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Basically then it got jammed under the stator creating a shorted stator which became an engine electrical brake like the ones you see on Kohler engines but with the engine still trying to run.So a wire holder that connects to one of the starter bolts wasn't re-installed and got stuck to the flywheel magnet.
Actually it is to hold the stator output lead in place. And you said it very rare to have this happen but like this should never happen if the techs just keep track of the parts they are removing.That part is to help hold the starter in place. A small bracket that “locks” one side in place. That is a one off and a good catch.
Bingo! Somebody else says something about they've ruled out other things and fuel was one of them. I see nowhere where fuel has been ruled out and if it was it was done incorrectly because if an engine surges like this it is a mixture problem.If it is hunting and surging, then it is running lean on fuel, as you know. Can only be one of three reasons: 1) air leak intake
2) dirty carburetor 3) governor (long shot).
Toby if you actually read the first post. Fuel issue was ruled. Please read the whole thread and you will see it was a rare engine braking from a shorted stator. Basically this this proves that their problems not related to fuel or mechanical that can cause surging.Bingo! Somebody else says something about they've ruled out other things and fuel was one of them. I see nowhere where fuel has been ruled out and if it was it was done incorrectly because if an engine surges like this it is a mixture problem.
It doesn't always have to be at the carb is restricted and not flowing enough fuel because it could be an intake leak or something like that adding too much air to the mixture of the proper fuel but it usually is a restriction issue.