The Honda GXV660 is a 688 cc, 41.98 cu·in natural aspirated two-cylinders four-stroke air-cooled internal combustion small gasoline engine with a vertical shaft, manufactured by Honda Motor Company for general-purpose applications.
A 78.0 mm (3.07 in) cylinder bore and 72.0 mm (2.83 in) piston stroke give the GXV660 engine a total of 688 cc of displacement. The compression ratio rating is 9.3:1.
The GXV660 engine produced 21.8 PS (16.0 kW; 21.5 HP) at 3,600 rpm of maximum horsepower and 48.3 N·m (4.93 kg·m, 35.6 ft·lb) at 2,500 rpm of maximum torque.
The Honda GXV660 features:
- Overhead valve (OHV) design
- Digital C.D.I. with variable timing ignition system
- Horizontal type, two barrel, inner-vent carburetor with butterfly valve
- Centrifugal governor
- Forced feed lubrication system
- Forced air cooling system
- Electric starter
General information
Engine Specifications | |
Engine model | GXV660 |
Engine type | 4-stroke, OHV, V-twin |
Displacement | 688 cm3, (41.98 cu·in) |
Max. horsepower | 21.8 PS (16.0 kW; 21.5 HP) at 3,600 rpm |
Max. torque | 48.3 N·m (4.9 kg·m, 35.6 ft·lb) at 2,500 rpm |
Cooling system | Forced air |
Air cleaner | Dual-element type |
Lubricating system | Forced feed |
Ignition system | Digital C.D.I. with variable timing |
Fuel system | Horizontal type, two barrel, inner-vent carburetor with butterfly valve |
Fuel consumption | 5.3 L (1.40 US gal, 1.17 Imp gal) / h |
Fuel tank capacity | – |
Fuel used | Unleaded gasoline (octane number 86 or higher) |
Starting system | 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) | 449 x 420 x 475 mm (17.7 x 16.5 x 18.7 in) |
Dry weight | 46.5 kg (102.5 lbs) |
Cylinder Block and Head
Cylinder block | |
Compression ratio: | 9.3:1 |
Cylinder bore: | 78.0 mm (3.07 in) |
Piston stroke: | 72.0 mm (2.83 in) |
Cylinder internal diameter (standard): | 78.000-78.015 mm (3.0709-3.0715 in) |
Piston skirt outer diameter (standard): | 77.985-77.995 mm (3.0703-3.0707 in) |
Number of piston rings (compression / oil): | 2/1 |
Connecting rod small end diameter (standard): | 18.006-18.018 mm (0.7089-0.7094 in) |
Piston pin diameter: | 17.994-18.000 mm (0.7084-0.7087 in) |
Side clearance (Top): | 0.050-0.080 mm (0.002-0.0031 in) |
Side clearance (Second): | 0.050-0.080 mm (0.002-0.0031 in) |
Ring end gap (Top): | 0.200-0.350 mm (0.0079-0.0138 in) |
Ring end gap (Second): | 0.200-0.350 mm (0.0079-0.0138 in) |
Ring end gap (Oil): | 0.200-0.700 mm (0.0079-0.0276 in) |
Ring width (Top): | 1.140-1.155 mm (0.0449-0.0455 in) |
Ring width (Second): | 1.140-1.155 mm (0.0449-0.0455 in) |
Crankshaft main journal diameter: | 39.984-40.000 mm (1.5742-1.5748 in) |
Crankpin journal diameter: | 44.973-44.983 mm (1.7706-1.771 in) |
Cylinder head | |
Valve arrangement: | OHV, gear driven |
Valves: | 2(4 valves in total) |
Valve steam diameter (INTAKE): | 5.475-5.490 mm (0.2156-0.2161 in) |
Valve steam diameter (EXHAUST): | 5.435-5.450 mm (0.214-0.2146 in) |
Valve spring free length (INTAKE): | 38.300 mm (1.5079 in) |
Valve spring free length (EXHAUST): | 38.300 mm (1.5079 in) |
Camshaft lobe height (INTAKE): | 29.506-29.706 mm (1.1617-1.1695 in) |
Camshaft lobe height (EXHAUST): | 29.410-29.610 mm (1.1579-1.1657 in) |
Tightening torque specs
Tightening torque specs | |
Connecting rod bolt | 22 Nm; 2.2 kg·m; 16 ft·lb |
Cylinder nut | 37 Nm; 3.8 kg·m; 27 ft·lb |
Oil drain plug bolt | 45 Nm; 4.5 kg·m; 33 ft·lb |
Flywheel nut | 235 Nm; 24.0 kg·m; 173 ft·lb |
Oil filter cartridge | 12 Nm; 1.2 kg·m; 9 ft·lb |
Tappet adjusting nut | 7.5 Nm; 0.75 kg·m; 5.5 ft·lb |
Governor arm nut | 11 Nm; 1.1 kg·m; 8 ft·lb |
Fuel pump cover screw | 4 Nm; 0.4 kg·m; 3 ft·lb |
Oil pressure switch | 9 Nm; 0.9 kg·m; 6.6 ft·lb |
Service Data
Engine | |
Maximum speed: | 3,400 ± 150 rpm |
Idle speed: | 1,400 ± 150 rpm |
Cylinder compression: | 5.0-7.0 kg/cm2 (73-102 psi) at 500 rpm |
Valve clearance | |
Intake valve clearance: | 0.08±0.02 mm (0.003±0.001 in) |
Exhaust valve clearance: | 0.10±0.02 mm (0.004±0.001 in) |
Oil system | |
Lubrication system: | Forced feed |
Oil type: | Honda 4-stroke or an equivalent (SE or later) |
Recommended oil: | SAE 10W-30 |
Oil capacity: | Without oil filter: 1.7 Liters (1.80 US qt, 1.50 Imp qt) With oil filter: 1.9 Liters (2.01 US qt, 1.67 Imp qt) |
Fuel system | |
Type: | Horizontal type, two barrel, inner-vent carburetor with butterfly valve |
Main jet: | Cylinder №1: #110 Cylinder №2: #115 |
Float height: | 15.5 mm (0.6102 in) |
Pilot screw opening: | Cylinder №1: 2 turns out Cylinder №2: 2-1/8 turns out |
Ignition system | |
Type: | Digital C.D.I. with variable timing |
Ignition timing: | 9°-23° B.T.D.C. |
Spark plug: | NGK: ZFR5F |
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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