Honda EU2000i Tear-down and Fix - Low Compression

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This Honda EU2000i has low compression and will not run. Could be a fuel issue, a spark issue, compression issue or something else. Will troubleshoot the issue and do what is needed to get this generator running again.
Timing Belt $24 Part #: 14400-Z0D-003
Exhaust Valve $28 Part #: 14721-Z0D-000
Oil Seal $5 Part #: 91202-KJ9-003
Carburetor Gasket $3 Part #: 16221-ZG0-801
Insulator Gasket $3 Part #: 16212-Z0D-D00
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@rterry2752 2 года назад

My Dad used to take everything apart and rebuild them. Car engines , outboards, etc. I loved watching him. He passed 4 years ago. This was like hanging out with Dad. Thanks for that.

@1979augistine 8 месяцев назад

May your pops rest in peace. Thanks for sharing your memories have a good day fella

@miroslavvarga3707 6 месяцев назад

Mister expert Your skills are much more valuable than any material thing.Unfortunatelly We are liviving in the world with wrong value system.In my country Serbia ther is one very wise sentence. It is better to.know how to do than to have. Warm regards to Mister with golden skillful hands

Месяц назад

Hopefully he taught you something as well

@troyyarbrough 2 года назад

I do small engine repair as a side hustle (semi-retired). Until watching this video I have never seen the inside of one of these Honda suitcase style generators. I've learned enough from watching this video to keep me from ever attempting to tear down and rebuild one of these. You are an awesome mechanic and you have way more patience than I do.

@RIDERSONLINEORG 2 года назад

I agree. I have an off-grid home and use these generators 24/7. I have about six of these that need to be gone through now. I figured some would be parts machines and others would come back to life. I thought I would enjoy sitting on the picnic table tearing them apart inventory what I have and get to town making some working units. After watching this video, which I appreciate immensely, I will never waste my time. I do not have the patience nor some of the tools. Thank you for saving me a big hassle. If I can't find someone else that would like to take care of this mess for me locally I'll probably just sell them off as parts machines. Unless of course the op would like me to ship all of them to him to earn a few bucks putting me back into business. But frankly I'd put them in a dumpster before I'd attempt to go through them myself after seeing this wonderful video. I'm a retired fully certified Auto mechanic but I want no part of rebuilding these Hondas. 😁

@Roy_Tellason 2 года назад

@@RIDERSONLINEORG Yeah, teardown is an understatement. That's an absolutely insane amount of disassembly there...

@capohd28 Год назад

Yeah, I have an Eu2200 that works like a champ and the normal service stuff is easy to access. But I hope I don’t have any serious issues as that disassembly was just nasty. I also have an 8000W Honda, which is a pig on gas, but it’s dead simple to work on compared to this. This just makes me want to really look after the EU2200 so I hopefully never have to do a major service on it, as it is the one I used the most often.

@conradgieblewicz7233 Год назад

@@RIDERSONLINEORG you may want to consider upgrading to a Honda e.u.3000is likevi did. I also live off the grid and have to use a generator every day. I also went through about 5 or 6 e.u.2000 generators, and finally upgrading to the e.u.3000is. They are better for the long haul as far as Long-term use, they are designed to be rebuilt more so then the e.u.2000. Advantages to the e.u.3000is. First off, the head is separated from the block like most engines. Unlike the e.u.2000 that is block and head in one piece. Second, the 3000 has both electric and pull start.

@KuntalGhosh Год назад

Why not..yes these are slightly more complicated but not really that bad. And these are super reliable. The previous owner probably has got few thousand hours on this before it got to this point.. I have a eu30i , i bought for 300$ used not running. It was spotless the owner had used it for like 20hrs. He left the gas valve on and the fuel from the carb had leaked into the engine, it diluted the oil and most importantly left a residue that locked the engine. The carb boul was filled with basically tar and i had to soak it in diesel and kerosene for days before running it through ultrasonic cleaner for hours to remove the tar . After spraying a bunch of carb cleaner& soaking wd40 for a day into the cylinder and yanking the recoil it freed up few hours later. I installed everything back on and hooked a modified water bottle filled with petrol to act as a temporary tank and the generator started on 3rd pull. I was so happy to see it make power and run a 18000btu ac perfectly fine without any blue smoke. The gas tank was totally destroyed with rotten fuel and rust. I drove to honda siel power dealership and bought a whole gadket kit , sparkplug and accessories. And most importantly a new gas tank. All in all that was 100$ parts are super cheap in India cus these are locally made and exported and the generator them selves are cheap , eu30is sells at around 1500$ & 70is at around 2500$ . It took me a whole month to fix the generator and after spending so much time on fixing damage made by bad gas i decided to not use gasoline atall. I installed a propane kit from Amazon, it works really nice. And smells a lot less. Runs 20hr+ at half load on a standard 14kg bottle which costs 13$ to refill. I have ran this non stop for 5 days after cyclone knocked a tree over the powerlines to my home. Portable generators are never ment to run that long. But the honda did without an issue..i changed the oil as a thank u to the generator after almost 100hrs of continuous oparation at ¼ to ½ load.

@DIYDaveT 2 года назад

I'm compelled to agree with so many others here who applaud the job you did on this and also the fact that you took the time to vid-doc it so carefully. You set up the shots, had good camera angles, everything in focus, no waste of the viewer's time watching you muck about with the camera. Your audio was crisp and clear, no wind noise, etc. like so many others have. You have to be a careful, professional person to even make a video of this kind. You also have to be a caring person because it was 50% more effort to share this with the world so nicely as you have done than it would have been to simply do the repair work and not share. So many people today say "they care" about others while doing absolutely nothing for anyone but themselves. But teaching and sharing of knowledge like this DEMONSTRATES a caring for others, for strangers. G_d bless and well done.

