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Hi Tommy, Without the compression release operating properly the engine compression is too high for the starter to effectively crank...

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If it has a single wire from the stator, it is not dual charging...

I think you need to replace the primer bulb so it will not suck in excess air that will affect the carburetor's ability to pull in the...

Hi Andy, I remember those early "easy spin cams" but I also recall they sacrificed engine torque for easier starting. From the sound...

I'll be curious to see what happens. Thanks.

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What led to the original starter being replaced? Locate the back of the starter switch and pull the connector and reconnect it a couple...

Governor lever is on the engine, and the throttle lever is on the carburetor. You are mixing up the component terminology.

Please provide a couple of pictures of your starter, there are several different design possibilities

Is it on the actual carburetor itself or the governor arm? Some carburetors have them and some don't.

It's possible, or all of the connections need to be cleaned really well with a small wire brush, so the surface contacts are 100%...

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Sounds like the starter gear is upside down or the wrong tooth count on the gear.

Sounds like you are using better oil than what the OEM recommended back when new. Most all OE engines have been prescribed to use SAE 30...