I know this video is 4 years old, and you will probably never see this comment, but if I could hug your neck, I would. I'm A 68 year old female who now has a running generator. And all the thanks goes to you for making such a detailed video. May God bless you and yours.
Hi Marie, I can confirm the hug has been felt! Thank you for you kind words I haven't made videos lately but I do check comments and questions from time to time. I might have explained it! but you performed the repair with both of your hands and you should be proud! now, remember to always run it out of fuel and drain the carb when not in use. -Jonathan
My Honda 3000 had been running somewhat poorly for a few weeks and yesterday it started running so rough it would die under a load. I watched your video, followed your instructions and managed to successfully clean the carburetor. Now she purrs like a kitten again. Thank you very much!
Was going to drop off my eu3000is to for the carb to be cleaned at a rate of $95/hr with a 3-week wait time. Watched this video closely and did it myself for free in about an hour. Awesome. Thank you so much!!
I used to work at a small engine shop that used to have a wait time of 2 months! i'm glad this video was helpful please subscribe to the channel if you haven't yet!
Old Mom here, local shop wants $120-150 for filter, plugs, plus parts and more if deeper cleaning assuming carb etc (feels like a rip off the old lady moment???) thoughts?
Great video, thanks. Helped me strip mine down and get it running again today after sitting two years. Needed it badly after our tornado last night. You were a life saver!!!
Yea i saw that on the news today and they said about a million of homes lost power, and I was thinking man I wish I could be there and help somehow. It makes me really happy to know I was able to help you with my video if you or anyone need help to get their generators feel free to ask me and I will do my best to help you make them run again. make sure to subscribe for more -Jonathan :)
Another person here you helped tremendously. One week before camping and generator would not start even with started fluid. I next to NEVER work on cars/engines but I followed your instructions, rewatched a few parts and now runs PERFECT. THANK YOU!
I’ve had my generator for a long time with no issues. About two weeks ago it would not start. Thanks for your video. Had to take it apart a couple times but now it’s running smooth. Very good video helpful thank you.
Very good video....I have one of these generators that's been sitting and does not want to start. So I am looking to do this same operation... well done!!!
Thanks man guna be workin on my gramps eu3000 soon! Saved the vid for then! And subscribed really easy to understand ur voice straight the point as well. Good job sir.!!👍
Thanks for this video ..your very good at explainning all the instructions on what to do and how to do it.. your a natural ...maybe experience from your past made you a natura with small engine or any engine ..
Hey man, I haven’t even started my generator up yet but with your very easy video I’m very great video I think I got my CarPlay and so I’m gonna get some brand new gas for the car and I feel like it’s gonna work so thanks so much
Great video, thank you! My only recommendation is to use actual carburetor cleaner. I don't think it's a good idea to be using brake cleaner (pure acetone) in any carb. Carb cleaner isn't that expensive and I don't think you would need to worry about any of the o-rings with it.
@@flyingdiscproductions Neither Brake clean or carb clean should be used when rubber o-rings are present in the carburetor. using carb clean does not make it safe on the rubber components. we always pulled the o-rings out before cleaning the carb. needle valve, pilot jet, and fuel bowl o-rings should be removed. rom personal experience i don't see much of a difference between carb clean and brake clean only the price.
@@flyingdiscproductions quick google search results: Acetone is a main ingredient in NON-CHLORINATED brake parts cleaner, but the two are not used together
Thanks so very much. This helped me a bunch. The EU3000is was sputtering .... I checked the spark arrestor - the last guy who fixed it did not replace it. oh, and the filter from the sediment filter was not there either ... I was nervous, so only removed the main jets and blew them out with a can of air. This was the stress for my whole weekend. It is purring right now. The spark plug had to be brushed out .... and it was not easy to get in or out ...
Glad it worked out sir. unless you live in states with a high risk of fires like CA you don"t need the spark arrestor. Glad that you were able to get it running smooth. if this video was helpful feel free to subscribe to the channel :)
@@flyingdiscproductions if you can tell me more about the generator i may be able to get a better picture and lead you in the right direction. for example how long it's been sitting before you worked on it? did it have old gas in the tank? last service? did it run smooth after you cleaned the jets? lastly I see you mentioned that you cleaned the jets with compressed air. the problem with that is that you cant see where the fluid is or isn't coming out from. carb cleaner is highly effective due to the fact that it dissolves ethanol deposits within the tiny holes. I suggest you follow every step in this video including removing the carb and cleaning the body same way I did. since it doesn't run at all what can you loose? best of luck.
