The Honda G400 is a 406 cc, (24.8 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.
This engine produced 10.1 PS (7.4 kW; 10.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower and 23 N·m (2.3 kg·m, 17 ft·lb) of torque for crankshaft PTO type and 44 N·m (4.5 kg·m, 32.5 ft·lb) for camshaft PTO type engine. It has an 86.0 mm (3.39 in) cylinder bore and 70.0 mm (2.76 in) piston stroke. The compression ratio rating is 6.5:1 for the G400 engine or 6.8:1 for the G400K1 engine.
The Honda G400 features:
- Sidevalve (L-head) design
- Flywheel magneto or CDI ignition system
- Horizontal carburetor with butterfly valve
- Centrifugal govervor
- Splash type lubrication system
- Forced air cooling system
- Recoil starter
General information
| Engine Specifications | |
| Engine model | G400 |
| Engine type | 4-stroke, L-head, single-cylinder |
| Displacement | 406 cm3, (24.8 cu·in) |
| Max. horsepower | 10.1 PS (7.4 kW; 10.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm |
| Max. torque | Crankshaft PTO: 23 N·m (2.3 kg·m, 17 ft·lb) Camshaft PTO: 44 N·m (4.5 kg·m, 32.5 ft·lb) |
| Cooling system | Forced air |
| Air cleaner | Semi-dry, dry or oil-bath type |
| Lubricating system | Splash type |
| Ignition system | Flywheel magneto ignition or CDI ignition |
| Fuel system | Horizontal carburetor with butterfly valve |
| Fuel consumption | 370 g/kWh |
| Fuel tank capacity | 6.0 L (1.59 US. gal. 1.32 Imp. gal.) |
| Fuel used | Unleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher) |
| Starting system | Recoil starter |
| Stoping system | Ignition primary circuit ground |
| Governor | Centrifugal govervor |
| PTO shaft rotation | Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side) |
| Dimensions (L x W X H) | 390 x 430 x 500 mm (15.4 x 16.9 x 19.7 in) |
Cylinder Block and Head
| Cylinder block | |
| Compression ratio: | 6.5:1 or 6.8:1 (K1) |
| Cylinder bore: | 86.0 mm (3.39 in) |
| Piston stroke: | 70.0 mm (2.76 in) |
| Cylinder internal diameter (standard): | 86.000-86.020 mm (3.3858-3.3866 in) |
| Piston skirt outer diameter (standard): | 85.970-86.000 mm (3.3846-3.3858 in) |
| Number of piston rings (compression / oil): | 2/1 |
| Connecting rod small end diameter (standard): | 19.005-19.020 mm (0.7482-0.7488 in) |
| Piston pin diameter: | 19.000 mm (0.748 in) |
| Side clearance (Top): | 0.020-0.060 mm (0.0008-0.0024 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) |
| Ring width (Top): | 1.970-1.990 mm (0.0776-0.0783 in) |
| Ring width (Second): | 1.970-1.990 mm (0.0776-0.0783 in) |
| Ring width (Oil): | 3.970-3.990 mm (0.1563-0.1571 in) |
| Crankpin journal diameter: | 36.943-36.959 mm (1.4544-1.4551 in) |
| Crankshaft center distance: | 35.0 mm (1.38 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): | 42.7 mm (1.6811 in) |
| Valve spring free length (EXHAUST): | 42.7 mm (1.6811 in) |
| Camshaft lobe height (INTAKE): | 38.46-38.72 mm (1.5142-1.5244 in) |
| Camshaft lobe height (EXHAUST): | 38.49-38.75 mm (1.5154-1.5256 in) |
Tightening torque specs
| Tightening torque specs | |
| Fuel valve (12 mm) | 12-15 Nm; 1.2-1.5 kg·m; 8.7-10.8 ft·lb |
| Flywheel (16 mm) | 110-120 Nm; 11.0-12.0 kg·m; 80-87 ft·lb |
| Cylinder head | Serial № before 129741: 43-47 Nm; 4.3-4.7 kg·m; 31-34 ft·lb Serial № after 129742: 32-38 Nm; 3.2-3.8 kg·m; 23-27 ft·lb |
| Tappet cover (6 mm) | 8-12 Nm; 0.8-1.2 kg·m; 5.8-8.7 ft·lb |
| Crankcase cover (8 mm) | 20-24 Nm; 2.0-2.4 kg·m; 15-17 ft·lb |
| Connecting rod | Serial № before 1085859: 21.6-26.4 Nm; 2.16-2.64 kg·m; 16-19 ft·lb Serial № after 1085860: 24-28 Nm; 2.4-2.8 kg·m; 17-20 ft·lb |
| Fuel tank (8 mm) | 20-28 Nm; 2.0-2.8 kg·m; 15-20 ft·lb |
| Oil drain plug | 15-25 Nm; 1.5-2.5 kg·m; 11-18 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
The Honda 4-stroke “SE” oil with a viscosity of SAE 10W-40 is recommended for the G400, refilling oil capacity is 1.2 L (1.27 US. qt, 1.06 Imp. qt.). Recommended spark plug is NGK: B4H, BR4HS for the magneto ignition system, and NGK: BP4HS-10, BPR4HS-10 for CDI ignition system.
The valve clearance is 0.08-0.16 mm (0.0031-0.0063 in) for intake valves and 0.11-0.19 mm (0.0043-0.0075 in) for exhaust valves. Standard cylinder compression is 5.3 kg/cm2 (75 PSI) at 800 rpm.
| Idle speed: | 1,400&plsmn;150 rpm rpm |
| Cylinder compression: | 5.3 kg/cm2 (75 PSI) at 800 rpm |
| Valve clearance | |
| Intake valve clearance: | 0.08-0.16 mm (0.0031-0.0063 in) |
| Exhaust valve clearance: | 0.11-0.19 mm (0.0043-0.0075 in) |
| Oil system | |
| Lubrication system: | Splash type |
| Oil type: | SAE 10W-40 |
| Recommended oil: | Honda 4-stroke “SE” |
| Oil capacity: | 1.2 L (1.27 US. qt, 1.06 Imp. qt.) |
| Fuel system | |
| Type: | Horizontal carburetor with butterfly valve |
| Main jet: | #102 |
| Float height: | 8.6 mm (0.3386 in) |
| Pilot screw opening: | 2 turns out |
| Ignition system | |
| Type: | Flywheel magneto ignition or CDI ignition |
| Ignition timing: | 20° B.T.D.C. – for magneto ignition The CDI type does not require adjustment. |
| Spark plug: | NGK: B4H, BR4HS for magneto ignition NGK: BP4HS-10, BPR4HS-10 for CDI ignition |
| Spark plug gap: | 0.6-0.7 mm (0.024-0.028 in), for magneto ignition system 0.9-0.10 mm (0.035-0.039 in), for CDI ignition system |
Applications
| Manufacturer or Brand | Models |
| Generators | |
| Honda | E3500, E4500, EB3800, EB4000, EMS4000, EMS4500, ES4500, ET4500 |
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