Governor Leak

[67 WH 877 62]

I have an oil leak coming from my Governor (k181 8 horse), anyone know where to get a new gasket, or part # ? Thank You

[ebinmaine 67,090]

I don't think there's any kind of a gasket or seal in that area. I'm not by any means an engine experts but my first thought would be to check the breather element to make sure it is installed properly and clean enough to be able to do its job.

 

If that's not it you may have to get into further diagnosis.

 

[pfrederi 17,617]

leakage there is a sign of excessive pressure in the crank case.  Like Eric says check the breather.  If it is clear then could be worn piston rings.  A leakdown test would be in order.

[Mudrig150 298]

At the governor there should be a brass nut that acts as a bushing, and if those wear down they start to leak. My cub cadet had that, and the bushing being worn was the cause. Adding an O-ring might help, if it has one.

[67 WH 877 62]

5 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

I don't think there's any kind of a gasket or seal in that area. I'm not by any means an engine experts but my first thought would be to check the breather element to make sure it is installed properly and clean enough to be able to do its job.

 

If that's not it you may have to get into further diagnosis.

 

New breather installed...Ill try running it without to see if it stops leaking.

[67 WH 877 62]

5 hours ago, pfrederi said:

leakage there is a sign of excessive pressure in the crank case.  Like Eric says check the breather.  If it is clear then could be worn piston rings.  A leakdown test would be in order.

I will do a leakdown test as well. 

[67 WH 877 62]

5 hours ago, Mudrig150 said:

At the governor there should be a brass nut that acts as a bushing, and if those wear down they start to leak. My cub cadet had that, and the bushing being worn was the cause. Adding an O-ring might help, if it has one.

Ill look for that as well. Thanks

[ebinmaine 67,090]

46 minutes ago, 67 WH 877 said:

New breather installed...Ill try running it without to see if it stops leaking.

Have you confirmed that the drain hole is on the bottom?

 

Oh yeah. I've messed that one up...

 

Or that the Reed valve is not in backwards?

 

Ask me. Oh yes. I've done that too....

 

 

[67 WH 877 62]

3 hours ago, ebinmaine said:

Have you confirmed that the drain hole is on the bottom?

 

Oh yeah. I've messed that one up...

 

Or that the Reed valve is not in backwards?

 

Ask me. Oh yes. I've done that too....

 

 

Not sure what you mean about a drain hole {on the filter?),,, I have not removed the reed valve at all. The motor runs great, no surging, smooth at idle and full throttle.  

[pfrederi 17,617]

the inner body has a small drain hole needs to be down.  Most of then I have seen are marked for top as is the cover piece.