@@immortalengines1605 We actually run it every day for an hour or 2 to fill up the charge of our submarine batteries for our PV system. We only have about 1 KillaWatt of panels, so on cloudy days ... we only get maybe 3 kWh into the batts. so we need to "top it off"
Great video! Thanks. I have a fairly new 3000is (2020) and I have run it around 200 hours, has run perfectly, change the oil often and just put a new air filter and spark plug it. I mostly run non-ethonal gas. So it starts very well, runs well, no real signs of any problems but it smells like it is running very rich. The exhaust smells like gas. Any guesses?
Thanks for this, gave me the confidence to do it myself. Before reinstalling the carb I want to replace the filter "straw" that sticks up into the fuel tank. Is it possible to remove the petcock from the bottom of the tank without removing all of the panels? I'm hoping the petcock will come out and I can just pull the straw down and insert a new one. I can't find video of anyone actually removing this part. Thanks!
Awesome! Less complicated than the Holly and Rochester 4 bbl's I used to rebuild, but an awesome video to refresh an old mind! Thank you! :) Having said that, I always used to have to re-calibrate the fuel floats on them in automotive. Is that not an issue here? Thanks again!
Tremendous video. Thank you. My primary jet is in the carb so tight that I can't get it out. So, I sprayed it with 10w40 and am letting it soak. I'm afraid to strip to top of the screwdriver slot. Any thoughts?
Sorry to hear that. if its still too tight after the soak. grab a stove lighter and flip the carb upside down and hit the jet with the flame for a few minutes then try again. metals expand with heat and that might break the bond between the brass jet and aluminum carb. of course be very carful not to burn yourself. if this video was helpful feel free to hit the Sub Button :)
Your video was really helpful. I have a EU3000is that someone gave me and it wouldn't start. And it was completely full of old gas. I emptied the old gas and cleaned out the carb and it started easily but sputtered when idling and died when I put a minimal load on it. I cleaned the carb again but the second time it looked pretty good still. Same result. It smoothes out when I pull out the choke halfway. With 1/2 choke it is running great and even with heavy load. Any thoughts?
well done! Yes remove the fuel petcock and check the screen that gos in the tank. also clean the sediment bowl. iv'e seen those be partially clogged and starve the carb of fuel due to bad flow.
I have the EU2000i, and that seems to be more accessible than the EU3000is. I had to clean my 2000 once and that just seems a little easier to remove/install than the 3000.
Great video. I cleaned the carburetor. Changed oil and plug. Still won't start. If I sqirt gass straight in the carburetor it runs. But won't start again unless I sqirt gass straight in. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated!!
Could be low compression how many hours on the unit? is the air cleaner dirty? have the valves been adjusted? and did you clean the tiny holes in the jets and emulsion tubelike i did? sorry for all the questions im just trying to help
I was able to take out the main jet but the nozzle wouldn’t come out? Every thing else went accordingly ... why was I not able to get the nozzle out? Any recommendations? FYI:Thanks to you .... it’s running fine now ... Thanks
the Gunk kind of glues it in place. if you remove the main jet again open the choke and with a flat screw driver push the nozzle down. then tap the carb on a hard surface covered by a cloth. it should come out. those tiny holes need cleaning if it's too stuck to come out. and don"t forget to subscribe to help the channel grow!
Yes grab a flathead screwdriver and insert it where the choke butterfly is or the throttle. you should see the little tube sticking out in the center of the carburator, push it down with the screw driver then tap the caburator until it falls off. also feel free to subscribe to the channel :)
hey good video, did the eco mode work properly after installing the carb, on mine i have the eco mode not working after installing carb. it was working before i took it off and cleaned it up. i have an eu3000is ser.# ezgf-1346605. Any suggestion on fixing the eco mode or do you have any videos on it. all videos on carb installations with eco mode don't talk about the eco mode, how to get it working properly again, won't kick up after it kicks down to low idle. Is it a screw adjustment or rear flap on carb. sticking
you might have done something wrong take it back apart and double check everything. remove the motor and spring and make sure the butterfly flap open and closes extremely easily and re assemble
After putting it back together it required a lot of choke to keep it from surging. It ran great with 2/3rds choke out warm. What did I do wrong? It wasn’t running at all before so gunked up. At least now it runs. Any ideas?
Yes do you have proper fuel flow when you disconnect the fuel hose and open the fuel valve? there is a screen under the valve to collect sediment id its too clogged it can starve the generator of fuel. and last it isn't uncommon that the smaller pilot jet on the outside needs cleaning more than once try poking though it with a wire strand and see how it goes.
@@immortalengines1605 great advice. After watching your video again I see I had neglected to remove and clean the jet held in my the idle set screw. I’ll do that and check the screen. Thanks so much for a video that gives a lot of confidence to try the repair.
