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Any person who intends to use a replacement part, a service procedure, or a tool that is not recommended by Honda or the race sanctioning body must determine the risk to their personal safety and consider the safe operation of the vehicle.
HPD GXH50 Engine Kit Assy Manual This manual details the steps necessary to install the HPD GXH50 engine kit on Honda’s GXH50 engine. Disassembly and assembly procedures for Honda’s GXH50 engine should be referenced in a Honda GXH50 service manual.
HPD GXH50 Engine Kit Assy Manual Throttle Bracket and Linkage Combination - Parts Needed Take the Throttle Linkage Rod (17310- FC4Y-A00) and place the “S” bend end of the rod through the Throttle Bracket (16500-ZM7-U00). The rod placement should appear as shown in the image.
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HPD GXH50 Engine Kit Assy Manual Throttle Bracket Installation to Engine Remove the two 8mm bolts. Install the Throttle Bracket where you L Bend previously removed the two 8mm bolts. In order for the whole unit to fit with ease, take the “L”...
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HPD GXH50 Engine Kit Assy Manual Picture A Governor Arm 1/2015...
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HPD GXH50 Engine Kit Assy Manual Take the two 8mm bolts and start installing them with your fingers Before you complely tighten up the throttle bracket, make sure the “S” bend is tucked behind the throttle bracket. 1/2015...
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HPD GXH50 Engine Kit Assy Manual The final installation should look like the photo below. 1/2015...
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HPD GXH50 Engine Kit Assy Manual Engine Mounting Plate The engine mounting plate can be mounted to the engine with the provided hardware. Please note that the exact placement of the plate on the bottom the engine will depend upon your chassis engine mount.
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HPD GXH50 Engine Kit Assy Manual Clutch Installation The Clutch Kit will come with the following items: 1 clutch, 1 key, 1 hat spacer, and 1 bolt. Place the key in the crankshaft keyway. 1/2015...
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HPD GXH50 Engine Kit Assy Manual Slip the clutch unit onto the crankshaft. Insert the hat spacer into the clutch. 1/2015...
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HPD GXH50 Engine Kit Assy Manual Insert the bolt into the hat spacer and torque the bolt to 14 foot-pounds. 1/2015...
HPD GXH50 Engine Kit Assy Manual Chassis Installation Mount the engine to the chassis engine mount located on the chassis. Make sure that the clutch and the rear sprocket are aligned so that the chain is not kinked in either direction from left to right.
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HPD GXH50 Engine Kit Assy Manual Chain Guard Installation The Chain Guard kit will come with the following items: 1 chain guard, 3 spacers, and 3 bolts. Please note that this chain guard may not fit your particular setup. We...
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HPD GXH50 Engine Kit Assy Manual Use the three spacers to offset the chain guard from the engine. Use the three bolts supplied in the kit to mount the chain guard. 1/2015...
HPD GXH50 Engine Kit Assy Manual Starting Procedure Place the ignition switch in the ON position. Move to Fuel Valve Lever to the right to allow the flow of fuel from the gas tank. Move the choke to right for initial starting.
We recommend to sonically clean the carb. Check your oil level and condition. We recommend using Honda- branded oils. Check valve lash. Adjust per GX50 manual.
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HPD GXH50 Engine Kit Assy Manual Contact Information Honda Performance Development, Inc. 25145 Anza Drive Santa Clarita, CA 91355 661-294-7300 Honda Racing Line grmsadmin@hra.com Phone: 661-702-7777 Fax: 661-294-7367 1/2015...