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Originally Posted by kwmech
Fluid coming out of the vac mod hole is normal, but it shouldn't be "gushing out" . It will leak some, but not quarts. Maybe overfull? Take the cable off of the carb linkage and drive it. Cable is not needed for upshifting. Could possible have a stripped out nylon gear on the governor or the valve in the governor is stuck. 4 bolts (1/2'' socket) on the side of the case towards the rear, remove the bolts and pull out the governor. Report back
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To add, fluid level is halfway between the add and fill lines when warm. I put about about 8 pints in it after I drained and changed the gasket.
I also had the governor on my list of suspects, but was leaning away from that for one reason or another. I don't recall why at this time.