Thanks again Zippo For the info,,after reinstall the carb ,I wasn't getting any action on my throttle from the dash...after watching video I realized I had the cable in wrong position. Thanks again for all you do. Cheers Eric 💈
I'm setting mine up like this. Another vid showed the low speed top of spring in the same hole as the other spring. (Vid for Jessy). Both are EXCELLENT!!!!
Zippo you are the KING! Living in Sweden these 23D motors are rare over here but my father in law has one 8Hp on a small boat which didn't run. I'm helping him out and have just refurbed the carb and the engine starts just fine. All thanks to your videos!!! Problem now is that the trottle never close so i get a low idle.
Was able to set my governor on my 11 hp Snapper with a one piece flow-jet carb with the help that you gave me in this video. Thank you for taking the time to teach this adjustment.
After a fresh rebuild, I cover all openings into the engines to prevent insects, spiders and even mice from making a home inside the engine. This practice should be performed on any engine that you know is going to be stored for any length of time. The saying....An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of regret is a good way to go. Cheers Buddy!!
That spring just helps keep things tight and secure. Most newer briggs engines have these "helper" springs. It would do just fine with out it. Thanks for checking out my vid!!
@seapeddler Random install. The syntrifical force that is exerted to the governor gear doesn't rely on timing at all. The plug in the exhaust port is to keep foreign objects from entering the engine while stored. This engine is a shelf queen awaiting the need to transplant it into a tractor should a working engine fail, so the Carburetor and Exhaust ports are both blocked off.
@bulletman100 I would look into correcting it with a "counter" spring or "helper" spring as they are referred as. Best of luck with the fine tuning. Takes a little time to get them just right, but once they're in adjustment, you'll reap the rewards of good governor performance. Cheers!!
Once you start the engine it will regulate the throttle more correctly. Check my other video on how to adjust the throttle rod to take tension off the throttle butterfly and allow the idle RPM set screw to do the job of keeping the engine speed (at idle) instead of the governor assembly doing that job. There's a bit of fine tuning that often needs done after first run, as no two engines will act exactly the same. Hope this helps! Cheers!
@tractorman604 Some people think I'm long winded and overkill my videos. That's ok with me and if they don't like it, I'm glad they say so. It lets me know where I might need to adjust how I present my videos. Thank YOU for being a fan of my videos!!
That depends on what you want to use the engine for. Pullers bypass the governors and put a gas pedal on. If you plan to use it for yard work, then you really do need the governor assembly.
Ok now I have it cranked and idling pretty smooth. An occasional rhythmic misfire, but the main problem is it will not idle up without dying. I have adjusted the carb many times starting at the 1 1/2 settings. The engine is very responsive to small movements of the two screws. And idles fine. But soon as you slightly open the throttle it begins to misfire more and die! I'm an aircooled VW man and these engines aren't much different! :)
Stranger things have happened, but I've always adjusted them as shown in the video here. I too read the process strait out of the Briggs manual and for my vintage engines, it's always been clockwise/clockwise. The only engine I know of that runs backwards is an engine called a Rio and I would imagine you would set that one up opposite of these engines. I am interested to hear the results of adjusting them counter clockwise, because that will hold the throttle wide open on an engine like this.
@bmxizmylife Hmm...It could be a number of things with these suction carbs with the tanks mounted under them. Check that the throttle isn't stuck or that the governor vein under the blower housing isn't sticking and holding the throttle open. A video of a start up would help me to help you. Cheers!
@nathanmeitzler lol.....I've got critters that like to make my engines their winter homes, so I block all the openings to keep them out. Had one engine, before I learned to block everything, that shot a mouse out the exhaust along with part of it's nest. After I quit laughing I cleaned the rest of the nest out and from then on, I made it a habit to always block off any openings. Thanks for the laugh buddy! That took me back. Cheers!!
@Bigtrucker2007 Adjust your main jet screw to get the engine to settle in to a nice even idle. Also, check that your throttle cable isn't holding the throttle open more than it should. If it's the cable, adjust it to let the throttle butterfly on the carb rest on the idle set screw stop on the carb body. Let me know your results. Cheers!!!
