Whilst the eco mode keeps it quite I think over time it's not good for the motor also inverter gets hot I run mine with covers off at full speed just my opinion and experience with these generator types great video thank you.
Your mention of chevy 350 , the valve guide seals were the issue , there were a bunch of yrs. they were just not what they should have been . So on the Honda , it could be just some poor maintenance / infrequent oil changes / cheap oil ?
I had the same issue rough idle..but if you remove the 3 air filter screws and a black hose..the carburator can be out and is a screw that you have to remove(plastic) under that screw is a " idler jet"valve that need to be unclug that valve pop out(flat screw driver) and is plastic jet with. 2 holes ..one big one and the other need to be clear out..i use w-40 with the red spout on ...it did solve the problem..! 30 min labor..very easy..!
Thats a cool little generator. Its probably loving some amsoil and fresh gas. I got that same fluid evacuator you have for christmas. Haven't had a chance to use it yet but spring is coming and I'm sure I'll be using it to change oils in the lawn equipment and I'll change out the PS fluid and brake fluid in my truck again.
I've had mine in the basement for 2 years I should get it running too. I took the spark arrestor off the first day I got it, seen lots of them cause problems getting plugged. Looks like it's an under 100 hours on it.
I have eu2000i and it ran for about 2 to 3 hours and it died out and when I noticed I checked my all that had gas in the oil what is wrong with it let me know please Cajun land Church Point Louisiana
I'm going through a rough time with eu2000i when it runs the green light is not glowing, but makes power. when eco switch is in the on position, no change in idle, just runs high. This was not purchased by me new so don't have any idea what is been worked on. Any ideas?
Inverter problem, because both of those issues are wired separately, or very unlikely but worth checking to see if those two smaller wire harness behind inverter are actually connected, the big one is for your power, that goes from stator to inverter, 1 small harness behind inverter is for lights other small harness behind inverter is for your throttle motor/ eco
Great vid really helpful. Can I get an idea of how how much Seafoam went in the tank, the oil and directly into the chamber...please. Does it need to be emptied out before the generator is started again? We have one of these and I cant really afford to put it in for a Honda dealer to look at. Its used as the power source to our small mobile business. Thanks so much
Hi. I borrowed a honda eu30is, and messed it up a bit. You Seem to know your Way around engines, Wich I certainly dont. It Got Tilted in transportation and leaked a fair bit of Oil. Not sure why it leaked... Afterwards it wouldnt start. I added new Oil (maybe too little) and that didnt help. Do you have any suggestions on What to do (other than adding sufficient oil)? I wouldnt like to return it in worse shape, than it was. Thank you.
Any update on the smoke ? I have the same condition EU2000 and smokes like you've described. I'm about to replace the valve guide on intake, but maybe i'll try some SeaFoam like you did. Do you think that solved your smoke ? Also, get yourself a 13 oz dish wash soap bottle, use that for oil refill. Holds the perfect amount and makes the refill process a snap. I'd also bet you think it sounds louder because of the conditions you were running it in. The snow will reflect the sound more than typical surroundings.
no update on the smoke I may do a rebuild this winter as I have to do the timing belt but we'll see once i take it apart i'll do a leak down test and see what the condition of the motor is like
Hi, I clean the carburetor with carb cleaner, and add a littler gas on the carb. it will start for few second and died. Do you think is the fuel line. Tks Richard
My Honda eu2000 smokes the whole time, the plug gets really oil fouled, so im thinking the rings are bad. Do you have a video or planning to do one on how to replace the rings, if not please do one on ring replacement.
I like your use of the nifty color variations on your white board - lol I cant tell really from a video but I had a EU3000 that was quiet as a mouse running - it sounds a bit loud to me too. Whats a liter ? :)
Yes I was like he should see Calgary before it becomes like mad max. I would love to head to Nashville, that is on hold for the time being because of the economics here
+jerry bskorner ...no litter is the dirt looking stuff a cat shits in or we put on oil to absorb it up .....lol........sorry i could not stop myself corny yes it is but i dont care where / how can i get stickers from you Jerry
Those little Honda Generators are awesome. What did you pick it for again? Thats perfect for camping running a heater and your Cpap machine. Also hopefully you post a video on the timing belt replacement when the time comes. MFBT!
+Rocco Liace I picked it up for 275, they retail new here for around 1100. I plan on doing the timing belt after my first back country camping trip of the year
+jerry bskorner If you were worried about the environment you would set up a huge solar panel array and run off of an inverter at night sir ..... hahaha
that's true however, one must investigate as I did too think it was a bit loud however from watching other videos. It does appear that is the way it sounds
Whilst the eco mode keeps it quite I think over time it's not good for the motor also inverter gets hot I run mine with covers off at full speed just my opinion and experience with these generator types great video thank you.
Hopefully you got this Generator for free. There’s so many of these out there in good shape on the cheap. You can be picky on which ones you buy.
With the dip in the wrapped handle it looks like it was stolen.
Exactly
Your mention of chevy 350 , the valve guide seals were the issue , there were a bunch of yrs. they were just not what they should have been .
So on the Honda , it could be just some poor maintenance / infrequent oil changes / cheap oil ?
I had the same issue rough idle..but if you remove the 3 air filter screws and a black hose..the carburator can be out and is a screw that you have to remove(plastic) under that screw is a " idler jet"valve that need to be unclug that valve pop out(flat screw driver) and is plastic jet with. 2 holes ..one big one and the other need to be clear out..i use w-40 with the red spout on ...it did solve the problem..! 30 min labor..very easy..!
nice video. i think that model was made prior to the blink's correlating with each 100 hours of use...