Hey, I have a newer generator same model, I just changed the oil but the oil warning light still on, oil level is fine also the eco throttle switch is not working, or idle is not working. What could the problem be?
yes insert a flathead screwdriver from the choke or throttle and push it down from inside the carb to break it loose then tap the carb upright for it to fall out
I have this generator for 10 years and need to get a tune up on it. I saw your other video about changing the oil, spark plug, air filter, but the carburetor is way too complex for me. Are there places that I can bring it to service the clean the carburetor? I live in Brooklyn NYC and Albany NY.
It's not too complex follow this video and do it yourself. Unless you want to wait a few weeks for a shop and spend a few hundred bucks. just play this video next to the generator and follow the steps read all the comments of people like yourself that tried it and succeeded.
@@immortalengines1605 OK... thnx bro. Time to lift up my confidence and give it a try. I've never done anything with a engine but change spark plugs, ignition coil, air filter, change oil. The very basic stuff. But you're right about the cost and the wait time if I had it done at a shop.
@@immortalengines1605 I tried very hard to take off the fuel tank but the rubber fuel lines are sharply tightened with the silver clamp.They don't even move😩
try applying heat to the aluminum surrounding the jet and try to unscrew it carefully not to burn yourself. if you found the little spring it belongs to the arm connecting the stepping motor to the throttle shaft. the spring fits in betwen 2 plastic pieces. (make sure to try to refit ithe spring inside a big ziplog bag as its flies out extreemely easy) in my tutorial there is no need to remove the white plastic bracket for the stepping motor for this exact reason.
@@dsam7302 Just before you heat it up place your screw driver on the jet screw while the carb is on a wooden surface and hit the screw driver with a hammer. This could do 2 things. One make a dent on the jet good enough to get better grip and 2and it might break the bond loose. Then after that heat and try to remove. This will give you the best shot at it. Also feel free to subscribe to the channel :)
i have same generator its not making power checked all conections it does run a little ruff runs at full speed no powr lights any thought what to check or try the low idle does not work cause now power
I'll be simply replacing the carb for the unit I'm working on. So heavily varnished. The bowl was really bad; a little spray would not clean that. I couldn't get the main jet to unscrew... stripped the head... now some brass particle in it cuz the carb cleaner won't spray through and compressed air won't either. I probably messed up on that screw cuz my screwdriver wasn't a perfect fit and it surely needed to be to overcome the bond. I see carb prices anywhere from 35-65 bucks. Are all carbs the same for the last 20 years on the EU3000is? (Another weird thing -- there was no oil in this unit. I don't think it ever ran... just been sitting. Think they tried to put some gas in there... it wouldn't start cuz of low oil shutoff protection... and left the fuel in there for who knows how long.) Here is how to spell carb: carburetor.
Highly likely it was not used then. thanks for catching my misspelling I can't believe it went unnoticed for that long. I suggest you go to parts tree and enter your Generator serial Number and buy an Original Honda Carb for your unit. you can reuse the stepper motor for it no prob there.
@@immortalengines1605 Thanks. And I've never heard of Parts Tree but I have not just been there. I remember doing a 4-barrel Holley carb in high school many moons ago... don't think I got all the pieces back in that one. Thanks for the tips on this one. No UA-cam back then.
I just picked up a eu3000 for $300, runs for 3-4 seconds before dying. Will be doing a carb clean following your instructions and a full service. When i peeked down the spark plug hole, i see a lot of carbon build up on the piston. What do you recommend to remedy carbon buildup? Thanks for your help!
wow great find! What I do about carbon build up is remove the cylinder head and wire brush the piston and head itself. however doing that on the Eu3000Is is a huge pain! I would say clean the carb flush the tank and clean the sediment bowl by the fuel valve then make sure it has oil when you go to fire it up let it run for 3-5 minutes then do an oil change while the oil is warm. also don't forget to subscribe!
SEAFOAM!!!!!!! Seafoam is made to clean the carbon deposits. Watch some other videos about seafoam if you want. But I use it in ALL our vehicles now. Fuel economy went back up 10%-25% on EVERY vehicle. (all over 200k miles, this will NOT make a huge difference in a new car.)
