When did the eu2000's become so hard to start
We had a 2008 eu2000 that we used to power our fish house in the winter. The thing always started on the first or second pull unless it had sat for 3-4 months. Then maybe 7-8 pulls. Two weeks ago we ...
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MEXICOWANDERER wrote:
Robert many of the components are made in Gaodong province CHINA. There is a dufference between origin of parts and assembly. Thailand does NOT have the infrastructure to cast and machine aluminum, or injection mold plastic or produce sheet steel. The insanely high cost of labor in Japan has driven them to outsource.
Lin sent me images of Honda engines on the assembly line in China. Honda on the other hand will do anything to intercept news of it's products not being of Japanese origin.
Honda Thailand alone does indeed cast and machine the engine block for both the EU2000i and EU1000i, period. Prior to that, the EU1 an EU2 were made in Japan. All versions of the EU1 and EU2 (USA, Europe, Japan domestic market, etc.) are all cast, machined, and assembled at the Honda Thailand plant, which has been in operation since 1987, and makes over 300,000 Honda power products annually. The larger EU3000is and EU3000i Handi continue to be manufactured in Japan.
China? Yes, Honda does have a number of plants there. In fact, all of Honda's open-frame generators (EM, EB, EG series) are made in China, and that includes engine casting and machining. Perhaps the photos your friend send you were of EM, EB and EG (or loose engine) production. No Honda EU1 or EU2 models have ever been built in China including, but not limited to, the engines or enclosures.
Honda is very open (and is legally required to disclose) about the origin of content of manufactured goods. Look on the outside of any Honda generator carton or on the data plate and it clearly marks the location of manufacture.
I work for Honda, but he preceding is my opinion alone.
Robert@Honda