@eyedrcarlson 2 года назад

I couldn't agree more... to everything you said. And thank you James. I've fixed both of my EU2000i's because of this video and all of your excellent and thorough content. The first repair was exactly the same problem as yours. The second one needed a few more internal parts but the job was essentially the same. Since I don't do this type of work often, your video is a great refresher(especially love the torque values) very handy. Keep up the good work!!

@dondayton387 Год назад

Rings could be gum.d up

@oliver90owner Год назад

@@dondayton387 Very unlikely. They run with detergent oil. I fully expect James checked they were free, anyway. Perhaps James could have checked ring wear and maybe re-rung it, but it looks good and (as he said) it ran cleanly once the assembly lube had burned off. Maybe a compression test, after running it for a period under full load, would have been good - at the completion of the repair - but the purpose of the video was to demonstrate the repair procedure, not whether the engine was totally restored to the ‘as new’ condition. I would certainly not nit-pick as I thought the video was a fantastic example of how practical a repair, such as this, was in the real world for anyone contemplating such a task.

@duaneross9271 8 месяцев назад

The thing that impresses me the most,is how someone can design something this small and generate power from it. But also this is not your first rodeo. Great job everyone.

@thedanyesful 8 месяцев назад

I disagree. This guy can clearly do the repairs in his sleep. I would say more like 300% more effort to do the filming and narration. Though I'm sure he does get a little bit of money from our subscriptions to his channel in compensation.

@michaeltarasenkoop2389 5 месяцев назад

At this point I would end the project in the trash ! James as the other guy said he would never attempt to rebuild I also wouldn’t have the patience you are one of a kind !

@davidlittlefield2483 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for the detailed tear down and rebuild of this very dirty Honda 2000i. I appreciate the engineering of this very useful machine, which I also own. I was shocked at the abuse the generator has endured during its' short life. No wonder it no longer functioned, but you have given it renewed life and and saved it from the junkyard. Bravo on a job well done!

@rickgaine3476 3 года назад

I’ve been working on small engines for almost 40 years. I still find these videos useful. Things he refers to as antique, I still consider new. I recently well, about 5 years ago purchased an eu2000. I found this video extremely useful. Sure, a consumer may not want to pay the expense, but it’s nice seeing how it’s done. James did a nice job here. The criticisms in some dcomments are really not necessary. He is providing a service here. Let’s just appreciate that.

@metatechnologist 3 года назад

@Peter Evans Were here to learn which is it's own reward not count beans.

@Jasfras1 2 года назад

@Peter Evans .... I feel you could put your time and effort to more use elsewhere. I don't believe economics was the main aim.

@alanmeyers3957 2 года назад

@Peter Evans The guy now has an excellent $1000 generator for about $300

@jacksongunner7122 2 года назад

@Peter Evans Which is why the seller sold it, but I agree way way way too much labor to fix this. Almost looks to be designed as a throw away if something goes wrong with the engine unless you live in China or India where you can pay some guy $1/hr to fix it.

@alext8828 2 года назад

He is so calm and careful. I could sit here for hours.

@paulsullivan6392 3 года назад

This sir is among your most impressive tear downs and overhauls. When you view the complexity of the engine design it is no wonder the shop wanted to charge the owner his first born to repair it. Very well done my friend.

@jcondon1 3 года назад

Does not make sense to pay someone to do this repair.

@m98bravo4 3 года назад

@Review Master 150 an hour, take your hand off it slapper. Victa lawnmower mechanic would get 35 dollars an hour. Mate I'm a bullshitter and you cant bullshit a bullshitter. 150 Tuggs a minute maybe. Good onya Victa PULL START.

@terryspreier4366 3 года назад

Your comment made me laugh out loud. What a great video by James Condon. I am pretty good at small engine repair, but I would not attempt that repair. As I kept watching James disassemble that Honda, I kept saying oh no, oh no. Wow!!!!!

@iandennis7836 2 года назад

As masters of small engine design, I have to wonder why they came up with this design. Shan't be buying one of these, no matter how attractive the price or features. It's too far to go to save the price of a head gasket and as for an internal timing belt.....words fail me. James ,you're a better man than I.

@davidplaster4576 2 года назад

@@jcondon1 Agree with you on that!! This would have been at minimum $250.00 in labor plus parts costs if I had to do the work. People that cough at the price tag get a rude awakening when they realize that neglect and poor maintenance costs big bucks. Someone doing the work takes time out of their life that they will never get back, all because someone felt that they could abuse their equipment and then think they can get a cheap repair. I coughed when I heard you payed $250.00 for it, I would have asked no more than $150.00 or I walk. I am glad that you took the time to make the video, as I had to work on an identical Honda with no spark, ended up being a bad coil, and it was in pretty clean and mint condition. I only billed for a couple hours, new coil, spark plug, carb cleaning, and starter rope for $100.00. The coil was $55.00 alone, some parts are not cheap!! Some people complain about throw away society, but sometimes it has to make economic sense. At $250.00 the purchase cost, multiple hours even at $10.00 an hour, plus parts costs; can equal 50% of new, and for how neglected the generator is; it could fail within a year for something else going bad due to the neglect. I have been there, done that too many times. Taking a huge loss, just to save some money, that I end up just ditching it on the road for free, and having to buy new. With all the money I spent, being at least 50% of new, I found I am better off not going in deep like this job would have been.

