How bad are HONDA carbs.

[RON 1]

Some guy on this sight says that if a honda is not ran weekly that the carb jets will clog up. Is this true or BS...who would want a engine that has to be ran weekly to keep the carb jets from clogging.......?

 

[MajBach]

Re: How bad are HONDA carbs.

what a crock! I've let mine sit for 2 months with no noticeable problem. Although, that long a period is not ideal with gas stablizer. but then again, if a carb does clog, it is a function of the gas, not the carb.

 

[Navigator]

Re: How bad are HONDA carbs.

RON1,<br />I had to let my carbed BF40 sit for 6 months (because of a new new baby), went outside the other day, hooked up a gas can, pumped the bulb solid, pulled the choke, pressed the starter button, and varoom, she started right up and purred like a kitten.<br /><br />Thats why I bought a honda!<br /><br />Nav

 

[Skinnywater]

Re: How bad are HONDA carbs.

I'm pretty close to the boat ramp, so mine gets fired up pretty regular.<br />However, Keihin carbs have a long track record of being pretty reliable, simple and trouble free.<br /><br />The litmus is this very forum. Taken into proper perspective the truth lies here. If the carbs were troublesome, it would be reflected here.<br /><br />While dirt and rust will cause problems with any fuel system. Water is the real killer. It doesn't take long for water to start corroding the alloy in a carb body making it nearly impossible to clean or repair. This doesn't matter who makes the part.

 

[DJ]

Re: How bad are HONDA carbs.

RON,<br /><br />I do not think that Honda carbs. are bad, just sensitive.<br /><br />The orifices are smaller than comparable 2-strokes. The same applies for any 4-stroke engine, regardless of maker.<br /><br />My experience with four strokes has been with an older Honda 10 and a newer 8.<br /><br />The 8 absolutely requires treated fuel. If not treated, it will gum up in short order.

 

[ericgj510]

Re: How bad are HONDA carbs.

I don't know what motor you have. I have a 1985 10 that I got used 6 years ago. I rebuilt the carb when I got it. I have not had a problem with it. The motor has gone for periods of several months with out starting. I have always disconnected the fuel hose and let the engine run until it quits which I beleive is a good idea.<br /><br />Eric