The Honda GXV270 is a 270 cc, (16.48 cu·in) natural aspirated single-cylinder four-stroke air-cooled internal combustion gasoline engine with a vertical shaft, manufactured by Honda Motor Company for general-purpose applications.
Cylinder bore and piston stroke are 77.0 mm (3.03 in) and 58.0 mm (2.28 in), respectively. Compression ratio rating is 7.8:1.
This engine produced 8.6 PS (6.35 kW; 8.5 HP) at 3,600 rpm of horsepower and 18.0 N·m (1.8 kg·m, 13.3 ft·lb) at 2,500 rpm of torque.
The Honda GXV270 features:
- Overhead valve (OHV) design
- Transistorized magneto ignition system
- Horizontal type carburetor with butterfly valve
- Centrifugal governor
- Pressure and splash lubrication system
- Forced air cooling system
- Recoil or electric starter
General information
| Engine Specifications | |
| Engine model | GXV270 |
| Engine type | 4-stroke, OHV, single-cylinder |
| Displacement | 270 cm3, (16.48 cu·in) |
| Max. horsepower | 8.6 PS (6.35 kW; 8.5 HP) at 3,600 rpm |
| Max. torque | 18.0 N·m (1.8 kg·m, 13.3 ft·lb) at 2,500 rpm |
| Cooling system | Forced air |
| Air cleaner | Dual-element type |
| Lubricating system | Pressure and splash |
| Ignition system | Transistorized magneto ignition |
| Fuel system | Horizontal type carburetor with butterfly valve |
| Fuel consumption | 240 g/HPh |
| Fuel tank capacity | 2.0 L (0.53 US. gal. 0.44 Imp. gal.) |
| Fuel used | Unleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher) |
| Starting system | Recoil or electric starter |
| Stoping system | Ignition primary circuit ground |
| Governor | Centrifugal governor |
| PTO shaft rotation | Counterclockwise (from PTO shaft side) |
| Dimensions (L x W X H) | 410 x 385 x 405 mm (16.1 x 15.2 x 15.9 in) |
| Dry weight | 28.0 kg (61.7 lbs) |
Cylinder Block and Head
| Cylinder block | |
| Compression ratio: | 7.8:1 |
| Cylinder bore: | 77.0 mm (3.03 in) |
| Piston stroke: | 58.0 mm (2.28 in) |
| Cylinder internal diameter (standard): | 77.000 mm (3.0315 in) |
| Piston skirt outer diameter (standard): | 76.985 mm (3.0309 in) |
| Number of piston rings (compression / oil): | 2/1 |
| Side clearance (Top): | 0.150-0.450 mm (0.0059-0.0177 in) |
| Side clearance (Second): | 0.150-0.450 mm (0.0059-0.0177 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): | 0.200-0.700 mm (0.0079-0.0276 in) |
| Ring width (Top): | 2.000 mm (0.0787 in) |
| Ring width (Second): | 2.000 mm (0.0787 in) |
| Crankshaft main journal diameter: | 32.985 mm (1.2986 in) |
| Cylinder head | |
| Valve arrangement: | OHV, gear driven |
| Valves: | 2 |
| Valve steam diameter (INTAKE): | 6.590 mm (0.2594 in) |
| Valve steam diameter (EXHAUST): | 6.550 mm (0.2579 in) |
| Camshaft lobe height (INTAKE): | 33.000 mm (1.2992 in) |
| Camshaft lobe height (EXHAUST): | 32.600 mm (1.2835 in) |
| Camshaft journal diameter : | 16.000 mm (0.6299 in) |
Tightening torque specs
| Tightening torque specs | |
| 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 |
| Pivot adjusting nut | 10 Nm; 1.0 kg·m; 7 ft·lb |
| Push rod guide pivot bolt | 24 Nm; 2.4 kg·m; 17 ft·lb |
| Oil pan bolt | 24 Nm; 2.4 kg·m; 17 ft·lb |
| Air cleaner body cap nut | 9 Nm; 0.9 kg·m; 6.5 ft·lb |
| Muffler mounting nut | 24 Nm; 2.4 kg·m; 17 ft·lb |
| Exhaust pipe mounting nut | 24 Nm; 2.4 kg·m; 17 ft·lb |
| Oil drain plug | 45 Nm; 4.5 kg·m; 34 ft·lb |
| Cylinder head cover bolt | 9 Nm; 0.9 kg·m; 6.5 ft·lb |
| Fuel tank bolt | 24 Nm; 2.4 kg·m; 17 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: | 3400 ± 150 rpm |
| Idle speed: | 1400 ± 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: | Pressure and splash |
| Oil type: | Honda 4-stroke or an equivalent (SE or SF) |
| Recommended oil: | SAE 10W-40 |
| Oil capacity: | 1.1 L (1.16 US. qt, 0.97 Imp. qt.) |
| Fuel system | |
| Type: | Horizontal type carburetor with butterfly valve |
| Main jet: | #85 |
| Float height: | 11.9-14.5 mm (0.47-0.57 in) |
| Pilot screw opening: | 2-1/4 turns out |
| Ignition system | |
| Type: | Transistorized magneto ignition |
| Ignition timing: | 20° B.T.D.C. (Fixed) |
| Spark plug: | NGK: BPR5ES NIPPONDENSO: W16EPR-U |
| Spark plug gap: | 0.7-0.8 mm (0.0276-0.0315 in) |
| Ignition coil air gap | 0.3-0.5 mm (0.0118-0.0197 in) |
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