Help with governor spring location on Briggs and Stratton 3.5hp

[tiredoldman]

"parts shop that I use found a video on youtube that shows exactly what I needed"

Would you mind sharing the link for that video?

Sorry, but I have no idea how to share a link even if I had it. I just watched the video at the local shop. I know that he went on youtube and searched for 'briggs and stratton governor'. There were several videos, and he looked until he found the right one. Maybe you can find it on youtube,

 

[tiredoldman]

Kick back on starting is normally caused by a sheared or partially sheared flywheel key.

That's the opinion that I'm getting from others also. But I doubt that that is the problem because the engine was running (and starting) normally when it was last used about 3 or 4 years ago. The pull start had not been pulled in all that time, and I don't think I hurt the flywheel key by pulling on the rope. I still think it is a problem with the compression release, but it may be a valve problem. However, both of those issues are probably beyond my level of tinkering.
Thanks for your response.

tiredoldman