Governor question

Skip Burney · Jan 4, 2017

Is the governor timed to anything or is it just a gear driven governor driving off the crank gear. I want to remove mine clean it up and repaint it and put it back on.

gwoc · Jan 4, 2017

It's gear driven. The two bolts to remove it are different lengths. Take notice to replace them the same way.

Bruce (VA) · Jan 4, 2017

It's gear driven. See tip # 1.
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Den N Ms · Jan 4, 2017

Skip,Is the governor timed to anything or is it just a gear driven governor driving off the crank gear.
No, the governor is not timed and it runs off the camshaft gear.Just remember to replace the gasket and use a little gasket sealer and that the short bolt goes back in the top hole and don't bow the housing over tightening the bolts.

Skip Burney · Jan 5, 2017

Thanks Den I knew it was gear driven I just wanted to be sure it wasn't timed to anything on the engine. I will be sure to replace the bolts correctly. I just wanted to clean it up and clean the block behind it and put it back.

Tim PloughNman Daley RIP · Jan 5, 2017

Since you are removing the unit entirely, why not think about a complete rebuild. They sell rebuild kits with new balls and gasket. Might help prolong life another 60 years...

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