Description
Overview:
This genuine Honda washer (part number 16578-ZE1-000) is a flat, silver, plated-steel component used within Honda small petrol engines to space and secure parts accurately. Its job is to distribute clamping force, maintain alignment, and help prevent fasteners from loosening under vibration, which protects surrounding components from wear. Built from durable, corrosion-resistant steel, it is suitable for regular maintenance or like-for-like replacement to keep equipment operating as designed. Commonly found across popular Honda engines, including GX120K1 and GX270, as well as GC- and GCV-series domestic engines, it supports reliable assembly of covers, brackets, and linkages in machinery such as lawnmowers, generators, pumps, and compactors. As an OEM part, it offers a precise fit without modifications, maintaining original performance and service life.
Key Features:
- Genuine Honda OEM part for assured compatibility and quality
- Plated-steel construction for strength and corrosion resistance
- Precise dimensions to maintain correct spacing and alignment in assemblies
- Helps reduce loosening of bolts and nuts in high-vibration engine environments
- Direct replacement for 16578-ZE1-000; fits without alterations
- Supports consistent torque retention and long-term reliability
- Suitable for routine servicing to restore factory specification
- Broad engine coverage across Honda GX, GC, GCV, and GS ranges
- Cost-effective way to protect adjacent parts from premature wear
- Easy to install using standard hand tools
Typical Applications:
Used in Honda small engines on lawnmowers, generators, water pumps, pressure washers, compactors, and other light plant. Typical positions include mounting points for shrouds and covers, linkages and brackets, and general fastener locations where stable clamping and spacing are required for safe, reliable operation.
Also known as:
Flat washer, plain washer, engine washer, machine washer, spacing washer, shim washer. These terms refer to a thin, flat ring used to distribute load and set spacing beneath a bolt head or nut in engine assemblies.
Fits Models:
GC160, GC160A, GC160E, GC190A, GCV135, GCV135E, GCV160, GCV160E, GS160A, GS190A, GX120K1, GX120T1, GX120T2, GX120U1, GX120UT1, GX120UT2, GX160H1, GX160K1, GX160T1, GX160T2, GX160U1, GX160UT1, GX160UT2, GX200, GX200H, GX200T, GX200T2, GX200U, GX200UT, GX200UT2, GX240K1, GX240U1, GX240UT1, GX240UT2, GX270, GX270H, GX270T, GX270T2, GX270U, GX270UT, GX270UT2, GX340K1, GX340T1, GX340T2, GX340U1, GX340UT1, GX340UT2, GX350K1, GX390H1, GX390K1, GX390T1, GX390T2, GX390U1, GX390UT1, GX390UT2, GX610, GX620, GXH50, GXV610, GXV620, WB20XT
