The Honda 16100-Z8T-821 Carburetor Assembly (BE80L A) is a genuine OEM carburetor built for GX340 horizontal shaft engines. As a direct Honda OEM component, this carburetor is manufactured to the exact specifications of the original unit, ensuring the correct jetting, fuel metering, and air-fuel mixture calibration your GX340 engine demands. Honda supersedes carburetor assemblies at specific serial number breaks, so confirm your engine's serial number against the fitment table before ordering to ensure part number 16100-Z8T-821 is the correct variant for your unit.
Key Features
- Correct Jetting and Fuel Metering — as a genuine Honda OEM assembly, this carburetor carries the exact main jet sizing, needle clip position, and emulsion circuit calibration specified for the GX340 engine, so fuel delivery is right from the first start
- BE80L A Variant Identification — the (BE80L A) suffix designates a specific carburetor variant; match this code to your original unit to confirm you are ordering the correct assembly for your engine's serial range
- Direct OEM Replacement — this assembly replaces the original carburetor without modification, using the same mounting interface, bowl configuration, and throttle linkage geometry as the factory-fitted unit
- Serial Number Verification Recommended — Honda revises carburetor assignments across GX340 production runs; check your engine's serial number against the compatibility table to confirm this is the right assembly before ordering
- Restored Engine Performance — a worn or clogged carburetor causes hard starting, rough idle, fuel flooding, and loss of power; replacing it with this OEM assembly restores clean, consistent combustion across the GX340's operating range
The carburetor is responsible for mixing air and fuel in the precise ratio the engine needs to run efficiently at every throttle position. On a GX340 horizontal shaft engine, a correctly functioning carburetor delivers a stable idle, responsive acceleration, and full-load power without hesitation or flooding. When the carburetor wears, clogs, or develops internal leaks, the engine may refuse to start, hunt at idle, surge under load, or consume excessive fuel — symptoms that typically require a full carburetor replacement rather than cleaning alone.
Part Details
| Part Number | 16100-Z8T-821 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Honda |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Carburetor Assembly (BE80L A) |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Serial Range |
|---|---|---|
| Horizontal Shaft Engine | GX340 | 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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