Honda GC160 idle

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I got a GC160 off a pressure washer that just had constant full-throttle speed. Starts and runs ok so I thought I'd use it on something else that uses a centrifugal clutch. However, I've tried everything and can't make it idle. It just dies at idle. Carb is clean, etc.. Is it possible these carbs are only calibrated for full-throttle and CAN'T idle?
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[bgsengine]

quite possible - like many modern rotary mower engines they may not even have an idle circuit per se, just an air bleed nozzle, since they are meant to run at a fixed engine RPM, no provisions are made for idle speed.

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This one has an idle adjustment needle and "looks" like it should idle but....

Try a different engine I guess.

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[KE4AVB]

What is the model - serial Alpha-numeric number or model and type code? I need to lookup the setup to see what is going on.

[bgsengine]

This one has an idle adjustment needle and "looks" like it should idle but....

Try a different engine I guess.

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Not necessarily an adjustment - that may be just the pilot jet to feed fuel during load acceleration. or do you mean the idle stop screw (which also serves as a retainer for the pilot jet) ?

But as KE4 said,get the full engine serial (and type code) engraved in the side of the block and maybe we can see what exactly you are working with.

[creia]

Is this engine going to be used on a mini-bike or go-kart? A simple solution just to get you going would be to purchase one of those China-made knock-offs on Ebay that is set up with a conventional idle and throttle. There are lots of listings at around $ 12.00 each. I have purchased a lot of the China-made Tecumseh carb knock-offs that have worked great. Just a thought...
Michael

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I was going to put it on a plate compacter for occasional use. It uses a centrifugal clutch to operate.
I'm away but will post numbers later. Thanks for the input.
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[Elader]

Is this engine going to be used on a mini-bike or go-kart? A simple solution just to get you going would be to purchase one of those China-made knock-offs on Ebay that is set up with a conventional idle and throttle. There are lots of listings at around $ 12.00 each. I have purchased a lot of the China-made Tecumseh carb knock-offs that have worked great. Just a thought...
Michael

That sounds a fun toy.

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The numbers are extremely hard to see (etched in block) but this is what I think they are:
GCAHA-2726982-QHAF

[KE4AVB]

Don't look like that engine wasn't designed to idle but the there is a mixture screw and a throttle stop so in theory it should be able to idle but would require a speed control bracket from one that is adjustable on the speed. I don't see enough to be of any further here. Hopefully another can be of help here.

Your carburetor is PN 16100-ZL8-802 CARBURETOR ASSY. (BB61B C)