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Springs in Carb/Gov

Springs in Carb/Gov

Hello! Looking for some help, I don’t know anything about engine repair. I got this mower from an old friend, it’s a very old B&G engine. To say the least, the mower is a mess with almost every cable broken. I changed the carb, but not I don’t know where the springs and throttle cable go (it only had one spring, which is the grimy looking one). I was able to start it with starting fluid, but now I need to replace the throttle cable and I don’t know where to fix it to, and the other newer looking spring.

Anyone can guide me? And again, I know nothing about engines so have mercy if some of these are basic questions.

u/dofitnessnotwar — 4 hours ago
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Nobody can help me. Anyone know what this is? It’s vintage for sure.

The last item I posted that looked like a shower head turned out to be an old muffler for an Allis Chalmers Tractor.

This is a 3” brass or bronze piece that threads onto some type of machine I’m guessing.

Any clue on this?

Google lens is failing me and none of the ID subs can help.

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u/Adventure-Backpacker — 25 minutes ago

Anyone here into lawn mower racing/building?

I've been getting more into lawn mower racing lately and it feels like there's not really one solid place where everyone hangs out online.

I see builds, questions, and clips scattered all over, but no real central community.

Is there a main place people go that I'm missing?

If not, I started putting together a small forum for mower racing - stuff like builds, tech help, events, race schedules, and just general discussion

It's still new, but I'd like to grow it into a legit hub for racers and builders.

Would anyone here actually be interested in something like that?

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u/BuildingExpert3098 — 18 hours ago
Image 1 — Engine Identification
Image 2 — Engine Identification

Engine Identification

I bought this on fbm, it came with a minibike. All I know is that it is 212cc and has a governor delete apparently. Can anyone figure out the brand or if it’s hemi or non-hemi? Thanks.

u/SoccerKid2021 — 23 hours ago
Image 1 — Best way to get this carb to fit?
Image 2 — Best way to get this carb to fit?
Image 3 — Best way to get this carb to fit?

Best way to get this carb to fit?

It’s in a go kart and the frame is in the way. Couldn’t find any curved intake manifolds that work really.

Should I just mount the engine an inch higher with a riser? Will it need a different belt length if I do that?

Sorry if the questions are dumb, I’m a noob.

u/Batticon — 15 hours ago

GCV190 Won’t start

Mower sat for a couple months and won’t start. Changed gas, spark plug, air filter, cleaned carb, still nothing. Any suggestions?

u/Human-Grass6250 — 18 hours ago
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