Generator runs a few seconds when spraying gas in the carb then dies. I've replaced spark plug, drain old gas replaced with new, oil level full. Still won't stay running. Bought new carb but does the same then runs when gas is squirted in the new carb but then dies.
disconnect fuel line from carb and open the fuel valve to see what kind of fuel flow you are getting. I'm willing to bet that the sediment bowl that is bellow the fuel valve is clogged. if it's clogged too much you may need to drain all the fuel first and either clean or replace that valve underneath the tank. feel free to subscribe and like this video if it was helpful :)
@@immortalengines1605 After viewing this video I decided to rebuild the carb following the instructions carefully. After reassembling, on the bench, I connect a hose in the inlet port and poured gas in it. Then I removed the bottom plug and all the gas drained gas out of it. I just now re-installed the carb, turned the key and like before, it wouldn't stare so I squired gas in the carb and motor fired up for a split second then died. Tried re-starting without squirting gas in the carb but no luck. Could the electrical part on top of the carb be bad and not allowing it to open/close (choke) when starting?
as I mentioned in the other comment did you check if your fuel is flowing properly from the tank to the hose? the fuel valve has a small screen inside the tank and there is also a sediment bowl underneath if your generator sat for too ling with fuel you fuel system might be clogged. thats why when you give it fuel by squirting into the intake it runs for a little bit. its not getting fuel
@@immortalengines1605 Got good news, I cleaned out the main fuel cockpit, re-installed and got the generator running! On ECO position it sounds sluggish but ECO off, it runs normal. Should I back off the plastic adjustment screw so that it'll run smoother? At any event, thanks so much for your video and guidance. Seon
I know this video is 4 years old, and you will probably never see this comment, but if I could hug your neck, I would. I'm A 68 year old female who now has a running generator. And all the thanks goes to you for making such a detailed video. May God bless you and yours.
Hi Marie, I can confirm the hug has been felt!
Thank you for you kind words I haven't made videos lately but I do check comments and questions from time to time.
I might have explained it! but you performed the repair with both of your hands and you should be proud!
now, remember to always run it out of fuel and drain the carb when not in use.
-Jonathan
Jonathan, one of the best videos I have seen, keep up the great work 👍 👏
My Honda 3000 had been running somewhat poorly for a few weeks and yesterday it started running so rough it would die under a load. I watched your video, followed your instructions and managed to successfully clean the carburetor. Now she purrs like a kitten again. Thank you very much!
i'm very glad to know it's running good now! if this video was helpful please don't forget to subscribe and like the video :)
Was going to drop off my eu3000is to for the carb to be cleaned at a rate of $95/hr with a 3-week wait time. Watched this video closely and did it myself for free in about an hour. Awesome. Thank you so much!!
I used to work at a small engine shop that used to have a wait time of 2 months! i'm glad this video was helpful please subscribe to the channel if you haven't yet!
Old Mom here, local shop wants $120-150 for filter, plugs, plus parts and more if deeper cleaning assuming carb etc (feels like a rip off the old lady moment???) thoughts?
Great video, thanks. Helped me strip mine down and get it running again today after sitting two years. Needed it badly after our tornado last night. You were a life saver!!!
Yea i saw that on the news today and they said about a million of homes lost power, and I was thinking man I wish I could be there and help somehow. It makes me really happy to know I was able to help you with my video if you or anyone need help to get their generators feel free to ask me and I will do my best to help you make them run again. make sure to subscribe for more -Jonathan :)
Looked around for a video showing this exact process. watched a few. Yours is THE BEST!!! Great job. Helped me get my EU3000i going again.
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Another person here you helped tremendously. One week before camping and generator would not start even with started fluid. I next to NEVER work on cars/engines but I followed your instructions, rewatched a few parts and now runs PERFECT. THANK YOU!
So happy to hear! Happy camping!
Excellent instructive video. Was able to pull out and clean my carburetor quickly and efficiently. Once complete, it started on the first pull!
Thanks bro, now I have power for my family if the power goes out during a storm that we’re currently having. I appreciate it 🤙🏼
that makes me happy! make sure to run it out of gas and drain the carb then give it some pulls to make sure next time you fuel it up it runs 10/10
Thanks brother. Neighbors hadn't ran in a few years, pulled bowl and full of debris. Followed step by step and fired off right away.
I’ve had my generator for a long time with no issues. About two weeks ago it would not start. Thanks for your video. Had to take it apart a couple times but now it’s running smooth. Very good video helpful thank you.
Thank you so much! Best repair video Ive ever seen on line.
Excellent Video. Saw it from Argentina,
it's very Clear and saw some details didn't knew about the carburettor. Very useful!
Wow really? Yo soy Argentino! y usted?
Great video! This along with cleaning the rust out of my fuel tank helped bring life back to my EU300. Thanks for posting!
Exellent video you are awesome explaining didn't miss anything keep up with more Exellent videos like this👍👍👍👍👍
thanks for all your addvise on mine its now making power dont hesitate to bring your repairs to his shop
Thanks! Just got mine running again following your instructions
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Very good video....I have one of these generators that's been sitting and does not want to start. So I am looking to do this same operation... well done!!!
