OT Techumseh Engine Snowblower Problem Update

[Squddle]

Well, it took me awhile before I had time to work on the ideas you all had for me about the techumseh engine revving up and down all the time... I have no heated shop or garage to work on it, so I had to hurry up and try to do it in the winter! I tried everything.... the seafoam, and looked for a spot where a small spring might be missing, and flushed the carb of all the gas... well, nothing worked. I was just about to figure I had to live with it, when my friend suggested adjusting the arm in the picture. Not sure what it's called, but it was at a slight angle and we just straightened it out and re-tightened the screw that holds it in place... and Boom! IT WORKS! NO MORE WEIRD HIGH AND LOW IDLE! See attached pictures ... works great now!

 

[Squddle]

Not sure how to make the pictures show up

 

[trac]

What do you mean you staightened it?Govenor linkage where the star bolt is with the sun dial lines so you must have taken up the play in the linkage.SUCCESS

 

[lha]

Yeah,if the governor is loose or out of adjustment,it will work to find the right idle,thus high and low idle.---lha

 

[36 Coupe]

Now you know why you should buy a service manual for engines you are using.It would have outlined governor adjustment.