HorseWhisperer 243 #1 Posted February 19, 2012 Can anyone post an accurate picture of an unmolested,working governor from a 68 Commando 8.I had non original parts making up mine and would like to make it stock. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,162 #2 Posted February 19, 2012 Close enough?: Make sure you check the Kohler service manual too. :eusa-whistle: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseWhisperer 243 #3 Posted February 19, 2012 I referred to the Kohler service man first but my speed control wheel has a different "nub".It also has a seperate flat linkage that floats under the speed control wheel.The previous owner hacked up a throttle cable holder and I had to fix what wasn't broken.The whole governor is an orangeish Colorado so I was afraid it wasn't stock.This thing has been a great to me for so many years.I just wanna get it back and going.Keeping these machines going is an addiction but thanks to you fellas it makes it a little less frustrating. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,162 #4 Posted February 19, 2012 The extra tab on the control disc is used with the push/pull control cable to increase the travel. Without that tab, you could only move the cable about an inch between idle & full throttle. Does the topic I linked to help, or do you need more info? :confusion-shrug: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseWhisperer 243 #5 Posted February 19, 2012 The tins on the engine are wheel horse red and the block is orange.I have the engine tag id numbers but it doesn't do me any good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseWhisperer 243 #6 Posted February 19, 2012 That explains some Terry.I removed and reconfigured and lost top rpms.I am at a lose as to where to pin my throttle cable and where to hook the actual throttle wire. As there used to be all kinds of non stock weird brackets and fasteners. My speed wheel doesn't resemble the Kohler service manuals.Who had Orange engines,Jacobson?either way its still a k181s motor Btw,Colorado=color Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseWhisperer 243 #7 Posted February 20, 2012 Thanks so much Terry!After I put away my staunch stubborn way I fiddled with the info you gave me and it works like new!Is the brass nut supposed to keep tension on the speed wheel and cable mount bracket?It seems as though two of my Reds developed a self closing throttle now! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TT-(Moderator) 1,162 #8 Posted February 21, 2012 The brass "nut" secures the cable bracket against the engine block, but the control disc should rotate freely on the shoulder just behind the hex. The only thing that keeps the control disc locked in position would be the throttle control cable. That's why the old push/pull throttle control had the twist-to-lock feature. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorseWhisperer 243 #9 Posted February 21, 2012 Seems as though I'm gonna needs me some new cables.My cable has been frozen from twist locking for at least ten years.Thanks again Terry! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
