Hi all, before anyone says it no, this isn’t something that can be fixed by adjusting the lever!
The governor is so far from where it should be that it’s fouling the lever spring , weights are a long way out from the bar so god knows how fast this would play if it wasn’t fouling.
I assumed it was just a case of loosening the bolt that seems to hold one end of the springs to the shaft and then slide it, but it doesn’t move even with the bolt removed. Seized? Or some other trick needed?
102 governor waaaaayout out, how to adjust?
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Re: 102 governor waaaaayout out, how to adjust?
Sounds like it’s seized if it won’t allow you to straighten the governor springs. Can you remove the governor and then remove the springs and attempt to tap the piece that won’t move. Apply a little WD40.
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Re: 102 governor waaaaayout out, how to adjust?
Yes just came to the same conclusion but can’t delete the thread .
Got an afternoon of freeing this up now!
Got an afternoon of freeing this up now!
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Re: 102 governor waaaaayout out, how to adjust?
Sorry my reply prevents you deleting the thread!
Still will be interesting to hear if you get the motor running smoothly.
Still will be interesting to hear if you get the motor running smoothly.
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Re: 102 governor waaaaayout out, how to adjust?
It may be coincidence, but the only 102's I have had with stuck governors have been the late post war versions.
In each case, a gentle tap on the sliding brass bush freed it.
In each case, a gentle tap on the sliding brass bush freed it.
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Re: 102 governor waaaaayout out, how to adjust?
Agree. It's good to read other people's experiences and problem-solving.
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Re: 102 governor waaaaayout out, how to adjust?
All freed up, motor stripped and services, spring unpack, cleaned and fresh grease and running nicely now (although slightly fast so will adjust the lever mechanism). I'll post a pic/vid up tomorrow when its all back together and I won't wake the kids up! It's a lovely 1939 in burgundy red.
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Re: 102 governor waaaaayout out, how to adjust?
Right, all put together and running nicely!... at about 99rpm
There's no more room to adjust the position of the speed control levers, its already at its slowest. What's my next step?
There's no more room to adjust the position of the speed control levers, its already at its slowest. What's my next step?
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Re: 102 governor waaaaayout out, how to adjust?
There is a lever that makes contact with the governor. Try to push the felt pad out a bit.