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by NOLA_Sailor
Aug 18th, '22, 16:06
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Universal engine goes straight to highest rpms (not runaway)
Replies: 8
Views: 575

Re: Universal engine goes straight to highest rpms (not runa

Thanks, everyone, for your ideas. I'm going to try some of the suggested resources. I honestly think that the "fiddle with it" approach would work. I'm just not sure where to fiddle. It's not the throttle or anything to do with that, though it would make sense. We tried that first thing an...
by NOLA_Sailor
Jul 20th, '22, 18:24
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Universal engine goes straight to highest rpms (not runaway)
Replies: 8
Views: 575

Re: Universal engine goes straight to highest rpms (not runa

Thank you very much, Rich. Yes, the engine is similar, especially with overall design and the governor assembly. I downloaded both of the manuals for later perusal. The rack pin in those manuals, however, is very different, so I'm still stumped. I will see if I can find some older kubota manuals. Kyle
by NOLA_Sailor
Jul 20th, '22, 15:03
Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
Topic: Universal engine goes straight to highest rpms (not runaway)
Replies: 8
Views: 575

Universal engine goes straight to highest rpms (not runaway)

Greetings, everyone. I am the proud owner of a Cape Dory 33 (#70, 1981), “Bittersweet.” I acquired it from my cousin in 2020, and I have completed all major repairs. You may ask, What repairs? Why? Well, during Hurricane Zeta, the tidal surge kicked the stern onto the dock, and it slowly started sin...