8N Throttle Position

1. Remove and clean all of the linkage, especially from the throttle to the govenor making sure that everything is clean and in good working order.

2. Check all of the springs and make sure that nothing is out of place.

My question is-could this be a symptom of the govenor needing attention? Possibly a rebuild? It happens consistently and gives a good solid tug-you really have to hold it in place to keep it full throttle.

Is there anything that I'm missing?

As always, many thanks!

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I started out with the same problem you had.

I also took the little ball bearing out of the under side of the throttle lever and put it back with a fresh face toward the plate. That and having the tension (adjusted at the lower end of the rod) set correctly made a world of difference.
I would have replaced the ball but didn't have one that size handy.

N - joy.

Mountainman...CA

If you notice, the throttle quadrant and lever work together. There is a ball in the lever and notches on the quadrant. The notches hold the ball and the ball holds the lever in the position you want. Follow?

You can adjust the down pressure on the lever, which will increase down pressure onto the ball into the notches. Look at the throttle lever rod that goes through the dash and attaches to the rod that goes to the govenor.

There are I believe 2 bolts. Loosen those and pull down on the throttle lever rod then tigten. This should do it.

Hope I was clear,

Ron

Thanks!

Time to dig out the F&O manual!

(Not this weekend though-I'm gonna give the Power Wagon a tune up and start making a list of things to do before I paint it!)

Thanks Mark!