Ford — Governor No-Load Surge Adjustment
Adjustments · Mechanical governor
From a Ford service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Before you start
- Do not turn the screw in all the way - it will interfere with proper governor operation
Procedure
- With engine under no load at maximum governed speed, loosen the locknuts.
- Adjust screw to move the spring towards the lever hub.
- Tighten the locknuts.
- Recheck governor operation under load and no-load conditions.
- Readjust the governor high-speed stop screw to maintain correct high-speed under load.
Tools required
- Tachometer Amazon
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Source: Ford service 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.