Doc Sprocket
*********
Nice find! Just what the doctor ordered...
Governor Removal Problem
- Thread starter jrmints1415
- Start date
- Status
jrmints1415
New member
i went to the small engine performance website and they showed a picture of a honda engine and how to remove the governor. I cracked the engine open and it looks the exact same. Why are they illegal?
Doc Sprocket
*********
Displacement. Your engine is 208cc's, even though it's rated at the same HP.
jrmints1415
New member
so where would i buy a gasket if there are not many sites for the parts?
devino246
Official DIYGK Chem Nerd
Make one.
Doc Sprocket
*********
Which is EXACTLY what I'm doing between posts... (and trying to find my punches)
jrmints1415
New member
ok thanks for the help! i got the engine timed again, the marks are little dimples. Ill keep you updated and hopefully get a video of it running 
Doc Sprocket
*********
Did you get a new gasket, or did the old one survive? Don't forget you'll have to make a new throttle linkage.
devino246
Official DIYGK Chem Nerd
Good luck!
jrmints1415
New member
yea thats what im having trouble on. any links?? The throttle linkage i mean.
Doc Sprocket
*********
Here's a few. Third one down (I think) is mine.
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1183
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1297
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=9808
http://www.affordablegokarts.com/throttle-linkage.php
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=10085
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=3137
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1183
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=1297
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=9808
http://www.affordablegokarts.com/throttle-linkage.php
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=10085
http://www.diygokarts.com/vb/showthread.php?t=3137
anderkart
Moderator
ok thanks for the help! i got the engine timed again, the marks are little dimples. Ill keep you updated and hopefully get a video of it running
Be sure to take some pics or video of the inside of your engine before you put it back together, we wanna see what it looks like
jrmints1415
New member
hey guys i was wondering i haven't taken the gear off yet but the arm and everything else. If i can salvage the arm witch i think i can should i try to put the governor back on and wait until it has run time? I only cut the top of the arm can i still use it?
Doc Sprocket
*********
If you hacked the top of the stem off, it's done. Shop for a new one, or proceed with total removal.
jrmints1415
New member
what would you suggest?
Doc Sprocket
*********
Bite the bullet and remove it.
jrmints1415
New member
is it all that bad if i take it out even without much run time? When it came in the mail it had been started at the factory because of the leftover gas and oil there was in it so it must have ran at least for a little.
jeremybentham
New member
I'll bet you Ten zillion space bucks these motors don't get broken in properly at the factory. I'd even wonder if they get them up to operating temp.
This is a break in method used by race motor builders. It seats the rings and gets everything heated up and honky-dory.
+++ NEVER RUN THE MOTOR WIDE OPEN WITH NO LOAD!!! You can hurt your engine and yourself!!! +++
Once you get it back together and put the proper amount of oil in it, hook everything up, axle, chain, and all.
1) Run it for 15 mins with the rear end off the ground (Ferris Bueller style) at about 2500 rpm, give or take. If your clutch seems like it's running hot, bump the rpm up a tiny bit. (I use vice grips on my throttle rod to hold it at a steady rpm so I can do other stuff, cause man is it boring!!)
2) Let it cool for 20 mins.
3) Run it for 15 mins with the rear end off the ground at about 2500 rpm, give or take.
4) Let it cool for 20 mins.
5) Run it for 15 mins with the rear end off the ground at about 2500 rpm, give or take, but this time vary the rpms a little during this cycle. (Don't rev the pi$$ out of it though.)
6) Let it cool for 20 mins.
7) Drain and refill your oil with some fresh stuff.
8) Go for a ride, but take it easy the first 5-10 minutes. (NO full throttle just yet)
9) After that, let er rip!!!!!!!!!!!!
10) It is recommended that you change your oil again after your first 'spirited' ride. After that, change at regular intervals.
This concludes motor break-in 101.
This is a break in method used by race motor builders. It seats the rings and gets everything heated up and honky-dory.
+++ NEVER RUN THE MOTOR WIDE OPEN WITH NO LOAD!!! You can hurt your engine and yourself!!! +++
Once you get it back together and put the proper amount of oil in it, hook everything up, axle, chain, and all.
1) Run it for 15 mins with the rear end off the ground (Ferris Bueller style) at about 2500 rpm, give or take. If your clutch seems like it's running hot, bump the rpm up a tiny bit. (I use vice grips on my throttle rod to hold it at a steady rpm so I can do other stuff, cause man is it boring!!)
2) Let it cool for 20 mins.
3) Run it for 15 mins with the rear end off the ground at about 2500 rpm, give or take.
4) Let it cool for 20 mins.
5) Run it for 15 mins with the rear end off the ground at about 2500 rpm, give or take, but this time vary the rpms a little during this cycle. (Don't rev the pi$$ out of it though.)
6) Let it cool for 20 mins.
7) Drain and refill your oil with some fresh stuff.
8) Go for a ride, but take it easy the first 5-10 minutes. (NO full throttle just yet)
9) After that, let er rip!!!!!!!!!!!!
10) It is recommended that you change your oil again after your first 'spirited' ride. After that, change at regular intervals.
This concludes motor break-in 101.
jrmints1415
New member
if i follow these steps do you think my engine will be ok if the governor is off with no run time?
jrmints1415
New member
btw that should be a sticky!
- Status