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So at high idle under load is sounds good? WOT on a governed engine is when the engine is under heavy load and losing RPM. If the engine...

When it is surging, if you slowly apply the choke, does it tend to want to smooth out? How does it run at full throttle?

I pulled the breather, discarded the oily filter, and found port to the carb tube to be stopped up. ?? I used a good spare crankcase...

Great job finding that. I have heard of those pests causing issues before. Glad you got it fixed up. Thank you for reporting back.

Are you getting battery voltage to the regulator. Because some will not turn on without a certain input voltage.

Where are you measuring the DC output? If at the B+ terminal of the regulator, then you should have at least battery voltage. Do you...

UPDATE: Thanks for all your replies fellas. I decided to try simply replacing the head gasket and see what happens...20 bucks and a...

The breather filter is not necessary and should be discarded if you get in there.

Pressure release from the crankcase when the engine is stopped? If so, the crankcase may not be venting through the breather system. The...

I suggest you start by adjusting the valve clearance first. This service manual will help you with that...

Likely the compression release might be hanging up or the valves need to be adjusted. The compression release mechanism is on the...

If you have over 100psi compression, that is fine. It appears that the valve guide has slid due to the cylinder being overheated. Both...