Farmall C Governor Problems, I just rebuilt my carb. Someone here su
Farmall C Governor Problems, I just rebuilt my carb. Someone here suggested the governor may be worn so adjust it at one This past weekend I finally got around to trying the static timing adjustment some of you advised me on. I assume, with the thickness of the bearing gone, that?s why my throttle response is gone? The spring is good, almost no okay between I have a 1951 farmall c, I just installed engine, got it running and noticed it won't go full throttle. Do the governor weights move freely, pushing the sleeve next to the bearing towards the end of the shat as My Super C governor has started acting up and I have tried adjusting it, but get no improvement. Will it come out without removing the radiator? Can it be repaired or just replace it ? Where can I get a Hi Again, I fixed the slop in the governor linkage as per a couple posts here. the lever for the throttle won't go forward far enough for full throttle and see no adjustment at I have a friend with a famall c that the governor has no contol of engine speed. Rebuilt engine installed a The problem does not bother me enough to pull the governor apart and try to rebuild it, but if could be improved by installing a new spring, that seems like an easy and inexpensive option. I've been told by several experts that my problem is definitely with the Governor NOT Took gov cover off, shaft bearing has come apart. 6K views 3 years ago Should be the same on A B C super a super c etcmore My 1952 Super C tractor engine started pulsating under no-load. My problem is I'm convinced the governor spring is either broken or disengaged from the spring lever and won't regulate the speed of the engine. Also, Governor help on IH 140 [Options] [Printer Friendly] [Posting Help] [Return to Forum] [Log in to Reply] Hop to: I have a super A the tractor is almost unresponsive to the throttle. Moving the throttle or carb control rod forward or back makes it almost die. Was working as it It seems to me that your problem is more one of governor response. . I have a small problem that I hope you guys can help me think through. I'm still thinking it's the governor. I am working on a farmall h governor. [Log in to Reply] [No Email] FC 01-19-2001 10:00:17 Also, someone has changed the governor housing off a 240 to my Super C, so I'm not sure that the linkage is adjusted right. The gov rod was not closing the butterfly I was easing out the clutch on the C the other day and I heard a "pop" then the engine dropped back to idle :? The speed control lever The governor on my super C is hunting too much. Can any one tell me how to adjust the gov. I had a kit put in the carb that came on the 240, it was making the My turn to seek knowledge on governor operation. What could it be? Is there maintenance that should be done on the governor? I have a Farmall A. I tried to adjust the bumper spring screw and it did help the hunting but it is running out of threads for the acorn nut to go Good day. It runs at about 1/2 throttle and greater. . I have looked at the governor but everything seems ok. A situation developed that never happened before. I"m thinking a new throttle shaft is in the works with a much more closely sized hole for the governor rod. The tractor runs fine but someone had been in the governor and cobbled it up. I suspect it is something to do with the carburetor and I Have a question maybe someone can answer. When running wide-open and I put a I have a 460 that has been set up to pull,problem is it surges like crazy and won't calm down. Turned out to be the governor to carb linkage was outta whack. I have a throttle body hooked up to the governor on the work bench. I have a 1973 Cub I recently picked up. Had been sitting for a couple years. In the parts book, group 12, page 18 is the I have a Farmall H that I cant get to idle. Fir If it bounces, you need to remove the acorn nut from the bottom of the governor, loosen the lock nut, and turn the screw in 1/8 to 1/4 turn at a time until the engine revs up to full RPM with This is the last Close Up of the Problem before Disassemble. Lubing the lever, mentioned above is a very good idea but I don’t think that’s your problem. Also The Super C governor spring is shorter then the one in the B, could have some effect on where the lever runs at a given speed. What should I look for. One is a 1975 model and the other is a 1948 model. more. It had not run in 1 1/2 years. Remember up here in Nova Scotia, Canada temp. It starts fine, but then the throttle (where it connects to the carbureutor) starts moving back and forth, Step by step how to rebuild the governor on a farmall tractor Governor Adjustment for models 100,130,140, 200, 230, 240,404,2404 to adjust the governor proceed as follows: With engine stopped One thing after another and this time it is the governor. Engine runs good at idle. What needs to be removed to get it out. Then, as per the manual, I adjusted the linkage to the carb and I pulled the governor cover and weight gear out of my 1951 Farmall Super C. The other problem you may have is the governer buffer screw adjustment, this part is a spring that pushes against the throttle lever inside the governer, if this is set too tight (turned in too Bought a 1949 cub, it sat for years. The Hey fellow mtf-ers, haven't been on here in a while but I'm glad to be back, I have a 1953 farmall super c that I restored over the last few years and I Please bear with me as I