My Lord! I have looked ALL OVER Google-land to find this exact and precise information. Taryl - I salute you for a precise, detailed, simple explanation of the proper linkage and governor settings for my Tecumseh 11-hp snowblower engine. I NEEDED THIS! I put on a new carburetor, and I could not get the thing to run right! It would always run at the high-throttle setting, (not over-revving), and I could not get any intermediate speed settings. When I replaced the carb, I did indeed tweak that little governor arm-pivot-screw, but I thought I put it back in the same place. Since the carb was new (an expensive Tecumseh factory carb) I had to presume everything was good with the carb (non-adjustable job) - I did, however, verify the float bowl setting. It was right on the money. I use ethanol-free gas and everything. I spent an hour tweaking the idle and high-speed screws, but I could not get the beast to decrease its speed to idle. After sleeping on it and giving it much thought, I figured it MUST be the governor... but after hours of searching, I could find nothing but hit-or-miss adjustments. Then I found your channel! This is THE ONLY video I have found that shows EXACTLY what to do and how to do it. In fact, you have another video (May 2015) that shows a slightly different way to set the governor, but this one is, by far, the best. It is simple, concise, and it worked for me immediately! The machine is now just like the day I bought it. Thank you sir!
Same exact thing happened to me had bought a new carb for mine installed it and thought everything would be gravy started it ran high and wouldn't idle down now i know what to do
I've been watching repair videos for year's and can't believe I just discovered this channel a week ago. It's amazingly funny and educational! Keep up the good work. This channel is gonna take off like a rocket when more people discover it. It's unique!
For $25 I bought a 1995 model of a very similar MTD snow blower with an 8 HP Tecumseh. I'm having to fix a few things on it, including the carb, and I made the mistake of removing the governor arm. But here is Taryl serving me exactly the dinner I need. I followed the instructions here, and now it is running pretty good. I wish I could leave a hundred likes for this.
Thank you! I tinkered around the whole day last week. It would not start at all. So I cleaned the carb. It started on second pull but it would rev extremely high. I couldn't get it run normal. I almost gave up and was going to buy a new snowblower (bought mine used 13 years ago. Its got to be at least 20 years old). I spend some time searching for a repair video and this is the only one I found that explained how to adjust the governor. I must have installed the governor linkage arm improperly. Its running well now. Thanks again.
Where can I get a set of those teeth? Nice video...clear instructions with some comedy. Love it! These guys could make a sitcom and make millions. It's better than anything out there today.
Tarly took the carb of to replace it with a new carb. Could not figure out why the throttle was not working. I did not realize why it would not increase in speed. I will flip the throttle control around to the top and it should be good to go. Keep the videos coming for guys like me,lol
Awesome, thanks. Just replaced the carb on an old gifted blower and I knew better than to disconnect the Governor, but of course I did and it’s idling way high. Hopefully I’ll adjust it like you show 8n the vid and all will be well. Perfect execution on the info.
i bought a old Snapper 1030 Tecumseh that does not run, this old snapper is made of steel, i change my oil, tuned it up, bought a new fuel line, bought a new carburator, degreased it, cleaned the fuel tank really really good, pulled the cord 1 time and runs good, reverse good, lots of air in the chute, will order afriction wheel and i think i have myself a snowthrower for the winter, fingers crossed, thanks Taryl your a good teacher.
I have a Tecmseh engine snow blower that I replaced the carb (bowl-less) after watching your videos. I can get it to start, but I need to keep pushing the primer bulb to keep it running. What should I check/adjust?
Thank you making this video. Answered any questions I had except 1, is there any difference between the engine in the video and a pre 77' Tecomseh H35 3.5hp with the govenor linkage that is connected to a series 1 carburetor. Connected the linkage and the spring is still sprung without much tension.
Greeting from Winnipeg Canada. Really good video Taryl!!! I’ve always dreaded the governor as I dont have a tach but this video makes it really easy. I’m still gonna get a tach though.
Taryl, I'm a third generation mechanic from my grandfather in WW2, When I saw you conducting a symphony of small engines I subscribed, Id like to buy you a bourbon!
I just want to say thank you Taryl I love everyone on your videos I've learned so much from your channel maybe one day I can meet you but this video in particular I had a troublesome org Tecumseh HH60 on a ariens rocket tiller I got for free and the linkage for the engine was missing and from your videos I made my own and tune the governor in the thing starts first pull now keep all the awesome videos coming I learn so much from you
If you ever decide to do a video on governor issues with the VLV55 motors with that stupid plastic tank carbetrator on it, I would watch it 100 times. I got one now that is kicking my butt.