@transmitterguy478 3 года назад

This is a perfect example of the excellent use of computer-aided design CAD, I'm 62 and back in the 70s, this wasn't doable. It's extremely efficient and makes for a device that's very compact and much cheaper. I can't wait to see what they will come up with in 20 years If I live that long.

@Badger1776 2 года назад

Man when I hit 45 I hope I kick the bucket. And you want to go until 80?

@Jasfras1 2 года назад

@@Badger1776 .... When you're 45 you WILL want more !!

@flagmichael 2 года назад

@@Badger1776 45 is still young. I'll be 70 this year and have just rebuilt kitchen cabinets that were damaged when a 3 year old Whirlpool dishwasher failed and leaked under them. No cabinet retailer in town would touch it because the synthetic stone countertop was in the way. I built the cabinets under the countertop without disturbing it. Two of my grandparents lived into their 90s; my father's mother died at age 99. I retired from IT field support with a Fortune 100 electric company when I was 67. The job was full of adventure; I used to say we "took Computer Age skills to the end of Bronze Age roads at any time in any weather." Tower work at 9000 feet in freezing weather with 35 mph wind; digging the snow cat out of deep puddles of powder, being the guys who got called when things were really going wrong.... I miss the glory days but I don't want to go back. I earned retirement, and a whole lot of that earning was done after age 45.

@tomtee4442 Год назад

One thing I do to prevent buying valves and having as much engine downtime. When he lapped the valves in I would put valves in head with valve grinding compound on valves rubber hose to valve clamped to small 1/4 ratchet extension (or something that fits valve and drill chuck) in drill and clamped in rubber hose turn drill connected to valve to really lap hard to lap valves. Unless valve is bent in which you can't seat a bent valve this is what I do and usually works. Saves down time, money and parts ordering. When cleaning big engines I use gloves, fan out side to take away oven cleaner. I oven cleaner for cleaning block, heads, valves, valve covers and more. Let soak spray off and repeat more if needed. Or I put valve connected to rubber hose with hose clamps under water faucet with wet brillo pad spinning valve after cleaning with oven cleaner first, pretty fast clean and polish. Dollar tree $1.25 a can for oven cleaner, it's lie so don't breathe. Also gasoline fuel treatment at dollar tree is $1.25 for 12 ounces works great. No high dollar Seafoam or Stay Bill fuel treatment for me!!! And don't use that red die in vehicles like diesel fuel could get you in serious trouble with DOT Department Of Transportation. Because DOT thinks it's the non taxable red died cheaper in price Off Road Only died red diesel fuel!!! Serious fines and possibly jail if they right it as Off Road Diesel using on roads! All heet fuel treatment is clear I use for my diesel and dollar tree fuel treatment is clear too.

@thcall6441 Год назад

James, when you said “We’re in” maybe later on you could add “Now I’m committed!” I have one like that. I added an hour meter (Red to match) so I don’t have to guess the hours between changes. Also I document maintenance on inside of cover with a sharpie. Good video.

@joemeyeres769 3 года назад

Been a mechanic for nearly fifty years. Never seen the inside of one of these before. Thanks for sharing your repair. Only negative thing I can say is…clean as you go. That carb was pretty filthy externally and I would have never reinstalled as dirty as it was. Same with some of the plastics. But other than that, awesome video! Really enjoyed it!!!

@jcondon1 3 года назад

Thanks. I actually washed everything several times in the kitchen sink. I think a parts cleaner or larger ultrasonic was needed for this one.

@madjimbo4176 2 года назад

Rings. No point in having the piston out and not doing rings.

@Legalmachinist 2 года назад

@@jcondon1 also liberal use of compressed air before opening helps avoid contamination, cleans away a lot of the crud and in my experience generally working with clean parts makes the entire job more pleasant.

@Legalmachinist 2 года назад

And a very informative good job - thanks!

@usernamemykel 2 года назад

snaplash You’ve never been to a factory in India 🙀

@Al-Fiallos 3 года назад

Wow! That was a labor of love (or necessity). Now I know why the Honda generators are so quiet - the sound gets confused and cannot find it's way out. Impressive repair.

@tracykooken2606 3 года назад

LOL !!!!!!!!

@hons3543 3 года назад

I have an eu3000 I bought new in 2002 I believe. We used it in our RV and traveled all around the US. But now, after an hour or so, the red overload light comes on. This is only with 2200 watts. Gonna order the manual. Thank you for such an interesting, inspiring, well done video!

@firecharger 8 месяцев назад

I don't even have an EU2000i but I've watched 3 full length videos on them from you because they're so well done.

@henrylozada1525 2 года назад

In my opinion this is the best generator Honda EU2000i. I have one, that I use for four month after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico September 2017. I used 17 hours daily. I change oil every 2 weeks and clean the filter. This machine rocks!!!! Thanks James for the video, it will be my references.

@frankiefiveangels601 3 года назад

In my opinion, this is your best video so far. I’m sitting on three of these Honda’s needing major repair and you just took a lot of the guess work out of it for me. Great job as always, James.

@Big.Ron1 3 года назад

Back in the 90s I worked for about a year and a half as the small engine and generator mechanic for a concrete construction company in Phoenix. If it wasnt registered for the road it was in my end of the shop. I spent many an hour doing these repairs although our smallest gen set was 6 kw. Most were 8. Most Honda but some Generac. All the big (12 kw up) gen sets and light plants were Generac Diesels. Excellent machines. Those guys were very hard on the equipment. They ran 6 to 10 hours a day 5 sometimes 6 days a week. This video brought back memories. Thanks and be safe.