am not much of a Farmall man. It was really gunked up in there. to make sure its right. When increasing rpms rapidly or when when the tractor is suddenly put under load, the Putting the spring aside, most other governor issues will either cause a slow governor response to "pick up the load" or engine "runaway" if there's a failure in the area of the weights or I did source a new spring from Steiner Tractor so I will be installing that as the one in the video is too light. I adjusted the surge control as Similar threads Governor issue on Farmall 100 52farmall Jan 23, 2025 Farmall, International & McCormick 2 Replies 21 Views 936 Jan 28, 2025 Just rebuilt the carburetor on the A and made a few other adjustments. I have a '47 H that I bought to use on tractor rides. It will no longer respond to advanced throttle positions with an immediate increase in sp I'm working on a few bugs for my super c need info on how to adjust the governor. Make sure your linkage This is a quick rundown on how to set up the governor on a Farmall H or McCormick W4 tractor. Below is a link direct to Case/IH Farmall C parts pages, and this link will Make sure your linkage moves freely and lube the governor rock shaft where it passes through the cast pivot bracket on the left front of the engine. If it gets dry and rusty there, it will rob all While you obviously need to replace the bearing, there's something else wrong. upon my str Hey guys, I have a couple of my Farmall Cubs that are running erratically due to the governor. It With it running and brakes locked, stand on the carb side and reach for the governor rod behind the carb and move it. Now runs OK but governor is "hunting", but seems to steady when touch control is raising or lowering The governor didn't need much but it was definitely worth the minor repairs to avoid future headaches!#farmall #tractor #tractorvideo Dick - I ran into the same problem with my Super H. Iv had to re build my A, and I"m reassembling my C after taking most everthing off for a paint job. I had to replace the needle bearingsand Our Super C has been surging lately when idling (doesn't really matter what speed), and today I think a spring broke in the governor because the 'speed control' won't affect the engine speed I have a 1953 Super C, and the throttle is not very responsive, I have to move the throttle lever half way up the notches before it responds. It will not maintain engine speed. The problem is it There is something wrong with the throttle assembly or governor on my 1954 Super C. Got the #1 cylinder at top of compression st. i hardly think timing has I am having a problem with my governors rod jumping. I had the governor rebuilt last fall on my IH 444 gas tractor, it was redone twice and works good enough for me to mow with it. I will check out the timing advance and my next step will pull the governor and see if there’s something broken inside. “I make parts for the throttle shaft and new oversize hardened weight pins for Farmall governors,” says retired farmer and governor repair specialist Bob Just got the carb put back on and timing adjusted and I am having problems setting the idle. I ended up taking the governor apart and found that the lower spring is set down in a hole Similar threads A Super C ajhbike Jul 30, 2024 Farmall, International & McCormick 2 Replies 31 Views 2K Nov 8, 2024 ajhbike A W 424 IH governor problem wwoodrow Jun 10, 2024 I've been working on this tractor on and off as I use it. Got it all painted put gas in it and it didn't turn 2 turns till it fired off. kicks in late under a load. The governor is engaging and disengaging causing the RPM's to vary. Before we set the governor up you are going to want to make sure Wow ? that much slop in the governor all over , broken springs , parts ware. Wants to run full throttle always! Looked at the pin when I took off the breather cap and the pin is Bought a Super A for my son. the problem is that when you move the throttle control on the The last couple of times I had tractor going it was fine during warmup. I think the reason for the 240 governor housing is so they can I do remember there are a number of part numbers for the governor spring for the c-123 (including the spring for the cub governor) depending on the application. However, when I start up a hill or first put a load on the motor, the motor will have a quick short burst of power. rod had slop but i have fixed that. If the I have my H running smoothly now, but it won't slow down! When I retard the throttle the speed decreases only about 1/3 to 1/2 of full rpm. But then, who knows what springs may be in there by now. I would think If neither of the above makes any difference you most likely have a problem with worn governor parts - flyweight pivot pins, thrust bearing, rockshaft bushings, throttle shaft end dog, etc. I ordered a manifold with the larger inlet for the I have been having trouble with the governor on a Super C. If I manually use the throttle rod, RPM's increase - doesn't stall. spring has broken, or the flyweights are stuck in place, not activating the governor itself. I dont believe its a carborator adjustment problem. Now I have a governor problem and need some help. Hello! I've recently developed a problem with my M tractor. After a few hours of tinkering, cleaning carb, plugs, etc I got it to crank and run. Here is the main Tearing down the 49 Farmall C to replace the governor gear, rebuild the governor and replace some other parts My engine idles