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Proper welch plug replacement does not flatten the dome but rather is peened around the edge. Harbor Freight sells a leather punch set...

Solved it! Long story shortened, all it needed was the 3 clutch adjustment bolts tightened. How I got there... Reassembled and...

Yes. I would check continuity. If there isn’t any, it is a Hi Auto Docs, The coil is actually two separate windings (see attached)...

Its job is to put out to operate the load for as long as needed.

What you have is called a clutch coil. It generates AC voltage but then goes through a pair of diodes that convert the AC to DC to power...

👏🏻 nicely done sir!

An engine with 1200 hours that doesn’t smoke or burn oil, has likely been well taken care of. I wouldn’t suspect is as being worn out...

The carburetor shaft being worn would likely cause enough of an air leak for the need to apply full choke to enrichen the air/fuel mixture.

First of all, it is normal to have to choke an engine, even hot, with a carburetor that has a fuel solenoid. Has this engine ever had...

You don't remove the dipstick and cap while running. These are not like a car engine. Inside the crankcase there is oil and air...

Normal. When running there's a fine mist of oil blowing around the crankcase, and then the ever changing pressure and area of the...

Yes, the governor spring can stay installed while adjusting. The governor isn't pulling back; it is pushing out. It is the governor...

A weak governor spring, damaged linkage or control panel, something in the wrong location. If it’s none of that, live with 3550...