While putting a new muffler on, I messed up the studs. So I pulled the head to work on replacing them. Had the carb off the head also. Put it back together and now its hard to start and has a fraction of the power it did. What have I got wrong?
Make sure the air box is sealed tight everywhere. Adjust the valves and if it still doesn't run right you may have a leaking head gasket or the carb gasket. Here's a post that explains how to adjust the valve lash. Adjust the valves with the engine cold. Club Car Gas Valve Lash Adjusting
I did check air cleaner filter before this probem started so I took air box out and made sure it was sealed. I ran the engine while on jack stands and it seems to start easy and run strong. Will take it for test ride tomorrow and let you know. Thanks
I lengthened the accelerator rod and it increased the speed quite noticeably. Such a little adjustment made quite a difference. I haven't touched the govenor yet. I'm pretty happy the way it is.