The Honda 13311-Z8B-940 Crankshaft is a genuine OEM component designed for GCV160 vertical shaft engines. Sourced directly from Honda, this crankshaft is the same part your engine was built with, ensuring an exact match to the original specification. This replacement is the right call when your engine shows signs of crankshaft wear, damage, or failure — there is no equivalent substitute for a Honda OEM part when the bottom end is involved.
Key Features
- Genuine Honda OEM — manufactured to the same standards as the original crankshaft installed at the factory, with no guesswork about dimensional accuracy or journal sizing
- Bottom-End Integrity — the crankshaft is the structural and mechanical heart of the engine; using a genuine Honda replacement protects the tolerances that connecting rod bearings, seals, and the PTO depend on
- Direct Fitment for GCV160 Engines — designed specifically for the GCV160 vertical shaft engine; verify your engine serial number against the fitment table to confirm this is the correct crankshaft for your serial range
- Restores Full Power Output — a worn or damaged crankshaft causes vibration, bearing failure, and loss of power; replacing it with part number 13311-Z8B-940 brings the engine back to its designed operating condition
The crankshaft is the central rotating component of a four-stroke engine. It converts the up-and-down motion of the piston into the rotational output that drives whatever equipment the engine powers. On a vertical shaft engine like the GCV160, the crankshaft exits the bottom of the engine to drive a blade, impeller, or other load directly. When a crankshaft becomes worn, bent, or damaged at the journals or keyway, the engine will vibrate excessively, lose power, or fail to run altogether — making timely replacement essential to keeping the engine serviceable.
Part Details
| Part Number | 13311-Z8B-940 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Crankshaft |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical Shaft Engine | GCV160 | 3583782-9999999 |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
Why Buy From DHS Equipment
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