Well I picked up a john deere 726 with a tecumseh h70 on it with the throttle control on the handle bars would this be roughly the same way to set the governor without running into rod through block territory
I have the same Tecumseh the only other question is in front where you take off the cover to access the governor are two adjustable jets with springs the top one is the low speed idle I believe I have that figured out but the bottom bellow I guess controls the air to fuel ratio, how far in should that jet be screwed in.
LMAO, another great video. And we find out Taryl is quite a handyman too! Also THANK YOU TARYL for showing how to properly deal with the throttle and governator on a Tecumseh horizontal shaft engine, exactly the lesson I needed.
excactly what i was looking for, I upgrade an old Canadiana, have changed the two belt, and a aftermarket carburator, and cleaned the gastank and hose so no dirt come in carburator, your video explain it all , thanks for youtube
I have a go cart with this exact engine, but missing a lot of those parts. I’m trying to replace the parts I need to get it to run, right But I need to be able to hook it up to a foot pedal throttle any advice?
Well that was awesome that made a subscriber out of me I've been watching now for a few and these tips have my go-kart running like a beast thanks man keep up the good work
Whould the governor case surging of the engine because I replaced the carburetor with a new one and the ignition coil and still surging it start up great i can see the governor moving back and forth is it supposed to do that
Hi i have a 11hp generator with a Honda GX340 engine, with the idle controle ON, the governor keeps reving the engine up and down with the controle off the engine runs fine at full speed. I took the carb off and cleaned it all up including the idle jet, it made no difference. Does it sound like there's a problem with the low idle system or does the governor need adjusting?
Taryl, I have a 2003 Craftsman 24" snowblower 247.188160 with Tecumseh 6.5hp engine # 143.026503. I cannot find how to adjust this type governor. It's similar to the OHSK70-72501A. It was damaged by the previous owner and I can't figure it out, nor find any videos by you or anyone else. Any ideas where to learn this? Maybe a future video idea for you. Thanks
So what about when it surges? When Taryl starts the motor at 10:35 after he gets the choke off, its surges back and forth and you can see the governor linkage moving. That is the problem I'm having. How do we fix that Taryl?
Hi Taryl, first time i used my snowblower this year, 8.5hp Tecumseh, i couldnt run it off choke. Had to keep it t half choke. Remove carb, cleaned everything real well, replaced a bad o-ring on the emulsion tube, reinstalled everything, now it runs off choke, but only runs well at full throttle. When you put the throttle down to low speed idle, it runs really low almost stalling and really high. It keeps cycling back and forth slowly. Any idea what is wrong? Its the non adjustable carb. Love your vids!
It's so amazing how you can come up with fresh original ideas for skits every week, kudos to you, taryl. I have a good idea for a repair segment, show how to properly replace the spring in a older Briggs recoil starter. I have lots brought to me after the owner gave up, trying to coil the spring inside the housing then hook it on the pulley then try to quickly get the fully seated before the whole thing shoots out like a snake. I stick the spring in the slot in the blower housing, hook it on the pulley, install the pulley and bend the tabs over. Then just turn the pulley and wind the spring in, then taking a pair of needle nose pliers and hooking the end of the spring into the blower housing slot. Then just wind the spring until tight, back off until the hole in the pulley lines up with the rope opening in the housing. I take a tool I made from a broom handle and a piece of throttle cable inner wire that's been flattened on the end and ground into a hook like on a sewing seam ripper and hook it into the end of the rope and fish it thru the rope opening in the housing and into the hole in the pulley and tie a double s knot and then there's your dinner!
Exactly the information I needed, working on an 8HP Tecumseh engine right now that runs too fast and I'm trying yo adjust the governor to slow it down, thanks Taryl and your videos are funny and very educational.
Lmao. Funny as always! You seriously remind me of my dad with how smart you are and how you teach people to fix stuff. Everything you do is pretty much the same as how my pops showed me. The only difference is you yell and swear less in the videos but Im sure off camera its a different story. lol. Love the video Taryl and Jr.! And tell Bob to attend a motivational meeting or something. Hes lazy as crap. Smh. lol.
My Lord! I have looked ALL OVER Google-land to find this exact and precise information. Taryl - I salute you for a precise, detailed, simple explanation of the proper linkage and governor settings for my Tecumseh 11-hp snowblower engine. I NEEDED THIS!