@ottoswinebar 3 года назад

I have the exact same model, with at most, 20 hours on it. I have no place watching this video, as I can’t ever imagine mine getting that neglected, or even attempting to fix it if it did. But Bloody hell, I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video. ASMR for generator nerds

@leakywaders7157 2 года назад

I watched the entire presentation and it was past my bedtime. IMHO the important thing here is: hey, I did it with my own two hands. That my friend is priceless! Thank you !

@melvyndavis2745 6 месяцев назад

Amongst to many plaudits for your skill and patience, your macro videography is just awesome!

@johnb5768 3 года назад

I don't know how you made this a hour plus video? I would have been done in 15 minutes... After 15 minutes of trying to get it apart, I would have said "I'm done!!!!!!" :) Great video again! Always look forward to see what you bring home. This was a nice change of pace from the normal gen. Never seen one of these taken apart... till now

@chrisdodson2917 3 года назад

I bought my Honda EU3000 in 2015 and use it mainly for my camper. I'm pretty sure I got close to 1000 hour on mine and it runs like a champ! I've convinced several of my friends to get on because of the quietness and dependability of the Honda. From the looks of the inside of the motor .... looks like I need to start running seafoam as a regular maintenance routine!

@TracyNorrell 2 года назад

Your attention to the production value here is huge! From lighting to camera angle, your vision is a big help. Thank you for making this a great value. The time I spent watching is well worth it.

@davesirvio749 4 месяца назад

I did the same valve repair on my honda 650 watt generator .Starts on the first pull now. Excellent videos you have.

@keithrowe9846 3 месяца назад

Wow, I'm glad I found your page. Good work, sir. I don't know what's the most impressive your mechanical ability, camera and video work, or your patience

@robertfletcher2800 3 года назад

I've gone through 2 of these in my off grid life so far...My first one I put an hour meter on and at 17,000 hrs it needed a new timing belt..then at 35,000 hrs I gave it to a friend who still uses it to this day... Yes the hours are correct, I hooked it up to a larger fuel cell and ran it 24hrs a day for years and years, stopping for oil changes only

@MountainGuerrilla 3 года назад

lol, if your running a gas generator continuously for years on end then how economical is your off grid setup? do you have any other source of power?

@f270 3 года назад

@@MountainGuerrilla Some living off grid might be doing it because there isn't a power grid nearby not because they want to live as cheap as possible.

@503challenger 3 года назад

Holy s$@&

@scottsmith6571 3 года назад

How much was a timing belt

@scottsmith6571 3 года назад

17k hrs that’s a lot of fuel I’d say mine has abt 200 hrs now had it abt 5 yrs

@parvizmardi2155 2 года назад

I always wanted to know how the Honda generator inside look like. Thank you for the detailed demo.

@marcmcpherson1972 7 месяцев назад

With the exception of a very talented DIYer it doesn't seem it would ever be economically feasible to pay for an engine repair on this model. Great job, truly enjoy your videos.

@sreekumarUSA 5 месяцев назад

0417'24/2143h 🇺🇸 Very well executed R & M. An engine never dies, but can be killed.That's my motto. Thanks to James an expert with millions of patience. Bravo, my friend, I join with all the people who watched your presentation with patience !

@nkronert 8 месяцев назад

The number of parts on this engine is astounding. And every single detail on it has been thought of by engineers during the development process. Simply amazing! Not to mention that you can put it back together again 😮.

@adnacraigo6590 3 года назад

When it comes to generators you are the man! You must have more patience and perseverance than anyone I've seen.

@m3rdpwr 3 года назад

While I like to Tinker, I would not have had the patience to do this. Cheers to you!

@jimeagle1155 3 года назад

I got a similar size Yamaha generator that i had to do repair on. It was equally ridiculous to tear down. I ordered about $100 in switches, new fuel shut off valve, new rubber feet and new decals and just repainted the cover while I had it off. So now it runs and looks like new.

@Itaintnutn 3 года назад

I'm surprised you didn't clean the carb, you always clean the carb :) I think the seller may have gotten the better end of this deal. I wonder how many hours total the repair took. I'm impressed, you are the man JC!

@Delekham 3 года назад

LOL...I was thinking the same thing...at least use Carb Cleaner on the outside. It is quite possibly just my OCD kicking in. Personally...I think it took 20 man hours to repair it, 16 hours to disassemble and clean it and 4 hours to assemble it. That was one dirty machine and he made it look easy to do it. I would have sold it also.

@for2utube 3 года назад

I have the EU1000i. It’s pretty easy to clean the main jet w/o much disassembly.

@eegg6954 3 года назад

@@Delekham AT the end of the video the carb looks clean.

@notprovided2823 8 месяцев назад

I am SO IMPRESSED with your knowledge, skills, and PATIENCE in dealing with such a TEDIOUS tear down and reassembly. I have a 2200i; seeing your work on this 2000 gives me greater incentive to take the best care of my generator, lest I be tasked with the kind of work you demonstrated here so well. Thank you SO MUCH for this, and all, your instructive videos!

@leonardmcneill7594 2 года назад

Of ALL the instructional videos that I have ever watched this one tops them all. It is clear and very comprehensive. Thank you.

@jcondon1 2 года назад

Thanks

@jasonrobbins4664 3 года назад

The over head cam pulley has a compression release build into it. It is a very common failure for those to be worn out. Excellent work!

@somethingelsehere8089 3 года назад

Thank you for the tip!

@gil6995 3 года назад

I believe the compression release is there to relieve the head pressure when pulling the rope to start so you don't have to fight against full head pressure when trying to start. Once started, centrifugal force causes the small metal lobe to receed into the bottom of the cam lobe allowing for full head pressure in running mode. Ingenious design.

