Changing governor spring

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Matt Kirsch

501 Club
The governor spring, that is, the external spring that connects the linkage from the platform to the governor rockshaft on my '67 Cub, "Cheese" if I had to name it, is all rusty and stretched out, and needs to be replaced.

Are there any tricks to replacing the spring without having to dismantle the tractor? It looks like it should be possible, but looks like a challenge.
 
Matt,

It can be done without removing the hood but it's much easier with the hood off and the fan out of the way. Trouble is, we all know what happens when the hood comes off :lol:
8)
 
i did one, it's a challange, but doable . a pair of needle nose type locking pliers, a drop light, and a screwdriver were helpful. you basically hug your cub's radiator in order to get both hands in play. i've got to do it again, because the spring sent to me was incorrect (too stiff) and caused surging in the tractor. i put the old one back in place for now.
 
That spring is a bit of a challenge even with the hood off and everything out of the way.

I found one of those tools for brake springs helps some too, it is L shaped with a pointed end. Makes it easier to lift the spring off.
 
Recently replaced the governor spring on 2 Cubs, not a fun job, but there are many worse. Leave the hood on. If you have 2 people it,s not too bad. Hook the top end first, hold the bottom end of the spring with needle nose, have someone push on the spring from the left side. Remember, no swearing or throwing tools! Plan ahead, when you install the upper end of the spring in the moveable link, the open hook on the bottom end of the spring must be facing you. With you on the right side of the tractor.
 
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