Honda Lawn Mower, GCV 160 engine

[ukpat714]

Those are not Honda model or serial numbers; that 96144.... number comes up a Poulan brand mower, and probably just has a Honda engine.

So, I can still help, but need the serial number off the SIDE Of the ENGINE BLOCK. It is in the form of "GXXXX-1234567" (for or five letters, a dash, and 7 numbers). Get me that I can match up the correct carburetor/gaskets you'll need.

The mower is a "Black Max" model I purchased at Sam's with the Honda engine. Below are the numbers off the engine block:

GJARA 1185153

GCV160LA0 S3A T89

Thanks again!

 

[ukpat714]

If gas is running out as soon as you turn on the fuel cutoff to the on position, the float in the carburetor is not pushing the pin up into the orifice properly. Either the pin is not set properly into the top of the float, the rubber tip on the pin is damaged or has trash in it, or the float is not floating.

My guess is; when your son tilted the mower it disturbed the trash that had accumulate in the carburetor bowl over the years, and now it is clogging a port inside the carburetor.

I took the carb off originally because the engine was sputtering constantly. It ran (somewhat) so I was able to mow most of the yard, but it had the same sputtering pattern (run full, sputter and act like it was going to die and then repeat the cycle). The yard normally takes less than 1 tank full of gas to mow and this time it took almost 2.5 tank fulls to mow the yard. That is why I took the carb off to see if there was some other problem. I tried to reinstall the gaskets in the same order, but I may have missed something. As I stated earlier, I'm a novice at repairing a lawn mower engine.

thanks!

 

[ukpat714]

Here is a link to the gasket order : Honda GCV160 Parts List and Diagram - (Type A2R)(VIN# GJAE-1000001-9999999) : eReplacementParts.com

To make sure they are in the right order, remove your air filter by unclipping the two clips on top. Then remove the cover, pull out the filter. After that, take a 10 mm wrench and unscrew the two bolts. They are very long and they hold the carb and all the gaskets. So, simply unscrew them, but DON'T pull them out. Once they are unscrewed, pull on the airbox while pushing in the bolts to make sure they hold the carb and gaskets. Once that is out, check the gasket order.

I hope my crappy explanations will help you out. I am not too good explaining with a key board...

If you manage to do all of this and you want to open up the carb, let me know and I will further assist you!

I'm hesitant about opening the carb and trying to repair it since I don't want to create a worse problem than I already have. :laughing: I'll let you know if I decide to do so!

Thanks!

 

[robert@honda]

The mower is a "Black Max" model I purchased at Sam's with the Honda engine.

Okay, a whole new carburetor is only $13.34, Honda Part Number 16100-Z0L-852.

I'd replace the two gaskets at the same time, number 11 and 13:

 

[Lawnboy18]

#26 also!!! It is a paper one! It has been replaced with a better one!

 

[ukpat714]

Okay, a whole new carburetor is only $13.34, Honda Part Number 16100-Z0L-852.

I'd replace the two gaskets at the same time, number 11 and 13:

Thanks for the info. I'll check the existing gaskets and see if they're installed correctly. If they are installed per the diagram then I'll order another carb.

 

[ukpat714]

#26 also!!! It is a paper one! It has been replaced with a better one!

Right, it makes sense to replace all gaskets since they are cheap. Thanks!

 

[ukpat714]

I took the carb off originally because the engine was sputtering constantly. It ran (somewhat) so I was able to mow most of the yard, but it had the same sputtering pattern (run full, sputter and act like it was going to die and then repeat the cycle). The yard normally takes less than 1 tank full of gas to mow and this time it took almost 2.5 tank fulls to mow the yard. That is why I took the carb off to see if there was some other problem. I tried to reinstall the gaskets in the same order, but I may have missed something. As I stated earlier, I'm a novice at repairing a lawn mower engine.

thanks!

I tried cleaning the carburetor & float with carburetor cleaner, but it still leaked gas. So, I bought a new carburetor and a couple of gaskets that appeared more warn and it did the trick! The mower is running like it did before my son put it on life support! Thanks for your help!

 

[ukpat714]

Thanks for the info. I'll check the existing gaskets and see if they're installed correctly. If they are installed per the diagram then I'll order another carb.

I tried cleaning the carburetor & float with carburetor cleaner, but it still leaked gas. So, I bought a new carburetor and a couple of gaskets that appeared more warn and it did the trick! The mower is running like it did before my son put it on life support! Thanks for your help!

 

[lawn mower fanatic]

I tried cleaning the carburetor & float with carburetor cleaner, but it still leaked gas. So, I bought a new carburetor and a couple of gaskets that appeared more warn and it did the trick! The mower is running like it did before my son put it on life support! Thanks for your help!

Glad you got it fixed! :thumbsup: