WD-45 throttle

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   Just acquired a 1954 WD-45 (gas engine). Doing the basics on any new farm equipment, oil changes, carb rebuild etc. One problem is the throttle lever does not rev the engine. I have followed the throttle rods all the way up to the front of the tractor where it looks like it goes through the engine up by the distributor.  What does the rod connect to up there by the distributor that is not connected to the rod on the other side going to the carb. I can manually rev the carb  by hand so I know it is all working. Any thoughts would be appreciated.  

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russt66 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 20 Feb 2017 Location: Utah Points: 18	Post Options Post Reply Quote russt66 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: WD-45 throttle Posted: 20 Feb 2017 at 2:46pm
	Just acquired a 1954 WD-45 (gas engine). Doing the basics on any new farm equipment, oil changes, carb rebuild etc. One problem is the throttle lever does not rev the engine. I have followed the throttle rods all the way up to the front of the tractor where it looks like it goes through the engine up by the distributor. What does the rod connect to up there by the distributor that is not connected to the rod on the other side going to the carb. I can manually rev the carb by hand so I know it is all working. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

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MN-Realtor-Farmer Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 02 Dec 2016 Location: Stacy, MN Points: 22	Post Options Post Reply Quote MN-Realtor-Farmer Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 Feb 2017 at 3:00pm
	That linkage goes into the governor. Getting inside is pretty easy with a few bolts on the front of the governor. You can also pull the magneto and get in through that was as well. I am guessing that somewhere inside the governor a linkage has come undone. Someone much smarter than I am will likely post soon. Another thing to check is that the throttle linkage hooked to the gas tank is functioning properly. I found once that I need to adjust that piece in order to change engine speed. Move the throttle lever back and forth on the steering wheel and make sure that an equal amount of movement is taking place beyond the three way pivot. If it isn't, loosen the nuts hold the rods in place and move them in or out as needed to make the adjustments needed.

MACK Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 17 Nov 2009 Points: 7664	Post Options Post Reply Quote MACK Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 Feb 2017 at 9:07pm
	The rod hooks to lever that hooks to governor spring. Four bolts on front of governor will let you in to see if spring is unhooked or broken. MACK