My Briggs 5 HP Manco Dingo Engine is running!! It lives again!!!!

ReapersRide

ReapersRide

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#1
Finally got the new Carburetor on and couldn't get the throttle response I wanted.
Then I realized I forgot a crucial element to the issue.
I replaced the fuel tank!!!
I needed to adjust the govern spring where it connects to the throttle.
So if anyone is interested here is anther video of my 5 HP Briggs.
Now mind you the Engine still needs to be tached out to 3,600 RPMs but it runs so much better now.
https://youtu.be/9eU-eIWHokM
PS. If anyone has a suggestion of a good quality Small Engine Tachometer Please let me know.
Reaper
 
ReapersRide

ReapersRide

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Thank you Buckeye,
I worked many hours on this engine.
As did my brother on the machine work.
I also want to Thank The Enchanting Lady Sentinel for her input both in being a big help in ordering parts and assembly of the Briggs
Reaper
 
creia

creia

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Harquebus said:
Digital Engine Tach Tachometer Hour Meter Inductive for Motorcycle Motor LS | eBay

This is the one to get as it has a replaceable battery. There's another model identical in appearance but has an internal sealed battery so when it dies, you just toss the whole thing. :eek:ut:
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That is not a GOOD QUALITY tach which is what the OP asked for. The "reset" on these cheap Chinese tachs is typically 1.5-2.0 seconds, so they do not provide you real (current) time rpms. Simply stated, by the time the tach displays the rpm you could actually be significantly higher or lower rpms. A quality tach will have a reset of 0.5 seconds or less. For a good quality tach look into the "Tiny Tach" which is American made.
Michael
 
Harquebus

Harquebus

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Hey thanks for the update on the quality of those tachs. I've only had them recommended to me, not told of their quality good or bad. Much thanks.
 
creia

creia

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Harquebus said:
Hey thanks for the update on the quality of those tachs. I've only had them recommended to me, not told of their quality good or bad. Much thanks.
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Glad to be of help. Years ago, the very first tach I purchased was like the cheap China -made one in the link that the other member posted- What a disappointment! Due to the long lag time ("reset") you never knew what rpm you were REALLY at during a given time. In addition, it was useless for any diagnostic or engine tuning procedures.
Michael
 
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