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Product Description
?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.
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Governor springs broken due to rust
Gary from Kihei, Hawaii
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Pliers
- Parts Used:
- 279-42502-73
Spring broke.
Eduardo from ARECIBO, Puerto Rico
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers
- Parts Used:
- 279-42502-73, 277-42801-23
SisterGÇÖs UTV would not start, had let several idiots work on it previously!
Jimmie from Blythe, Georgia
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- More than 2 hours
- Tools:
- Socket set, Wrench set
- Parts Used:
- 279-42701-23, 279-42502-73, 279-32902-J1, 277-43701-01, 267-45101-03
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.
... Read more />Started ordering parts, still looking for a few.
Waiting for parts.
Sanding and painting rusted areas.
Repair still in progress.
could not use Element was to small
Hector from CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers
- Parts Used:
- 279-42502-73, 277-42801-23
Springs rusted and broke
steve from GOSHEN, Ohio
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers
- Parts Used:
- 279-42502-73, 277-42801-23, 277-42510-23
I was missing what I thought was a speed control lever and spring
Blake from KANSAS CITY, Kansas
- Difficulty Level:
- A Bit Difficult
- Total Repair Time:
- 1- 2 hours
- Tools:
- Nutdriver, Screw drivers, Socket set, Wrench (Adjustable), Wrench set
- Parts Used:
- 279-42502-73, 277-43303-01
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 d ... Read more idn\'t have to). And kept the spring for Just in case
Just needed new parts and they were not attached right
Matthew from Gresham, Oregon
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 30 - 60 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Screw drivers, Socket set
- Parts Used:
- 279-42502-73, 277-42801-23, 20A-32902-01
Governor springs were broken
Bobby from GULFPORT, Mississippi
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- 15 - 30 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers, Socket set, Wrench set
- Parts Used:
- 279-42502-73
2. Removed gas tank.
3. Replaced springs
4. Replaced gas tank.
5. Replaced air intake.
Governor springs broke
Patrick from Bogalusa, Louisiana
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Tools:
- Pliers
- Parts Used:
- 279-42502-73, 277-42801-23
Generator wouldn\'t keep RzpMs under load.
Jon from Brainerd, Minnesota
- Difficulty Level:
- Easy
- Total Repair Time:
- Less than 15 mins
- Parts Used:
- 279-42502-73
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Model Cross Reference
Manufacturer Part Number: 279-42502-73
| Brand | Model Number | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Subaru | 170DT1150 | Engine - Engines |
| Subaru | EE300DS5010 | Engine - Subaru Small Engine Model EE300DS5010 Parts |
| Subaru | EX130D00000 | Engine - Engine |
| Subaru | EX130D00001 | Engine - Engine |
| Subaru | EX130D00010 | Engine - Engine |
| Subaru | EX130D00011 | Engine - Engine |
| Subaru | EX130D00020 | Engine - Engine |
| Subaru | EX130D00021 | Engine - Engine |
| Subaru | EX130D00030 | Engine - Engine |
| Subaru | EX130D00031 | Engine - Engine |
| Subaru | EX130D00040 | Engine - Engine |
| Subaru | EX130D00041 | Engine - Engine |
| Subaru | EX130D10010 | Engine - Engine |
| Subaru | EX130D10011 | Engine - Engine |
| Subaru | EX130D10020 | Engine - Engine |
| Subaru | EX130D10021 | Engine - Engine |
| Subaru | EX130D10040 | Engine - Engine |
| Subaru | EX130D10041 | Engine - Engine |
| Subaru | EX130D10050 | Engine - Engine |
| Subaru | EX130D10070 | Engine - Engine |
| Subaru | EX130D10071 | Engine - Engine |
| Subaru | EX130D10100 | Engine - Engine |
| Subaru | EX130D20021 | Engine - Engine |
| Subaru | EX130D20050 | Engine - Engine |
| Subaru | EX130D20051 | Engine - Engine |
| Subaru | EX130D20060 | Engine - Engine |
| Subaru | EX130D20061 | Engine - Engine |
| Subaru | EX130D20080 | Engine - Engine |
| Subaru | EX130D20081 | Engine - Engine |
| Subaru | EX130D20090 | Engine - Engine |
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