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Governor for Hand Crank B

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Topic: Governor for Hand Crank B

Posted By: holmesk
Subject: Governor for Hand Crank B
Date Posted: 07 Sep 2010 at 9:16pm

Governor broke on my hand crank B. Assume this is the case since engine took off at high RPMs and something broke out a quarter-sized chunk of metal from the governor housing. I also assume I need to buy a replacement. Is there a difference between the governor for a hand crank and the governor for an electric start? Is there any chance a broken piece could have made its way down into the crankcase? Wondering if there is a need to open the engine to be sure it's clear.

Thanks

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Posted By: Alberta Phil
Date Posted: 07 Sep 2010 at 10:36pm

I think there is a good chance that a stray piece could have dropped into the front timing cover area. I have a WC parts tractor that the governor broke and a piece dropped down and took a couple of teeth off of the crank gear and broke the camshaft gear. I think it would be a good idea to have a look!!

Posted By: CJohnS MI
Date Posted: 08 Sep 2010 at 7:30am

Governor broke on my hand crank B. Assume this is the case since engine took off at high RPMs and something broke out a quarter-sized chunk of metal from the governor housing.

Ah yes, the forum just had this discussion - Dick L gave a very good post-mortem on the situation.

I also assume I need to buy a replacement. Is there a difference between the governor for a hand crank and the governor for an electric start?

NO.

Is there any chance a broken piece could have made its way down into the crankcase?

YES. But that wouldn't be a problem - it'd just sit on the bottom of the oil pan, slowly becoming a fossil - oilpannicus junkosaur.

Wondering if there is a need to open the engine to be sure it's clear.

YES. Front timing cover anyways. If you cannot recover all those pieces - then having one bouncing around endlessly in the timing gear area IS a problem. Besides, aren't you getting tired of that front crank seal leaking?
It was very short-sighted on Allis Chalmers part to not design that governor to last 60 years - unconscionable...

Posted By: holmesk
Date Posted: 08 Sep 2010 at 9:34am

Great help guys...thanks!