Thanks man guna be workin on my gramps eu3000 soon! Saved the vid for then! And subscribed really easy to understand ur voice straight the point as well. Good job sir.!!👍
Super glad to hear that! and I hope everything goes well! let me know if you run into any issues.
Very helpful video thank you for taking the time to make it!!
What an incredibly helpful video. Thank you!
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Thanks for this video ..your very good at explainning all the instructions on what to do and how to do it.. your a natural ...maybe experience from your past made you a natura with small engine or any engine ..
Used your vid today thanks! Really useful...
Thanks for the video! I have surging and need to clean the carb.
Great video! You saved me some cash and my 3000 is fully operational again! Thanks 👍
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Thank you for the video, I have the same generator and the jets need cleaning. Now I think I can handle it. Thanks again
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Awesome video. Supper helpful. Thanks a bunch!😊
Thank you for the awesome video!
You r really good!
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Hey man, I haven’t even started my generator up yet but with your very easy video I’m very great video I think I got my CarPlay and so I’m gonna get some brand new gas for the car and I feel like it’s gonna work so thanks so much
excelente !!! muchas gracias por subir este instructivo. Me sirvió !!
Very helpful demonstrated, nice presentation
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Great video just what I needed, thanks
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Great job, thanks for that.
Awesome video, thanks
Excellent video!
Nice job man. Thanks for
Great video
Very well instructions!!!
Great video! Thanks!
Great video bro!
Excellent!
Excellent job, thank you very much.
you are very welcome!
Your instructions were accurate, easy to follow, and extremely helpful! Thanks. 👍
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Great video, thank you! My only recommendation is to use actual carburetor cleaner. I don't think it's a good idea to be using brake cleaner (pure acetone) in any carb. Carb cleaner isn't that expensive and I don't think you would need to worry about any of the o-rings with it.
are you saying that the "brake cleaner" in the spray can is "pure acetone"?
@@flyingdiscproductions Neither Brake clean or carb clean should be used when rubber o-rings are present in the carburetor. using carb clean does not make it safe on the rubber components. we always pulled the o-rings out before cleaning the carb. needle valve, pilot jet, and fuel bowl o-rings should be removed. rom personal experience i don't see much of a difference between carb clean and brake clean only the price.
@@immortalengines1605 so is "brake cleaner" pure acetone?
@@flyingdiscproductions quick google search results: Acetone is a main ingredient in NON-CHLORINATED brake parts cleaner, but the two are not used together
Very helpful!
Excellent video.
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Great video!!!
Thank you!!
Great info
Excellent job, especially saying "this only goes one way", when applicable. LOL
Good job.
nice video. thank you!
Good info on the video.........THANKS
Glad it was helpful!
Good job
Thanks so very much.
This helped me a bunch. The EU3000is was sputtering ....
I checked the spark arrestor - the last guy who fixed it did not replace it.
oh, and the filter from the sediment filter was not there either ...
I was nervous, so only removed the main jets and blew them out with a can of air.
This was the stress for my whole weekend.
It is purring right now.
The spark plug had to be brushed out .... and it was not easy to get in or out ...
Glad it worked out sir. unless you live in states with a high risk of fires like CA you don"t need the spark arrestor. Glad that you were able to get it running smooth. if this video was helpful feel free to subscribe to the channel :)
Nice video, thx
and then 2 weeks later it just not run anymore.
argh
@@flyingdiscproductions if you can tell me more about the generator i may be able to get a better picture and lead you in the right direction.
for example how long it's been sitting before you worked on it?
did it have old gas in the tank?
last service?
did it run smooth after you cleaned the jets?
lastly I see you mentioned that you cleaned the jets with compressed air. the problem with that is that you cant see where the fluid is or isn't coming out from. carb cleaner is highly effective due to the fact that it dissolves ethanol deposits within the tiny holes. I suggest you follow every step in this video including removing the carb and cleaning the body same way I did. since it doesn't run at all what can you loose? best of luck.
@@immortalengines1605 We actually run it every day for an hour or 2 to fill up the charge of our submarine batteries for our PV system. We only have about 1 KillaWatt of panels, so on cloudy days ... we only get maybe 3 kWh into the batts.
so we need to "top it off"
Wish I had this much instruction in my daily life.!
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Thanks now I’m going to do mine!
Let us know how it goes!
I think you did a great job, it did cause my OCD a little pain however when you didn’t clean the airbox 😬
It's the inside of the airbox you need to be worried about no the outside cosmetics but I understand as I am a bit OCD too
Great vid thanks!!
