Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Honda GCV160 5.5 ohv, carburetor body, honda gcv160

Question
I have a gcv 160 honda which was used about 2 years ago the last time(pressure washer). I stored the engine properly, drained ran dry drained gas tank and drained bowl. I wnet to use today, gassed up with fresh gas, checked the plug(good shape the engine was used for about 1 week when i first purchased it) . I pulled and pulled and nothin, spark plug produces spark. Used some quick start- it starts and stalls after the quick start burns off(yes the gas valve is on). I have since taken the carb apart, used gumout(not that it was gunky or anything)and put in a fresh new plug gapped- runs for about 10 seconds and dies. I also disconnected the entire pressure washer pump lower - so now it is all engine. Its getting plenty of gas, tried with choke on , choke mid way etc. any ideas on what I can do to get this started? Appreciate any insight...thanks!

Answer
Hello Greg:

The Way you Stored the Engine is Good, but it Does Not Always Work. **I Leave the Gas In My Generators and Start them Once a Month and Allow them to Run fo 10 Minutes, then Shut Off and Allow to Cool. I have Less Problem Out of the Generators this Way.** I Suggest you Remove, Disassemble and Soak the Carburetor Overnight in Carburetor Cleaner (I Use Gunk). I have Found that Most People can Use a Breakdown/IPL and Disassemble the Carburetor Enough for Proper Cleaning. You Only have to Remove the Bowl, Float Pin, Float and Needle Valve and Any Adjustment Screws that Go Into the Carburetor Body. The Welch Plugs Do Not have to be Removed. Then Soak the Carburetor Body and Parts in a 1 Gallon Can of Gunk Carburetor Cleaner Overnight. The Can has a Parts Tray Inside it for the Small Parts. Once the Carburetor and Parts are in the Cleaner, you can Replace the Lid for Safety and to Prevent Accidential Spillage. Then Blow Out the Passages with Compressed Air. Install New Parts if Required. You can View a Breakdown/IPL of the Mower at this Site Addy, http://hayward.arinet.com/scripts/EmpartISAPI.dll?MF&app=ASP&lang=EN&TF=Mainfram... and Select the Catalog American Honda. Hope this Helps. I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Let me Know What Happens, Please. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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John