems as though the trucks start around 2000 being EFI. This truck has been really reliable even with the Carb. It always started even when it was hesitant which triggered this video overhaul. I wouldn't be TOO weary of the carb'd trucks, but I completely understand not wanting to strand your kids. Thanks!
This was crazy in-depth. I will NEVER EVER rebuild a carb. Credit card 💳 on deck.
It isn’t for everyone, that’s for sure. Lol. I got you taken care of stateside.
Happily, just found your site. Can't wait to get out there and do some of the basics (less than a shade tree "mechanic"
On one of your vids, you show install of decals- where can I purchase them?
thanks
So I got that decal from Exporting AllthingzJDM Facebook group. They were able to purchase from Honda in japan for me, and ship it over. Check them out! Welcome to my channel!
Hi there mr ron , i just got my acty truck would it be alright to throw in a can of b12 chemtool in the gas tank?? So my 92 acty non ac shut off on me 2wice but i had heater on and headlights of course i thought maybe w all that on i lost power cause when i turn those things on at night i feel idle change like it loose power..or would it be my carb..other than that if i drive her all day long in the day shes good 😊.
Ive never done the seafoam or b12 in my tanks. I cant say if itd hurt or help.
Hi Ron, my 90 honda acty, the carb is overflowing, what could be the problem?
Hey Kingsley! Sounds like your float in your carb is hung. Tryi taking it apart and make sure there is no debris and the float moves freely.
Also check you needle
Valve on the end of the float and make sure it doesn’t have debris under it too. Good luck!
Hi Ron I have a question as I’m trying to diagnose my truck. Basically it sat for about 2 weeks or so not being driven, was running fine before that apart from the occasional hard start when it was hot. We had a lot of rain while it was sitting, then the first time I started it up it died maybe 10 seconds later and was the really hard to start. I thought maybe a bit of moisture had gotten in somewhere but now will only start if it’s cold and will drive fine but will not idle and will not start again. Do you think this sounds like the solenoids to you? I have Nic putting an order together for me with the solenoids but wondering what else I could need? Thanks mate good to have someone making decent videos.
Hey Kieran! I appreciate the feedback. I Would start with the solenoids and a good carb clean. Seeing as though all was well 2 weeks ago, and now there is an issue I would rule out a vacuum leak since nothing changed. More than likely something has gunked up the carb or that fuel cut solenoid has started acting up. One thing I noticed when I removed mine was that even though it cycled with 12V, the needle portion of the solenoid was a little worn. So maybe that was my issue. Make sure to try and run non-ethanol gas, especially if the truck is going to sit for any amount of time and not driven regularly. Thanks!
@@rhd_ron Thanks for the advice, I’m going to be doing a lot of work on it once Nic the legend gets my parts sorted. Guess it will be a good time to give it a good clean and check for anything else that could be about to go.
@@rhd_ron so it turns out that it was the distributor cap and rotor causing me all the dramas, it reminded me of my vw kombi days. Interesting thing to, I decided to check the solenoids with the carb in the truck and for the life of me can only find 1 solenoid wire. I studied your video and it looks to me like the solenoid wires run more or less next to each other but I can only see one wire in mine. Nic has checked using my vin an his info says there is 2 but I’ve only been able to locate 1. Weird.
I have a 97, do the A/C trucks have different carbs? Mine doesn't have those diaphragms, am I missing them? Mine is non-A/C though.
I do believe the AC and Non-AC have different carbs. My truck is an AC truck. I haven't checked, but I could believe that maybe the AC trucks have these diaphragm to actuate and idle the truck up with the AC ON. I have not confirmed, only assuming at this point. Thanks!
Will this solve the following issue: Idles good, but when accelerate and shift thru gears (manual) it bogs down till I shift to next gear, feels like I am being governed thru each gear. I can drive great on level streets (driving slow without putting a load on engine) but when I need to, let's say redline to gain power it bogs down before I can reach peak power. Thank ahead.
I cannot say for sure, BUT it does sound like an issue my friend was having on his Honda Today with same engine. One of the solenoids were bad and replacing both did resolve his similar issue.
Great video! I have an automatic acty van that bogs down BAD from a dead stop. I have solenoids coming in a couple days. Is there anything else that could be a culprit?
Mr. Ron, I have a 92 ACTY and it just started stalling at stops, might that be a Solnoid? I realize it could be a multitude of things. Just would love your opinion. Watched your timing chain video also as it is getting close to that time as well. You make awesome videos. Thanks a bunch.
Hey David! Thanks for the kind words. Did it restart after shutting off or just dead and will not start? A lot of times when the air solenoid is bad it will not idle well (or at all) when warm. If it will not start at all when warm, could be ignition issues. Check for spark.
@@rhd_ron Than you for your reply, it starts with no issues every time after it stalls i.e stop sign.I have a connection in Japan for parts, Lived there 13 years, But i guess you get parts here in the states, Is that your company? Forgot to mention your Kids are awesome too.
@@MrNitrox32 I get my parts from japan through AllthingZJDM. Thanks.
Ron, just got my Acty van 1995 60000km 2 days ago. Bought it from Tx where it ran fine, brought it to Colorado and when I accelerate it bogs down. Took the air filter cover off and it runs fine. What do you think? Solenoid?
Could be a number of things really. Unfortunately with these carbs, elevation CAN impact. However, what condition are your plug wires? It may need a carb cleaning, could have been in marginal shape in TX then the elevation change in CO may have put it over the edge on being starved for air since the truck runs fine with the cover off. Most of the things I read they run worse with cover off, so this is interesting...
I got it figured out! Pulled the carb, air solenoid was dead. Replaced it, continued to run rich and flood. Finally took it to a carb shop, float too high, bypass of fuel on a gasket. Runs top notch and has been for about 4 months. At 75k now. Really need to change my timing belt. Job looks tough!
Would these 2 solenoids cause a hard startup after warm up? Great rebuild video keep up the good work.
Thanks RJ! Yes, I believe is the air cut solenoid that can cause issued after warm. I had a buddy replace that on his and it resolved the issue. Once it was warm it would almost bog down and just shutoff. Once he swapped the solenoid he was good to go.
@@rhd_ron awesome I’m just waiting for my solenoids to arrive. I have an extended crank when it’s warm. it will start up but like takes 10 seconds to start before it will start up after a warm run. I did the fuel pump at first bc I thought it was losing fuel pressure but same thing. Really appreciate the help Ron.
@@SerRJGr8ness69did swapping the air solenoid resolve your issue? Im having the same issues
Gas tank’s on E, pockets on F
I KNEW you’d dig on the E tank!😂
Where did you order your parts for both solenoids?
Exporting AllthingZJDM Facebook Group. they purchased from Honda in Japan and shipped them over.😃
Really great vid as was your timing belt one. Only critique I might have is maybe did the Imperial Japanese flag. It represents war crimes and atrocities committed against a lot of people including US servicemen and woman. It is normally reserved in Japan for ultra-nationalist groups. It’s akin to having a Germany WWII flag in video about working on a Mercedes Benz.
Thank you for that feedback. I was not aware of the meaning of the flag so I appreciate you letting me know. It will not be in any future videos I may make and I will see if I can edit out in existing videos.
I like your videos.but I don’t like the rising sun patch on your suit. When you work on a Mercedes Benz do you have a swasticka on your shirt?
Thank you Mike for making me aware of this. I had no idea the negative connotation associated with this flag until you made your comment. It will not be displayed in the future.
Hi Ron,do you have a email address I will like to send you some pictures of my acty street Van, thanks
Check me out on Instagram @RHD_Ron Send me a message and we can exchange info! Thanks.