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A very good instruction video. You were speaking very clearly, with a good knowledge of what you were doing. Great work.
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Like ery much...smart young man...
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_Bravo master._
Good video my is EU 3000i
A video well done
Thanks . Had to oder a gasket set other than that it's easy thanks 😊
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@@immortalengines1605 I did thanks
thank you
Thank you so much!!!
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Great video! Thanks. I have a fairly new 3000is (2020) and I have run it around 200 hours, has run perfectly, change the oil often and just put a new air filter and spark plug it. I mostly run non-ethonal gas. So it starts very well, runs well, no real signs of any problems but it smells like it is running very rich. The exhaust smells like gas. Any guesses?
Very good job and instructional..Thanks..Where do you get parts for the carburetor like jets and gaskets etc? ..Thx
Hi Mr, Joseph if you haven't yet please consider subscribing for more videos. I take the serial number from the generator and go on Partstree.com
wow thanks
Thanks for this, gave me the confidence to do it myself. Before reinstalling the carb I want to replace the filter "straw" that sticks up into the fuel tank. Is it possible to remove the petcock from the bottom of the tank without removing all of the panels? I'm hoping the petcock will come out and I can just pull the straw down and insert a new one. I can't find video of anyone actually removing this part. Thanks!
Awesome! Less complicated than the Holly and Rochester 4 bbl's I used to rebuild, but an awesome video to refresh an old mind! Thank you! :) Having said that, I always used to have to re-calibrate the fuel floats on them in automotive. Is that not an issue here? Thanks again!
Glad it helped. there is no adjustment for the floats on these carbs.
Tremendous video. Thank you. My primary jet is in the carb so tight that I can't get it out. So, I sprayed it with 10w40 and am letting it soak. I'm afraid to strip to top of the screwdriver slot. Any thoughts?
Sorry to hear that. if its still too tight after the soak. grab a stove lighter and flip the carb upside down and hit the jet with the flame for a few minutes then try again. metals expand with heat and that might break the bond between the brass jet and aluminum carb. of course be very carful not to burn yourself. if this video was helpful feel free to hit the Sub Button :)
Your video was really helpful. I have a EU3000is that someone gave me and it wouldn't start. And it was completely full of old gas. I emptied the old gas and cleaned out the carb and it started easily but sputtered when idling and died when I put a minimal load on it.
I cleaned the carb again but the second time it looked pretty good still. Same result.
It smoothes out when I pull out the choke halfway. With 1/2 choke it is running great and even with heavy load.
Any thoughts?
well done! Yes remove the fuel petcock and check the screen that gos in the tank. also clean the sediment bowl. iv'e seen those be partially clogged and starve the carb of fuel due to bad flow.
I have the EU2000i, and that seems to be more accessible than the EU3000is. I had to clean my 2000 once and that just seems a little easier to remove/install than the 3000.
Hi thanks for the information. Plz share how to adjust idling fuelling. Thanks Suresh
clean the pilot jet that's on the outside
Great video. I cleaned the carburetor. Changed oil and plug. Still won't start. If I sqirt gass straight in the carburetor it runs. But won't start again unless I sqirt gass straight in. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated!!
Could be low compression how many hours on the unit? is the air cleaner dirty? have the valves been adjusted? and did you clean the tiny holes in the jets and emulsion tubelike i did? sorry for all the questions im just trying to help
Do u know the part # for the idle jet. O-ring. Thanks. Awesome video.
Yes here: www.amazon.com/Honda-16010-ZM7-D01-Gasket-Set/dp/B00AJV0NUM/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&keywords=honda+eu2000i+carb+rebuild+kit&qid=1611281605&sr=8-8
excellent and clear
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thank you, do you ever replace any of the gaskets ?
Only if they rip when you pull the carb if theyre in one piece it's ok to reuse. also make sure to hit the Sub button! :D
I was able to take out the main jet but the nozzle wouldn’t come out? Every thing else went accordingly ... why was I not able to get the nozzle out? Any recommendations? FYI:Thanks to you .... it’s running fine now ... Thanks
the Gunk kind of glues it in place. if you remove the main jet again open the choke and with a flat screw driver push the nozzle down. then tap the carb on a hard surface covered by a cloth. it should come out. those tiny holes need cleaning if it's too stuck to come out. and don"t forget to subscribe to help the channel grow!
I unscrewed the main jet but only one piece fell out do I need to force the other piece out in my case?
