[Ford-ferguson] gov on 48 8n

[Chris Britton]

>From: "Howard Fleming" <hfleming at moosebird.net>
>Subject: Re: [Ford-ferguson] idle speed question for a 48 ford 8n
>Is there anyway to determine if the governor is worn, other than taking
>it apart?

Standing next to the machine, while it is running.. mannually 'goose' the 
throttle rod to the carb.. if the governor fights and pulls back.. then it 
is working.  If there is no fight, hesitation.. or choppy motion.. it may be 
worn.  Usualy wear is flat spots on the balls, and grooves in the race... 
rebuild kit is cheap.. new gov is about 250$.. depends on how much work you 
want to get into R&R it.. or just swap a new one in.

Now.. Have you adjusted the idle speed set screw on the back side of the 
carb?  Takes a small straight screwdriver... Don't be confused.. this is not 
the idle jet I'm talking about on the side of the carb facing out.. but 
rather the idle speeed stop adjustment.. just mechanical linkage.. limits 
the movement of the rod.  My 52 8n had it adjusted at 900 rpm.. couldn't go 
lower.. after adjustment.. I can get 400-600 easilly.

Soundguy