Stuck Governor

[nrbq999]

My '92 EB has the classic stuck governor symptoms- sometimes will not shift into 2nd at the normal RPM's, take foot of the gas, then apply and it will then shift into 2nd gear. Going into 3rd and overdrive no problems. I have taken it to a couple of places, Aamco, local mechanics, but they all want to do rebuild or put in a used for $1200 or more. Is there anybody out there in central Jersey that knows a garage that will do this job- just repairing the stuck governor and how much should I expect to pay for this? I unfortunatly do not have the equipment to do this job myself.

 

[Glacier991]

I'd expect about 3-4 hours labor charge for a garage to do this. I'd have them replace the governor body while they are at it. I'd try my FORD garage and explain that is what you want done. They will be reluctant because if it does not fix your problems they will still expect to be paid, since they are doing what you asked, and you may be unhappy. Make sure they know you understand this is not THEIR diagnosis but your instruction and you will pay either way.

I'm guessing it WILL fix your problem, although the classic symptom is no cold 1-2 shift. You could also have a sticking spool in the valve body.

 

[Tyler George]

Glacier991 I am also having same issue with not shifting from 1-2 unless I let off gas after I get to 25 mph...any ideas would be great already pulled out governor and polished it with no change this is my first a4ld tyranny.

 

[transman304]

Sounds more like a vacuum modulator or line problem.

 

[BrooklynBay]

It could have a broken band or require a band adjustment. The only adjustable parts on these transmissions are the overdrive band, intermediate band, kickdown cable or some modulators. Not all modulators are adjustable unless you play with small set screws. The adjustable models have the thumb wheel adjustment. There's an extendo pin for the low/reverse servo but it's better not to play with it since if it's a little too big it will cause the band to drag.

 

[Tyler George]

What would happen if I try to adjust band and it is broken? Right now its driveable I don't wanna mess that up.I just installed this transmission but I got it from the local pick n pull I have a warranty on it And was thinking just running it the way it is until the weather gets a little warmer..

 

[BrooklynBay]

A broken band won't tighten since the adjusting stud never makes contact with anything. Band parts will be in the pan.

 

[Tyler George]

Oh good. There are no parts in the pan so ill adjust them . can anyone give me the cliff notes version...I know the adjustment is made but how much...

 

[BrooklynBay]

Follow the link in my signature where it says my list of useful threads. I have a thread on adjusting the bands.