The Honda 13311-Z8B-980 Crankshaft is a genuine OEM component designed for GCV160 vertical shaft engines. As a direct Honda OEM part, it is manufactured to the exact specifications required for proper fit and function in these engines. Confirm compatibility by checking your engine serial number against the fitment table before ordering — Honda supersedes parts at serial breaks, and verifying this ensures you receive the correct crankshaft for your unit.
Key Features
- Genuine Honda OEM — sourced directly from Honda, this crankshaft meets the dimensional and metallurgical requirements Honda specifies for the GCV160 engine, ensuring it installs and performs as intended.
- Exact Replacement — engineered as a direct substitute for the original, this component drops into the GCV160 engine without the guesswork that can accompany non-OEM alternatives.
- GCV160 Fitment — designed specifically for GCV160 vertical shaft engines; confirm your serial number against the fitment table to ensure this is the correct crankshaft for your engine's production range.
- Critical Power Transfer Component — a worn or damaged crankshaft causes vibration, power loss, or complete engine failure; replacing it with the correct OEM part restores smooth, full operation.
The crankshaft is the central rotating component of the engine, converting the up-and-down motion of the piston into rotational power that drives the equipment the engine powers. It must maintain precise dimensional tolerances to keep the piston, connecting rod, and bearing surfaces in correct alignment throughout every revolution. When a crankshaft is worn, bent, or damaged, the engine will run roughly, produce excessive vibration, or fail to deliver usable power — making replacement with a correctly specified OEM part essential for restoring the engine to full working condition.
Part Details
| Part Number | 13311-Z8B-980 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Crankshaft |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical Shaft Engine | GCV160 | All |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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