Vinylguy 4,672 #151 Posted February 5, 2019 42 minutes ago, dells68 said: I still think that chances are that the arm on the governor shaft needs to be adjusted. Loosen the nut on the shaft, rotate the shaft counter clockwise with a pair of vice grips, pull the governor arm as far away from the carb as possible, and lock the nut back in place. This will adjust your governor and hopefully slow it down and allow the governor to control the engine speed and keep it from reving so high. Just my $0.02. We bought a suburban and the little K91 sounded like it was screaming. Adjusted the governor and it's the best running K91 we have! Did that twice no difference. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 40,735 #152 Posted February 5, 2019 2 minutes ago, Vinylguy said: Did that twice no difference. Terry, if your throttle is connected like mine and adjusting the shaft made no difference I dare say the issue is internal. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 40,735 #153 Posted February 5, 2019 @Shynon @stevasaurus maybe can help with some governor pics, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,498 #154 Posted February 5, 2019 I hate that Terry! I’d bet it’s internal too if that didn’t help. Sorry. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 40,735 #155 Posted February 5, 2019 My best guess is the gov. best either stripped of the weights broke off. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinylguy 4,672 #156 Posted February 5, 2019 6 minutes ago, squonk said: My best guess is the gov. best either stripped of the weights broke off. Unfortunately I think that is the problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,424 #157 Posted February 5, 2019 On 1/27/2019 at 6:23 AM, Vinylguy said: Hard to tell till the new paint is done? Looks great but I would make the front of the decal either straight up & down or the same angle as the rear. Looks fantastic though. Still like the stars. Matches a certain cup that should be there soon........ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shynon 7,450 #158 Posted February 6, 2019 1 hour ago, squonk said: if your throttle is connected disconnect the throttle cable when setting the governor 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,039 #159 Posted February 6, 2019 Now ain't that like Richie.... Terry's got a possible life or death guv issue and he wants to talk decals! Hate to say it Terry but the fellas may be right... the dreaded internals. Rare condition indeed but has been know to happen. Probably best to do exploritory surgery. First try holding a finger on that guv shaft arm while manually revving the engine. You should feel the fly weights trying to close the throttle. Keep us posted 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,424 #160 Posted February 6, 2019 Well he posted the pictures 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevasaurus 22,527 #161 Posted February 6, 2019 The 1st 3 are the 857...the last one is the 876. terry, like Shannon said...you have to disconnect the throttle cable. You can adjust the engine speed by where that pinch clip pinches the throttle cable. It can allow you to pull the throttle out further by where you pinch the outer cable. check it out. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,188 #162 Posted February 7, 2019 8 hours ago, stevasaurus said: The 1st 3 are the 857...the last one is the 876. terry, like Shannon said...you have to disconnect the throttle cable. You can adjust the engine speed by where that pinch clip pinches the throttle cable. It can allow you to pull the throttle out further by where you pinch the outer cable. check it out. Thanks for the pics Steve, I can see that I am missing the tab on most if not all of my K-181’s for the throttle cable! I guess the spot welds broke? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,188 #163 Posted February 7, 2019 On 2/5/2019 at 6:46 PM, 19richie66 said: Looks great but I would make the front of the decal either straight up & down or the same angle as the rear. Looks fantastic though. Still like the stars. Matches a certain cup that should be there soon........ I like the stars too, I’m thinking those won’t change much unless I repaint it... which then might lead me to beg steal and borrow whatever it takes to get another Vinylguy custom package. That certain cup fits Frank just fine! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinylguy 4,672 #164 Posted February 7, 2019 Got a surprise in the mail today 😀 Thank you Thank you Thank you These will come in very handy on our trip to the big show this summer. Very generous and thoughtful of you Rich. 1 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,188 #165 Posted February 7, 2019 That little one is simple, but so nice! The big one, well we know if Terry doesn’t make it to dinner on Wednesday, he’s hitting every rest area on the way! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,424 #166 Posted February 7, 2019 3 hours ago, Vinylguy said: Got a surprise in the mail today 😀 Thank you Thank you Thank you These will come in very handy on our trip to the big show this summer. Very generous and thoughtful of you Rich. That’s nothing compared to what you have helped me with, not to mention many others. Just a small way of saying “thanks”. 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinylguy 4,672 #167 Posted February 8, 2019 Governor issue solved. Bill from Holden Automotive Machine stopped in and adjusted it. Runs perfect now. Thanks Bill!! Now to get a carburetor kit and finish the exhaust. Thanks everyone for your help. 1 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 40,735 #168 Posted February 8, 2019 45 minutes ago, Vinylguy said: Governor issue solved. Bill from Holden Automotive Machine stopped in and adjusted it. Runs perfect now. Thanks Bill!! Now to get a carburetor kit and finish the exhaust. Thanks everyone for your help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 66,576 #169 Posted February 8, 2019 2 hours ago, Vinylguy said: Governor issue solved. 1 hour ago, squonk said: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinylguy 4,672 #170 Posted February 22, 2019 (edited) Gary finished the powder coating on the exhaust for the 857 yesterday. It has a couple baffles but is still a bit louder than stock but not too loud. I like the looks but will see if I like it when in use. may have to replace with a traditional. Edited February 22, 2019 by Vinylguy 2 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vinylguy 4,672 #171 Posted February 22, 2019 Just another picture. Will be working on a new wiring harness in a couple weeks. Adding a solenoid and new switch. Should be ready to mow the ridge soon. Come on spring!! 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACman 7,575 #172 Posted February 22, 2019 (edited) Sweet sweet sounds of a a 8hp Kohler .... Tractor is beautiful too . Now am I'm seeing a new furnace in front of your tractor? Bringing back some memories. Sure wish I kept count of how many furnaces and AC's I installed during my career in HVAC . Edited February 22, 2019 by ACman 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,188 #173 Posted February 22, 2019 Looks and sounds wonderful Terry! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 54,356 #174 Posted February 22, 2019 5 hours ago, Vinylguy said: Should be ready to mow the ridge soon. Glad to see you will be putting your to work. Too many sit in the shed once they look that pretty! 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 66,576 #175 Posted February 22, 2019 13 minutes ago, 953 nut said: Glad to see you will be putting your to work. Too many sit in the shed once they look that pretty! Agreed. My honey and I are fixing ours up one at a time and they will be workers when they are done no matter how pretty they look. The ability to do the work that they do is the reason why we stick to the Wheelhorse brand. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites