Governor mods, what to do next

Discussion in 'The "Juice Box"' started by MandMautomotive, Oct 5, 2005.

  1. MandMautomotive

    MandMautomotive Well-Known Member

    I am trying to adjust my shift points on my TH350.
    1-2 and 2-3 were to soon, about 4750 RPM
    Swaped ONE lighter spring in.
    Now 1-2 is to high almost 5500 RPM and 2-3 is unchanged.
    I am guessing I need to change a spring and weight, but not sure which to do first and what direction.
    TIA
    John
     
  2. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    First change to lighter weights (One at a time), until you get close to where you want to be RPM wise. Then change the springs (again one at a time) to fine tune, and spread out the 1-2, and 2-3. Usually the 2-3 comes earlier than the 1-2. Spring changes can bring them closer together or further apart. Alot of trial and error here, no one can tell you exactly what combo to use to get a desired result, you just have to try on your own. Time consuming, but the testing is fun! :laugh:
     
  3. MandMautomotive

    MandMautomotive Well-Known Member

    Thanks Larry, I was hoping you would see this. Yeah, testing is fun, but that 2-3 is hard to do on the street.
    I will keep you posted.
    John
     
  4. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    Yes it is :laugh: What I would do though is take it on the highway at 50-60 MPH, and nail it, wait for the upshift, and note the RPM. That should keep you out of trouble or danger. The 1-2 can be tested on the street. Good Luck.
     
  5. MandMautomotive

    MandMautomotive Well-Known Member

    So WOT is WOT?
    It does not to need to be constant from a dead stop???

    JP
     
  6. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    That is right :TU:
     
  7. D BERRY

    D BERRY 72 Skylark 2 DR POST

    Gee whiz Larry, that highway stuff can really get you in trouble when your running 2.56 gears, that's between 95 and 100 at 5000 RPMs. Anyway good info, I have the gov kit but have had no idea where to start. Would be nice to go down the track without having to watch the tach.

    Dave B
     
  8. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    :laugh: You're right, I was thinking about my 3.42's :laugh: I was lucky enough to have a deserted parkway, and was able to check both shifts between exits. :TU:
     

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