Kohler V-twin governor questions

First, I've really enjoyed reading the forums on here and how you all seem to get along. I hope as the time goes on that I can offer some assistance. My background is a machinist for 6 years and now run a custom screen printing and embroidery business and mow a little on the side. Soooooo, here goes.

I have a 2002 John Deere F687 mower I bought cheap that needed a motor, me being thrifty and handy decided to rebuild the one in it. It has the CH23S engine in it. The entire project has...

Kohler V-twin governor questions