@ron827 3 года назад

Glad to see you finally invested in a strap wrench which will make your work easier. A 1/2" impact wrench will also be very useful so you do not need to stuff rope in a cylinder. Honda certainly does things differently and the paid labor involved in repairing this engine would be tremendous. As part of a running change to the popular EU-series models, the green Output LED functions as an hour meter. When the unit is first started, the Output LED can flash based on the total number of hours of operation logged (and stored) by a circuit in the inverter. Running time Green Output LED blinking status Less than 100 hours 0 blinks after start 100 to 200 hours 1 blink after start 200 to 300 hours 2 blinks after start 300 to 400 hours 3 blinks after start 400 to 500 hours 4 blinks after start Over 500 hours 5 blinks after start Here are the serial number breaks where the feature was implemented: EU2000i AC (50-state) EAAJ-2018516 EU2000i AC1 (50-state Companion)EAAJ-2069970 EU2000i AC2 (50-state Camo) TBA EU2000i AN (49-state) EAAJー2017305 EU2000i AN1 (49-state Companion)EAAJ-2022368 EU2000i AN2 (49-state Camo) EAAJ-2062989

@sureshkumarc.k6534 3 года назад

Dang,that was hard work 🙏

@davidwettengel5739 Год назад

Looks like it blinked 6 times at start at end. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-iO2a9I4VfDk.html

@billydowey7395 3 года назад

The whole time prior to you getting to the bare engine I was saying “he’s gonna be mad when he realizes he has to split the engine.”

@EJKoford 6 дней назад

I came to agree with the shade tree mechanics that appreciate watching instead of doing this repair. I don't think I'd have the patience. Instead of watching the Raiders game, I watched you. Like others said, I've never opened one of these suitcase generators, and I enjoyed watching you get oil all over, and keep track for fiddly bits and springs much more than I would have enjoyed doing it myself. Thanks for sharing!

@davemaccarter64 2 года назад

Wow! Very Impressive work. The hair dryer test at the end reminded me of once on Catalina Island, at Two Harbours. We were chatting with the mechanic who had a shop there. A guy came running up to the shop with a small generator like this one. He was desperate! The generator had failed and his wife was in a rage because she couldn't dry her hair. We found out the next day the mechanic saved the day. We mechanic types can come in handy.

@YukonHawk1 3 года назад

Man alive!! I got to the 22 minute mark and I was tired. 🤣🤣 I remember you tore down another small genny like this and it seemed just as tedious. However the end result was you had a working unit. Okay....back to watching the remainder.😁 Well done. Watched right to the end. Whew!!😁😁 That was some level of tear down and reassemble. Cleaned up nice too. With all the work you put in....that's a keeper 👍

@desertdogdan5920 Год назад

You are a marvel to watch the work you do! I would never get a generator torn down and put it all back together so perfectly!?you have incredible knowledge and patience!

@larrycleeton 3 года назад

Thanks for showing the tear down. I have an earlier model of this gen with less than 50 hours. I learned the hard way not to store it with fuel in the carb bowl. Some cleaning and a new pilot jet brought it back to working great. I hope I never have to go down as far as you did with mine but now I have the confidence I can do it.

@mikehotchkiss8975 2 года назад

I'm putting new piston and jug on a husq 288 saw in my shop right now. I will imitate your patient style and hope for the same success

@daveh5635 2 месяца назад

You are a MOST AMAZING mechanic, James!! Best small engine service video I have ever seen....So many good things, like torques settings, set your approach apart from the crowd! Very Nice Video Sir! Saving your video for the day I hope never comes. I have these twin models and use in parallel for my little RV, Best advice: change your oil VERY regularly & with great care and buy ethanol-free fuel if it is atl all possible. I have run OMC two-stroke outboards for over 50 years with nothing more than a starter ropes, gear oil, spark plugs & some fuel lines!

@jcondon1 2 месяца назад

These generators are usually very reliable. Hopefully you will never have to do this.

@daveh5635 2 месяца назад

@@jcondon1 Amen and Amen, James!

@otm646 3 года назад

57:34 when I disassemble these for repair I always hit the plastic including the back side of the control board with a spray of foaming carpet cleaner. As it foams it removes a tremendous amount of dirt and grime. Plus it gives the plastic a nice shiny look. Then I hit all of the electrical connections with Deoxyit D5 before plugging in the connectors.

@chadmcleod8856 2 года назад

Thank you for taking the time to post this video. I used it step by step for a total rebuild of the engine. The torque specs and various challenges you had saved me a pile of time and frustration. This looks far more complicated than it really is in practice. Again thank you. Chad Prince Albert, Saskatchewan Canada

@rogersavoie4570 2 года назад

Great stuff, had mine for 12 years, oil changes every 50 hours and it runs like a clock. Thanks this will be helpful down the line

@efrainmartinez9652 2 года назад

This is why they charge so much to repair these small engines, it takes a talented individual like James to properly dismantle and repair them, love your work and videos. I would not attempt this type of repair, I would donate this type of generator to someone like James.

@tonychia1065 4 месяца назад

Interesting! Resurrection of the used machine. I like doing this kind of repairs. Very satisfying when able to overcome all the difficulties to achieve the successful results of the repairs. Well done! Thank you for the perfect video presentation too. 👍

@karlschwab6437 2 года назад

Wow! What a project! I bought mine new in 2013 and used it this week for 4 days during a huge power outage, worked great. When I bought it, I added a simple hour/tack meter and I'm glad I did. In watching this great video, I don't think that I would want to replace the timing belt! I take good care of mine, it looks like brand new. Thanks again for the great video.

