The Honda GV150 is a 144 cc, (8.8 cu·in) natural aspirated single-cylinder four-stroke air-cooled internal combustion small gasoline engine with a vertical shaft, manufactured by Honda Motor Company for general-purpose applications.
A 64.0 mm (2.52 in) cylinder bore and 45.0 mm (1.77 in) piston stroke give the GV150 engine a total of 144 cc of displacement. The compression ratio rating is 6.3:1.
This engine produced 3.5 PS (2.6 kW; 3.5 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower and 7.0 N·m (0.7 kg·m, 5.2 ft·lb) at 3,500 rpm of torque.
The Honda GV150 features:
- L-head design
- Transistorized magneto ignition or CDI ignition system
- Horizontal type carburetor with butterfly valve
- Centrifugal governor
- Forced air cooling system
- Recoil starter
General information
Engine Specifications | |
Engine model | GV150 |
Engine type | 4-stroke, L-head, single-cylinder |
Displacement | 144 cm3, (8.8 cu·in) |
Max. horsepower | 3.5 PS (2.6 kW; 3.5 HP) at 3,600 rpm |
Max. torque | 7.0 N·m (0.7 kg·m, 5.2 ft·lb) at 3500 rpm |
Cooling system | Forced air |
Air cleaner | – |
Lubricating system | Trochoid oil pump |
Ignition system | Transistorized magneto ignition or CDI |
Fuel system | Horizontal type carburetor with butterfly valve |
Fuel consumption | 310 g/HPh |
Fuel tank capacity | 1.0 L (0.26 US. gal. 0.22 Imp. gal.) |
Fuel used | Unleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher) |
Starting system | Recoil starter |
Stoping system | Ignition primary circuit ground |
Governor | Centrifugal governor |
PTO shaft rotation | Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side) |
Dimensions (L x W X H) | – |
Dry weight | – |
Cylinder Block and Head
Cylinder block | |
Compression ratio: | 6.3:1 |
Cylinder bore: | 64.0 mm (2.52 in) |
Piston stroke: | 45.0 mm (1.77 in) |
Cylinder internal diameter (standard): | 64.000 mm (2.5197 in) |
Piston skirt outer diameter (standard): | 63.990 mm (2.5193 in) |
Number of piston rings (compression / oil): | 2/1 |
Connecting rod small end diameter (standard): | 15.005-15.020 mm (0.5907-0.5913 in) |
Side clearance (Top): | 0.010-0.050 mm (0.0004-0.002 in) |
Side clearance (Second): | 0.010-0.050 mm (0.0004-0.002 in) |
Side clearance (Oil): | 0.010-0.050 mm (0.0004-0.002 in) |
Ring end gap (Top): | 0.200-0.400 mm (0.0079-0.0157 in) |
Ring end gap (Second): | 0.200-0.400 mm (0.0079-0.0157 in) |
Ring end gap (Oil): | 0.200-0.400 mm (0.0079-0.0157 in) |
Crankpin journal diameter: | 26.980 mm (1.0622 in) |
Crankshaft center distance: | 22.5 mm (0.885 in) |
Cylinder head | |
Valve arrangement: | L-head |
Valves: | 2 |
Valve steam diameter (INTAKE): | 6.955-6.970 mm (0.2738-0.2744 in) |
Valve steam diameter (EXHAUST): | 6.910-6.925 mm (0.272-0.2726 in) |
Valve spring free length (INTAKE): | 36.700 mm (1.4449 in) |
Valve spring free length (EXHAUST): | 36.700 mm (1.4449 in) |
Camshaft lobe height (INTAKE): | 29.180 mm (1.1488 in) |
Camshaft lobe height (EXHAUST): | 29.180 mm (1.1488 in) |
Tightening torque specs
Tightening torque specs | |
Drain screw (20 mm bolt) | 40-50 Nm; 4.0-5.0 kg·m; 29-36 ft·lb |
Drain screw (12 mm bolt) | 15-25 Nm; 1.5-2.5 kg·m; 11-18 ft·lb |
Flywheel (14 mm nut) | 70-80 Nm; 7.8-8.0 kg·m; 51-58 ft·lb |
Ignition coil (6 mm) | 8-12 Nm; 0.8-1.2 kg·m; 5.8-8.7 ft·lb |
Cylinder head (8 mm bolt) | 24-26 Nm; 2.4-2.6 kg·m; 17-19 ft·lb |
Fan cover | 8-12 Nm; 0.8-1.2 kg·m; 5.8-8.7 ft·lb |
Connecting rod lower cap (7 mm bolt) | 11-13 Nm; 1.1-1.3 kg·m; 8.0-9.4 ft·lb |
Oil pan | 8-12 Nm; 0.8-1.2 kg·m; 5.8-8.7 ft·lb |
Side plate | 8-12 Nm; 0.8-1.2 kg·m; 5.8-8.7 ft·lb |
Tappet cover | 8-12 Nm; 0.8-1.2 kg·m; 5.8-8.7 ft·lb |
Air cleaner case | 7-10 Nm; 0.7-1.0 kg·m; 5.1-7.2 ft·lb |
Muffler | 13-17 Nm; 1.3-1.7 kg·m; 9.4-12 ft·lb |
Others | |
5 mm bolts, nuts | 4-7 Nm; 0.4-0.7 kg·m; 2.9-5.1 ft·lb |
6 mm bolts, nuts | 8-12 Nm; 0.8-1.2 kg·m; 5.8-8.7 ft·lb |
8 mm bolts, nuts | 20-28 Nm; 2.0-2.8 kg·m; 14.5-20.3 ft·lb |
10 mm bolts, nuts | 35-40 Nm; 3.5-4.0 kg·m; 25-29 ft·lb |
Service Data
Idle speed: | 1700 ± 150 rpm |
Cylinder compression: | 5.0 kg/cm2 at 600 rpm |
Valve clearance | |
Intake valve clearance: | 0.08-0.16 mm (0.0031-0.0063 in) |
Exhaust valve clearance: | 0.16-0.24 mm (0.0063-0.0094 in) |
Oil system | |
Lubrication system: | Trochoid oil pump |
Oil type: | Honda 4-stroke or an equivalent (SG.SF/CC.CD) |
Recommended oil: | SAE 10W-30 |
Oil capacity: | 0.6 L (0.63 US. qt, 0.53 Imp. qt.) |
Fuel system | |
Type: | Horizontal type carburetor with butterfly valve |
Main jet: | #65 |
Float height: | 6.7-9.7 mm mm (0.2638 in) |
Pilot screw opening: | 2-1/8 turns out |
Ignition system | |
Type: | Transistorized magneto ignition or CDI |
Ignition timing: | 20° B.T.D.C (Fixed) |
Spark plug: | Flywheel magneto type: NGK: BM6A, BMR6A CDI: NGK: BPM6A, BPMR6AF |
Spark plug gap: | Flywheel magneto type: 0.6-0.7 mm (0.024-0.028 in) CDI: 0.9-1.0 mm (0.035-0.039 in) |
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