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1958 Farmall 140 - Governor Question

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MomG

02-27-2008 16:33:40




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Is governor replacement a novice do-it-yourselfer project? Is there some simple gov tune up or maintenance? I note YT parts sells new gov arm. Does that part wear and need replaced or is problem more likely internal to the governor? Starts fine, runs fine but once warmed up, won"t go back down to slow idle on its own. Carb is all cleaned and working fine (I think). Thanks much for any feedback. Pa.

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1fortyfanatic

02-29-2008 10:04:06




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 Re: 1958 Farmall 140 - Governor Question in reply to glennster, 02-27-2008 16:33:40  
Roger that, thanks. I had the radiator off and cleaned in there, didn't see anything looking like one, but like I said, I'll poke around in there some more just for my own education. Thanks.

Dave :shock:



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tn terry t

02-28-2008 22:52:52




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 Re: 1958 Farmall 140 - Governor Question in reply to Tom43, 02-27-2008 16:33:40  
The throttle linkage runs down the right side of my engine block, behind the distributor, then ties to what I'll call a U-Turn linkage on the front of the block / head, then picks up directly to a rod linkage that runs backward to the carb on left side of the block. I'll poke around some more, but after I got the grease soil off, I didn't see it.
you have found it and dont even know it :D
.then ties to what I'll call a U-Turn linkage on the front of the block / head,
the governor is in that "turn around"

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1fortyfanatic

02-28-2008 22:11:05




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 Re: 1958 Farmall 140 - Governor Question in reply to Janicholson, 02-27-2008 16:33:40  
Hugh, you're going to have do more than that to me I think, 'cause I never found it with those directions and still can't. I've seen the pics of governors on other tractors on this board (like on a SuperA I think), but danged if I can find anything looking like that on mine. The throttle linkage runs down the right side of my engine block, behind the distributor, then ties to what I'll call a U-Turn linkage on the front of the block / head, then picks up directly to a rod linkage that runs backward to the carb on left side of the block. I'll poke around some more, but after I got the grease soil off, I didn't see it.

As for the other, your SA is a workhorse, a beast. Your metal fabrication beyond compare. Your color vision is a whole 'nother matter, at least that's what I think when I look at the pics brother, lol.

Dave

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1fortyfanatic

02-28-2008 17:53:08




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 Re: 1958 Farmall 140 - Governor Question in reply to S.E. Ohio Farmall, 02-27-2008 16:33:40  
Sorry to kind of steal the post, but I haven't found a governor on my 67 - 140. Where is it if it is ????? Thanks.

Dave



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Hugh MacKay

02-28-2008 18:51:30




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 Re: 1958 Farmall 140 - Governor Question in reply to 1fortyfanatic, 02-28-2008 17:53:08  
Dave: I'll get you for making fun of my SA color. Your not listening, I told you where that governor was 3 weeks ago. Right front corner of engine block, just on opposite side of timing gears from distributor and hydraulic pump. Your throttle lever linkage goes to it and carburator linkage goes from the governor.

Now, pay attention or we'll have to stand you in the corner with a dunces hat on. LOL

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Hugh MacKay

02-28-2008 15:10:09




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 Re: 1958 Farmall 140 - Governor Question in reply to MomG, 02-27-2008 16:33:40  
Pa: Jim Becker's suggestion if it works is far easier than going into the governor, definitely worth a try.

If you have to go into the governor, my guess is it will be the thrust bearing or spring. In all my years and 6 tractors I've never had a problem with the centrifical weights or the pivots they operate on.



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big red 1

02-28-2008 06:16:00




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 Re: 1958 Farmall 140 - Governor Question in reply to MomG, 02-27-2008 16:33:40  
Sounds like Steelfronts nailed it.Dont overlook the thrust bearing-that was the problem in my 140
Randy in Iowa



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tn terry t

02-28-2008 02:37:17




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 Re: 1958 Farmall 140 - Governor Question in reply to dej(jed), 02-27-2008 16:33:40  

Jim Becker said: (quoted from post at 20:39:24 02/27/08) Start by adjusting the linkage between the governor and carburetor. With engine off, control lever fully forward, carburetor throttle wide open, you should be able to pin the linkage back together without disturbing any other parts.


do what Mr Becker said that will fix your problem i betcha :D

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Jim Becker

02-27-2008 19:39:24




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 Re: 1958 Farmall 140 - Governor Question in reply to MomG, 02-27-2008 16:33:40  
Start by adjusting the linkage between the governor and carburetor. With engine off, control lever fully forward, carburetor throttle wide open, you should be able to pin the linkage back together without disturbing any other parts.



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steelfronts

02-27-2008 17:43:27




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 Re: 1958 Farmall 140 - Governor Question in reply to MomG, 02-27-2008 16:33:40  
Pa you can do the gov yourself. There are weights attached to the gov shaft that are hinged and swing open or out with centrifical force when the engine turns. The faster it turns the further they swing out. That motion is converted to a back and forth motion. The weights have hinge pins that wear out. They are controlled by a spring that is attached to the throttle lever.There is a thrust bearing that applies the motion to the linkage that controls the throttle shaft. Your problem sounds like bad linkage to throttle shaft or pins in weights or thrust bearing.

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