Yes grab a flathead screwdriver and insert it where the choke butterfly is or the throttle. you should see the little tube sticking out in the center of the carburator, push it down with the screw driver then tap the caburator until it falls off. also feel free to subscribe to the channel :)
Use a guitar string on the small holes.
hey good video, did the eco mode work properly after installing the carb, on mine i have the eco mode not working after installing carb. it was working before i took it off and cleaned it up. i have an eu3000is ser.# ezgf-1346605. Any suggestion on fixing the eco mode or do you have any videos on it. all videos on carb installations with eco mode don't talk about the eco mode, how to get it working properly again, won't kick up after it kicks down to low idle. Is it a screw adjustment or rear flap on carb. sticking
you might have done something wrong take it back apart and double check everything. remove the motor and spring and make sure the butterfly flap open and closes extremely easily and re assemble
@@immortalengines1605 Ok, thanks for the quick reply, i will give it a try
Do you run carburetor cleaner after emptying out the old fuel ?
No just add fresh gas and run it
Are there anything u can put in the tank with gas to do the cleaning?
No this is the only way to clean a carburator. if you follow my instructions you should have no problem doing this procedure.
Cleaning the carb didn’t help. Still runs only with open choke. What else should I look for?
prob clean it again. if not you can buy a replacement carb on amazon for not that much.
After putting it back together it required a lot of choke to keep it from surging. It ran great with 2/3rds choke out warm. What did I do wrong? It wasn’t running at all before so gunked up. At least now it runs. Any ideas?
Yes do you have proper fuel flow when you disconnect the fuel hose and open the fuel valve? there is a screen under the valve to collect sediment id its too clogged it can starve the generator of fuel. and last it isn't uncommon that the smaller pilot jet on the outside needs cleaning more than once try poking though it with a wire strand and see how it goes.
@@immortalengines1605 great advice. After watching your video again I see I had neglected to remove and clean the jet held in my the idle set screw. I’ll do that and check the screen. Thanks so much for a video that gives a lot of confidence to try the repair.
Hey, I have a newer generator same model, I just changed the oil but the oil warning light still on, oil level is fine also the eco throttle switch is not working, or idle is not working. What could the problem be?
Bad inverter board. there is no way to fix it you must replace the whole thing
Main jet in my honda eu3000is refuses to come out after removal of retaining jet..any answers for this situation?
yes insert a flathead screwdriver from the choke or throttle and push it down from inside the carb to break it loose then tap the carb upright for it to fall out
I have this generator for 10 years and need to get a tune up on it. I saw your other video about changing the oil, spark plug, air filter, but the carburetor is way too complex for me. Are there places that I can bring it to service the clean the carburetor? I live in Brooklyn NYC and Albany NY.
It's not too complex follow this video and do it yourself. Unless you want to wait a few weeks for a shop and spend a few hundred bucks. just play this video next to the generator and follow the steps read all the comments of people like yourself that tried it and succeeded.
@@immortalengines1605 OK... thnx bro. Time to lift up my confidence and give it a try. I've never done anything with a engine but change spark plugs, ignition coil, air filter, change oil. The very basic stuff. But you're right about the cost and the wait time if I had it done at a shop.
@@dezfyah cleaning a carburetor is a great skill to know. because chances are it wont be the last time you will need to clean it.
Great video. But..wait.. did you forget to tighten that bowl screw? ;)
I'm pretty sure at 11:16 you can see me aligning the drain screw and snugging up the bowl screw. unless you were being sarcastic then you got me.
@@immortalengines1605 Absolute sarcasm. :)
can i use wd-40 on a rusty crankcase(fuel tank) of my Honda generator. Please reply🙄
No it WD-40 wont do anything, search my channel there is a video of me showing how to clean tank rust!
@@immortalengines1605 I tried very hard to take off the fuel tank but the rubber fuel lines are sharply tightened with the silver clamp.They don't even move😩
Main jet would not unscrew. Took top white plastic piece off and spring fell from somewhere? Any suggestions.
try applying heat to the aluminum surrounding the jet and try to unscrew it carefully not to burn yourself. if you found the little spring it belongs to the arm connecting the stepping motor to the throttle shaft. the spring fits in betwen 2 plastic pieces. (make sure to try to refit ithe spring inside a big ziplog bag as its flies out extreemely easy)
in my tutorial there is no need to remove the white plastic bracket for the stepping motor for this exact reason.
Immortal Engines ok thx for the quick response, i thought thats where the spring goes. I will try some heat but the jet screw is getting stripped.