@latisimusd 3 года назад

Great video on an DIY Honda gen repair. You did a great job showing the positives of buying low cost and the variables (diagnostics) that a home DIY (with good skills & tools) might have to endure in a repair/parts costs. Skills, tools. aptitude, & patience were well shown.

@ianduckworth8595 9 месяцев назад

You Sir are an absolute magician! To get it apart was a feat of immense skill, But to put it back together Well that was something else Thank you I have promised myself I will NEVER go beyond gaping the plug & changing the air filter on one of these after watching this video 😅😁🙌🙌

@paralyzes 2 года назад

Honda manufacturers a quality product, but proper maintenance is key. This generator was neglected and failed. I own a 2000 i, after seeing this tear down, you can bet I’m taking good care of it!

@melvyndavis2745 6 месяцев назад

Just brilliant - I have one of these generators, hardly usd. Now I feel I should mount in in a golden frame, never to be used again. Astonishing value for money spent.

@keithclark1863 2 года назад

Hi James, I have one of these Honda EU2000 units and while I hope I never have to dismantle it as much as you did, It's good to know how it all comes apart and more importantly, how it should go back together. Great "How to" RU-vid James. Thank you so much for shooting it and sharing it with. us. Saved for future use. Much appreciated mate. KMDC from Oz

@jcondon1 2 года назад

Thanks Keith

@robertrigbyjr5031 2 года назад

thank you as i do enjoy watching someone who takes pride in doing a great job the right way

@markbartlett6287 2 года назад

I bought one of these about fifteen years ago and, with proper maintenance, it looks and runs like new. You can't go wrong with one of these unless you really need more power. I figure mine will last for another fifteen or twenty years (like me) and I'll never need to do this kind of repair on it, but it was cool to see how it's put together on the inside. Thanks!

@600tnbobp9 6 месяцев назад

You have the patience of a saint! That had to be the filthiest generator you’ve worked on to date. Tearing that generator down to work on the valves OMG! Bob P.

@billarroo1 2 года назад

Wow complete disassembly to replace a valve. I've never seen an engine that the head was cast with the block, I didn't know little engines used timing belts, I surely learned a lot on this video. Thank you 😃😃

@noelsharp 3 года назад

Great video showing the quality construction of these little Honda engines - thanks! Lesson learned, use high quality fuel and perform regular maintenance so you can hopefully avoid having to do this. Basic routine maintenance has kept my $125, 25 year old Briggs and Stratton mower running. I’ve heard that an occasional shot of Sea Foam can clean up carbon deposits but can’t verify if that’s a good idea or not on these motors.

@Mike-ig2zq 3 года назад

Wow James! Superb! I've yet to see an inverter gen. video even half this good. Thanks.

@jcondon1 3 года назад

Glad you liked it!

@peterking1134 3 года назад

The level of disassembly makes this a high expense repair.

@UpInSmoke54 3 года назад

Yes, and I would have changed the rings while in there!!!

@mikekovacs8981 3 года назад

hopefully all that carbon wasn't oil getting past worn rings

@trevor311264 3 года назад

@@mikekovacs8981 The compression test and the leak-down test both suggested not.

@jcondon1 3 года назад

Considered the rings, but was not sure how to hone a cylinder like that with the tools I have.

@firedmyboss 3 года назад

So James (or do you prefer Jim), what is your resale price for this Honda.... I’ll have to watch this video a few more times before I would ever consider THIS rebuild! WOW!

@tonykearns9603 2 года назад

Thank you for the in depth how to. The one tip about hand tightening the permatex gasket then wait an hour to torque, was worth the 72 minutes.

@leonarddichiara4863 Год назад

I was a generator mechanic in the Army , I had extensive training before I was sent to Vietnam .I was with the 101st airborne division. My job was to keep the generators running and maintained. The most common problems were water in the fuel followed by dirty carburetors magnetos with bad points or coils and then diodes in the stator assy.I had 10 kw gas generators with 4 cyl air cooled boxer engines that resembled VW engines but were not, and a 30 kw diesel also. These generators were switched on and off duty but 2 were running at all times to keep our company area and our radio gear on line at all times.The generators made a lot of noise. When years later I heard this model Honda run with the inverter technology and how quiet and light it is I had to have one for my home.I haven't used it much, but when I used it it has been flawless. I loved your video and see how it comes apart,hopefully I won't ever need to tear mine apart but your video was great! "You are a great mechanic and are very skilled,thanks for sharing. Len DiChiara honda run with

@piconano 3 года назад

I've never seen the guts of these Honda gens before. It was beautiful! Techno-porn if you ask me.

@yolo_burrito 3 года назад

Agreed, the engineering on small and quiet is really amazing.

@hons3543 3 года назад

Built like a Swiss watch!

@electronicsworkbench 2 года назад

Nice job! Well documented and thoughtfully shot. One note on the smoke: Assembly lube shouldn't be used on cylinder walls, piston(s) and rings. It won't burn off as fast as motor oil but can coke up in the ring lands before completely burning off. Learned a long time ago (40 years) that cylinders should be lubed with what you put in the pan. Electronic cleaner can be used to clean off the inverter and Electric Motor cleaner on the stator windings to get all the crud off. Other than that this was a really good rebuild/repair vid! Thanks for sharing!

@eegg6954 3 года назад

Finally a video showing some real engine work on these generators! Thank you James. You do a nice job. The attention you can spend on these little gems is endless, if you love your work. It's no money-maker as time is money. A very satisfying labor of love you might say. Of course you clean up the carburetor, flush out the tank and filter and clean everything. What the heck, for another $200 you can put new red covers on the thing too and you have a new generator. I love making a new tool out of an old one. Thanks for the great video.

