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**kwmech** · 12-15-2023, 01:20 PM

The wire on the side has nothing to do with the transmission up shifting. That wire powers a small solenoid for kick down and only has power when really into the throttle. You don't have to be a mechanic to remove 4 short 5/16'' bolts and look at the governor. At the most you may damage the gasket when removing the cover. The gasket could be either a rubberized cork or a thickish paper.

EDIT: Another thing: when you get the governor out and the plastic gear looks OK, hold the governor by the gear with one hand vertically and flip the weights with the other and watch the small valve on the inside and see if it moves smoothly and does not stick. This can cause erratic shifting also.

Actually post up a pic of the governor when you get it out

12-15-2023, 01:20 PM	#19
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,396	Re: ing at high RPM The wire on the side has nothing to do with the transmission up shifting. That wire powers a small solenoid for kick down and only has power when really into the throttle. You don't have to be a mechanic to remove 4 short 5/16'' bolts and look at the governor. At the most you may damage the gasket when removing the cover. The gasket could be either a rubberized cork or a thickish paper. EDIT: Another thing: when you get the governor out and the plastic gear looks OK, hold the governor by the gear with one hand vertically and flip the weights with the other and watch the small valve on the inside and see if it moves smoothly and does not stick. This can cause erratic shifting also. Actually post up a pic of the governor when you get it out Last edited by kwmech; 12-15-2023 at 01:29 PM.