The Multiquip 16221Z5K000 Carburetor Packing is a genuine OEM component designed for GA3.6HR, MVH308GH, and MVH208GH equipment. Sourced directly from Multiquip, this packing seals the carburetor interface on the GX270UT2SMXC engine, ensuring an airtight connection between the carburetor and the intake. Verified fitment across the GA3.6HR generator and MVH308GH and MVH208GH heavy-duty reversible plate compactor models makes this the correct part to reach for when servicing these machines.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Seal Integrity — Manufactured to Honda GX270UT2SMXC engine specifications, delivering the correct compression and material grade needed to maintain a leak-free carburetor seat.
- Direct-Fit Carburetor Interface — Seats precisely at the carburetor-to-intake junction, requiring no trimming or modification to achieve a proper seal on the original mounting points.
- Confirmed Fitment — Compatible with GA3.6HR gasoline-powered generators and MVH308GH and MVH208GH heavy-duty reversible plate compactors.
- Fuel System Reliability — A correctly seated packing prevents unmetered air from entering the fuel circuit, keeping the air-fuel mixture stable and combustion consistent under load.
- Fuel Safety Compliance — Maintaining an intact carburetor packing eliminates potential fuel vapor leaks at the carburetor base, an important safety consideration on gasoline-powered equipment operating in enclosed or confined work areas.
The carburetor packing is a small but critical gasket that sits between the carburetor body and the engine intake port. Its job is to create an airtight seal so that only metered air — pulled through the carburetor's jets and venturi — enters the combustion chamber. When this packing deteriorates, cracks, or compresses unevenly, unfiltered air bypasses the carburetor, leaning out the fuel mixture and causing rough idling, power loss, or hard starting. Replacing a worn packing restores the sealed intake path and brings the engine back to stable, consistent operation.
For questions about fitment or to confirm this is the right part for your machine, contact the DHS Equipment team directly.
Part Details
| Part Number | 16221Z5K000 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Multiquip |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Carburetor Packing |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model |
|---|---|
| Gasoline Powered Generators | GA3.6HR |
| Plate Compactors | MVH308GH |
| Plate Compactors | MVH208GH |
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Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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