@lockandload1270 It sounds like there is a bad gasket some where. Typically it where the intake elbow meets the block. You should have TWO gaskets here. One against the block, then the sheet metal another gasket, then the carb. To check, start the engine and spray wd40 around all the gasket areas. If the engine tries to die then the carb or intake elbow are not properly sealed. Give this a shot and let me know if you find the problem that way. Cheers!!!
@BUDMAN605 All the principles are the same in setting up any Briggs governor. If your engine is not oriented as a horizontal, just imagine this engine laying on its side in the same direction as your engine and set the governor the same.
I may be able to help, but I need more information. When you say it dies, does it at least try to stay running or does it act like the key was turned off. Is it a horizontal shaft or vertical? Is it a Briggs engine, Kohler, Tecumseh, Honda, Lifan, Kawasaki? How long has it been doing this and did it happen all of a sudden or has this problem been gradually getting worse? Can you get a video showing this condition for me? Thanks!!
Excellent Video.. Very informative.. Do you have or can you make a video on a flo-jet like this but with a throttle control bracket w/ Auto (Full Throttle) choke.. TIA..
Zippo, I have a 326434 16 HP B&S in a 73 MW tractor. There is a round rubber gasket that sits on the air filter plate which is part of the carb. When I put the air filter cover on, the bottom rim of the cover seals against that rubber gasket causing no air to even reach the filter. The manual does show this gasket but engine runs poorly or not at all when its in place. What's the dill...pickle?
I've come across these as well and their purpose definitely seems counter productive. Ditch that restrictive gasket and give it no more thought than flushing that Dill Pickle down the John. Cheers! Zip~
You will want to install a spring to hold the throttle closed and adjust the idle set screw so the engine idles just below the speed in which the clutch grabs. Once you install the throttle cable, it will respond to acceleration and the spring will return the throttle to idle when you let off the gas pedal. Pretty easy solution to your troubles. Let me know how it goes!! Cheers!!
Thanks so much for this video! I have a 326437 and that's just what I needed more info on. Too bad choppergirl hasn't been around long enough to know what a rebuildable, field-serviceable piece of equipment is all about; she's just exposed to the throwaway crap that takes no skill to maintain, until it falls apart and then the best skill set in the world won't help. My engine happens to be from 1979, which isn't really "as old as time". Try going back to the old Gravely engines, or the Clintons!
I just adjusted the Govner Set points New battery Cleaned and charged voltage regulator..all from your vids! However, I have a engine surge and popping that I can't seem to adjust it out, More help? Simplicity 7016 16 hp B/S hydro
It can be one of a few things. Condenser going bad, which you can check easily by watching the points. If they spark, replace the condenser. Next, fine tuning the carburetor adjustments. Then making sure the Governor is doing its job. Try moving the springs to another location on the Governor arm and see if it smooths out. Zip~
@@ZippoVarga ok. Will recheck all this. I failed to mention I did install a new condenser. Is it possible to have the wrong condenser? The old one had the black wire the new one has only the nipple where the wire inserts held by a spring force.
Concerning the actual governor gear itelf. Is the gear a random install, or does it have to mesh via. special marks with the cam gear? Is that bronze plug in the exh. port there for Calif. emissions?
Hey zippo, do you happen to have the part number for the springs I need for a 1967 landlord 2012 with 12 horse Briggs? Thanks, I appreciate all of your videos and expertise.
I got the carburetor back on and connected but did not know how the spring attaches. and where the throttle cable attaches. There is also a plastic piece that has a hold where a screw or pin goes to pivot it on one end. It looks like it fits around the flywheel someway. Do you know how to put these on the right way? Thanks
@godgibmeone I need the Model Type and Code numbers off the engine and a little better description of what's happening when you try to throttle up. There are many variables that could be causing your problem, so the more information you can give me, the better I can help you out. Looking forward to hearing back from you!!
Have you gone to the Briggs site with your model and type code and looked up the IPL (parts list) to get the correct spring numbers and installed them?
Ok I've done exactly this I believe, but when I put the springs on it has a tendency to pull the governor arm all the way up, and the throttle opens full. The governor arm actually appears to try to operate correctly before the springs are put on. if the spring closest to the front is put on only, the arm gradually works itself up. I just cannot get this! Will they do right when the motor is running? I have not yet cranked it. I should have taken a pic of it before tearing it down :) thanks!
