Chrysler — Governor Adjustment (Pierce)

Adjustments

From a Chrysler operator's manual covering: IND. 30, IND. 31, IND. 32, IND. 33, IND. 908A, IND. 931. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Procedure

1. To tighten drive belt, loosen governor mounting bolts and move governor away from engine.
2. Adjust throttle-to-governor rod length so ball joint fits.
3. Eliminate surge: turn surge adjusting screw in slowly until surge disappears.
4. Do not increase no-load speed more than 25 rpm.
5. Adjust governed speed with speed change lever and spring eye-bolt.
6. Set maximum and minimum speed adjusting screws.
7. Tighten all lock nuts.

Source: Chrysler operator's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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