governor?

I have been searching thru lots of threads trying to find some direction, but have not been able to find answers. Anyway, I have a 5hp Briggs Fun Power on a go kart. Everything is hooked up correctly, but the engine never seems to make it to the 3600 RPM max that it is supposed to allow. I'm...

Can the clone/GX governor be adjusted to a consistent, raised limit? Say 6,500, with the correct components of course. Yes, I mean billet rod and approved flywheel... Stiffer spring, lighter flyweights? I can use one of my Dyna electronic limiters, but don't want the unburnt cycles in the...

I noticed the governor on my motor isn't connected to anything. Should I leave it like it is or put it back to stock, or remove it completely? Not the best picture but here it is.

Hello, been a while since I've posted, but I've come across a good little lawn edger that has the Honda 2.2HP G100 motor on it. It's having a hard time idling and accelerating. I've cleaned the carb, adjusted the air/fuel mixture checked for vacuum leaks. The only thing I can think is that...