Honda Generator worn out, Options?

[r carl]

I think that generator has a GX100 engine. You should be able to get a long block reasonable.

[robert@honda]

Replacement parts for the EU2000i are readily available from Honda. Any Honda dealer can get you parts; here's a link to find a dealer in your area:

Find A Honda Dealer

A shop manual is really helpful if you wish to DIY; Honda sells paper copies (127 pages!) on Amazon and eBay.

Honda does not sell a "long block" for the EU2000i. At some point, Honda may offer a complete replacement engine, but none are available right now.

FYI, the engine in a EU2000i is a little different; it has a diagonal split-block design and an internal timing belt. There is no separate cylinder head as you may know from other small gas engines:

[perryg114]

Send it to me. I will dispose of it for you.

Perry

[Phoenix]

Robert@Honda, a few questions:

• Do you have a ballpark figure for troubleshooting and/or rebuilding the engine?

• Is this easily done at a local Honda-authorized small engine repair or equipment rental shop?

• Does Honda have a warranty repair/factory rebuild facility in the USA where generators can be returned for major overhauls?

[robert@honda]

Originally Posted by Phoenix

Robert@Honda, a few questions:
• Do you have a ballpark figure for troubleshooting and/or rebuilding the engine?

Depends on what exactly is needed. The most important step is to make an accurate diagnosis and precise measurements. What is worn is what gets replaced. A good shop / tech will is essential. Figure about 3 hours of shop labor time

Originally Posted by Phoenix

• Is this easily done at a local Honda-authorized small engine repair or equipment rental shop?

Easy if you've done a few before. A real struggle if lacking the tools or shop manual. I would shop around and find a dealer with a shop tech who has done the job.

Originally Posted by Phoenix

• Does Honda have a warranty repair/factory rebuild facility in the USA where generators can be returned for major overhauls?

No, afraid not.

Finally, a new EU2 is about $1000 and will come with a 3-year warranty.

[Moflash]

If serviced properly these gens run 10,000 hours or more.Sound to me like you have some carbon buildup on the valves.I would run some Seafoam and fresh fuel thru this gen.

[handn]

Originally Posted by overlander63

If everything else works well, drain out the dino oil, and replace it with Mobil 1. It will no longer smoke, and may well run better.

This is what I did. I filled with Mobil 1 O w 40 viscosity made for high end German cars. No improvement. I thought I had the same problem as my generator would shut off repeatedly in the cold but I read the owners manual.
It showed the full oil pressure was when the oil was completely topped off and filled to the top of the filler hole with the generator level. I had been filling it only to the point that it read full on the dipstick.
Problem solved. I has been getting into the 20's at night and the generator starts like a champ and keeps running.
Hope this helps someone who has a similar problem.

[Bassasasin]

I'm in the middle of such a semi overhaul and have discovered a few things. My gen was blowing tons of smoke. Discovered extreme piston slap, rings worn out. I ordered parts and apparently there are 20 versions of this little eu2000i. Parts were priced ok but hard to get the right part. Use the #s on the engine not the outside panel. After getting the parts it was determined the crankshaft was scored and needed a undersize rod and mill of the crankshaft to match, or trying to get a new right crankshaft again. I went down to my small engine repair and they say from HONDA they order all the similar parts get the right one that fits and sent the remainder back. It's been a challenge. For me not worth the wait for parts, resend and return, leaving the generator apart in a box for so long. Its been a long project. Wish me luck. GOOD LUCK..

[dznf0g]

Bass,

What vintage is your gennie? Hour meter? What was your maintenance interval? I need to know what to expect down the road.

[xrvr]

There are differences in the carbs as far as being rebuildable also. Somecannot be rebuilt and must be replaced.

[Mollysdad]

I was at my Honda power dealer for a new gas cap for my 3000.
In talking to the mechanic, he said Bush Gardens also uses the 3000 and they consider 200,000 hours a reasonable life!
I wish the Honda 3K had an hour meter when new. (Mine's nice but a 2004, looks and runs like new)

[ROBERT CROSS]

If you decide to get an Hr/tach avoid the Honda...ours peetered out @ 48hrs, Honda said "out" of warrantee.


Replaced with this.....1 & 2 cyl.
408.4hrs & counting.



Bob

[Bruce B]

Originally Posted by Mollysdad

I was at my Honda power dealer for a new gas cap for my 3000.
In talking to the mechanic, he said Bush Gardens also uses the 3000 and they consider 200,000 hours a reasonable life!
I wish the Honda 3K had an hour meter when new. (Mine's nice but a 2004, looks and runs like new)

200,000 hours? That is just shy of 23 years, 24 hour a day run time...
Not bad!
Although we sold our 3000iS for a pair of lighter 2000iS's my favorite is and always be the 3000iS!

[J. Morgan]

Originally Posted by Bruce B

200,000 hours? That is just shy of 23 years, 24 hour a day run time...

Not bad!

Although we sold our 3000iS for a pair of lighter 2000iS's my favorite is and always be the 3000iS!

I would be prone to think that 20,000 hours is closer, but even this is converted to “miles” is 900,000 miles at a 45 mph average.

[Bruce B]

Originally Posted by J. Morgan

I would be prone to think that 20,000 hours is closer, but even this is converted to “miles” is 900,000 miles at a 45 mph average.

20,000 hours is a loooong time!
I hear these figures for things like these thrown about for Northern Lights diesel generators but who knows? Honda makes some nice little engines.
Bruce

[J. Morgan]

Originally Posted by Bruce B

20,000 hours is a loooong time!

I hear these figures for things like these thrown about for Northern Lights diesel generators but who knows? Honda makes some nice little engines.

Bruce

I have owned trucks and forklifts that have gone over 20,000 hours without major failures, but you are right about it being a long time for a machine to run. It kind of amazing.

[markdoane]

I think it's a punctuation error. Replace the comma with a hyphen.

200 - 1000 hours is a reasonable life range.

[ventport]

Has anyone looked into the cost of just replacing the Honda gas engine as a unit, instead of rebuilding the original engine? It would be way less down time and most anyone could do it without specialized equipment.

[J. Morgan]

Originally Posted by markdoane

I think it's a punctuation error. Replace the comma with a hyphen.

200 - 1000 hours is a reasonable life range.

I would expect more hours than that before a rebuild.

[Mollysdad]

Originally Posted by markdoane

I think it's a punctuation error. Replace the comma with a hyphen.

200 - 1000 hours is a reasonable life range.

Hondas didn't get to be what they are if they wore out. At work, we used Honda EU3000is's (25 of them) and we ran them 15 hours a day for 4 days a week.
Problems were usually a fouled spark plug.
That's 2400 hours a year! (40 weeks)
I tried to buy one when they replaced all of them after several years. Unfortunately, they sold all 25 to a vendor.
So I bought a used 3000 from Craig's List.

If a Honda wore out at 200 hours or 2000 hours we'd all be buying Champions or Predators.