epremack
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
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Difficult to swap-out hi-altitude carb jet in Honda motor?
Original Message Aug 9, 2011 11:27 am |
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I just bought a pressure washer powered by a Honda GCV190 motor. I bought it at sea level, but recently brought it to 6,200 feet altitude. It seems to run well at 6,200 feet, but I wonder if I'm either damaging the engine or running the risk of fouling it?
Honda makes a couple of inexpensive (<$10) substitute carburetor jets for higher altitude. The manual says to bring the unit to a Honda dealer to substitute the alternate carburetor jet.
I'm wondering if (1) I should bother with switching the jet and, if "yes," (2) whether it's an easy switch that I could perform without hauling the unit back and forth to the dealer?
I'm mechanically inclined and have good tools, but have never done anything beyond minor services (e.g., changing/gap-ing the plug, changing oil, and changing/cleaning air filters) on small engines. Does anyone have experience making this switch?
Thanks.
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