@mrmotofy 2 года назад

For 200...I'd spray paint it first. That thing has been through some work. Think I paid $750 for my Yamaha 2000w brand new

@ohioplayer-bl9em Год назад

To many games of tummysticks.

@calvinkirk1638 Год назад

Nice job with this little Honda, especially keeping all those plastic case parts straight in your head so that you could reassemble them in the proper order & getting them fitting properly.

@adoreslaurel 2 года назад

I used to work for a Honda dealer and had to do a teardown on a 10i, the original 10i's had a piston/bore problem being an alloy piston in an alloy bore, i am told there was some sort of "coating" either on the piston or bore, but initially this had problems. One problem with these quiet engines was that some users would run them on idle for too long, just on light load and the mufflers would carbon up and when required to produce full power they would underperform, I used to tell customers to give them some heavy load for a while to blow out the coke, I found this applied to bigger noisy generators used by tradesmen who sometimes left them running in the tray of the truck when not required and when called on for full load they underperformed, when they brought them in for service, I used to remove the air filter, put the unit on the load bank and and sit down with a spray and wipe bottle full of water and spray some into the inlet manifold and watch them splutter, this was followed by a burst of coke dust from the exhaust and I kept this up until performance was satisfactory, never tried it with a 10i, might have worked?

@markholder6851 3 года назад

I can't believe you did all that work stripping it down, but you left the inverter covered in filth!

@orionwarren4244 3 года назад

He didn't clean much of anything but this isn't one of those East Asia restoration channels, either! LoL

@ibrown7628 3 года назад

If he's planning to sell it, 2mins of cleaning would make it worth a lot more. But what the......?

@jackpatteeuw9244 3 года назад

@@ibrown7628 Cleaning the inside does not increase value !

@GrEmLiN76X 3 года назад

@@jackpatteeuw9244 Cleaning it prolongs service life. The junk on the components can trap heat, moisture and become electrically conductive which can lead to failures. Easily avoided with a blast of electronics cleaner. I knew where it was going as soon as he pulled the spark plug without first cleaning the area around it to prevent debris from falling in the cylinder. The fact that he didn’t clean this thing bothers me so much - but otherwise, fantastic video. Primo.

@zonie1953 3 года назад

A true and absolute marvel of engineering !

@peterking1134 3 года назад

Marvelous engineering packaging.... horrible to repair!

@dljones61 3 года назад

Man, for such a small generator it sure fills up a lot of boxes once apart.

@kevinblevins2612 2 года назад

Hats off to you for taking a few extra minutes to clean the paint off It’s the little things

@waynebrundidge206 2 года назад

After watching this video I would not be afraid to tackle a small generator like this one. Thanks

@htnowpro 3 года назад

James, thank you so much! New subscriber here. That was truly magnificent 👏. Your skill and finesse really shine. I always wondered what was packaged inside the small plastic housing. 🤔. No head gasket to fail, no head bolts to add weight. Thanks for sharing the detailed repair.

@robertm8204 3 года назад

Also only one crankshaft seal, one flywheel, one (LARGE High Tech!) plastic cooling fan -and- a lighter single sided Crank Shaft. That lighter rotational mass Crank/Flywheel/Fan combo allows the engine to ramp up AC power immediately, to start electric motors. The $29 plastic cam lobe/sprocket (with integral compression release) rides on 1 (not 2) very low friction point. Even the large cooling fan shroud is thin cast Aluminum with full perimeter contact-bolted to the engine crankcase to maximize oil cooling. That's why the recoil start assembly is weight saving plastic. Replaced my 21" mower's bent crankshaft on its' 160cc OHC Honda motor and was mesmerized by the brilliant, lightweight design enabling a minimal number of all high quality parts -and- the pioneering for power equipment, OHC design that makes more power for the same cc's. IMHO Honda makes the longest lasting best performing Inverter Gennys.

@keithrichards4513 2 года назад

@@robertm8204 No head was really Cool!

@practicalman45 2 года назад

You are doing a great and thorough job. For me, a real education watching you. I admire your knowledge and approach (and Patience!). Watching you clean up the valves in your hand drill made me think of how I used to do (shade tree mechanic valve jobs) on auto engine heads. I'd chuck the valves stems in my drill press, "grind" them using a handheld side grinder with a broke in worn flap disc while they spun in the drill press (taking care to match the original valve grind angle). Putting the valves back in the heads, I'd chuck the stems in my (handheld) electric drill and spin them with valve compound back and forth to "grind" the seats. It was crude backyard stuff, but they sealed real well, at least for a while, and the valve jobs cost me only the effort.

@robertcochran7103 2 года назад

James, this is an amazing, and wonderful video. You are a real professional. I like the way you handled all the parts, very gently, no need for overpowering brute force. Your diagnosis of the engine problem and the required repairs is spot on. This is a fantastic video to watch and I enjoyed every second. I think it might help some of my family members who have similar generators an who might need to do similar repairs. Thank you for an amazingly well done repair and a video documentary of truly outstanding quality. This is a 10 out of 10 repair video.

@jcondon1 2 года назад

Thanks Robert

@eyedrcarlson 2 года назад

@@jcondon1 I've commented elsewhere about the excellent quality of your video production etc. But, I wanted to know what's the name of the brush you used to clean the piston and head with and where can you find same? Thanks

@randmayfield5695 Год назад

I love these generators and the first thing I have learned to check when there's a sudden shut down is the fuel level and then the spark gap. Carbon fouling of the gap causing the plug to ground itself out is moderately common with these machines. After that I start working into the guts.

