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GCV160 Carburetor Kit

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Product Package Includes

  • 1x GCV160 Carburetor
  • 1x Fuel Line with 2 Clamps
  • 1x Fuel Filter
  • 1x Spark Plug
  • 1x Air Filter
  • 1x Pre Filter
  • 3x Gaskets

Compatibility

This carburetor is designed to fit a variety of Honda GCV160 engine models, including:

  • GCV160, GCV160A, GCV160LA, GCV160LA0, GCV160LE
  • HRB216, HRS216, HRT216, HRZ216
  • Specific engine series: A1A, A2A, A2R, HON, GCT, RAN, N1, N2, A2A9, A4A9, A1AE, A1AF, A1AS, A2R, A3A, BHH, E1A2, E1A4, E1G7, E5A4, EHHB, N1A, N1AF, N5A, N5AF, NBL1

Ideal Replacement Parts

  • Carburetor replaces: 16100-ZM0-804, 16100-ZM0-023, 16100-ZM0-802, 16100-Z0L-013, 16100-Z0L-003, 16100-ZM0-803
  • Fuel Filter replaces: 16952-ZA8-800
  • Petcock Assembly replaces: 16950-ZM0-003
  • Air Filter replaces: 17211-ZL8-023, 17211-ZL8-003, 17211-ZL8-000

Enhanced Fuel Efficiency

Maintaining the correct air-fuel mixture is crucial for optimal engine performance. An imbalance can lead to various issues such as:

  • Popping, banging, or sneezing sounds
  • Excessive exhaust emissions
  • Difficult starting and rough idling
  • Carburetor flooding

Regularly check and replace your carburetor to prevent these problems and ensure smooth operation.

FAQ

GCV160 carburetor kits are designed for Honda GCV160-series engines and equipment, including models such as the Honda GCV160, GCV160LA, GCV160LA0, GCV160LE, HRB216, HRR216K2, HRR216K3, HRR216K4, HRR216K5, HRR216K6, HRR216K7, HRS216, HRS216K1, HRS216K2, HRS216K3, HRS216K4, HRT216, and HRT216K1/K2. Because Honda utilized various carburetor configurations across the GCV160 family, you must match the engine model and type code from the label on your specific engine before ordering.
Check the engine identification tag, typically located near the fuel tank or blower housing, and match the full engine model and type code rather than relying on the 'GCV160' designation alone. This is critical because there are multiple GCV160 carburetor variations featuring different linkage layouts, choke arrangements, and gasket configurations. If your mower is an HRR216, HRS216, HRT216, or HRB216, verify the exact suffix as well.
This carburetor is a suitable replacement for Honda part numbers 16100-ZM0-804, 16100-Z0L-853, 16100-Z9M-811, 16100-Z9L-811, 16100-Z8B-911, and 16100-Z8B-901. Related gasket numbers include 16221-883-800, 16212-ZL8-000, and 16228-ZL8-000. Since these parts do not fit every engine type, use these as cross-reference points and confirm compatibility against your engine’s exact model and type code.
Typical carburetor-related symptoms on a Honda GCV160 include hard starting, surging at idle, hunting under light load, needing the choke to stay running, fuel leakage, poor throttle response, and an engine that starts briefly on primer or starting fluid but then dies. A clogged pilot jet or varnish buildup from stale fuel is especially common on engines that have sat unused for extended periods.
The most common cause is old gasoline leaving varnish in the jets and passages, particularly if fuel containing ethanol has sat in the mower over the off-season. Debris from the fuel tank or a deteriorated fuel line can also block the carburetor. In some cases, the issue may stem from a bad bowl gasket, a plugged pilot jet, an air leak at the intake gasket, or a choke/throttle linkage problem.
For most walk-behind mower applications, installation is a moderate DIY task that typically takes 20 to 45 minutes. You will need a screwdriver, needle-nose pliers, and a small socket or nut driver. Key steps include ensuring the correct order of the gaskets and insulator, properly routing the governor and throttle linkages, and reconnecting all breather and fuel lines securely to prevent leaks.
Before replacing the unit, inspect the spark plug, air filter, fuel shutoff flow, fuel line condition, and the tank for contamination. If the engine has spark and compression, many GCV160 starting and surging problems are caused by a dirty pilot jet or stale fuel rather than a total carburetor failure. We recommend replacing old gaskets and using fresh fuel during the installation process.
No. Some Honda GCV160 versions utilize a separate plastic throttle/choke actuator, while others feature a different carburetor-body arrangement. This is why visual matching and engine code verification are essential. A carburetor that appears similar may still have different linkage geometry or choke compatibility.