A Governor Weight is a heavy metal weight that is attached to a rotating shaft. The weight is attached to the shaft by a spring or other type of flexible connection. As the shaft rotates, the weight tends to fly outward due to centrifugal force. Attributes:• Heat Treated with Rockwell Hardness of scale C68 which gives excellent strength• Manufactured to precise specifications and is built for durability and reliabilityApplications:A Governor Weight is used to control the engine speed. As the engine speed increases, the governor weight moves outward and reduces the amount of fuel that is supplied to the engine.