Oops... Did that need to be there?

[xXLife_PrismXx]

My engine started knockin awhile ago and when i took it apart this bar was rubbing and knockin on the crank. i wiggled it and it fell out in my hand. Does this bar need to be there?

 

[Russ2251]

What engine? Looks like governor linkage rod.
Have you disconnected governor?

 

[jr dragster T]

No it doesnt need to be there. That's your governer arm. It controlls how fast the engine can spin. It normally limits the RPM to around 3600 RPM. Just make sure you plug up that hole with a bolt or something or else it will puke oil.

 

[xXLife_PrismXx]

yes i do believe the govener is disconnected. tell me what do you have to do to disconnect the govener and ill check...
its a briggs and stratton 5hp

 

[Russ2251]

Appears you've already disconnected it otherwise that rod wouldn't be bangin' around.
Do what Mr. Tyler said.