I tested that today. I release the clamp on the line and it shot out a solid stream. I think it's good.
Could the governor spring be the issue? How do I know I have a bad spring? That's one component I have NOT replaced.... yet! :-)
Thanks! It's this engine: 125K05-0186-E1 (https://www.ereplacementparts.com/briggs-and-stratton-125k050186e1-engine-parts-c-16758_17347_17495_227482.html)
There is no main jet screw (unless I'm clueless and can't find it!)
Installed new OEM carb & gaskets
Installed new OEM manifold & gaskets...
Thanks!
There is no adjustment on this specific engine. It's this carburetor: Briggs & Stratton 799868 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007JV701U/). And I replaced the manifold intake with: Briggs & Stratton 794305 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00524MSDQ). Both replaced with actual...
Mower hunts & surges while idle as well as while mowing. I've replaced the following with genuine B&S parts (where appropriate):
new spark plug
fresh gas & oil
base primer #496116
filter pre-cleaner #493537S
filter #491588S
replaced carb #790845 (cleaned old carb first even used carb bushes...