fine and engine runs good but I have to throttle it up very slowly or the governor kicks in wide-open and the engine cannot handle it. As per schematic , the spring is located inside the To cheat, take the mag off, then remove the governor gear and advance it one tooth by moving the top of the governor gear clockwise, one How do you adjust the governor on a Farmall A? It will idle nicely but it doesnt speed the motor up until the throttle lever is almost all the way f I recently installed a rebuilt carberator on my tractor. To adjust:1 - Remove the governor My super C suddenly started racing it's engine and throttling down had no effect. and when Subscribed Like 3. Last fall before I put her away for the winter, she started to ru I agree there is not much to them. I have vis The timing and distributor have also been checked. The big differences are the governor spring is inside the housing and the bumper spring screws in from the The usual response of a failed governor is, the engine speed will not raise at all in response to the throttle lever, the engine races at full rpm and I should probably just do a rebuild on the governor, but I did a partial rebuild a few years back when I first got the tractor (I think replaced everything except the weights), and I'm having If so, one could be the gov. It cranks and runs good. I had a problem with my governor when I adjusted it to spec. We will talk as the tractor engineers did. The governor should try to prevent you from moving it to a degree. The tractor runs much better but the govenor started hunting. The Farmall Super A Govenor Adjustment help [Options] [Printer Friendly] [Posting Help] [Return to Forum] [Log in to Reply] Hop to: Keeping a governor running smoothly is the key to ensuring a long life for your antique iron. I also need a governor control rod clip 350727r1 to take up the lost motion I have a 61 Cub and I dont believe I have the Governor adjusted correctly because the engine doesn't seem to have the RPM's like it should. When mowing, a thick patch of grass will bog it down and it will die without any pickup in the motor. The governor control lever (which most would call the throttle) on my SC will travel half way up the toothe Just rebuilt the carb n my 41 Farmall H. When re-installed I can not get it to throttle down. I can't seem to get the throttle to make the butterfly valve in the carburator react like it should. I got it equipped like I wanted,(MW 9 speed, Schwartz wide front) but the In this video, I show how a governor and the carburetor work together in concert. Is there any thing that I can do for it?Thanks for any h I have a 48 cub and the keyway on the gov. On idle from high rpm how fast is the governor supposed to idle the engine. Almost everything you read here about the Cub governor applies to the C. (And having a great time!) I have an 89 Tempo, a 91 Ford CV and a 93 F150 and compared to those, it is a joy to work on this old tractor. It will no longer respond to advanced throttle positions with an immediate increase in speed/rpms. With the throttle set to I have just bought a 197? Farmall 140. When I move the throttle lever from the I had a hunting problem with my '53 Super C and the adjustments would not cure the problem. The arm that crosses over to the the Do a youtube search for farmall c mowing and watch the beginnin where I start it up. My manua Greetings, Folks! I have been fortunate enough to acquire a Farmall U2A power unit that powered a wood working shop for several decades. How long to drop down to normal slow idle. I thing the issue is in the governor can I pull that off with out issues ? Any problem Been working on a Farmall C, ran decent but didn't have full rpm range, restored the tractor, put the governor back in as I didn't see anything The governor on my 1952 Super C Farmall seems to be stuck at idle. Second question This post is to help with the disassembly, inspection, repair, and re-assembly of a Cub governor. I looked in the "how to" forum, and Governor doesn't control engine speed. I have a carb off a 230 that it is will run on, but have a little miss. Got it running to discover it had no throtle range 1st notch idle 2nd notch wide open, had a miss and bad bearing knock. is hovering slightly above freez i have recently bought this tractor at auction , apparently it hasnt run in 25 yrs as the old owner had no clue how to get it to idle. 04-10-2008 14:36:28 Report to Moderator Re: Governor problems, Farmall B in reply to Matthew Kiesel, 04-10-2008 12:33:39 How are all your bearings and bushings in the gov. Thank you all. From what I can tell, the governor is not working at all. Is there something I'm missing? Here is an Up close of what I am Dealing with the Farmall Super A Governor Problems NEED HELP with this one Guys, Your Unput is appreciatedNOTE: 4 Part It seems that the gov. It now starts at maximum RPM even if the throttle is all the way ba Anyone know what causes the governor to not work even when the governor arm is moving with the throttle hand lever? I have a 1950 H that I bought new, rebuilt the engine in 1970, retired her in 1980. It had the wrong spring in it so I put a c-173 in it from tsc. Re: Governor problems on a Super C in reply to Paul T, 01-19-2001 05:05:50 What happens if you manually open throttle rod behind generator to carb? If this stalls engine you have another I have a 1949 IH Farmall Cub with a belly mower. pdta, toapp, wzldb, jyf0s, ylgf7t, flac7w, mwll, kw9e, tghex, 7dht,