Honda GXV50

Honda GXV50The Honda GXV50 is a 49 cc, (2.99 cu·in) natural aspirated single-cylinder four-stroke air-cooled internal combustion small gasoline engine with a vertical shaft, manufactured by Honda Motor Company for general-purpose applications.

Cylinder bore and piston stroke are 41.8 mm (1.65 in) and 36.0 mm (1.42 in), respectively. Compression ratio rating is 8.0:1.

This engine produced 2.4 PS (1.8 kW; 2.4 HP) at 7,000 rpm of horsepower and 3.04 N·m (0.3 kg·m, 2.2 ft·lb) at 4,500 rpm of torque.

The Honda GXV50 features:

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

General information

Engine Specifications
Engine modelGXV50
Engine type4-stroke, OHV, single-cylinder
Displacement49 cm3, (2.99 cu·in)
Max. horsepower2.4 PS (1.8 kW; 2.4 HP) at 7,000 rpm
Max. torque3.04 N·m (0.3 kg·m, 2.2 ft·lb) at 4,500 rpm
Cooling systemForced air
Air cleanerSemi-dry type
Lubricating systemSplash
Ignition systemTransistorized magneto ignition
Fuel systemHorizontal type, butterfly valve carburetor
Fuel consumption250 g/HPh
Fuel tank capacity0.5 L (0.13 US. gal. 0.11 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)249 x 286 x 225 mm (9.8 x 11.3 x 8.9 in)
Dry weight5.2 kg (11.5 lbs)

Cylinder Block and Head

Cylinder block
Compression ratio:8.0:1
Cylinder bore:41.8 mm (1.65 in)
Piston stroke:36.0 mm (1.42 in)
Cylinder internal diameter (standard):41.800-41.815 mm (1.6457-1.6463 in)
Piston skirt outer diameter (standard):41.770-41.790 mm (1.6445-1.6453 in)
Number of piston rings (compression / oil):2/1
Connecting rod big end diameter (standard):15.000-15.011 mm (0.5906-0.591 in)
Connecting rod small end diameter (standard):10.006-10.007 mm (0.3939-0.394 in)
Side clearance (Top):0.015-0.050 mm (0.0006-0.002 in)
Side clearance (Second):0.015-0.050 mm (0.0006-0.002 in)
Ring end gap (Top):0.150-0.300 mm (0.0059-0.0118 in)
Ring end gap (Second):0.150-0.300 mm (0.0059-0.0118 in)
Ring width (Top):0.770-0.790 mm (0.0303-0.0311 in)
Ring width (Second):0.970-0.990 mm (0.0382-0.039 in)
Crankpin journal diameter:14.973-14.984 mm (0.5895-0.5899 in)
Crankshaft center distance:18 mm (0.71 in)
Cylinder head
Valve arrangement:OHV, gear driven
Valves:2
Valve steam diameter (INTAKE):3.970-3.985 mm (0.1563-0.1569 in)
Valve steam diameter (EXHAUST):3.935-3.950 mm (0.1549-0.1555 in)
Valve spring free length (INTAKE):23.7 mm (0.9331 in)
Valve spring free length (EXHAUST):23.7 mm (0.9331 in)
Camshaft lobe height (INTAKE):27.972 mm (1.1013 in)
Camshaft lobe height (EXHAUST):27.972 mm (1.1013 in)

Tightening torque specs

Tightening torque specs
Spark plug12 Nm; 1.2 kg·m; 8.6 ft·lb
Connecting rod bolt6 Nm; 0.6 kg·m; 4.3 ft·lb
Crankcase cover bolt7.5 Nm; 0.75 kg·m; 5.4 ft·lb
Oil case bolt7.5 Nm; 0.75 kg·m; 5.4 ft·lb
Valve cover bolt6 Nm; 0.6 kg·m; 4.3 ft·lb
Oil drain bolt11 Nm; 1.1 kg·m; 8 ft·lb
Flywheel nut21 Nm; 2.1 kg·m; 15 ft·lb
Fuel tank bolt10 Nm; 1.0 kg·m; 7 ft·lb
Igniton coil bolt6 Nm; 0.6 kg·m; 4.3 ft·lb
Fan caver stud bolt6 Nm; 0.6 kg·m; 4.3 ft·lb
Governor arm nut7 Nm; 0.7 kg·m; 5.1 ft·lb
Carburetor drain bolt4.5 Nm; 0.45 kg·m; 3.3 ft·lb
Others
4 mm bolts, nuts3.5 Nm; 0.35 kg·m; 2.5 ft·lb
5 mm bolts, nuts5.5 Nm; 0.55 kg·m; 4.0 ft·lb
6 mm bolts, nuts10 Nm; 1.0 kg·m; 7 ft·lb

Service Data

Engine
Maximum speed:4,800 ± 150 rpm
Idle speed:2,500 ± 200 rpm
Cylinder compression:4.3 kg/cm2 (61.2 psi) at 1,000 rpm
Valve clearance
Intake valve clearance:0.06-0.10 mm (0.0024-0.0039 in)
Exhaust valve clearance:0.09-0.13 mm (0.0035-0.0051 in)
Oil system
Lubrication system:Splash
Oil type:Honda 4-stroke or an equivalent (SE or SF)
Recommended oil:SAE 10W-30
Oil capacity:0.25 L (0.26 US. qt, 0.22 Imp. qt.)
Fuel system
Type:Horizontal type, butterfly valve carburetor
Main jet:#55
Float height:12.0 mm (0.4724 in)
Pilot screw opening:1-1/8 turns out
Ignition system
Type:Transistorized magneto ignition
Ignition timing:30° B.T.D.C.
Spark plug:NGK: CR5HSB, DENSO: U16FSR-UB
Spark plug gap:0.6-0.7 mm (0.0236-0.0276 in)
Spark plug torque:12 N·m (1.2 kg·m, 8.8 ft·lb)
Ignition coil air gap0.3-0.5 mm (0.0118-0.0197 in)
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