I put on a new carburetor, and I could not get the thing to run right! It would always run at the high-throttle setting, (not over-revving), and I could not get any intermediate speed settings. When I replaced the carb, I did indeed tweak that little governor arm-pivot-screw, but I thought I put it back in the same place. Since the carb was new (an expensive Tecumseh factory carb) I had to presume everything was good with the carb (non-adjustable job) - I did, however, verify the float bowl setting. It was right on the money. I use ethanol-free gas and everything. I spent an hour tweaking the idle and high-speed screws, but I could not get the beast to decrease its speed to idle.
After sleeping on it and giving it much thought, I figured it MUST be the governor... but after hours of searching, I could find nothing but hit-or-miss adjustments. Then I found your channel! This is THE ONLY video I have found that shows EXACTLY what to do and how to do it. In fact, you have another video (May 2015) that shows a slightly different way to set the governor, but this one is, by far, the best. It is simple, concise, and it worked for me immediately! The machine is now just like the day I bought it. Thank you sir!
Same exact thing happened to me had bought a new carb for mine installed it and thought everything would be gravy started it ran high and wouldn't idle down now i know what to do
I've been watching repair videos for year's and can't believe I just discovered this channel a week ago. It's amazingly funny and educational! Keep up the good work. This channel is gonna take off like a rocket when more people discover it. It's unique!
For $25 I bought a 1995 model of a very similar MTD snow blower with an 8 HP Tecumseh. I'm having to fix a few things on it, including the carb, and I made the mistake of removing the governor arm. But here is Taryl serving me exactly the dinner I need. I followed the instructions here, and now it is running pretty good. I wish I could leave a hundred likes for this.
Thank you! I tinkered around the whole day last week. It would not start at all. So I cleaned the carb. It started on second pull but it would rev extremely high. I couldn't get it run normal. I almost gave up and was going to buy a new snowblower (bought mine used 13 years ago. Its got to be at least 20 years old). I spend some time searching for a repair video and this is the only one I found that explained how to adjust the governor. I must have installed the governor linkage arm improperly. Its running well now. Thanks again.
This has"t to be the best skit you all have done yet.
You are still the best!! And the funniest!!
Thanks for posting!!
might be my favorite skit yet!
I live in Alaska and picked up a questionable but good looking snowblower motor. You guys saved me countless hours of splitting hairs!!!
OMG, thank you for showing this. After 15 years I had a brain fart on my snowblower. Much thanks!!!
Where can I get a set of those teeth?
Nice video...clear instructions with some comedy. Love it!
These guys could make a sitcom and make millions.
It's better than anything out there today.
Me goes outside to check how far my govenor moves to make sure its not broken 🤣
I was just given a snowblower that had sitting around for some time. Your videos saved the day, thank you!
I replaced the carb on a Murray string mower and the linkage came apart. Your video was a great time saver. Thank you so much.
Tarly took the carb of to replace it with a new carb.
Could not figure out why the throttle was not working.
I did not realize why it would not increase in speed.
I will flip the throttle control around to the top and it should be good to go.
Keep the videos coming for guys like me,lol
Thanks, You wouldn't believe how timely that video was for me. Now I can face a blizzard with a smile.
I always had issues with those Tecumseh governors. Thanks for the clear, easy to follow how-to!
This guy makes more sense than most, if not all, of the DIY videos out there.
That was a real good one funny and educational.
That ending was hilarious! 😂
Actually helped me fix my tiller. Had to watch it a second time after I quit laughing at the dental work.
Very helpful keep helping people like me about to go fix my surge
Our governor wasn't working well but we finally got him out of office.
Hopefully, the spring and metal wire isn't defective too!
This was the most helpful site I have ever been too. Fixed everything just like new.
Awesome, thanks. Just replaced the carb on an old gifted blower and I knew better than to disconnect the Governor, but of course I did and it’s idling way high. Hopefully I’ll adjust it like you show 8n the vid and all will be well. Perfect execution on the info.
Did the same thing. This fixed it
i bought a old Snapper 1030 Tecumseh that does not run, this old snapper is made of steel, i change my oil, tuned it up, bought a new fuel line, bought a new carburator, degreased it, cleaned the fuel tank really really good, pulled the cord 1 time and runs good, reverse good, lots of air in the chute, will order afriction wheel and i think i have myself a snowthrower for the winter, fingers crossed, thanks Taryl your a good teacher.
