Recent content by DannyT

Does anyone know how to remove the governor gear from an OHH50 tecumseh engine? I have the crankcase cover of, i just can't figure out how the gear is attached.

I'm not totally sure how it is on a briggs, but there should be a timing mark on both the camshaft gear and the crankshaft. Line these up, they should look like dots, i'm pretty sure.

After a few breakdowns far away from home, I've decided to put together a portable tool kit. I figure I'll have some sockets, screwdrivers, but any other suggestions?

Got the carb today, and put it on. It worked great, after a little bit of adjustment. I thought I could feel some gain.

is that just a dressed up ohh55?

i was talking about the plastic camshaft; i realize i need to remove the governor gear.

wow, i'm surprised. From the look of that thing, I can't imagine it spinning around at 5000 rpm.

something i forgot to mention- my engine is one of the ohh tecumsehs with the plastic cam gear. will this be a problem?

any damage i'll risk though? Its a 5hp tecumseh, I know those things aren't kings of reliability.

am I at risk to throw a rod if i remove the governor but leave stock valve springs? I'm hoping the valve float will limit enough so nothing flies out of the crankcase and kills me.

my original 5 hp carb was non adjustable; I ordered a non epa 8 hp carb with adjustable main and pilot jets. It should, in theory, bolt right up. I figure I'm better off with adjustable jets than having to do multiple rejets as more is done to the engine.

yeah, sorry, i meant 5hp tecumseh. I might try it, since an 8hp carb is like 15 bucks on ebay

Does anyone know if a 8hp tecumeh carb will work on a 5hp engine instead of doing a rejet after an intake and exhaust upgrade?

thanks! would i need heavier springs or any internal work for the 245?