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jackson · 05-22-2022, 06:46 PM

Using my bench grinder with a wire brush on one end.... I spun up the governor with the cover on. Using a multimeter I measured ohms from the governor lead to the cover.

The governor did appear to work properly (the points closed, completing the circuit while spinning). What I don't know is whether or not the points closed at the proper rpm. My bench grinder spins at 3450rpm. So, all I know right now is that the governor spins up and closes the points, but I have no clue if it happens anywhere near where it's supposed to.
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Assuming the governor is OK, I'm at a dead end. I have replaced all the wiring, and i have a new 12 V regulator and a new 12 V solenoid. The only other thing would be the kick-down switch, which I tested according to the Borg Warner manual troubleshooting guide,,, which said it was OK.

Jackson

05-22-2022, 06:46 PM	#9
jackson Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 54	Re: Overdrive Governor Using my bench grinder with a wire brush on one end.... I spun up the governor with the cover on. Using a multimeter I measured ohms from the governor lead to the cover. The governor did appear to work properly (the points closed, completing the circuit while spinning). What I don't know is whether or not the points closed at the proper rpm. My bench grinder spins at 3450rpm. So, all I know right now is that the governor spins up and closes the points, but I have no clue if it happens anywhere near where it's supposed to. ' Assuming the governor is OK, I'm at a dead end. I have replaced all the wiring, and i have a new 12 V regulator and a new 12 V solenoid. The only other thing would be the kick-down switch, which I tested according to the Borg Warner manual troubleshooting guide,,, which said it was OK. Jackson __________________ 1950 Mercury mild custom. Original flathead, re-built, bored .040 over, Max-1 cam, Offy heads, Edelbrock super duel with Stromberg 48s.