I have a 7 hp briggs horizontal that hunts alot unless u have ur finger directly on the throttle shaft on the carb. is my govener set up wrong or is it a carb problem
is this the same for a 8hp vertical shaft briggs, it worked fine for years until yesterday, it started to idle down while mowing, then i checked to make sure everything moved freely and was in tacked, then when i started it, it was screaming, or dieing.
I have a 14.5hp OHV Briggs engine. It surges when its running at 3400rpm or when it's idling. It has the electric fuel valve on te bottom so I can't adjust that. The only screws I can see are the idle and the idle jet/low speed adjustment (Which is set at 1 1/2 turns out; stock setting) so I don't know why it runs like this. Can you tell me?
Hey Zippo thanks, I just took a 6hp briggs off my pressure washer and I hooked up the throttle cable (backwards) ," I am about to correct this but have noticed when I moved the throttle spring( there is about 18 different holes) The engine would not idle and only ran with the choke on. Any advice to these problems would help! Thanks
i know this is a older video but it helps, i have set my briggs like in the video but when it fires up and starts running the governor sucks down killing the motor i have to reset the carb and after alittle bit it will fire up agien and then do the same thing dieing. i dont know what wrong if its the governor or carberator
My recommendation is to put everything back the way it was. These engines are not designed to run directly off the throttle and the engine can easily be damaged or worse, blow apart. A stock engine, regardless of make or horse power is designed to operate between 1100rpm to 3600rpm. By unhooking the stock throttle pieces and bypassing the governor, the engine becomes very dangerous to operate. They can easily rev WAY past the safe limit with the throttle not connected to the Governor.
@@ZippoVarga ZippoVarga 2020-04-22 Ditto comment below... lost a spring today in sticker bushes. Always a great help since you make haste slowly all the info is here. (260815 and 260816 ls.) Thank you for your diligence.
What size lock nuts are on the throttle cable I have tried many different sizes and none have fit. On the cable bracket it looks like part of a clip that was used to hold cable but I can’t find them anywhere. Could you help on either off these. Ty and have blessed day
I have an 8hp briggs on a log splitter, it runs wot when it runs.and I rebuilt the carb, and when I put it back on the engine all it will do is idle. Nothing I do will increase the rpm's What did I do wrong. btw love your vids.
Hey Zippo, I have a model 19 that is missing the ignition components under the flywheel. I am not able to tell by a blurry parts manual pic(dl from web) what all is needed and what adjustments might be necessary. Do you have vids on that, and if so could you hit me with a link. Thx, I really enjoy the informative vids and pecker medicine commercials😉
i have a briggs 3hp (at 3600 RPM) and the throttle is stuck at high, I will put a video up about in about a week- at the same time i want to put it in a go cart i'm building so the throttle must work for the clutch. please help. (however, if i move the end of the rod for the butterfly valve, i can control the engine.)
Ok Zip, it's been a long time coming - I have beat, hammered, screwed, pounded, cussed, kicked, and cried a little...well, maybe more than a little BUT it's running and I just wanted to say thanks, WE did it. Cant thank you enough but maybe I can tell you a life lesson I learned so you don't make the same mistake...Zip my friend...don't ever take a laxative and a sleeping pill on the same night. Holy Greeze! BTW do you know what size those two drive belts are for the PTO up front? 326434 16 HP B&S in a 73 MW tractor with tiller
i have a murray lawn mower 12 hp and i made a custom throttle from a pedal bike hand brake anmd i hooked the throttle up right to the throttle thats on the carb and put a return spring and where the govener is and the normal throttle piece was it isnt connected at all and when i turn it on it revs wayy to high idk what to do please help
Hi Zippo. I think have the same engine you are adjusting the governor on (16hp B/S, I/C, Model 326437, Type 0721-01, Code 8403211.) My problem is that when I start it up at idle speed it will go to full open with out touching the throttle. I have replaced the springs, cleaned the carburetor and nothing seems to help. Could it be something has happened to the governor inside the engine. Any help appreciated. Thanks, Chris
Take the throttle cable off the engine. Adjust the two small nuts on the throttle rod so the carburetor throttle plate rests at idle, then opens when you manually pull up on the throttle rod. Then install the throttle cable, making sure it is adjusted correctly for idle, then full throttle. See how the engine acts. Often, if the governor is damaged, the engine will still idle and you can still control the throttle. The engine just won't maintain a constant speed when under load. Zip~
Any amount of damage or obstruction in the carb or the fuel system that supplies the fuel to the carb, can cause this. Ethanol in gas is a major problem with small-engine carbs. Use StaBil with every tank of gas.
