After replacing the carburetor the engine would start but not stay running. Honda GX160, 5.5 hp. Below are some fundamental Honda troubleshooting issues and their probable causes for the GX120, the GX160 and the GX200 Honda Engines. I have a Belle generator which has a Honda GX160 engine. honda gx160 electric start wiring diagram – Just What’s Wiring Diagram? Have tried starting fluid, premium gas, choking, everything and still gives problems. Eventually worked out it was the breather blocked up on the filler cap, a vacuum was forming in the tank, starving the engine of fuel. The generator won’t start. I have replaced the Honda GX160 won't start - DoItYourself.com Community Forums Fresh gas flows freely at the carb drain screw. The engine will run for 30 Seconds and then just Dies. Possible causes for a Honda generator not starting are: An engine fault, e.g. If I squirt a little gas in the cylinder I can get the engine to fire so I have spark, but engine kills right away. For detailed mower troubleshooting, generator troubleshooting, etc., refer to the Honda small engine manuals for each engine. Have checked for a spark when it does this and it is not getting one. ... at least judging from the old gas found in the tank. Apr 12, 2014 #1 I've been having a problem starting a 5.5 hp Honda. Checked engine oil, it may have been a bit low, so I topped it off. At first it wouldn't start at all. Honda GX160 5.5 HP - hard starting. there is gas flowing to the carb. checked the spark plug and still no spark. If I take a heater and heat the motor for about 5 minutes, it will fire right up. I had put gas in a few minutes earlier, and thought bad gas may be the problem, but after draining and refilling, I cant get it to start. A wiring diagram is a kind of schematic which makes use of abstract photographic signs to show all the affiliations of components in a system. These are the most common Honda generator problems we see. Not a Spark problem, as confirmed by Spark Being available, even if it won't run. the only thing i have not checked is the ignition coil any ideas. Thread starter brickyardboy; Start date Apr 12, 2014; brickyardboy New member. Honda GX160 wont start.Have drained old fuel and thoroughly cleaned fuel system. Keep in mind these are broad small engine troubleshooting tips. I bought this new in 1998 but have rarely used it and most of the time it just gets a start and run for a while. Honda GX 160 starts, but won't stay running. I had a Honda engine that would start fine and then run out of puff and give up after 5-10 mins running. Re: Honda GX160 engine problem? It was running fine and just stopped while in use. honda gx 160 wont start i bypassed the low oil alert and made sure there was fresh gas to. Motorcycles, Snowmobiles, Go-Carts, Motorized Bikes, ATVs, Electric Mobility Scooters and Golf Carts - Honda GX160 won't start - I have a Honda GX160 engine that will not start. Download or purchase Honda Engine owners' manuals for the GX160. I have a honda gcv 160 engine. I have a Honda OHV 4 Stroke GX160 that powers my Log Splitter. Replaced spark plug and put new carburetor on. Removed plug cleaned, replaced. Check the electrical connection at the pump. It will not start no matter what when it is below 60 degrees. This motor, mounted on an Ingersol-Rand wheelbarrow style air compressor is almost 1 year old, and has been hard to start since new, especially when it's cold.