A mod for Honda EU generator owners

Huntindog wrote:
Most opt for the Yamahas and as they want it to work for them out of the box...

Most? :h Certainly not here in Canada where the Honda EU2000i vastly outsells the Yamaha EF2000iS. Try to buy a lightly used EU2000i and it's virtually a race to be the first in line but a used EF2000iS will often take months to sell. I've been there, done that myself twice, lost out on quite a few EU2000i deals before managing the be the first in line for the two I eventually did buy. The EU2000i may not have a separate fuel shut off but it does have a much larger engine and far superior surge capability than the EF2000iS. The EU2000i also is not subject to the Progressive Industries Disclaimer which denies warranty coverage on any of their EMS products if used with an EF2000iS which under some circumstances can output a non-sinusoidal waveform, thus destroying a PI EMS unit.

As for draining the carb or running it dry I no longer bother, instead run SeaFoam treated ethanol free gas which can be purchased here in Canada as premium grade gas at any Shell or Esso station. That said, disabling the Honda EU2000i's ignition while leaving the master switch in the run position is as simple as unplugging the harness to the switch ... did that with my first EU2000i but don't even bother with my current one since I exercise it every few weeks anyway.

Rbertalotto wrote:
This is totally redundant. The Honda 2000 already has a fuel shut off. When you turn the large knob to "OFF" it turns off the fuel and kills the spark.

All you need to do is deactivate the ignition cut off with a switch.

I did a whole article about this on my web site

www.rvbprecision.com

http://rvbprecision.com/diesel-stuff/dodge-cummins-diesel/honda-eu2000i-generator-fuel-shut-off-the-easy-way.html

This fellow obviously doesn't understand how the Honda 2000 operates.

This is the way I would do it if draining the carb was important to me.
I use mine so often that it isn't an isssue for me.

It is really the only advantage that the Yamahas have over the Hondas. Many people are infrequent users, so I will often reccommend the blues to them... I also tell them that if they want the Honda advantage of being able to reliably run off of a extended run tank, that this mod can easily be done to the Hondas. The best of both worlds.

Most opt for the Yamahas and as they want it to work for them out of the box... Their money, their choice

Rbertalotto wrote:
This is totally redundant. The Honda 2000 already has a fuel shut off. When you turn the large knob to "OFF" it turns off the fuel and kills the spark.

All you need to do is deactivate the ignition cut off with a switch.

I did a whole article about this on my web site

www.rvbprecision.com

http://rvbprecision.com/diesel-stuff/dodge-cummins-diesel/honda-eu2000i-generator-fuel-shut-off-the-easy-way.html

This fellow obviously doesn't understand how the Honda 2000 operates.

You guys are SOOOOOOOOO smart. My apologies for being so redundant. I will leave it at that.

This is totally redundant. The Honda 2000 already has a fuel shut off. When you turn the large knob to "OFF" it turns off the fuel and kills the spark.

All you need to do is deactivate the ignition cut off with a switch.

I did a whole article about this on my web site

www.rvbprecision.com

http://rvbprecision.com/diesel-stuff/dodge-cummins-diesel/honda-eu2000i-generator-fuel-shut-off-the-easy-way.html

This fellow obviously doesn't understand how the Honda 2000 operates.

samsontdog wrote:
I drain out the gas then drain the float bowl. I would never drain the gas on the floor as it is easy to catch the small amount of gas. This has worked for me for years

That's the difference between a craftsman and a blacksmith or a technician and a bicycle mechanic.:B

I drain out the gas then drain the float bowl. I would never drain the gas on the floor as it is easy to catch the small amount of gas. This has worked for me for years

OK -- good video and good workmanship -- but now (of course) a few questions:

What does the cutoff valve accomplish that draining the float bowl doesn't accomplish?

I noticed that when he checked the float bowl after the motor ran itself dry, there was still some gas -- so it seems to me that draining the float bowl will do the same thing, only better?

And finally, I am a little surprised that he drained the gas right onto the floor of his garage. When I drain the carb, I put the generator up on some blocks and position a little paper cup under the outflow tube so that the gas does not spill. (On the other hand, I am one of those odd people who really like the smell of gas, so maybe I will start spilling a little on the concrete after all. ;) )