[Gompers]

Originally Posted by samckitt

I have noticed here recently that the 18hp in my 1872 doesnt seem to have the power it used to. It has a 44" deck on it (not original I know), I have checked it & it is clean, no buildup on it. But when mowing it seems to really bog down, doesn't seem like the governor is adding fuel to raise rpm/power. Is there anything I should look for to try to figure out why the loss of power? You think a tune up will help much, or maybe engine is wore out. I haven't checked compression yet, and I can tune a carb about as well as I can tuna fish..... (sorry).

Thoughts?

Thanks

If it's running fine aside from power, I'd check compression first and foremost.