The ebay generator restoration thread

The ebay generator restoration thread

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WyrleyD

1,905 posts

148 months

Saturday 30th July 2022
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Not a generator but a towable cement mixer that needs a complete refurb.

Someone suggested I cross-post here as I need some help with a Honda GX160 engine that seems to have dodgy wiring and won't start.

Original thread here: https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

Jonnyr48

1 posts

13 months

Wednesday 29th March 2023
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Blue32 said:
Dad always knows bestrofl

Today's activities

Check valve clearances on Right cylinder, set flywheel to T.D.C for RH cylinder


Spot on as I hoped, if anything the RH valves were a little tighter, felt like a bit more drag on the feeler gauge


Finished replacing the fuel lines and got intake back on. Yes i may have given the valve covers a blow over with some black satinwhistle


Replaced the bit of pipe for viewing the fuel level in the tank

From this


To this, don't know how long it will last before getting stained again..


Next job was to straighten up the fuel filler.
The filler neck is welded to the frame helpfully the frame can be split into sections




Yep it's bent


After some careful application of a big bar for leverage, it's better but not perfect. I didn't want to push my luck! based on earlier attempt to straighten the fan cover.


Looking better


Reassembly started
Hi, I'm new here but hope I don't have to do big intros. Looks like you're doing a good job on that engine, I have just got hold of one (minus the generator) which I am (one of the crazies)planning on installing in a motorbike! This means I won't be using the fan housing, or the grille - might you be interested in an exchange, seeing as yours are broken? A photocopy of the user's manual would be extremely useful to me, as info for the engine seems very hard to come by.... let me know what you reckon, cheers Jonnyr48.

Brother D

3,720 posts

176 months

Thursday 27th April 2023
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This YT vid reminded me of this thread goes in depth on how they work which is interesting



kev b

2,715 posts

166 months

Thursday 20th July 2023
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I’m struggling to find a recoil starter for a Lutian 160 engine, does anyone have a link please?

Cosio

1 posts

4 months

Wednesday 24th January
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Hi
Wondering if anyone have a manual or diagram
Of Honda e4000 diesel engine generator
Thank you

gobuddygo

1,384 posts

185 months

Wednesday 24th January
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Cosio said:
Hi
Wondering if anyone have a manual or diagram
Of Honda e4000 diesel engine generator
Thank you
Have you tried Honda? https://www.honda.co.jp/ownersmanual/HondaMotorEur...