The reassembly process should be one of the most rewarding steps in a restoration project. This is the time when it becomes apparent that all the time and effort spent cleaning those dirty old parts have been worth it. Clean parts will fit together more smoothly and will reduce the chance of contamination of internal engine components. Insert the cap screw that limits the governor travel. It should be about one turn below flush with the surface of the crankshaft housing. If the screw does not fit tight within the threads of the housing, crimp the threads by using a pair of clamping pliers.

Install the governor assembly into the crankshaft. Be sure to install the governor into the hole that is up when the crankshaft keyway is up. This cap screw should be installed about one turn below flush with the crankshaft. The engine may run a little fast with this setting but the governor can be readjusted once the engine has been test run. Bump the crankshaft against the palm of your hand and listen for the rattle of the governor assembly. This is needed to verify the governor is hanging loose on the cotter key and not binding within the crankshaft.