Cjwv1975 35 #1 Posted April 20 Finished redoing a 74 C160. Engine was idling around 2000rpm but kind of got that worked out. But its running around 3600rpms at half thottle. I readjusted governor back to initial setting. Is this a carb issue or governor issue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,276 #2 Posted April 20 As long as it does not go above 3,600 RPM you're fine. The little tab that I have pointed out with a blue arrow is your RPM limiter. As the arm, green arrow, swings back and forth, it contacts that tab stopping the upper RPM from increasing. If it is too high, loosen the bolt head and tap the tab counterclockwise just a hair. Recheck. Repeat if necessary. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cjwv1975 35 #3 Posted April 20 25 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: As long as it does not go above 3,600 RPM you're fine. The little tab that I have pointed out with a blue arrow is your RPM limiter. As the arm, green arrow, swings back and forth, it contacts that tab stopping the upper RPM from increasing. If it is too high, loosen the bolt head and tap the tab counterclockwise just a hair. Recheck. Repeat if necessary. I actually just reset governor and adjusted thottle cable and its all good. Idles around 1200 and tops out at 3500. Need a new muffler cause the one on it now sucks lol. Its so loud compared to my B100. Thanks for your reply 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,094 #4 Posted April 20 @Cjwv1975 https://www.amazon.com/Automotive-leader-Return-Petrol-Aluminium-Accessories/dp/B07GYMDN4F/ref=asc_df_B07GYMDN4F/?tag=hyprod-2 noticing your fuel pump to carb / tank to fuel pump vertical runs , just a thought , to hold the fuel , vertically in place , for start assistance . used these for years , shop around for price . good @ebinmaine advise on the tab , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cjwv1975 35 #5 Posted April 20 47 minutes ago, peter lena said: @Cjwv1975 https://www.amazon.com/Automotive-leader-Return-Petrol-Aluminium-Accessories/dp/B07GYMDN4F/ref=asc_df_B07GYMDN4F/?tag=hyprod-2 noticing your fuel pump to carb / tank to fuel pump vertical runs , just a thought , to hold the fuel , vertically in place , for start assistance . used these for years , shop around for price . good @ebinmaine advise on the tab , pete Thanks have to pick a few of those up. I actually picked an electronic fuel pump but cant get myself to use it. Like the original. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,094 #6 Posted April 20 @Cjwv1975 also been using , CARBOLE ELECTRIC , low pressure FUEL pumps for years , on ignition switch, no issues , glad to have you on board , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 63,276 #7 Posted April 20 1 hour ago, Cjwv1975 said: Thanks have to pick a few of those up. I actually picked an electronic fuel pump but cant get myself to use it. Like the original. Agreed. On a 1974 the gas tank is above the fuel pump so there's at least a partial gravity feed. I've run a C160 with a weak fuel pump and had no issues. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
