I am preparing for installation of a Whirlwind 151. To save down time, I would like to have the governor installed and waiting for the prop when it arrives.
Can the governor be installed and the plane flown without the prop?
I know you can have the governor pad and hose/tubing installed. You can also pre-run your control cable. I think if you install the governor, it could route pressurized oil to the front of the crankshaft which may blow out the plug.
I would install the pad/hose and the cable, leave the governor off just in case. Shouldn't take much time to install later.
I am preparing for installation of a Whirlwind 151. To save down time, I would like to have the governor installed and waiting for the prop when it arrives.
Can the governor be installed and the plane flown without the prop?