Thats a cool little generator. Its probably loving some amsoil and fresh gas. I got that same fluid evacuator you have for christmas. Haven't had a chance to use it yet but spring is coming and I'm sure I'll be using it to change oils in the lawn equipment and I'll change out the PS fluid and brake fluid in my truck again.
+klc317 you'll be happy with it as it works awesome
thanx for the video. i just rebuilt my carb and got it running great!
I've had mine in the basement for 2 years I should get it running too. I took the spark arrestor off the first day I got it, seen lots of them cause problems getting plugged. Looks like it's an under 100 hours on it.
+Steve Rob physically it looks like it's been rode hard and put away wet
+jerry bskorner Reminds me of my Xwife then .......
Nice little generators, ours only smokes after being bounced around on the way to camping trips.
+roguesquatcher i've noticed that too
I have eu2000i and it ran for about 2 to 3 hours and it died out and when I noticed I checked my all that had gas in the oil what is wrong with it let me know please Cajun land Church Point Louisiana
I stored my honda eu2000 under my house which is damp, its starts but not connecting, I was told in needed a rectifier
Mine surging up and down on economy mode maybe carburetor needs a cleaning?
I'm going through a rough time with eu2000i when it runs the green light is not glowing, but makes power. when eco switch is in the on position, no change in idle, just runs high. This was not purchased by me new so don't have any idea what is been worked on. Any ideas?
Inverter problem, because both of those issues are wired separately, or very unlikely but worth checking to see if those two smaller wire harness behind inverter are actually connected, the big one is for your power, that goes from stator to inverter,
1 small harness behind inverter is for lights other small harness behind inverter is for your throttle motor/ eco
Good ol Seafoam! One good all around product! Enjoyed your video and am going on to more of them!
Great vid really helpful. Can I get an idea of how how much Seafoam went in the tank, the oil and directly into the chamber...please. Does it need to be emptied out before the generator is started again? We have one of these and I cant really afford to put it in for a Honda dealer to look at. Its used as the power source to our small mobile business. Thanks so much
My honda 1000 inverter is got a lot of black smoke any suggestions
Hi. I borrowed a honda eu30is, and messed it up a bit.
You Seem to know your Way around engines, Wich I certainly dont.
It Got Tilted in transportation and leaked a fair bit of Oil. Not sure why it leaked...
Afterwards it wouldnt start. I added new Oil (maybe too little) and that didnt help.
Do you have any suggestions on What to do (other than adding sufficient oil)?
I wouldnt like to return it in worse shape, than it was.
Thank you.
Any update on the smoke ? I have the same condition EU2000 and smokes like you've described. I'm about to replace the valve guide on intake, but maybe i'll try some SeaFoam like you did. Do you think that solved your smoke ? Also, get yourself a 13 oz dish wash soap bottle, use that for oil refill. Holds the perfect amount and makes the refill process a snap. I'd also bet you think it sounds louder because of the conditions you were running it in. The snow will reflect the sound more than typical surroundings.
no update on the smoke I may do a rebuild this winter as I have to do the timing belt but we'll see once i take it apart i'll do a leak down test and see what the condition of the motor is like
How to know when it is time to change the timing belt?
How did you get the eco to run smoothly please.
Howdy do u know is the motor interference or non interference??
Hi, I clean the carburetor with carb cleaner, and add a littler gas on the carb. it will start for few second and died. Do you think is the fuel line. Tks Richard
My Honda eu2000 smokes the whole time, the plug gets really oil fouled, so im thinking the rings are bad.
Do you have a video or planning to do one on how to replace the rings, if not please do one on ring replacement.
+mr. dude. How do you know it's the rings and not the valve seals ?
My Output indicator light will not turn on
I like your use of the nifty color variations on your white board - lol I cant tell really from a video but I had a EU3000 that was quiet as a mouse running - it sounds a bit loud to me too. Whats a liter ? :)
+jerry bskorner I know my 3000 started getting louder and I had to replace the muffler.
the mufflers are expensive, are you making a trip to Canada and not telling me ?
Yes I was like he should see Calgary before it becomes like mad max. I would love to head to Nashville, that is on hold for the time being because of the economics here
+jerry bskorner hahaha maybe someday :) Only part of Canada Ive seen personally is Toronto years ago.
+jerry bskorner ...no litter is the dirt looking stuff a cat shits in or we put on oil to absorb it up .....lol........sorry i could not stop myself corny yes it is but i dont care
where / how can i get stickers from you Jerry
Those little Honda Generators are awesome. What did you pick it for again? Thats perfect for camping running a heater and your Cpap machine. Also hopefully you post a video on the timing belt replacement when the time comes. MFBT!
+Rocco Liace I picked it up for 275, they retail new here for around 1100. I plan on doing the timing belt after my first back country camping trip of the year
+jerry bskorner If you were worried about the environment you would set up a huge solar panel array and run off of an inverter at night sir ..... hahaha
solar is good for some things, but the amount of panels you'd need to recharge a battery would be a larger footprint than my campsite
+jerry bskorner you know Im just giving you crap right ? :)
that's true however, one must investigate as I did too think it was a bit loud however from watching other videos. It does appear that is the way it sounds
Mine brand new idled like that on Eco
+lucas07770 oh does it, good to know. it seems to idle smoothly now
Mine only runs with choke on , anybody know what's wrong ?
Yes, the idle circuit in the carb is dirty or plugged. Clean the carb.
one valve tends to stick Mariana mystery oil fixed
+derrick johnston I wish I could get mystery oil here
It did not blink when you started it, did it have less then a hundred hours on it?
Our Honda dealer told us 1/3 of the i2000's sold are lemons.
That's not true. I've had numerous eu2000is and I've never had a lemon. Usually its user error . Not hondas fault.
Dive Bar Casanova yep and I can walk across the Mississippi River-you are a hoot!