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FOLLOWING its successful introduction powering the EU20i generator, Honda has announced the general release of the GX100 engine with its unique 'side-cam' OHC layout providing high reliability, durability and compactness.

According to Honda Power Equipment engine product manager Ian Dawson, the market for the GX100 is ‘across the board’.

"Apart from the current and highly successful use of this engine in the EU20i generator, the market will include powering pumps/sprayers, compacters/rammers, concrete mixers, air compressors, concrete edging machinery, cylinder mowers and lawn edgers," he said.

"This is the most versatile engine of its kind on the market and one that we believe will gain high levels of acceptance."

An advance on the G100 side valve engine, the GX100 had 20 per cent more power and 27 per cent more torque.

"It offers 33 per cent less fuel consumption and a massive 78 per cent less oil consumption," he said.

"And its environmental impact is significant with 48 per cent less hydrocarbon emissions than the side valve, courtesy of the OHV layout." The engine meets both CARB Tier 2 (2002) regulations and EPA Phase 2 (2001) regulations.

"This engine offers a comprehensive range of benefits and advantages designed to meet the most stringent of customer needs and expectations,” Mr Dawson said.

"Features of the successful Honda GC engine range have been incorporated into the design, such as uni-block cylinder construction for reduced weight and distortion, cast iron cylinder sleeve for maximum durability and belt driven overhead cam for quiet and efficient operation."

Other features included a dual element air cleaner, centrifugal governor and mechanical decompressor, ensuring not only clean combustion and quiet operation but long life, stable power and easy starting.

Regarding the ones with an alloy cylinder, I understand that is what the eu10i has.

I bought my eu10i 4yrs. ago and since then has run 340days at an average of 4.25hrs./day giving a total run time of approx. 1440hrs.

During this time it has powered a 20a/12v. and a 15a./12v. charger simultaneously plus 2x15w. 240v. lights and a 90l. Engel upright van fridge.

The generator power load from this would be around 740w. with all going, but say an average of 450w. over the daily 4.25hrs.

It still has the original spark plug, requires no oil between 100hr. oil changes and starts/runs as new.

I certainly dont think there is any life problem with chrome rings running in alloy bores PROVIDED the engine is doing some work (around 50/60% of rated output).
What I would really like to know is how to adjust the valve clearance. Never been done, but looks like a non too easy job. (any info. there much appreciated)

I have a 1976 mower with the old B/S 3.5hp. engine (alloy bore) which still does not use excessive oil and it has done a poultice of hours!
mike

Hi Mike
I rang the local Honda dealer and asked about getting the valve clearances checked on my EU10 and he said not to worry about doing them as they are very rarely out of spec. I have yet to get a second opinion.
Darrin