Small Engines (Lawn Mowers, etc.): Governor Link, craftsman snowblower, tecumseh engine

Question
Hi John,

I have a 4yr old Craftsman Snowblower with a Tecumseh 5.5hp motor (model
143.025501).  I just got this snowblower from a friend and he only used it
during one winter season 3 yrs ago.  So, needless to say the carb was
completely gummed up and needed to be torn apart.  I have disassembled,
cleaned, and reassembled the carb.  However, during installation I seem to
have misplaced the Governor Link.  I was wondering, in lieu of ordering one
from Sears... I do have some stiff wire around and am wondering if it is
possible to make one.  I would need to know the length though.  I have
searched the web and am unable to find a specific length.  Is it crucial to be
spot on with the length.. Or is close good enough with the governor linkage?  
Thanks for any insight you can provide :)


Answer
Hello Jeremy:

The Governor Link should be the Correct Length. I have McGuivered Several Governor Links when a Replacement was "No Longer Available" and I had No Other Option. Make you New Link and then Set the Governor Using the Following Instruction File. The Following is an Instruction File I Made for Making this Adjustment. Any Input is Appreciated.  If you Removed/Loosened the Governor Arm from the Governor Shaft or Put the Linkage in  a Bind when the Carburetor was Removed, then Reset the Governor. **To Reset the Governor; Loosen the Governor Arm Bolt and Turn the Governor Shaft Clockwise Until it Stops. Using the Governor Arm Hold the Carburetor to Full Throttle. Now with the Shaft Full Clockwise and the Governor Arm and Carburetor Held at Full Throttle, Tighten the Governor Arm Bolt. If the Engine Still Runs Full Throttle, then Reverse the Rotation of the Governor Shaft, but Still Hold the Carburetor at Full Throttle with the Governor Arm. If it Still Runs at Full Throttle, then Check the Internal Governor.** Since this is a Tecumseh Engine, I have a PDF Site Addy that May Assist you Also. http://www.tecumsehpower.com/CustomerService/BSI.pdf  .  This Site Addy; http://www.outdoordistributors.com/Tecumseh/tmain.html has a Link to a PDF Trouble-Shooting Guide. Simple Select the Free PDF Download for the Tecumseh Trouble-Shooting Guide. To View a Breakdown of this Unit Go to this Site Addy, http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/index.action?sid=PSHx20080114x00001 and Enter the Model Numbers 143.025501 and Click Search. From this Page you can View Diagrams and Parts Lists for you Equipment Using the "View Sub Components" Section Near the Bottom Left. Please, Do Not Hesitate, If you Hit a Snag or this Does Not Correct the Problem, I am Here if You Require More Assistance. Hope this Helps. Let me Know What Happens, Please. May the All Mighty Bless You and Yours. Thanks.

Good Luck

Respectfully

John

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Respectfully

John