A governor causes an engine to surge by regulating the engine's speed through a feedback loop that adjusts fuel supply or throttle position. When the engine speed exceeds a preset limit, the governor restricts the fuel or air intake, causing a temporary drop in power. If the engine speed falls below the desired level, the governor allows more fuel or air, leading to a surge in power. This oscillation can result in a rhythmic increase and decrease in engine speed, known as surging.
The first things to check are the air intake, the fuel pump/filter and the governor.
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my sparkplugs are gaped to wide can that cause my car to surge and poor starting
the engine to stall and surge at idle
Yes, the linkage on a Briggs and Stratton motor can cause it to surge if it is misadjusted or damaged. This linkage controls the throttle and governor, which regulate the engine's speed and performance. If the linkage is sticking or not functioning properly, it can lead to inconsistent engine speeds, resulting in a surging effect. Regular maintenance and inspection of the linkage can help prevent this issue.
You probably have a dirty carburetor causing that surge.
Check your vacuum lines this usually the cause for a surge in engine speed when idling or running.
The least likely cause of an engine hunting and surging at top no-load speeds is a fuel starvation issue. Typically, fuel starvation leads to a lean mixture, which would cause the engine to struggle or stall rather than hunt and surge. More common causes include issues with the governor system, air-fuel mixture adjustments, or ignition timing problems, which can directly affect engine performance at high speeds.
probably the governor going bad
Engine overheating will cause the anti-freeze to surge into the overflow tank. A blown head gasket will also cause the anti-freeze to surge into the overflow tank.
There are pages and pages of things that can cause a check engine light. You need to have it checked with a scantool. Then the code can be diagnosed and repaired.
Any number of things could cause your vehicle to surge. You need to take your vehicle to a tune-up shop and have it diagnosed.