Hello
Yep, I'm back, imagine that! Finally getting around to tinkering with the governor. Here is the scoop. I have poor/no lower quadrant throttle control, when releasing clutch with brakes held I don't notice the governor kicking in (might be my inexperience though), however the governor will 'pull back' when pulling on the connecting rod. These were the 50 tips check-offs. I also notice it loses power under load and 'speeds' up when going down hill.
I'm not positive what the 'hunting' is, but when it first starts up the rpms fluctuate back and forth (will cut out if not giving some choke), which I assume is governor related (if not, tell me!).
The governor arms are loose, meaning they have side to side play. Also the arm that connects to the carb, won't go all the way forward (towards radiator), which prevents running at the lowest idle speed (pretty sure, been a while since I set the idle). Basically with no throttle, that arm won't go all the way forward. Just a few degrees, maybe 1/16th or so measuring movement at the top of the arm.
Also, I've found out I have no compensating spring. I assume I haven't noticed due to the throttle ball rubbing tight on the plate holding throttle in place. Just my assumption.
I've rebuilt the governor insides, but at the time (nor now) I couldn't find a repair kit for the arms, or really anything like how-to's online, etc. The linkages seem to be fine.
My thought was to add the compensating spring, and see if that helps. However I just feel like its got to be more than that little spring. What would y'all do? Step by step, replace spring, then move to governor, or just do it all at the same time? Is there a repair kit or DIY online anywhere (for the arms, not the insides), or is it common practice to just replace the whole governor?
Also, I've seen a lot online about adjusting the spring as its very touchy. I've assumed that is the compensating spring, not the spring between the arms of the governor. If I'm wrong on that, please let me know.
51 8N side mount
12 volt
Thanks in advance!
Matt
Yep, I'm back, imagine that! Finally getting around to tinkering with the governor. Here is the scoop. I have poor/no lower quadrant throttle control, when releasing clutch with brakes held I don't notice the governor kicking in (might be my inexperience though), however the governor will 'pull back' when pulling on the connecting rod. These were the 50 tips check-offs. I also notice it loses power under load and 'speeds' up when going down hill.
I'm not positive what the 'hunting' is, but when it first starts up the rpms fluctuate back and forth (will cut out if not giving some choke), which I assume is governor related (if not, tell me!).
The governor arms are loose, meaning they have side to side play. Also the arm that connects to the carb, won't go all the way forward (towards radiator), which prevents running at the lowest idle speed (pretty sure, been a while since I set the idle). Basically with no throttle, that arm won't go all the way forward. Just a few degrees, maybe 1/16th or so measuring movement at the top of the arm.
Also, I've found out I have no compensating spring. I assume I haven't noticed due to the throttle ball rubbing tight on the plate holding throttle in place. Just my assumption.
I've rebuilt the governor insides, but at the time (nor now) I couldn't find a repair kit for the arms, or really anything like how-to's online, etc. The linkages seem to be fine.
My thought was to add the compensating spring, and see if that helps. However I just feel like its got to be more than that little spring. What would y'all do? Step by step, replace spring, then move to governor, or just do it all at the same time? Is there a repair kit or DIY online anywhere (for the arms, not the insides), or is it common practice to just replace the whole governor?
Also, I've seen a lot online about adjusting the spring as its very touchy. I've assumed that is the compensating spring, not the spring between the arms of the governor. If I'm wrong on that, please let me know.
51 8N side mount
12 volt
Thanks in advance!
Matt