[AT] Super A Idle Puzzle

[charliehill]

Ben you've got some sort of a governor issue.  Some of the guys more 
familiar with IH tractors will be better able to help you. It could be as 
simple as a return spring out of place or it might be a mechanical problem 
within the governor.

Charlie
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ben Wagner" <ben at olde-books.com>
To: <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Monday, December 21, 2009 8:02 PM
Subject: [AT] Super A Idle Puzzle


> Hello,
>
> Since some of you kindly wanted me to ask any questions that come up
> during the restoration of my 1948 Super A, I think I will take you up on
> your offer! :-)
>
> Here's the puzzle: I ran the tractor before I really tore her apart.
> The engine works fine, but it won't idle.  I pull the throttle lever
> back, but the throttle stays full open.  However, if I pull on the shaft
> going to the carburetor from the governor, the engine will finally
> idle.  As soon as I let go of the shaft, it throttles back up, almost
> like it can't hold the throttle in idle.
>
> A friend said that he thought it was in the "automatic idler," but I
> have never heard of a part called this.
>
> My guess is that either I am missing a spring that holds the throttle
> shut, or there is something amiss with the governor.  I have the parts
> book, but I can't see a missing part.  I appreciate any help any of you
> can give!
>
> Thanks, and Merry Christmas!
>
> Ben Wagner
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