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T-85 Overdrive governor modification

Posted By Philo 16 Years Ago
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I'm running a T-85 o.d. trans with a 4.30 trac-loc in my 57 Ranchero.  I want to raise the governor cut-in/out speed from 20 mph to around 30-35 mph.  I think that the factory calibration is meant for a 3.89 to 4.11 rear gear and it's spinning too fast now.  I've never had one apart, but I imagine it has fly weights and springs like a distributor?  Does anyone have any information or advice?  Thanks
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Forum Post T-85 Overdrive governor modification By Philo ( 16 Years Ago )
Forum Post The factory calibration was around 28 MPH with 3.89 or 4.10 rear. I... By crenwelge ( 16 Years Ago )
Forum Post That's what I'd do, just bypass the governor all together and do it... By ejstith ( 16 Years Ago )
Forum Post Since I'd rather not use a switch and really like the automatic... By Philo ( 15 Years Ago )
Forum Post Should be the same, a '56 Ford had a 4:10 and 6:70X15 tires. I just... By ejstith ( 15 Years Ago )
Forum Post The governor is currently out of commission on my ’50 Ford and I... By Ted ( 15 Years Ago )
Forum Post One thing to consider is the terrain you will be driving on. Mine's... By pintoplumber ( 15 Years Ago )
Forum Post Those that spend a lot of time on city streets may like a toggle in... By DANIEL TINDER ( 15 Years Ago )
Forum Post I like the free wheeling part. I have a bum left leg, and it saves me... By pintoplumber ( 15 Years Ago )
Forum Post Hello everyone, I'm a new member and do not see a place to introduce... By chiggerfarmer ( 15 Years Ago )
Forum Post [quote][b]chiggerfarmer (2/28/2010)[/b][hr]Hello everyone, I'm a new... By Ted ( 15 Years Ago )
Forum Post I think that freewheel would be harder on brakes, but probably not as... By chiggerfarmer ( 15 Years Ago )
Forum Post Philo is right. The freewheeling is at such low speeds that it would... By chiggerfarmer ( 15 Years Ago )
Forum Post About freewheeling; I also own a '68 SAAB 95 (the '95' denotes a... By Philo ( 15 Years Ago )
Forum Post I know very little about O.D.s but a couple of things come to mind.... By PF Arcand ( 15 Years Ago )
Forum Post [quote][b]PF Arcand (3/1/2010)[/b][hr]Free wheeling in the city is... By Ted ( 15 Years Ago )
Forum Post In normal unmodified operation in O.D., The trans only freewheels... By Philo ( 15 Years Ago )
Forum Post A famous Indy/road racer (I forget who), when asked many years ago why... By DANIEL TINDER ( 15 Years Ago )
Forum Post I drive with overdrive locked out around town for several reasons:... By crenwelge ( 15 Years Ago )


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