@@heliflyer7 no, I haven't yet. I am taking tomorrow off Implanon disassembling the carburetor and having a good look. I will let you know what happens for sure.
Seems like the float was sticking. It would run for about minute and then stop and there was a strong odor of gas. I'll rebuild it and save it. I was looking to buy a used "Stump Machine" stump grinder and kind of wanted to go through it and replace certain parts. These grinders go for about 2-3000 for the size I found and the owner said I could have it for 250.00. The grinder only had 117.5 operating hours on it, so I'm thinking "could be a deal". I cleaned out the fuel tank, installed a carb, new inline gas filter, air filter and a new spark plug. Second pull and she roared to life and maintained a strong idle. I live in the Sierra's in Northern California's gold country and due to the bark beetle infestation, a lot of trees are getting cut down. I'm the only one around my area with a stump grinder and my good friend is probably one of the best tree cutters/arborists in California, so there's work 'o plenty. Thanks again for the video.
Sounds like you got quite a deal! After everything I've done with mine, remnants of the original problem still remain, running fine and then, just dying. The difference is, it takes much longer, up to an hour of running before it happens, then it's consistent, like every few minutes. I keep thinking it's heat related, but why does it run so long initially? I always have fresh gas in it, still somewhat mystified.
@@heliflyer7 I have the same problem with it stalling after running for awhile. I thought it acted like vapor lock. I just bought a new gas cap and I will take the carb off with the help of your video and check it all out. I had to remove the valve cover to get the spark plug out. Now to get a new valve cover gasket. Anyway, I hope my efforts solve the problem. Thanks for your video.
I have the same problem on my pressure washer. After running for awhile it stalls out. It will restart immediately using the choke. It seems like vapor lock to me. I ordered a new gas cap and will take the carb off and check it out. Thanks for your video. Big help.
@@heliflyer7 I even drilled out the two little holes in the cap, but that didn't seem to help. I did find some relief by barely putting the cap on even to have it vibrate off often. I still think it is some kind of vapor lock. I'll let you know what if I have any success.
Hey Jim, I'm having the same issue with my pressure washer. I'm not much of a mechanic but this video is very informative and I think I can handle this. What was the issue with your motor if you don't mind my asking? My email is rmartinatx@gmail.com. if you figured out your issue and you have a moment would you please let me know what worked for you? Thank you, good day.
Great Job. Very easy to follow and understand.
Thank you, glad it was helpful!
The "nub' on the chock lever is made to plug the fuel line. Lifts right off.
Wow, I didn’t realize that! Thanks for the tip.
Very informative and very well done thanks for your assistance and posting this for us
Thank you! The same problem however has returned, much to my chagrin and frustration. Did you get yours fixed? If so, please share the solution.
@@heliflyer7 no, I haven't yet. I am taking tomorrow off Implanon disassembling the carburetor and having a good look. I will let you know what happens for sure.
Thank you!
Great video pal ! ! I'm currently replacing the carb on my Honda GX390. Cleared up a lot of questions ! ! I'll get back to you with a update ! !
Thanks! I'm curious to know why you're replacing yours?
Seems like the float was sticking. It would run for about minute and then stop and there was a strong odor of gas. I'll rebuild it and save it. I was looking to buy a used "Stump Machine" stump grinder and kind of wanted to go through it and replace certain parts. These grinders go for about 2-3000 for the size I found and the owner said I could have it for 250.00. The grinder only had 117.5 operating hours on it, so I'm thinking "could be a deal". I cleaned out the fuel tank, installed a carb, new inline gas filter, air filter and a new spark plug. Second pull and she roared to life and maintained a strong idle. I live in the Sierra's in Northern California's gold country and due to the bark beetle infestation, a lot of trees are getting cut down. I'm the only one around my area with a stump grinder and my good friend is probably one of the best tree cutters/arborists in California, so there's work 'o plenty. Thanks again for the video.
Sounds like you got quite a deal! After everything I've done with mine, remnants of the original problem still remain, running fine and then, just dying. The difference is, it takes much longer, up to an hour of running before it happens, then it's consistent, like every few minutes. I keep thinking it's heat related, but why does it run so long initially? I always have fresh gas in it, still somewhat mystified.
@@heliflyer7 I have the same problem with it stalling after running for awhile. I thought it acted like vapor lock. I just bought a new gas cap and I will take the carb off with the help of your video and check it all out. I had to remove the valve cover to get the spark plug out. Now to get a new valve cover gasket. Anyway, I hope my efforts solve the problem. Thanks for your video.
Excellent video here...thank you for sharing this. Very very helpful 👍👍
You’re welcome, thanks for your comment!
I have the same problem on my pressure washer. After running for awhile it stalls out. It will restart immediately using the choke. It seems like vapor lock to me. I ordered a new gas cap and will take the carb off and check it out. Thanks for your video. Big help.
I have tried completely removing my gas cap thinking the same thing, but to no avail. Please let me know if you find a solution, thanks!
@@heliflyer7 I even drilled out the two little holes in the cap, but that didn't seem to help. I did find some relief by barely putting the cap on even to have it vibrate off often. I still think it is some kind of vapor lock. I'll let you know what if I have any success.
Hey Jim, I'm having the same issue with my pressure washer. I'm not much of a mechanic but this video is very informative and I think I can handle this. What was the issue with your motor if you don't mind my asking? My email is rmartinatx@gmail.com. if you figured out your issue and you have a moment would you please let me know what worked for you? Thank you, good day.
nice work!
Thank you!
Great video ! Thank you !
Glad it helped, thank you!
Thanks! Very informative
You're welcome, glad it helped!
I have the same engine. The carb is good but it won’t start. Spark plug is good too, The piston is black tho, which can mean wat exactly ?
Black on the piston sounds like carbon build-up, as if it was running too rich. Hopefully, someone else has some ideas.
What's the little part on the carb that is on engine side and opposite of fuel line side, it's on a spring?
If it's a screw with a spring on it you're referring to, it's called the Pilot Screw.
@@heliflyer7 no it's on the bottom next to the motor, has a rectangle ish part with spring under
The throttle control lever.
Is it 2 stroke
Four stroke Honda OHV.
Has anyone else had any issue putting the gasket back on flush??
All that work and you didn’t even clean the jet
You're correct, felt pretty bad about that. Went back later and did it, still didn't help.