Honda GXV340

Honda GXV340The Honda GXV340 is a 337 cc, (20.56 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.

A 82.0 mm (3.23 in) cylinder bore and 64.0 mm (2.52 in) piston stroke give the GXV340 engine a total of 337 cc of displacement. The compression ratio rating is 7.7:1.

The GXV340 engine produced 11.2 PS (8.2 kW; 11.0 HP) at 3,600 rpm of maximum horsepower and 23.0 N·m (2.3 kg·m, 17 ft·lb) at 2,500 rpm of maximum torque.

The Honda GXV340 features:

  • Overhead valve (OHV) design
  • Transistorized magneto ignition system
  • Horizontal type carburetor with butterfly valve
  • Centrifugal governor
  • Splash lubrication system
  • Forced air cooling system
  • Recoil or electric starter

General information

Engine Specifications
Engine modelGXV340
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. torque23.0 N·m (2.3 kg·m, 17 ft·lb) at 2,500 rpm
Cooling systemForced air
Air cleanerDual-element type
Lubricating systemSplash
Ignition systemTransistorized magneto ignition
Fuel systemHorizontal type carburetor with butterfly valve
Fuel consumption321 g/kWh (240 g/HPh, 0.53 lb/HPh)
Fuel tank capacity2.3 L (0.61 US. gal. 0.51 Imp. gal.)
Fuel usedUnleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher)
Starting systemRecoil or electric starter
Stoping systemIgnition primary circuit ground
GovernorCentrifugal governor
PTO shaft rotationCounterclockwise (from PTO shaft side)
Dimensions (L x W X H)430 x 385 x 410 mm (16.9 x 15.2 x 16.1 in)
Dry weight32.0 kg (70.5 lbs)

Cylinder Block and Head

Cylinder block
Compression ratio:7.7:1
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):36.025-36.039 mm (1.4183-1.4189 in)
Connecting rod small end diameter (standard):20.005-20.020 mm (0.7876-0.7882 in)
Piston pin diameter:19.994-20.000 mm (0.7872-0.7874 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):0.200-0.400 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):1.160-1.175 mm (0.0457-0.0463 in)
Ring width (Second):1.160-1.175 mm (0.0457-0.0463 in)
Crankpin journal diameter:35.975-35.985 mm (1.4163-1.4167 in)
Crankshaft center distance:32 mm (1.26 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 :15.966-15.984 mm (0.6286-0.6293 in)

Tightening torque specs

Tightening torque specs
Connecting rod bolt14 Nm; 1.4 kg·m; 10 ft·lb
Cylinder head bolt35 Nm; 3.5 kg·m; 25 ft·lb
Flywheel nut115 Nm; 11.5 kg·m; 83 ft·lb
Pivot adjusting nut10 Nm; 1.0 kg·m; 7 ft·lb
Push rod guide pivot bolt24 Nm; 2.4 kg·m; 17 ft·lb
Oil pan bolt24 Nm; 2.4 kg·m; 17 ft·lb
Air cleaner body cap nut9 Nm; 0.9 kg·m; 6.5 ft·lb
Muffler mounting nut24 Nm; 2.4 kg·m; 17 ft·lb
Exhaust pipe mounting nut24 Nm; 2.4 kg·m; 17 ft·lb
Oil drain plug45 Nm; 4.5 kg·m; 34 ft·lb
Cylinder head cover bolt9 Nm; 0.9 kg·m; 6.5 ft·lb
Fuel tank bolt24 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: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:#88
Float height:11.9-14.5 mm (0.47-0.57 in)
Pilot screw opening:2-1/2 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 gap0.3-0.5 mm (0.0118-0.0197 in)

Applications

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Tractors
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