Dusted the engine, soaked the check valve.

[chipstractor]

I had not run this one in a while, was pleased to see it going again!

 

[Krown Kustoms]

runs good, how old is it?
-B-

 

[chipstractor]

About 5 years give or take. I has been a bit over 3 years since this one has run. I admit to a bit more than dusting I did clean the flywheels a bit. Otherwise it awoke from a slumber very easily!

 

[putputman]

Great runner. :bow: :bow: :bow:
I was trying to see how the governor was working but never did catch it. I could see the lever keeping the exhaust open, but didn't see the governor itself. Is there any chance of a video of the governor? I can't help but think it might be unusual. ???

 

[rake60]

I was impressed until you admitted having to clean the flywheels too.

Beautiful running engine! :bow:
What it the history of that model?

Rick

 

[chipstractor]

PutPut, I will get a video of the mechanism for you. I not sure you will find it unusual, just a variation on the hit and miss theme.

Rake,
I will include a "tour" of the construction via video, but in case you are interested in a little backstory. I can tell you off the top of my head this is my first engine...So this happens to be one I had no role machining. I guess you can call this the dose that got me addicted to the hobby.
To properly honor the engine I must must mention my mentor who is the actual craftsman. About the time I aquired this engine I was just begining to appreciate what I good neighborhood I moved into. The first time I met my neighbor the converstation ended with him saying, "No problem, I like doing things!". About this time he also taught me a new old phrase "Piss on that!". He turned 83 this weekend and went to an engine show, I am sure to hear him complain as the weather has not cooperated.

 

[chipstractor]

PutPut,
Do these pics help? Flywheel spins faster, pulls weight out against spring, brass ring connected to weight now eccentric, pushes down on bar which holds open valve as you noted.

 

[putputman]

Thanks for the photos. I think I understand how it works. It is definitely differant than any governor I have seen before. It sure seems to work fine though.