Don't hide your emotions so much choppergirl!! lol.....The evolution of the small gas engine has taken many forms. Get the numbers off your engine and search similar engines to yours. Yes, my engines are old...Some as old as 100 years. The extra springs help to govern the engines speed. On newer engines, they've reduced these to one main spring and three tiny springs. Governor setting is the same though. Loosen, turn both clockwise, tighten. Best of luck!!
My power king has a 16hp b&s . some one put a car coil on top of the engine with a wire going to the coil and one going to a house light switch under the dash and then to the battery. I wont to put it back the way it's supose to be . there is a plug wire and two small wires hanging out of the right side behind the carburator. Im not sure if they work . the two small wires im not sure witch one goes where or if they even work
zippo I need some help my cast iron 12 Briggs and Stratton blow up on me last night and um trying to find the rebuild kit for it its on a 1967 simplicity sovereign 3012
Take the numbers located on the engine (Model-Type-Code) and contact Briggs and Stratton. They will be able to email you a copy of your IPL (Independent Parts List) so that you can then contact your local or internet parts warehouse to order your parts. I suggest Jacks Small Engine or Parts Tree. Both with a dott comm after them. All parts with the exception of the .030 over piston and ring assembly are easily located. Zip~
Looks right to me. Now you need your parts manual. Google is your best friend for finding anything at all, and most of the help I give on my channel I find the part numbers the same way.
Thanks but don't think it will help me,. I have a Briggs and Stratton 3.5 HO Model 95902, Typpe 3107 01. I had to take it apart to put a new diaphragm and gasket on the carburetor. I forgot how to put a few parts back together.
dude check my video and tell me how my governor supposed to look or work and where i can find the numbers on this thing, i know theres a tag but there should be numbers on the block somewhere, i need all the info i can get on this thing, any would be great, thanks
Even without the governor spring in place (which seems way to stiff and short) the governor arm goes down after starup so that the trottle closes. What is wrong? If you drop me an email to marcus at 0910.se i can explain it better with some pics and moore text.
Thanks again Zippo
For the info,,after reinstall the carb ,I wasn't getting any action on my throttle from the dash...after watching video I realized I had the cable in wrong position. Thanks again for all you do.
Cheers Eric 💈
I'm setting mine up like this. Another vid showed the low speed top of spring in the same hole as the other spring. (Vid for Jessy). Both are EXCELLENT!!!!
Zippo you are the KING! Living in Sweden these 23D motors are rare over here but my father in law has one 8Hp on a small boat which didn't run. I'm helping him out and have just refurbed the carb and the engine starts just fine. All thanks to your videos!!! Problem now is that the trottle never close so i get a low idle.
Zippo,How can anyone not like this video.You'll never know how much your video's help me out.Thank's so much!
This video saved me and my 3416 restoration... now the mighty mac doesn't stall it out when it's eating! Thanks!
I had adjusted my governor all wrong. can't wait to go out in the am and finally get it right. thanks man!
Zippo, I can't say it enough, thank you, for the many times you have help me with my 73 Mwards hydro with 16hp briggs.
I'm glad they have helped! That's why I post them!! Cheers!! Zip~
Was able to set my governor on my 11 hp Snapper with a one piece flow-jet carb with the help that you gave me in this video. Thank you for taking the time to teach this adjustment.
Fantastic! It is always sweet victory when we accomplish a never before attempted task. Glad it helped you out Brian! Cheers!!
today I lost a spring on my 16 horse somehow. And I knew exactly where to go to see how it supposed to look! Thank you Zippo!
I'm so glad my video was able to help out 1973!! Zip~
Yes sir thank you. I cranked it for the first time yesterday and saw what you said. Now just to adjust the carb some more. Thanks for everything
Same is true on a vertical shaft briggs! You are the man! Thanks for the help. MY snapper is running great. Thanks again Zip!
After a fresh rebuild, I cover all openings into the engines to prevent insects, spiders and even mice from making a home inside the engine. This practice should be performed on any engine that you know is going to be stored for any length of time. The saying....An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of regret is a good way to go. Cheers Buddy!!
