The Honda 14481-881-000 Valve Rocker Arm Spring is a genuine OEM component designed for a wide range of Honda equipment, including GX360 horizontal shaft engines, BF-series portable outboard motors, EL5000 and ES6500 generators, EV4010, EV6010 and EVD4010 RV generators, H4514, HT3813 and HT4213 lawn tractors, and the EX5500 generator. As a direct Honda OEM replacement, this spring is manufactured to the same specification as the original, ensuring correct tension and geometry within the valve train. Confirm your unit's serial number against the fitment table before ordering, as Honda supersedes parts at serial breaks across this broad model range.
Key Features
- Correct Rocker Arm Tension — as a genuine OEM part, this spring delivers the precise load needed to return the rocker arm consistently, maintaining proper valve timing and lift across the power cycle.
- Wide Cross-Model Compatibility — covers Honda equipment including the GX360 horizontal shaft engine, BF-series outboard motors (BF8, BF9, BF15, BF75, BF100), EL5000, ES6500 and EX5500 generators, EV-series RV generators, and H4514, HT3813 and HT4213 lawn tractors.
- Direct OEM Replacement — matches the original spring's dimensions and rate exactly, allowing installation without modification against the existing rocker arm and pivot hardware.
- Serial Number Verification Advised — Honda updates parts at production breaks, so check your machine's serial number against the fitment table to confirm part number 14481-881-000 is correct for your specific unit.
- Valve Train Reliability — a fatigued or broken rocker arm spring leads to inconsistent valve seating, rough running, power loss and potential valve damage; replacing it promptly restores stable valve operation.
The Valve Rocker Arm Spring sits within the valvetrain and holds the rocker arm in firm contact with the valve stem and camshaft lobe throughout the engine's operating cycle. Without adequate spring tension, the rocker arm can float or chatter at speed, disrupting the precise timing of intake and exhaust valve events and causing rough running, hard starting or a noticeable loss of power. When this spring fatigues or breaks, replacing it with a genuine OEM part restores the correct mechanical relationship between the camshaft and valves, bringing combustion efficiency and engine response back to the original operating standard.
Part Details
| Part Number | 14481-881-000 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Valve Rocker Arm Spring |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Generator | EL5000, ES6500, EX5500 | All |
| Horizontal Shaft Engine | GX360 | All |
| Lawn Tractor | H4514, HT3813, HT4213 | All |
| Outboard Motor | BF75 | All |
| Portable Outboard Motor | BF8, BF9, BF15, BF100 | All |
| RV Generator | EV4010, EV6010, EVD4010 | 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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