governor problems and more

[ACF]

have briggs 44n877-0005-g1 came in running at max rpm, found that governor was broken, after pulling engine and opening engine found that there was cracks on both cylinders going into cylinder. have attached photos not best, was wanting to know if i should continue with replacing governor putting engine back to operational status

thanks

 

[Rivets]

To my knowledge those are casting lines made when the block was cast. I personally have seen them many times and wouldn’t worry about them. Remember read my signature.