Taryl, that was cowboy simple, thanks for the video as it helped me set the governor on my Tecumseh TVS115 57004c.
Love the creativity...... JJ...
These just keep getting better...lol...
I practice dentistry and small engine repair funny stuff love these guys
THANKS I didn't notice how it was before it fell apart, rans great now. Minnesota DIY.
Taryl skit and tecumseh video combo. Sundays are good
THANX again
I have learned the hard way not to be smoking a fine cigar when Taryl starts up with his comedy skits....LOL
😂... funniest one i have watched 😁🤣👍👍
Dude, you saved my bacon on this one! Thanks again!!!
lol, that was the best one yet, love it, big smiles from the uk
Well done! High detail and exactly what i need to get my job done!
I have a Tecmseh engine snow blower that I replaced the carb (bowl-less) after watching your videos. I can get it to start, but I need to keep pushing the primer bulb to keep it running. What should I check/adjust?
Bob's wife is a real doll baby!
Thank you making this video. Answered any questions I had except 1, is there any difference between the engine in the video and a pre 77' Tecomseh H35 3.5hp with the govenor linkage that is connected to a series 1 carburetor. Connected the linkage and the spring is still sprung without much tension.
Awesome skits and skill taryl. Learned alot from u.
right on this will help me with the engine I brought home , it's missing alot of peices 😆
My wife thought this was a real show, and I really wish that it was!
Just keep it simple. Clear and concise explanation. Thank you.
Greeting from Winnipeg Canada. Really good video Taryl!!!
I’ve always dreaded the governor as I dont have a tach but this video makes it really easy. I’m still gonna get a tach though.
Taryl, I'm a third generation mechanic from my grandfather in WW2,
When I saw you conducting a symphony of small engines I subscribed,
Id like to buy you a bourbon!
I just want to say thank you Taryl I love everyone on your videos I've learned so much from your channel maybe one day I can meet you but this video in particular I had a troublesome org Tecumseh HH60 on a ariens rocket tiller I got for free and the linkage for the engine was missing and from your videos I made my own and tune the governor in the thing starts first pull now keep all the awesome videos coming I learn so much from you
Taryl was the Best 10 seconds she ever had
If you ever decide to do a video on governor issues with the VLV55 motors with that stupid plastic tank carbetrator on it, I would watch it 100 times. I got one now that is kicking my butt.
Awesome explanation! Thank you so much! Subscribed!
Well I picked up a john deere 726 with a tecumseh h70 on it with the throttle control on the handle bars would this be roughly the same way to set the governor without running into rod through block territory
Thx , that’s why I’m governor wasn’t happy lol runs like a dream now
We're gonna build a fort! It's gonna be great!
Taryl, you're a wonderful teacher! Thank you very much for the video.
Handy tip & good video guys.
I have the same Tecumseh the only other question is in front where you take off the cover to access the governor are two adjustable jets with springs the top one is the low speed idle I believe I have that figured out but the bottom bellow I guess controls the air to fuel ratio, how far in should that jet be screwed in.
I changed all the light bulbs in the house😂😂😂
Would it be relatively the same way to do it with my vertical shaft 8hp tecumseh engine?
Jack of all trades master of none
Your vids are getting scary professional! Hillarious!
Thanks for the info how to set the governor.
Can you get a replacement governor spring for these motors I have it h60?
What a great video, thanks for the instructions.
LMAO, another great video. And we find out Taryl is quite a handyman too! Also THANK YOU TARYL for showing how to properly deal with the throttle and governator on a Tecumseh horizontal shaft engine, exactly the lesson I needed.
excactly what i was looking for, I upgrade an old Canadiana, have changed the two belt, and a aftermarket carburator, and cleaned the gastank and hose so no dirt come in carburator, your video explain it all , thanks for youtube
Taryl. Do you know why my throttle cable works the carb throttle when engine is off but not when engine is ideling ?
I have a go cart with this exact engine, but missing a lot of those parts. I’m trying to replace the parts I need to get it to run, right But I need to be able to hook it up to a foot pedal throttle any advice?
Well that was awesome that made a subscriber out of me I've been watching now for a few and these tips have my go-kart running like a beast thanks man keep up the good work
I have the same measure a minibike. What if I just only hooked up the car to a throttle and had the governor arm linkage disconnected?
