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15-30 minutes
This item is a genuine Subaru/Rabin replacement part that has been sourced from the original manufacturer to be used with small engines. The metal spring is used to link the governor lever and is used to keep the engine at a consistent RPM even when the load on the engine increases. This item is available as an individual replacement part.
Governor Spring 279-42502-73
OEM part for: Subaru / Robin
Part Number: 279-42502-73
$5.74
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This Governor Spring will fit the following 510 machines. Confirm this part works with your model, and view the detailed model diagrams and repair help we have to offer.
Subaru / Robin
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- Engine Parts
This part replaces obsolete part #: 279-42502-03, 279-42502-53, 279-42502-63, 279-42502-23
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Worked great
It arrived very Quickly, and was just what I needed.
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January 1, 2022
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Easy repair, perfect fit!
Arrived in good time, arrived in good shape. Good quality part.
Mark -
November 20, 2021
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The right part
It took a while to get it but it was not ereplacement parts fault, it was the post office that lost the first one. The second one came in 3 days.đź‘Ť
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May 19, 2021
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Springs rusted and broke
steve - February 5, 2023
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, None
Replaced old springs
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Just needed new parts and they were not attached right
Matthew - October 28, 2022
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Easy
Time
30-60 minutes
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Pliers, Socket set
Cleaned carburetor, attached insulater, reattached to the engine, added new springs and completed assembly.
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I was missing what I thought was a speed control lever and spring
Blake - January 22, 2022
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Medium
Time
1-2 hours
Tools Used
Screwdriver, Socket set, Wrench Set, Nutdriver, Adjustable Wrench
I was working on a subaru robin small engine. I
Removed the gas tank. And started to check on the governor. I was missing a lever and spring so I ordered the speed control lever and spring. Ended up taking the governor out, re did the seals and I am installing on a mini chopper. Custom exhaust. Did use the speed control lever (but didn't have to). And kept the spring for Just in case
Removed the gas tank. And started to check on the governor. I was missing a lever and spring so I ordered the speed control lever and spring. Ended up taking the governor out, re did the seals and I am installing on a mini chopper. Custom exhaust. Did use the speed control lever (but didn't have to). And kept the spring for Just in case
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Governor springs broke
Patrick - July 5, 2021
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers
Replaced broken springs
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Sister’s UTV would not start, had let several idiots work on it previously!
Jimmie - November 26, 2020
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Medium
Time
More than 2 hours
Tools Used
Socket set, Wrench Set, Wire wheel, tap & die, small putty knife, engine degreaser
Trailered away from volunteers.
After completely reviewing UTV and engine manuals, removed and discarded all the wrong parts, lights, wiring, regulator, battery.
Cleaned thoroughly, to see what was left.
Removed Subaru EX27 engine.
Removed carburetor, and cleaned a sticky glue, that was used instead of gaskets.
Started ordering parts, still looking for a few.
Waiting for parts.
Sanding and painting rusted areas.
Repair still in progress.
After completely reviewing UTV and engine manuals, removed and discarded all the wrong parts, lights, wiring, regulator, battery.
Cleaned thoroughly, to see what was left.
Removed Subaru EX27 engine.
Removed carburetor, and cleaned a sticky glue, that was used instead of gaskets.
Started ordering parts, still looking for a few.
Waiting for parts.
Sanding and painting rusted areas.
Repair still in progress.
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Generator wouldn't keep RzpMs under load.
Jon - November 5, 2020
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
, Needle nose pliers
Parts Used
Removed outer cover , replaced spring.
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Governor springs were broken
Bobby - September 11, 2020
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers, Socket set, Wrench Set
Parts Used
1. Removed air intake.
2. Removed gas tank.
3. Replaced springs
4. Replaced gas tank.
5. Replaced air intake.
2. Removed gas tank.
3. Replaced springs
4. Replaced gas tank.
5. Replaced air intake.
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could not use Element was to small
Hector - November 12, 2019
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers
added both springs with pliers no problems, excellent parts and speedy delivery...ty!
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Governor spring stretched
DAVID - September 21, 2018
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Easy
Time
Less than 15 minutes
Tools Used
Pliers
Parts Used
Removed the old spring and replaced it with the new one.
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springs broke
oren - February 16, 2018
Tool Type
Engine
Difficulty
Easy
Time
15-30 minutes
Tools Used
Nutdriver
replaced springs
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