That spring just helps keep things tight and secure. Most newer briggs engines have these "helper" springs. It would do just fine with out it. Thanks for checking out my vid!!
Well this vid is finally working for me now!
Ive never needed to adjust the governor on an engine before. Another very good video Sean!
I'm glad I found your video!
@adz62 You're more than welcome and I am grateful that my videos helped yet another small engine enthusiast!
@seapeddler Random install. The syntrifical force that is exerted to the governor gear doesn't rely on timing at all. The plug in the exhaust port is to keep foreign objects from entering the engine while stored. This engine is a shelf queen awaiting the need to transplant it into a tractor should a working engine fail, so the Carburetor and Exhaust ports are both blocked off.
Thank you for the video. Helped out a ton to smooth out rpms.
This helped me for sure.
@bulletman100 I would look into correcting it with a "counter" spring or "helper" spring as they are referred as. Best of luck with the fine tuning. Takes a little time to get them just right, but once they're in adjustment, you'll reap the rewards of good governor performance. Cheers!!
Hi Al...I would check to see that you reattached the throttle rod that goes from the carb to the governor arm.
Once you start the engine it will regulate the throttle more correctly. Check my other video on how to adjust the throttle rod to take tension off the throttle butterfly and allow the idle RPM set screw to do the job of keeping the engine speed (at idle) instead of the governor assembly doing that job. There's a bit of fine tuning that often needs done after first run, as no two engines will act exactly the same. Hope this helps! Cheers!
Thank you Zip
Very welcome
@tractorman604 Some people think I'm long winded and overkill my videos. That's ok with me and if they don't like it, I'm glad they say so. It lets me know where I might need to adjust how I present my videos. Thank YOU for being a fan of my videos!!
That depends on what you want to use the engine for. Pullers bypass the governors and put a gas pedal on. If you plan to use it for yard work, then you really do need the governor assembly.
Ok now I have it cranked and idling pretty smooth. An occasional rhythmic misfire, but the main problem is it will not idle up without dying. I have adjusted the carb many times starting at the 1 1/2 settings. The engine is very responsive to small movements of the two screws. And idles fine. But soon as you slightly open the throttle it begins to misfire more and die! I'm an aircooled VW man and these engines aren't much different! :)
Stranger things have happened, but I've always adjusted them as shown in the video here. I too read the process strait out of the Briggs manual and for my vintage engines, it's always been clockwise/clockwise. The only engine I know of that runs backwards is an engine called a Rio and I would imagine you would set that one up opposite of these engines. I am interested to hear the results of adjusting them counter clockwise, because that will hold the throttle wide open on an engine like this.
@richbd359 You bet Rich! It's why I do these videos. Just trying to help others out with what little I know about these engines. Cheers!!
Yes, do it the same as I show here, only imagine the engine standing upright. Hope that makes sense!!
@bmxizmylife Hmm...It could be a number of things with these suction carbs with the tanks mounted under them. Check that the throttle isn't stuck or that the governor vein under the blower housing isn't sticking and holding the throttle open. A video of a start up would help me to help you. Cheers!
@nathanmeitzler lol.....I've got critters that like to make my engines their winter homes, so I block all the openings to keep them out. Had one engine, before I learned to block everything, that shot a mouse out the exhaust along with part of it's nest. After I quit laughing I cleaned the rest of the nest out and from then on, I made it a habit to always block off any openings. Thanks for the laugh buddy! That took me back. Cheers!!
@Bigtrucker2007 Adjust your main jet screw to get the engine to settle in to a nice even idle. Also, check that your throttle cable isn't holding the throttle open more than it should. If it's the cable, adjust it to let the throttle butterfly on the carb rest on the idle set screw stop on the carb body. Let me know your results. Cheers!!!
THANK YOU
@lockandload1270 It sounds like there is a bad gasket some where. Typically it where the intake elbow meets the block. You should have TWO gaskets here. One against the block, then the sheet metal another gasket, then the carb. To check, start the engine and spray wd40 around all the gasket areas. If the engine tries to die then the carb or intake elbow are not properly sealed. Give this a shot and let me know if you find the problem that way. Cheers!!!
No problem at all jag! Hope you get the engine purring like a kitten soon. Cheers!
