The Honda GX120 T1 is a 118 cc (7.2 cu·in) natural aspirated single-cylinder four-stroke air-cooled internal combustion small gasoline engine with a horizontal shaft, manufactured by Honda Motor Company for general-purpose applications.
Cylinder bore and piston stroke are 60.0 mm (2.36 in) and 42.0 mm (1.65 in), respectively. The compression ratio rating is 7.5:1 or 8.5:1.
The Honda GX120 T1 engine produced 3.9 PS (2.9 kW; 3.9 HP) at 4,000 rpm of maximum output power and 7.5 N·m (0.8 kg·m, 5.5 ft·lb) at 2,500 rpm of peak torque.
The Honda GX120 T1 features:
- Overhaed valve (OHV) design
- Transistorized magneto ignition system
- Horizontal type carburetor with butterfly valve
- Centrifugal governor
- Splash lubrication system
- Forced air cooling system
- Recoil starter
General information
Engine Specifications | |
Engine model | GX120 T1 |
Engine type | 4-stroke, OHV, single-cylinder |
Displacement | 118 cm3, (7.2 cu·in) |
Max. horsepower | 3.9 PS (2.9 kW; 3.9 HP) at 4,000 rpm |
Max. torque | 7.5 N·m (0.8 kg·m, 5.5 ft·lb) at 2,500 rpm |
Cooling system | Forced air |
Air cleaner | Dual elemenet type Semi-dry type Oil bath type Cyclone type |
Lubricating system | Splash type |
Ignition system | Transistorized magneto ignition |
Fuel system | Horizontal type carburetor with butterfly valve |
Fuel consumption | 230 g/PSh |
Fuel tank capacity | 2.5 L (0.66 US. gal. 0.55 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: | 7.5:1 or 8.5:1 |
Cylinder bore: | 60.0 mm (2.36 in) |
Piston stroke: | 42.0 mm (1.65 in) |
Cylinder internal diameter (standard): | 60.000 mm (2.3622 in) |
Piston skirt outer diameter (standard): | 59.985 mm (2.3616 in) |
Number of piston rings (compression / oil): | 2/1 |
Connecting rod big end diameter (standard): | 26.020 mm (1.0244 in) |
Connecting rod small end diameter (standard): | 13.005 mm (0.512 in) |
Piston pin diameter: | 13.000 mm (0.5118 in) |
Side clearance (Top): | 0.015-0.045 mm (0.0006-0.0018 in) |
Side clearance (Second): | 0.015-0.045 mm (0.0006-0.0018 in) |
Side clearance (Oil): | 0.015-0.045 mm (0.0006-0.0018 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): | 0.150-0.350 mm (0.0059-0.0138 in) |
Ring width (Top): | 1.500 mm (0.0591 in) |
Ring width (Second): | 1.500 mm (0.0591 in) |
Ring width (Oil): | 2.500 mm (0.0984 in) |
Crankpin journal diameter: | 25.980 mm (1.0228 in) |
Crankshaft center distance: | 21.000 mm (0.825 in) |
Cylinder head | |
Valve arrangement: | OHV |
Valves: | 2 |
Valve spring free length (INTAKE): | 30.500 mm (1.2008 in) |
Valve spring free length (EXHAUST): | 30.500 mm (1.2008 in) |
Camshaft lobe height (INTAKE): | 27.700 mm (1.0905 in) |
Camshaft lobe height (EXHAUST): | 27.750 mm (1.0925 in) |
Tightening torque
Tightening torque specs | |
Connecting rod bolt | 12 Nm; 1.2 kg·m; 9 ft·lb |
Cylinder head bolt | 24 Nm; 2.4 kg·m; 17 ft·lb |
Flywheel nut | 75 Nm; 7.5 kg·m; 54 ft·lb |
Rocker arm pivot lock nut | 10 Nm; 1.0 kg·m; 7 ft·lb |
Rocker arm pivot bolt | 24 Nm; 2.4 kg·m; 17 ft·lb |
Crankcase cover bolt | 12 Nm; 1.2 kg·m; 9 ft·lb |
Oil level switch joint nut | 10 Nm; 1.0 kg·m; 7 ft·lb |
Oil drain bolt | 18 Nm; 1.8 kg·m; 13 ft·lb |
Standard torque values | |
Bolt, nut (5 mm) | 5.5 Nm; 0.55 kg·m; 4.0 ft·lb |
Bolt, nut (6 mm) | 10 Nm; 1.0 kg·m; 7 ft·lb |
Bolt, nut (8 mm) | 24 Nm; 2.4 kg·m; 17 ft·lb |
Bolt, nut (10 mm) | 37.5 Nm; 3.75 kg·m; 27 ft·lb |
Bolt, nut (12 mm) | 55 Nm; 5.5 kg·m; 40 ft·lb |
Service Data
Engine | |
Maximum speed: | 3,900 ± 100 rpm |
Idle speed: | 1,400 ± 150 rpm |
Cylinder compression: | 6.0-8.5 kg/cm2 (85-121 psi) at 600 rpm |
Valve clearance | |
Intake valve clearance: | 0.15±0.02 mm (0.006±0.001 in) |
Exhaust valve clearance: | 0.20±0.02 mm (0.008±0.001 in) |
Oil system | |
Lubrication system: | Splash |
Oil type: | Honda 4-stroke or an equivalent (SE or SF) |
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: | Externally vented carburetor bowl: #60 Internally vented carburetor bowl: #62 |
Float height: | 13.7 mm (0.5394 in) |
Pilot screw opening: | Externally vented carburetor bowl: 2 turns out Internally vented carburetor bowl: 2-3/8 turns out turns out |
Ignition system | |
Type: | Transistorized magneto ignition |
Ignition timing: | 25° B.T.D.C. (Fixed) |
Spark plug: | NGK BP6ES, BPR6ES NIPPONDENSO W20EP-U, W20EPR-U |
Spark plug gap: | 0.7-0.8 mm (0.0276-0.0315 in) |
Ignition coil air gap | 0.2-0.6 mm (0.0079-0.0236 in) |
Applications
Manufacturer or Brand | Models |
Generators | |
Honda | EG1200X, EG1400X |
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