OutdoorKing Repair Forum Forums Repairs and Maintenance Questions on Engines Questions On Briggs & Stratton Engines 5hp B&S horizontal Shaft governor questions?

I didn't know to ask this in the digging equipment section since it pertains to a tiller or this B&S forum.
I rebuilt the 5HP engine on my front tine tiller.
Motor number 130202-3166-01-90020107
Its is on a MTD frame.
Everything went well but I probably have an issue with the correct set up with the governor linkage rod (there is only one rod) and one spring.
First the choke is mounted on a panel above the gas tank on the right side of the engine.
It only has a choke on this plate, as the throttle is cable mounted and attaches to the lever/kill switch under the gas tank on the bracket.
A long rod attaches to the governor lever that comes out of the engine block.
the other end attaches to the black plastic bell crank on the carb.
the other arm on the bell crank attaches a link to the throttle plate on the carb.
The only spring I have is a short one under the tank that one end attaches to the pivoting plate that the throttle cable attaches to and has a slip type slot that goes around a notched arm on the governor leaver.
I bought this new in 1990 and has run faithfully until this year when I first started it and it broke a ring and scored the cylinder wall.
I have never modified it and I see no other linkage configuration hook up like this one anything on the internet.
So Have I hooked this up correctly? It starts OK and with the throttle cable all the way in run position it never revs up but pull it into gear and it will dig and rev up some.
If anyone has a diagram such as I have described I would appreciate seeing it.
Thank you
Ron

If you can take some photos of how you have it set up someone here will tell you if it is right or needs changing.

Sounds like you got it connected correctly but you may have stretch the governor spring when removing and install the tank which can be done easily if your not experienced working these engines.

I had a similar problem with one I rebuilt after I moved with it in a box. Would not rev up as it should but putting on a new governor spring and adjusting the top governor speed it was fine.

The basic info on setting these up is in the Briggs Single L-head service manual.

Thanks for the replies.
I do not think that I stretched it because of past experiences with governor springs I have learned over the years and also take note of how they are routed and what hole(s) everything is in.
I took the spring off first with some fine needle nose pliers and was the last thing back on once finished.
I would like to see that reference to the single L Head service manual you spoke of. How do I find one of those.
Also will post some pictures today when I get the air cleaner removed.
Ron

Have a look at this, It may help ya?
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