Throttle shaft on SM

[PretendFarmer]

The throttle shaft between my governor and carb on my SM doesn't really turn easy. I took it off and tried cleaning it with PB blaster but I'd like to disassemble it completely. How do I get the shaft out of the housing? It looks like the end that connects to the vertical rod is pressed on.

 

[Bob in wc Ia.]

There is a pin through the brass lever at the front of the throttle shaft. Best to remove the assembly and place on
something solid like a vise with about a quarter inch gap between the jaws. Try a 3/32" punch to drive it out. You should
be able to reassemble with a new 3/32" spring pin. I'm guessing you'll find some dirt and rust inside the tube. Bob

 

[PretendFarmer]

Thanks for the reply.
I've been trying to figure out how the governor hasn't been able to respond to power needs for quite a while. Everything in the governor looks good. Looks like I found the problem.