Honda GCV160LA1 S3B NA1: cannot remove thermo wax assembly

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pnw

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This mower sat with some stale fuel for a long time and won't start now. I've changed the spark plug, oil, and fuel filter and purchased a new carb and thermo wax assembly which controls the automatic choke. I cannot remove the installed thermo wax assembly using any of the many pliars I have.

I'm considering holding a shop rag just below the component and trying to squirt a bit of Liquid Wrench penetrating oil on the top surface; the assembly is flush with it's socket.

I'm open to all suggestions on how to remove this old assembly so I can install the new one (with a fine layer of anti-seize compound on it), install the new carb, add fresh fuel, and get the mower running.

TIA,

pnw
 
Maybe ask google? 1st suggestion when I asked was a series of videos how to remove it. Apparently they are often stuck in but with the right technique will come out.
 
I looked at several videos and they used needle nose pliars; mine kept slipping off the small exposed end of the assembly.

Thanks,

Rich
 
I removed the rubber-like material surrounding the assembly and was able to pull it out using needle-nose pliars with gripping ridges to the edges.

My new question:do I use anti-seizing compound on the new assembly before inserting it?
 
Since it is not electrical, I see no reason why not but just a tiny bit because it can dry and get gummy. Maybe a tiny touch of silicone grease would work better. If there is dirt etc., in the housing, maybe a small bristle brush and some brake cleaner might clean it out. If you think that might damage something, or cause swelling is the housing is rubber etc., I'd use some isopropyl alcohol and compressed air. Maybe someone else on here who has replaced those can give better advice.

This was the one I came across, he used a screwdriver tip when pliers failed.

 
I called a local dealer/repair shop and the person with whom I spoke looked in their shop manual for that engine. He confirmed that a small amount of anti-seize compound is what Honda recommends. I put a thin layer on all sides at the back end so the material would be smeared along the assembly's length as I installed it.

Thanks very much for all your suggestions.
 
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