@BUDMAN605 All the principles are the same in setting up any Briggs governor. If your engine is not oriented as a horizontal, just imagine this engine laying on its side in the same direction as your engine and set the governor the same.
I may be able to help, but I need more information. When you say it dies, does it at least try to stay running or does it act like the key was turned off. Is it a horizontal shaft or vertical? Is it a Briggs engine, Kohler, Tecumseh, Honda, Lifan, Kawasaki? How long has it been doing this and did it happen all of a sudden or has this problem been gradually getting worse? Can you get a video showing this condition for me? Thanks!!
Nice video. It's very informative.
Excellent Video.. Very informative.. Do you have or can you make a video on a flo-jet like this but with a throttle control bracket w/ Auto (Full Throttle) choke.. TIA..
Zippo, I have a 326434 16 HP B&S in a 73 MW tractor. There is a round rubber gasket that sits on the air filter plate which is part of the carb. When I put the air filter cover on, the bottom rim of the cover seals against that rubber gasket causing no air to even reach the filter. The manual does show this gasket but engine runs poorly or not at all when its in place. What's the dill...pickle?
I've come across these as well and their purpose definitely seems counter productive. Ditch that restrictive gasket and give it no more thought than flushing that Dill Pickle down the John. Cheers! Zip~
You will want to install a spring to hold the throttle closed and adjust the idle set screw so the engine idles just below the speed in which the clutch grabs. Once you install the throttle cable, it will respond to acceleration and the spring will return the throttle to idle when you let off the gas pedal. Pretty easy solution to your troubles. Let me know how it goes!! Cheers!!
Thank you helps alot
@dosman01302 Awesome! I love to hear success stories!! You're more than welcome!!
Thanks so much for this video! I have a 326437 and that's just what I needed more info on. Too bad choppergirl hasn't been around long enough to know what a rebuildable, field-serviceable piece of equipment is all about; she's just exposed to the throwaway crap that takes no skill to maintain, until it falls apart and then the best skill set in the world won't help. My engine happens to be from 1979, which isn't really "as old as time". Try going back to the old Gravely engines, or the Clintons!
Excelent!!!
I just adjusted the Govner
Set points
New battery
Cleaned and charged voltage regulator..all from your vids!
However, I have a engine surge and popping that I can't seem to adjust it out, More help? Simplicity 7016 16 hp B/S hydro
It can be one of a few things. Condenser going bad, which you can check easily by watching the points. If they spark, replace the condenser. Next, fine tuning the carburetor adjustments. Then making sure the Governor is doing its job. Try moving the springs to another location on the Governor arm and see if it smooths out. Zip~
@@ZippoVarga ok. Will recheck all this. I failed to mention I did install a new condenser.
Is it possible to have the wrong condenser? The old one had the black wire the new one has only the nipple where the wire inserts held by a spring force.
Concerning the actual governor gear itelf. Is the gear a random install, or does it have to mesh via. special marks with the cam gear? Is that bronze plug in the exh. port there for Calif. emissions?
Hey zippo, do you happen to have the part number for the springs I need for a 1967 landlord 2012 with 12 horse Briggs? Thanks, I appreciate all of your videos and expertise.
I got the carburetor back on and connected but did not know how the spring attaches. and where the throttle cable attaches. There is also a plastic piece that has a hold where a screw or pin goes to pivot it on one end. It looks like it fits around the flywheel someway. Do you know how to put these on the right way?
Thanks
@godgibmeone I need the Model Type and Code numbers off the engine and a little better description of what's happening when you try to throttle up. There are many variables that could be causing your problem, so the more information you can give me, the better I can help you out. Looking forward to hearing back from you!!
Have you gone to the Briggs site with your model and type code and looked up the IPL (parts list) to get the correct spring numbers and installed them?
Ok I've done exactly this I believe, but when I put the springs on it has a tendency to pull the governor arm all the way up, and the throttle opens full. The governor arm actually appears to try to operate correctly before the springs are put on. if the spring closest to the front is put on only, the arm gradually works itself up. I just cannot get this! Will they do right when the motor is running? I have not yet cranked it. I should have taken a pic of it before tearing it down :) thanks!
