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That’s it back on its wheels

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picture would help

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I’ve just acquired one of these, never seen any others, only a photo in a Hayter catalogue.

Would be interested to see what info you have on them

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The governor seems to be functioning ok. But the engine will only run on full choke, not idle or run setting.
The air inlet system for the pilot jet looks pretty critical and the seat face of the plastic air filter housing is warped so I suspect its letting in excess air. New housing on order.
Also the metal throttle/choke mounting is bent all out of shape, so straightening that and ensuring proper operation may also reap rewards.
There is tons of into on the web about the GCV135 engine as its a staple on lawn mowers.i will report any improvements in running.
Mick

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If you can access the top of the carb, try moving the throttle spindle directly by hand. If the engine then works as it should it suggests that someone has messed with the governor spring.
One of the weirder things that I’ve come across was a Generac generator that wouldn’t respond to the throttle. After a bit of head scratching we found that the screw holding the throttle butterfly to the spindle has worked loose and disappeared through the engine leaving the butterfly propped up in the Venturi, doing nothing. That screw had passed through the engine doing no damage and without a trace. No so lucky was another similar generator belonging to the same customer where the screw had jammed between the exhaust valve and it’s seat. That customer’s business was re-pointing brick work and he had six generators powering angle grinders, removing the old mortar and those gennys took a pasting. After the above incidents we found a way of peening the end of the screws over so that they couldn’t fall out.

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Thanks for the information Wristpin.
I’m not sure what is happening. Starts on choke and runs well but as soon as I drop the throttle lever to the Hare run position it runs poorly, very little difference between that and the Tortoise idle setting.
Maybe just a carb clean is in order.
I will do that and then look at the governor as I can’t see that having been disturbed.
Best regards Mick

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Kohler is a bad example to choose as they used two different governor setting procedures, one of which contradicted the “ usual”system found on most other engines.
On most engines one slackens the the clamp screw between the governor spindle and arm, manually moves the throttle spindle to full speed, turns the governor spindle in the direction that would fully open the throttle, and then does up the clamp.
That is the exact opposite to what you have described but is, I believe, correct for your Honda.

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Hi Alan yes that is the trailer I am interested in
Cheers
Paul

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Thanks for that Alan, hadn’t spotted those amongst the photo options. That great, these wheel hoes will whet the apatite till we get to search out some more. I’m interested in looking around to see what might be the wheel hoes with the best features and tool attachments compatability, ease of use, design, for general field and garden work.

I new VHGMC would have the good stuff hidden away somewhere!

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Hi Martin
If the magneto clicks when all is tightened up are you turning the crank over with the starting handle or by pushing on the fywheel. If so when you rotate the sprocket on the magneto with the lower sprocket loose try rotating the mag sprocket in the opposite direction to that which you have been. The impulse dog will only engage if the mag is rotated in one direction if it clicks with the chain and sprockets tight then the only reason for it not clicking with the chain free is if it is rotated the wrong way.

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I am pretty sure it’s not slipping as I have been turning it by the sprocket and centre bolt but I will double check when I get it on the bench . Thank you

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Not knowing anything about the setup on the MG but having a couple of Wico type As on other engines I would just say that the click is generated entirely internally by the tripping of the impulse unit and should not be affected by any external adjustment; assuming, of course, that the mag is being turned past the tripping point – are you sure that the adjustable sprocket isn’t slipping?

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Hi thanks for the info, I have tried following your instructions but the problem is when I loosen the lower sprocket on the crank taper shaft and turn the magneto sprocket independently I get no definite click making it difficult to time the magneto with TDC of the crank is this normal ? As when the lower sprocket is tightened on to the taper shaft and is turned there is a very defined click compared to when I turn the magneto independently ! Is this a sign of a faulty mag spring?? Or just a sign of me losing my hearing more than I thought ??

I appreciate any further help/ advice

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Look forward to seeing your pictures of your Honda, if it’s from the 50’s it’s definitely not the one I posted pictures of. It’s just that the handle bar neck and engine mounting looks so similar! Must check year and serial no.s on what I have. Interesting. Great that you have it together and work again anyway

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