removing governor inside engine vs cable to carb

[Magice]

I was wondering what the benefits are in removing the governor inside an engine versus just hooking up the throttle cable to the carb.

 

[modelengineer]

I'd also be interested in knowing this. On my 2-stroke edger engined cart which I'm almost finished I have just replaced the spring throttle with a solid wire and it sounds like its going about 6000 RPM, it has a cast iron block.

 

[risto]

got pics of this?

 

[kibble]

You want to remove the gearing because of the increased speed. You don't want stuff flying apart inside your engine, especially the two weights inside the plastic gear.

 

[ironman]

can you say boom!! if your going to do this make sure take off all parts that could cause problem. This would also be a great time to upgrade the cam,piston,rod,crank all that could break.I've had mine off for a few week and nothing has happen yet.

 

[oscaryu1]

Crank and cam you don't need to worry about. Piston? Not likely, but could crack. Rod? Yes.

 

[jr dragster T]

well if you are looking for more power and obviosly you are, you might as well get a good cam.

 

[oscaryu1]

Or just get your cam re-ground.

 

[ironman]

if you got the money do it right the first time.

 

[jr dragster T]

 

[Magice]

how hard would you have to rev it for how long to crack the piston or something.. i plan on just hooking up my throttle to the carb and trying to not go too hard on it.

 

[ironman]

have not hurt mine yet and punch it every day on two of my karts.