Lawn mower idle and govenor problem on a Tecumseh motor

I investigate why this mower wont rev up when it needs to. Someone was working on this machine before I got it and I had multiple repairs to correct it.
This motor is a Tecumseh but the same principle applies to all motors with a govenor link setup on the carburetor.

[@flutetubamorg]

I've got one of these and the carb was leaking, so I thought I would just get a gasket kit and get it all cleaned up. then I found out entire new carbs are like 19 bucks on Amazon

[@berardia4]

@@flutetubamorg you can go with that but I've found them to be hit and miss if they work.

[@Slim1423]

I found a aftermarket carb on Ebay a few days ago for maybe $10.89 plus tax with free shipping, and that kit included 1 metal carb, 1 breather filter, 1 primer bulb, 1 spark plug, carb gasket and carb o-ring seal. Don't know if it will last, but my original carb was shot and clogged so bad with dried gas, that it couldn't be cleaned out.

[@mp4338]

A lot of engine models, versions, pieces, etc. Sometime there is a scrambled when must to make a repair.

[@PaulHenreid]

I was up, out of my seat at 11:32 screaming touchdown, both arms raised!!

[@berardia4]

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[@fixitorstripitGardenmachines]

Sounded great when it started so just a bit more work and it should be great

[@berardia4]

Your correct. I tried it later and started it with 1 pull. It may have flooded it when I tiped it

[@mp4338]

What model? Toro LV195EA w/Tecumseh engine?

[@berardia4]

Model 20005 Toro probably. The Tecumseh engine yes.

[@mp4338]

6.5 hp power?

[@ThriftieTreasures]

hey i have a question maybe you can help..i hope lol..well we have same mower it cut grass 2 weeks ago..have replaced the carburetor..new stop cable..also..was running great..if i buy gas at gas station it will start right away but will stop after a minute..is it the water in the gas?? im going try a can 4cycle from store..but it will start everytime run for minuite and die

[@berardia4]

@@ThriftieTreasures check out this video to see if you have water in your gas. th-cam.com/video/Sn8ztSe30Xw/w-d-xo.htmlfeature=shared

[@salviosoto7372]

Good jop tank

[@gordonduke7174]

Do not buy a lawn mower with a Tecumseh motor...problems never end !!

[@Slim1423]

A guy i bought a pushmower frame from, gave me a Tecumseh engine that was bolted to it. I just recently started using the Tecumseh engine after sitting many years and its not too bad, but the biggest problem is setting the idle speed and governor spring , so the engine will run properly, and not too fast.
Personally, i like older B&S engines best with the carb that sits bolted on top of the gas tank, those B&S engines are the best, in my opinion.

[@volt8684]

Hate Tecumseh too hard to fix poorly engineered carb/ govenor access etc

[@gradyhernandez4699]

Tecumseh easy ones chief

[@gradyhernandez4699]

Troy bilt

[@berardia4]

@@gradyhernandez4699 it is a Toro