I have a 7 hp briggs horizontal that hunts alot unless u have ur finger directly on the throttle shaft on the carb. is my govener set up wrong or is it a carb problem
is this the same for a 8hp vertical shaft briggs, it worked fine for years until yesterday, it started to idle down while mowing, then i checked to make sure everything moved freely and was in tacked, then when i started it, it was screaming, or dieing.
Are the springs the same size or is one slightly longer than the other?
They are different from one another. Zip~
Hey could you make a vid on how to set the governor on a 12 hp I/C vertical shaft briggs?
I have a 14.5hp OHV Briggs engine. It surges when its running at 3400rpm or when it's idling. It has the electric fuel valve on te bottom so I can't adjust that. The only screws I can see are the idle and the idle jet/low speed adjustment (Which is set at 1 1/2 turns out; stock setting) so I don't know why it runs like this. Can you tell me?
Hello Zippo.....do you know what size those locking nuts are on the throttle cable? Thank You.
Hey Zippo thanks,
I just took a 6hp briggs off my pressure washer and I hooked up the throttle cable (backwards) ,"
I am about to correct this but have noticed when I moved the throttle spring( there is about 18 different holes) The engine would not idle and only ran with the choke on. Any advice to these
problems would help!
Thanks
@gooch3636 It's why I do them gooch! Thanks!!
i know this is a older video but it helps, i have set my briggs like in the video but when it fires up and starts running the governor sucks down killing the motor i have to reset the carb and after alittle bit it will fire up agien and then do the same thing dieing. i dont know what wrong if its the governor or carberator
Can you please but a video on were to but the throttle cable on the govenor
My recommendation is to put everything back the way it was. These engines are not designed to run directly off the throttle and the engine can easily be damaged or worse, blow apart. A stock engine, regardless of make or horse power is designed to operate between 1100rpm to 3600rpm. By unhooking the stock throttle pieces and bypassing the governor, the engine becomes very dangerous to operate. They can easily rev WAY past the safe limit with the throttle not connected to the Governor.
Hey Zippo Is the hook bar suppose to be set to the carburetor
DO i really need the governor setup at all? my connectors to it are all gone.
Hey zippo do you happen to have the part numbers for those 2 governor springs on the first engine
260815 and 260816 ls.
@@ZippoVarga Thanks Zippo
@@ZippoVarga ZippoVarga 2020-04-22 Ditto comment below... lost a spring today in sticker bushes. Always a great help since you make haste slowly all the info is here. (260815 and 260816 ls.) Thank you for your diligence.
What size lock nuts are on the throttle cable I have tried many different sizes and none have fit. On the cable bracket it looks like part of a clip that was used to hold cable but I can’t find them anywhere. Could you help on either off these. Ty and have blessed day
I have an 8hp briggs on a log splitter, it runs wot when it runs.and I rebuilt the carb, and when I put it back on the engine all it will do is idle. Nothing I do will increase the rpm's What did I do wrong. btw love your vids.
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Hi, Do you have a video on how to ajust an 8hp b&S on a Bobcat snowblower? Thanks!
do you know the governor springs part numbers for both springs on the 16 hp briggs?
Hey Zippo, I have a model 19 that is missing the ignition components under the flywheel. I am not able to tell by a blurry parts manual pic(dl from web) what all is needed and what adjustments might be necessary. Do you have vids on that, and if so could you hit me with a link. Thx, I really enjoy the informative vids and pecker medicine commercials😉
***** There is already a video uploaded showing this. Just search my videos for throttle and you should find it. Cheers!
If my tractor idles too low or high I have to adjust the governor right ?
i have a briggs 3hp (at 3600 RPM) and the throttle is stuck at high, I will put a video up about in about a week- at the same time i want to put it in a go cart i'm building so the throttle must work for the clutch. please help. (however, if i move the end of the rod for the butterfly valve, i can control the engine.)
can you help need info on the gover setup on a 14.5 briggs riding mower it has the wires on the bowl i cant get it to turn good rpms.
