Honda GX340 K1

Honda GX340 K1 engineThe Honda GX340 K1/T1/UT1 is a 337 cc, (20.56 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.

The Honda GX340 K1 engine has a single cylinder inclined by 25°, overhead valve (OHV) design, horizontal type carburetor with butterfly valve, transistorized magneto ignition system, mechanical splash type lubricating system and forced-air cooling system. The GX340 K1 engine could be equipped with dual element type, oil-bath type or a cyclone-type air cleaner. The GX340K1 is equipped with 6.5 L (1.72 US. gal. 1.43 Imp. gal.) fuel tank.

The Honda GX340K1 engine produced 11.2 PS (8.2 kW; 11.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of maximum output power and 24.0 N·m (2.4 kg·m, 17.7 ft·lb) at 2,500 rpm of peak torque.

General information

Engine Specifications
Engine modelGX340 K1/T1/UT1
Engine type4-stroke, OHV, single-cylinder
Displacement337 cm3, (20.56 cu·in)
Max. horsepower11.2 PS (8.2 kW; 11.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm
Max. torque24.0 N·m (2.4 kg·m, 17.7 ft·lb) at 2,500 rpm
Cooling systemForced air
Air cleaner Dual element type
Oil-bath type
Cyclone type
Lubricating systemSplash type
Ignition systemTransistorized magneto ignition
Fuel systemHorizontal type carburetor with butterfly valve
Fuel consumption313 g/kWh
Fuel tank capacity6.5 L (1.72 US. gal. 1.43 Imp. gal.)
Fuel usedUnleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher)
Starting systemRecoil or electric starter
Stoping systemIgnition primary circuit ground
GovernorCentrifugal govervor
PTO shaft rotationCounterclockwise (from PTO shaft side)
Dimensions (L x W X H)Type S: 380 x 450 x 443 mm (15 x 17.7 x 17.4 in)
Dry weightType S: 31.0 kg (68.3 lbs)

Cylinder Block and Head

An 82.0 mm (3.23 in) cylinder bore and 64.0 mm (2.52 in) piston stroke give the GX340K1 engine a total of 337 cc of displacement. Compression ratio rating is 8.0:1. The Honda GX340 K1 engine has a cast iron cylinder sleeve, ball bearing supported the crankshaft and heavy duty balancer shaft. The piston has two compression rings and a single oil ring.

Cylinder block
Compression ratio:8.0:1
Cylinder bore:82.0 mm (3.23 in)
Piston stroke:64.0 mm (2.52 in)
Cylinder internal diameter (standard):82.000 mm (3.2283 in)
Piston skirt outer diameter (standard):81.985 mm (3.2277 in)
Number of piston rings (compression / oil):2/1
Connecting rod big end diameter (standard):36.025 mm (1.4183 in)
Connecting rod small end diameter (standard):20.005 mm (0.7876 in)
Piston pin diameter:20.000 mm (0.7874 in)
Side clearance (Top):0.030-0.060 mm (0.0012-0.0024 in)
Side clearance (Second):0.030-0.060 mm (0.0012-0.0024 in)
Ring end gap (Top):0.20-0.40 mm (0.0079-0.0157 in)
Ring end gap (Second):0.20-0.40 mm (0.0079-0.0157 in)
Ring end gap (Oil):0.20-0.70 mm (0.0079-0.0276 in)
Ring width (Top):2.0 mm (0.0787 in)
Ring width (Second):2.0 mm (0.0787 in)
Crankpin journal diameter:35.985 mm (1.4167 in)
Crankshaft center distance:32 mm (1.26 in)
Cylinder head
Valve arrangement:OHV, gear driven
Valves::
Valve steam diameter (INTAKE):6.59 mm (0.2594 in)
Valve steam diameter (EXHAUST):6.59 mm (0.2594 in)
Valve spring free length (INTAKE):39.0 mm (1.5354 in)
Valve spring free length (EXHAUST):39.0 mm (1.5354 in)
Camshaft lobe height (INTAKE):31.85-32.25 mm (1.2539-1.2697 in)
Camshaft lobe height (EXHAUST):31.57-31.97 mm (1.2429-1.2587 in)
Camshaft journal diameter :15.984 mm (0.6293 in)

Tightening torque

Tightening torque settings
Connecting rod bolt:14 Nm; 1.4 kg·m; 10 ft·lb;
Cylinder head bolt:35 Nm; 3.5 kg·m; 25 ft·lb;
Flywheel nut:115 Nm; 11.5 kg·m; 83 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;
Oil drain bolt:23 Nm; 2.3 kg·m; 17 ft·lb

Service Data

The Honda 4-stroke or an equivalent (SG.SF/CC.CD) oil with a viscosity of SAE 10W-30 is recommended for the GX340K1, refilling oil capacity is 1.1 L (1.16 US. qt, 0.97 Imp. qt.). Recommended spark plug is NGK: BP6ES, BPR6ES, DENSO: W20EP-U, W20EPR-U with 0.7-0.8 mm (0.0276-0.0315 in) spark plug gap.

The valve clearance is 0.13-0.17 mm (0.0051-0.0067 in) for intake valves and 0.18-0.22 mm (0.0071-0.0087 in) for exhaust valves. Standard cylinder compression is 6.0-8.5 kg/cm2 (85-151 psi) at 600 rpm.

Engine
Maximum speed:3,850±150 rpm
Idle speed:1,400 ±150 rpm
Cylinder compression:6.0-8.5 kg/cm2 (85-151 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 type
Oil type:Honda 4-stroke or an equivalent (SG.SF/CC.CD)
Recommended oil:SAE 10W-30
Oil capacity:1.1 L (1.16 US. qt, 0.97 Imp. qt.)
Fuel system
Type:Horizontal type carburetor with butterfly valve
Main jet: Externally vented: #98
Internally vented: #108
Float height:13.2 mm (0.5197 in)
Pilot screw opening: Externally vented: 2-1/2 turns out;
Internally vented: 3 turns out
Ignition system
Type:Transistorized magneto ignition
Ignition timing:B.T.D.C. 25° (Fixed)
Spark plug: NGK: BP6ES, BPR6ES
DENSO: W20EP-U, W20EPR-U
Spark plug gap:0.7-0.8 mm (0.0276-0.0315 in)
Ignition coil air gap0.2-0.4 mm (0.0079-0.0079 in)

Applications

Manufacturer or BrandModels
Generators
HondaEB5000i, EB5000X
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