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Posted by Stubby on July 4, 2006, 7:27 am
But what caused it to get out of adjustment in the first place?
spamTHISbrp@yahoo.com wrote:
> old dirtbeard wrote:
>> The little 3.5 HP Tecumseh flat head (model WTPXS) on my pressure washer has
>> started to gallop (rhythmically dropping RPM then increasing RPM) when not
>> under load. It runs fine, but I find the galloping annoying.
>>
>> I imagine it may be a matter of adjusting the governor springs, or maybe
>> clearing a partially clogged jet.
>>
>> Any experience with correcting a galloping flat head? thank you in advance!
>>
>> doug
>
> I'd make sure all airflow paths are clear and that all linkages are
> free to move.
> The big 'paddle' that sits in the airflow from the flywheel-fan should
> be sprung to one side.
>
> These things can be tough to adjust.
> Maybe when new, there was just a hint of drag in the pivots that
> provided a usefull amount of damping in the system.
>
> Dave
>
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