Broken generator

mikestone · 09-05-2012, 11:35 AM

I have a Honda eu1000i generator that had a broken spark plug, I removed the busted plug and replaced it, still won't start, I don't know enough mechanically to fix it, anyone wanna a case of beer to get this thing running for me.

Tilos · 09-05-2012, 12:09 PM

Honda gens have a low oil safety switch that kills the ignition and keeps it from starting.
I'd check the oil...
just sayin'
Tilos

mikestone · 09-05-2012, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tilos

Honda gens have a low oil safety switch that kills the ignition and keeps it from starting.
I'd check the oil...
just sayin'
Tilos

Yeah I forgot to mention that I changed the oil out. Good advice though.

fouker187 · 09-05-2012, 12:38 PM

you can pull the plug and attach it to the lead and see if it sparks when you turn it over. That will confirm or eliminate spark problem.

mikestone · 09-05-2012, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fouker187

you can pull the plug and attach it to the lead and see if it sparks when you turn it over. That will confirm or eliminate spark problem.

Tried it and it occasionally sparks but not every time

Back Of The Pack · 09-05-2012, 12:56 PM

Buy a new one.............problem solved. It's a Honda what did you expect.

mikestone · 09-05-2012, 01:02 PM

800$

fouker187 · 09-05-2012, 04:39 PM

Pull start? I believe there are magnets on the fly wheel that pass by a pickup to induce spark. Like the old distributor caps back in the day. Could be the pickup is going bad or the cable is shot. might be working as advertised because if the engine doesn't make a full revolution each time you pull you wouldn't get spark anyway. Are you gettting fuel? Is the fuel shutoff working? Could be stuck or broken. Sorry I can't be more help. i would have to look at the thing to be of more assistance.

s1vak · 09-05-2012, 04:46 PM

Are the spark plug wires covered with carbon build-up?

mikestone · 09-05-2012, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fouker187

Pull start? I believe there are magnets on the fly wheel that pass by a pickup to induce spark. Like the old distributor caps back in the day. Could be the pickup is going bad or the cable is shot. might be working as advertised because if the engine doesn't make a full revolution each time you pull you wouldn't get spark anyway. Are you gettting fuel? Is the fuel shutoff working? Could be stuck or broken. Sorry I can't be more help. i would have to look at the thing to be of more assistance.

Fuel is getting to carb. No corrosion on any components. I'm looking for someone to take a look at it. It's probably something simple.

lil_schmitty · 09-05-2012, 05:50 PM

pull the plug and spray carb cleaner or starting fluid directly in the cylinder, connect spark plug and wires and see if it attempts to start.

mikestone · 09-05-2012, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lil_schmitty

pull the plug and spray carb cleaner or starting fluid directly in the cylinder, connect spark plug and wires and see if it attempts to start.

Tried it, nothing different happens

Tilos · 09-05-2012, 10:21 PM

Do you have the manual or have you looked at one online?
Besides the low oil safety switch, some have a tip over switch too.
If you turned it up on it's side to change the oil, you may need to reset the tip over switch.
That's all I've got,
Tilos

mikestone · 09-08-2012, 12:19 PM

Can anyone take a look at this thing?

Waldo · 09-08-2012, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikestone

Can anyone take a look at this thing?

If you post a picture, we all take a look at it.

mikestone · 09-08-2012, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Waldo

If you post a picture, we all take a look at it.

Well that will work awesome

Waldo · 09-08-2012, 05:40 PM

Bring it by sometime, I will look at it

09-05-2012, 11:35 AM	#1
mikestone Super Trooper Joined: Aug 2009 From: nampa Posts: 637 I Ride: 2000.5 aprilia rsvr mille	Broken generator I have a Honda eu1000i generator that had a broken spark plug, I removed the busted plug and replaced it, still won't start, I don't know enough mechanically to fix it, anyone wanna a case of beer to get this thing running for me.

09-05-2012, 04:39 PM	#8
fouker187 Priority Target Joined: Sep 2010 From: Mountain Home, ID Posts: 439 I Ride: '07 ZX-6R and Jetchik	Pull start? I believe there are magnets on the fly wheel that pass by a pickup to induce spark. Like the old distributor caps back in the day. Could be the pickup is going bad or the cable is shot. might be working as advertised because if the engine doesn't make a full revolution each time you pull you wouldn't get spark anyway. Are you gettting fuel? Is the fuel shutoff working? Could be stuck or broken. Sorry I can't be more help. i would have to look at the thing to be of more assistance. Last edited by fouker187; 09-05-2012 at 04:48 PM.

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09-05-2012, 12:09 PM	#2
Tilos Shadow Lurker Joined: Jul 2012 From: Kuna Posts: 94 I Ride: SecaII, S50/VS800, VX800	Honda gens have a low oil safety switch that kills the ignition and keeps it from starting. I'd check the oil... just sayin' Tilos

09-05-2012, 12:38 PM	#4
fouker187 Priority Target Joined: Sep 2010 From: Mountain Home, ID Posts: 439 I Ride: '07 ZX-6R and Jetchik	you can pull the plug and attach it to the lead and see if it sparks when you turn it over. That will confirm or eliminate spark problem.

09-05-2012, 12:56 PM	#6
Back Of The Pack Space Monkey Joined: Apr 2009 From: K-town Posts: 1,660 I Ride: Kinda	Buy a new one.............problem solved. It's a Honda what did you expect.

09-05-2012, 01:02 PM	#7
mikestone Super Trooper Joined: Aug 2009 From: nampa Posts: 637 I Ride: 2000.5 aprilia rsvr mille	800$

09-05-2012, 04:46 PM	#9
s1vak Jack of All Trades, Master of None Joined: Feb 2011 From: Boise Posts: 274 I Ride: '05 R1	Are the spark plug wires covered with carbon build-up?

09-05-2012, 05:50 PM	#11
lil_schmitty Spiderman Joined: Aug 2007 From: 2C Posts: 869 I Ride: The Tuna	pull the plug and spray carb cleaner or starting fluid directly in the cylinder, connect spark plug and wires and see if it attempts to start.

09-05-2012, 10:21 PM	#13
Tilos Shadow Lurker Joined: Jul 2012 From: Kuna Posts: 94 I Ride: SecaII, S50/VS800, VX800	Do you have the manual or have you looked at one online? Besides the low oil safety switch, some have a tip over switch too. If you turned it up on it's side to change the oil, you may need to reset the tip over switch. That's all I've got, Tilos

09-08-2012, 12:19 PM	#14
mikestone Super Trooper Joined: Aug 2009 From: nampa Posts: 637 I Ride: 2000.5 aprilia rsvr mille	Can anyone take a look at this thing?

09-08-2012, 05:40 PM	#17
Waldo Joined: Jun 2007 From: What does it matter? Posts: 2,302 I Ride: RVT1000R RC51 SP1/SP2	Bring it by sometime, I will look at it