Whould the governor case surging of the engine because I replaced the carburetor with a new one and the ignition coil and still surging it start up great i can see the governor moving back and forth is it supposed to do that
Thanks for the info on the Governor
LOL. Another good one Taryl. I liked Bob's cap. It says "Bob's Cap".
Thats good one! Shop swap! Great video as always!
Hi i have a 11hp generator with a Honda GX340 engine, with the idle controle ON, the governor keeps reving the engine up and down with the controle off the engine runs fine at full speed. I took the carb off and cleaned it all up including the idle jet, it made no difference. Does it sound like there's a problem with the low idle system or does the governor need adjusting?
Taryl is going to GET SOME!
I think its Mrs Dactyl....In real life....I was about to include a joke about dinner but. lets keep it G rated.
Thank you for the info...first time seeing u guys...hollarious...!
You're a good man Love you videos and your knowledge
Taryl, I have a 2003 Craftsman 24" snowblower 247.188160 with Tecumseh 6.5hp engine # 143.026503. I cannot find how to adjust this type governor. It's similar to the OHSK70-72501A. It was damaged by the previous owner and I can't figure it out, nor find any videos by you or anyone else. Any ideas where to learn this? Maybe a future video idea for you. Thanks
Funny funny funny you guys are great. Working at a dealer for so many years i can relate to all your skits. Small engine repair is easy. Right?
The end was awesome, great video
Great video, very funny, great learning experience
Thanks Taryl, just what I needed.
So what about when it surges? When Taryl starts the motor at 10:35 after he gets the choke off, its surges back and forth and you can see the governor linkage moving. That is the problem I'm having. How do we fix that Taryl?
Most likely the idle circuit of the carb is not putting out gas, or not enough gas.
Thanks for posting this informative and entertaining video. Time for a cold beer !
The end skit was so funny !!!!
Hi Taryl, first time i used my snowblower this year, 8.5hp Tecumseh, i couldnt run it off choke. Had to keep it t half choke. Remove carb, cleaned everything real well, replaced a bad o-ring on the emulsion tube, reinstalled everything, now it runs off choke, but only runs well at full throttle. When you put the throttle down to low speed idle, it runs really low almost stalling and really high. It keeps cycling back and forth slowly. Any idea what is wrong?
Its the non adjustable carb.
Love your vids!
Like a symphony haha👍🖖👌😃🇺🇸
Hey i have on exmark zero turn 18hp vanguard ,the problem is cuts off when I’m mowing any clue what’s the problem is thanks
Good tips
You guys got a good thing going and it's funny as shit
It's so amazing how you can come up with fresh original ideas for skits every week, kudos to you, taryl. I have a good idea for a repair segment, show how to properly replace the spring in a older Briggs recoil starter. I have lots brought to me after the owner gave up, trying to coil the spring inside the housing then hook it on the pulley then try to quickly get the fully seated before the whole thing shoots out like a snake. I stick the spring in the slot in the blower housing, hook it on the pulley, install the pulley and bend the tabs over. Then just turn the pulley and wind the spring in, then taking a pair of needle nose pliers and hooking the end of the spring into the blower housing slot. Then just wind the spring until tight, back off until the hole in the pulley lines up with the rope opening in the housing. I take a tool I made from a broom handle and a piece of throttle cable inner wire that's been flattened on the end and ground into a hook like on a sewing seam ripper and hook it into the end of the rope and fish it thru the rope opening in the housing and into the hole in the pulley and tie a double s knot and then there's your dinner!
Well thought out guys!
One of my favorite skits! Thanks for the tips on the snowblower too. My neighbor has that exact model should I ever need to help him fix it. Thanks!
Lol this is one of the best you done but poor old Jr is on his own lol
Thank You!
This was great. i like how taryl stole bobs ole lady hahahaha
Exactly the information I needed, working on an 8HP Tecumseh engine right now that runs too fast and I'm trying yo adjust the governor to slow it down, thanks Taryl and your videos are funny and very educational.
Lmao. Funny as always! You seriously remind me of my dad with how smart you are and how you teach people to fix stuff. Everything you do is pretty much the same as how my pops showed me. The only difference is you yell and swear less in the videos but Im sure off camera its a different story. lol. Love the video Taryl and Jr.! And tell Bob to attend a motivational meeting or something. Hes lazy as crap. Smh. lol.
THANK YOU! now my generator doesn't put out 170 volts... Very Helpful! Guess I need to buy some chit now.
Very good , funny and educational . Thank you so much Daryl !