@@dsam7302 Just before you heat it up place your screw driver on the jet screw while the carb is on a wooden surface and hit the screw driver with a hammer. This could do 2 things. One make a dent on the jet good enough to get better grip and 2and it might break the bond loose. Then after that heat and try to remove. This will give you the best shot at it. Also feel free to subscribe to the channel :)
i have same generator its not making power checked all conections it does run a little ruff runs at full speed no powr lights any thought what to check or try the low idle does not work cause now power
Hi John, sounds like all the symptoms of a bad inverter board. I think I have one laying arround.
any chance of scoring that from you ?
do you have a web site
@@johnhemm9313 I do not have a website but if you can wait roughly 2 weeks I can ship it to you when I go back home. Paypal is how I do things
@@immortalengines1605 sounds good let me know when your back
@@johnhemm9313 send me an email on the 24th to: immortalengines91@gmail.com
I'll be simply replacing the carb for the unit I'm working on. So heavily varnished. The bowl was really bad; a little spray would not clean that. I couldn't get the main jet to unscrew... stripped the head... now some brass particle in it cuz the carb cleaner won't spray through and compressed air won't either. I probably messed up on that screw cuz my screwdriver wasn't a perfect fit and it surely needed to be to overcome the bond. I see carb prices anywhere from 35-65 bucks. Are all carbs the same for the last 20 years on the EU3000is? (Another weird thing -- there was no oil in this unit. I don't think it ever ran... just been sitting. Think they tried to put some gas in there... it wouldn't start cuz of low oil shutoff protection... and left the fuel in there for who knows how long.) Here is how to spell carb: carburetor.
Highly likely it was not used then. thanks for catching my misspelling I can't believe it went unnoticed for that long. I suggest you go to parts tree and enter your Generator serial Number and buy an Original Honda Carb for your unit. you can reuse the stepper motor for it no prob there.
@@immortalengines1605 Thanks. And I've never heard of Parts Tree but I have not just been there. I remember doing a 4-barrel Holley carb in high school many moons ago... don't think I got all the pieces back in that one. Thanks for the tips on this one. No UA-cam back then.
I just picked up a eu3000 for $300, runs for 3-4 seconds before dying. Will be doing a carb clean following your instructions and a full service. When i peeked down the spark plug hole, i see a lot of carbon build up on the piston. What do you recommend to remedy carbon buildup? Thanks for your help!
wow great find! What I do about carbon build up is remove the cylinder head and wire brush the piston and head itself. however doing that on the Eu3000Is is a huge pain! I would say clean the carb flush the tank and clean the sediment bowl by the fuel valve then make sure it has oil when you go to fire it up let it run for 3-5 minutes then do an oil change while the oil is warm. also don't forget to subscribe!
SEAFOAM!!!!!!! Seafoam is made to clean the carbon deposits. Watch some other videos about seafoam if you want. But I use it in ALL our vehicles now. Fuel economy went back up 10%-25% on EVERY vehicle. (all over 200k miles, this will NOT make a huge difference in a new car.)
Do you prefer Honda? Or another brand?
If you have the money. Honda or Yamaha is ok if you are short in money other brands are ok the most important thing is maintenance.
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Generator runs a few seconds when spraying gas in the carb then dies. I've replaced spark plug, drain old gas replaced with new, oil level full. Still won't stay running. Bought new carb but does the same then runs when gas is squirted in the new carb but then dies.
disconnect fuel line from carb and open the fuel valve to see what kind of fuel flow you are getting. I'm willing to bet that the sediment bowl that is bellow the fuel valve is clogged. if it's clogged too much you may need to drain all the fuel first and either clean or replace that valve underneath the tank. feel free to subscribe and like this video if it was helpful :)
@@immortalengines1605 After viewing this video I decided to rebuild the carb following the instructions carefully. After reassembling, on the bench, I connect a hose in the inlet port and poured gas in it. Then I removed the bottom plug and all the gas drained gas out of it. I just now re-installed the carb, turned the key and like before, it wouldn't stare so I squired gas in the carb and motor fired up for a split second then died. Tried re-starting without squirting gas in the carb but no luck.
Could the electrical part on top of the carb be bad and not allowing it to open/close (choke) when starting?
as I mentioned in the other comment did you check if your fuel is flowing properly from the tank to the hose? the fuel valve has a small screen inside the tank and there is also a sediment bowl underneath if your generator sat for too ling with fuel you fuel system might be clogged. thats why when you give it fuel by squirting into the intake it runs for a little bit. its not getting fuel
@@immortalengines1605 Got good news, I cleaned out the main fuel cockpit, re-installed and got the generator running! On ECO position it sounds sluggish but ECO off, it runs normal.
Should I back off the plastic adjustment screw so that it'll run smoother?
At any event, thanks so much for your video and guidance. Seon
@@seonapil404 i'm glad to hear that! the idle jet is located on top of the carb so you may want to clean that if it doesn't run great on low RPM