Why does my Honda GX390 stall under load?

Why does my Honda GX390 stall under load?

I also confirmed the governor is correctly adjusted. Compression is low at 75 PSI vs Honda’s spec of 85-120 and the backfiring appears to be coming thru the intake as it bogs under load. I’m thinking this is looking like a valve or head gasket problem.

Why does my Honda 450 Foreman backfire?

Was moving along in 4th gear at a pretty good clip down a long flat gravel road. Never mudbog it. It was running smooth and fine and with the throttle open it was almost like you had thrown the kill switch. It began to backfire repeatedly through the carb and sounded like it choked to death.

What happens if your carb belts are off?

The GL1000 is an interference design engine. If your belts are off by 1 tooth, your engine will run like crap. If your belts are off by 2 or more teeth, serious engine damage will occur immediately. Note: Keep in mind that all ignition issues must be perfect before carb work is undertaken.

Can a Honda GX270 backfire under load?

Have a Northstar 5500 Generator with a Honda gx270 9hp. I am ocd driven on oil, stabilizer and run it monthly. Power went out, went to start it and it fired right up. Ran perfect during the set up (10 minutes) and immediately surged under load and then died. I started it but it died after about 30 seconds. Disconnected from house and started it.

Why is my Honda Trimmer losing so much power?

The most common reason for a total loss of power, or for a stubborn engine that won’t alter its speed, is a fouled air or fuel filter. To fix this problem, simply remove both filters and clean them with a mild detergent. If the filters show significant signs of age, wear, or damage, they should instead be replaced with brand new, OEM Honda filters.

Why does my Honda gcv160 stall at idle?

Cutting the throttle to idle will sometimes keep the engine running, wait 15 sec and then take it up to full load, will run 5-10 minutes and then repeats the stumble. Engine stumbled when new once or twice a weekend, but wouldn’t die.

I also confirmed the governor is correctly adjusted. Compression is low at 75 PSI vs Honda’s spec of 85-120 and the backfiring appears to be coming thru the intake as it bogs under load. I’m thinking this is looking like a valve or head gasket problem.

Why is my carburetor not working on my motorcycle?

As small of a part as it is, the carburetor spring is a vital part to the function of the carburetor as well as the rest of your motorcycle. If it malfunctions in any way, you’ll quickly be able to notice. A broken carburetor spring is often a culprit to poor acceleration on a motorcycle.