GC190 flooding

[ggenovez]

That's pretty bad for something that has only10 hours on it

[creia]

That's pretty bad for something that has only10 hours on it

If this is a brand new piece of equipment with a warranty, why not bring it back and exchange it?
Michael

[bobodu]

HI everyone,

I picked up a Kracher pressure washer a few years ago.

Where did you guys get the idea it was new????
I can take a brand new engine and leave it sit with gas in it for a few months and have it never start. Carbs don't go bad from running...they go bad from SITTING !!!! A new $21 or $28 float valve may or may NOT fix it. Did you look at the IPL????
http://www.ereplacementparts.com/honda-gc190a-type-qeafvin-gcaaa80000019999999-small-engine-parts-c-37657_37658_37987_37750.html
Page "C"...Part #9
Here's one for $18...
http://www.boats.net/parts/detail/honda/H-16155-ZL8-003.html
Sears has em for $44.....for a stinking little needle valve....shhesh...

[KE4AVB]

By not reading the whole thread just the last part.

The number of hours isn't always the only factor. The equipment age can be a factor too and you did mention that it is over 3 years old. With the fuel that are used nowadays damage can occur from just sitting idled especially rubber parts. In your case the needle has a rubber tip. The suggestion of a new carburetor is a good one since they are very cost effective especially when you consider the time spent trying fix the one you have.

[creia]

[quote="KE4AVB"]By not reading the whole thread just the last part.


Michael

[ggenovez]

WOW. That's crazy for a seat. Why do they put rubber in them? this is the first time I see that.

Enough to drive me crazy.

[StarTech]

I found a little more on the engine model given it is a Pre-1997 GC190A QHAD ENGINE according to one of my suppliers that has access to the year of manufacture data.

Needle pn 16155ZL8013 18.00+USD. Costs more than the replacement carburetor.

WOW. That's crazy for a seat. Why do they put rubber in them? this is the first time I see that..

Haven't worked carburetors long have you?

Rubber tip needle valves have been around a very long time. With these needle valves the matching seat is usually a metal one seat. Solid metal needle are used but the there is usually a rubber insert in the seat. It all about a good seal in a high vibration environment.