CNKS-More Governer Questions

Formerly PaMike · Mar 3, 2010

I am still working on the governer on the 350. I pulled the covers off and found the bushing was shot on the shaft from the governer to the carb. Got that replaced. Now I am in the process of adjusting everything. At idle, the stop bolt in the governer doesnt contact like it says it should in the manual. At idle the linkage actually pushes the spring in the opp direction.(Tries to compress it). This isnt right is it? The manual says at idle there shouldnt be any tension on the spring. At idle the hooks on the spring actually push against the opp side of the hole that normally pulls on the spring. Also, is there a stop on the carb butterfly so that it cant go to far shut and not allow it to idle?
Thanks

Theman · Mar 4, 2010

Mike, keep in mind that when the engine is idling there should still a small bit of tension on the spring because the flyweights are still trying to sling out. If the stop bolt won't contact the case, check your rod linkage over the head. It should push down far enough on the governor lever so the spring isn't pushed.

Yes, there is an idle stop screw on the carburetor. It is the one pointing perpendicular to the butterfly shaft and slightly above it.

CNKS-More Governer Questions

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