Ok Zip, it's been a long time coming - I have beat, hammered, screwed, pounded, cussed, kicked, and cried a little...well, maybe more than a little BUT it's running and I just wanted to say thanks, WE did it. Cant thank you enough but maybe I can tell you a life lesson I learned so you don't make the same mistake...Zip my friend...don't ever take a laxative and a sleeping pill on the same night. Holy Greeze! BTW
do you know what size those two drive belts are for the PTO up front? 326434 16 HP B&S in a 73 MW tractor with tiller
i have a murray lawn mower 12 hp and i made a custom throttle from a pedal bike hand brake anmd i hooked the throttle up right to the throttle thats on the carb and put a return spring and where the govener is and the normal throttle piece was it isnt connected at all and when i turn it on it revs wayy to high idk what to do please help
Hi Zippo. I think have the same engine you are adjusting the governor on (16hp B/S, I/C, Model 326437, Type 0721-01, Code 8403211.) My problem is that when I start it up at idle speed it will go to full open with out touching the throttle. I have replaced the springs, cleaned the carburetor and nothing seems to help. Could it be something has happened to the governor inside the engine. Any help appreciated. Thanks, Chris
Take the throttle cable off the engine. Adjust the two small nuts on the throttle rod so the carburetor throttle plate rests at idle, then opens when you manually pull up on the throttle rod. Then install the throttle cable, making sure it is adjusted correctly for idle, then full throttle. See how the engine acts. Often, if the governor is damaged, the engine will still idle and you can still control the throttle. The engine just won't maintain a constant speed when under load. Zip~
hi, can u do this on a 4hp lawn mower b+g engine?
@januaryman169 Thank you!
Any amount of damage or obstruction in the carb or the fuel system that supplies the fuel to the carb, can cause this. Ethanol in gas is a major problem with small-engine carbs. Use StaBil with every tank of gas.
hey i need help with mine it is a 3.75 briggs and its loud how to i like silenc it but still have my hores power
thanks man :)
@Comeaud1193 Same way bro, just imagine the engine standing on its side.
Hey do you have any 15 h.p briggs and stratton carburetors for sale sir
i need a video for a 97 12 hp brigs please help
Don't hide your emotions so much choppergirl!! lol.....The evolution of the small gas engine has taken many forms. Get the numbers off your engine and search similar engines to yours. Yes, my engines are old...Some as old as 100 years. The extra springs help to govern the engines speed. On newer engines, they've reduced these to one main spring and three tiny springs. Governor setting is the same though. Loosen, turn both clockwise, tighten. Best of luck!!
Zippo. Can you help me please ?
With what?
My power king has a 16hp b&s . some one put a car coil on top of the engine with a wire going to the coil and one going to a house light switch under the dash and then to the battery. I wont to put it back the way it's supose to be . there is a plug wire and two small wires hanging out of the right side behind the carburator. Im not sure if they work . the two small wires im not sure witch one goes where or if they even work
zippo I need some help my cast iron 12 Briggs and Stratton blow up on me last night and um trying to find the rebuild kit for it its on a 1967 simplicity sovereign 3012
Take the numbers located on the engine (Model-Type-Code) and contact Briggs and Stratton. They will be able to email you a copy of your IPL (Independent Parts List) so that you can then contact your local or internet parts warehouse to order your parts. I suggest Jacks Small Engine or Parts Tree. Both with a dott comm after them. All parts with the exception of the .030 over piston and ring assembly are easily located. Zip~
OK I will try that and see how it gos and I'll let you know
Sounds like a plan. Zip~
300421-0127-01-6709141 those are my number
Looks right to me. Now you need your parts manual. Google is your best friend for finding anything at all, and most of the help I give on my channel I find the part numbers the same way.
One 9hp and one 8hp shown in the video.
Tricks of the trade . 5*
Thanks but don't think it will help me,. I have a Briggs and Stratton 3.5 HO Model 95902, Typpe 3107 01. I had to take it apart to put a new diaphragm and gasket on the carburetor. I forgot how to put a few parts back together.
I have a video posted on adjusting an 8hp vertical engine on my channel. Check it out, and if you need further help, just let me know.
You must have an old as time B&S, because mine looks nothing like this, and this video makes no goddamn sense... wtf are those other springs for.
dude check my video and tell me how my governor supposed to look or work and where i can find the numbers on this thing, i know theres a tag but there should be numbers on the block somewhere, i need all the info i can get on this thing, any would be great, thanks
Even without the governor spring in place (which seems way to stiff and short) the governor arm goes down after starup so that the trottle closes. What is wrong? If you drop me an email to marcus at 0910.se i can explain it better with some pics and moore text.
that carb is 150 dollars