@brianhind6149 2 года назад

James: First class video! I am working my way through ALL of your videos. I wonder why you did not clean the carb & especially the voltage regulator board. Dust & dirt are often conductive, & more especially the electrolytic caps are temperature rated for operation & lifetime. A 5 degree reduction in temp garners a considerable number of hours of extra operation. In addition, the grime on the boards is a trap for moisture, & other airborne contaminants, which often are or become acidic or conductive in nature. I offer this as information ...NOT as criticism. A truly great & informative video, the same as the rest of your offerings. My thanks, & I am sure you have the thanks of many others who have watched your videos & have or will have saved considerable money by fixing their generator faults themselves. Primo effort James. Cheers! Brian

@JohnSmith-yv6eq 2 года назад

James commented early on in the 3000 comments that he did lots more cleaning of screen...and replaced the carb after doing the vid. Runs well now.

@James1095 3 года назад

Nice job resurrecting that. Man, that poor thing has had a hard life though! I have an EU2000i that I take meticulous care of, it's one of my prized posessions and still looks and runs like it's brand new. I will never understand the people who spend a bunch of money on a premium piece of equipment like that and then abuse it. Regarding the gas cap, you have a California model which has the ratchet and a carbon filter, the 49 state cap is smaller and less complex.

@DaleB809 3 года назад

Have been watching your videos for a very long time. Just wondering why you don't buy a lift table. I bought 2 from our princess auto here in Canada 🇨🇦 sure saves the knees and back. Great video. I just repaired the same machine. Same problem and same repair. Great generator

@lanehollar9891 2 года назад

Fantastic video. Honda should use this as a factory training video! Many thanks.

@billstev100 2 года назад

99% of people would make a boat anchor out of that thing when they encountered the extent of needed repairs. Kudos my man! 🍾🎊🎉🎈

@michaelmounts1269 2 года назад

Great video!!! Teo years ago, I purchased a Honda pressure washer for $20...seller told me engine was seized...discovered that they simply hadn't released pressure in the pump head😂 still using it...

@BenJandrell 3 года назад

Very enjoyable 1 hour video... well done James for having the patience to see the job through. Honda products are always a favourite watch - great quality products.

@philc.9280 2 года назад

Really nice job with this generator. The video was clear and very easy to follow. I watched this for the whole hour even though I'll never do this job. Very educational.

@kerrygleeson4409 3 года назад

That’s a Gold plated go to Video for anyone needing to work on the Honda James thanks for sharing 🦘🇦🇺👍

@coryjeffreys5146 2 года назад

I bet you get a lot of job offers. You are definitely an expert at fixing things.

@erikeggenbakstad Год назад

48:35 ((6^3) x 40) / 1000 ) ) = 8.64 N = 0.88 Kilograms (40 for black steel, 38 for stainless). Thumb of rule, thought by an old mechanic. Seems to fairly accurate for this dimensions.. Thanks for the upload!

@YamahaC7SRG 2 года назад

Great video! Super editing!! That is a lot of work to do even without filming it all!! Thanks for posting this. To remove/install flywheel, push cotton rope into the spark plug hole to fill up the cylinder. The piston will then be stopped from moving and you can can use both hands on a big wrench; easier than using a strap.

@ianoliver3879 3 года назад

So pleasing. Thank you. That's how to make a video. Shots of the subject, not one badly-lit picture of a bloke in a back-to-front hat just saying words (and referring to himself and me in the plural). Thank you.

@RubyDash_ 2 года назад

I have one of these Hondas new, and it pulls over super easily, but always starts first pull, and runs fine. Definitely not low compression on mine but just pointing out these are great inverters

@Don-mb9fo 3 месяца назад

You are the Bob Ross of small engine repair.

@MarkAAshdown 2 года назад

Boy -that was a labour of love, and that's just watching! You make the best videos in all respects! Thank you

@jcondon1 2 года назад

Thanks

@derekwflett 3 года назад

What a convenience! I just picked up a non running 2000i yesterday. It was used on a construction site so I am thinking of opening it all up and giving it a good clean. We will see. Great work!

@jster1963 3 года назад

I usually don't comment, but I have to say I LOVE that you don't put "youtube" music or any music on your videos. You have great content and I don't have to watch with the volume/mute button in my hand. Thank you for the great videos......

@MrPaige222 3 года назад

Agree 100 percent Just raw video with narration is PERFECT. We HATE elevator music. . It's completely pointless and distracting. Project farm uses it, but it's at such a low level that it's actually humorous. If he didn't mention the artists, I wouldn't even notice it was there. Don't ever add music

@tracykooken2606 3 года назад

i agree !!!!!!!!!! just a honest video :)

@jacpost5923 3 года назад

absolutely agree...Thanks for sharing

@djR32N 3 года назад

NO WAY I’d sit here on the toilet for an hour if any music played 😤 👎

@johnsmith7709 3 года назад

I completely agree. Music is a serious distraction. These videos ( I never miss one) are superb and don't need any distraction.

@martyb3783 2 года назад

That was impressive. Well done in every aspect of the production of this video and the repair of the generator.

@jcondon1 2 года назад

Thanks

@travisowens1910 2 года назад

Don’t have (or plan on having) a Honda generator, but I found this to be really interesting. Thank you for not using music too! Well done!

@jcondon1 2 года назад

Thanks

@BlankBrain 2 года назад

I learned that I don't want to have to do a valve job on my EU2000i. But now I know it can be done! I put an hour meter on mine when I bought it. I bought mine when I was taking care of my mom, and she had an oxygen concentrator. The power went out several times, and the generator always started easily and ran fine.