1970 Cushman GC400 throttle rod question?

Ironmansfist

Hello and good evening. I am new to the forum and have been restoring a 1970 Cushman GC400 (Model # 898101) with a 10 HP Kohler K241A for several months now. The cart was in pieces (but complete) when I received it and after using the appropriate manuals I have been able to rebuild the entire cart and motor without the prior knowledge/experience of taking it apart which is useful for recall and putting it back together correctly. That being said, if anyone out there has a few close up pictures of the correct orientation and proper way to hook up the throttle linkage and springs to the governor, carb., and speed control it would be much appreciated. I am having the most difficult time trying to figure out the proper location/orientation for the throttle rod (part # 819532), bracket (part # 819534) and spring (part # 818092). These parts are listed in the Cushman parts book on page 8 and are shown in the diagram just sort of floating in space with no bolt for attachment. Any help would most appreciated and I thank the folks who post in advance for their time and consideration.

By the way, I do plan on posting pictures of "Elizabeth", affectionately named by my 7 year old daughter, when completed. David

BGW

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andrew_

I have some pics I took while disassembling my 1967 golfster that might help. The part numbers are the same according to the parts book for the 881410. I'll be going through the picture when I start re-assembly at some point next week, and I'll post the ones I have then.

Ironmansfist

Andrew- thanks for the follow up post and offering to send some pictures. Very cool of you. But I do not them any longer. After mounting the motor and assessing the situation I was able to connect the throttle linkage from the motor to the assembly to the throttle bar which runs to another linkage attached to the gas pedal. It honestly wasn't that tough to figure out once everything was in place but the clearances are super tight and just did not look like it would work. So after a full engine rebuild, brand new wiring harness, and ground up restoration, Elizabeth runs like a champ. Starts up in 1-2 engine revolutions with clean exhaust without even having to use the choke. I have the engine governed at 3600 RPM's and used an Ohm meter to time it. I tried to do as much as possible with the engine out of the cart because it is tight and there's not much room to work with even the tiniest of tools. FYI: I highly recommend that you switch out the slotted screws that hold on the points cover with allen head screws. If you need to make adjustments and have to remove those screws they are very difficult to get back in place with a screw driver. A ball driver and allen head screw made the task cake. Anyways, if you need any info or have any questions along the way, I would be happy to help. David

DOOmsman

A ball driver and allen head screw made the task cake.

Good tip!