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Why the idle speed adjustment issues after putting clicks on gov springs?
Thought it might be a great time to clarify that since it seems concerns regarding adjusting the idle speed down after the spring adjustment seem to pop up regularly here.
Before spending money and time on a spring kit...
Finally got to drive the new combination.......
Yesterday afternoon, I finally got to take it for a spin and try the new combination.
With only 1.75 turns on the top screw, three clicks on the governor springs, the WIX 46664 filter and a thorough check of the modulator cable/throttle/throttle...
Yesterday, I did the air filter mod using the WIX 46664, as laid out by acme66 in another thread. Worked GREAT! Ought to flow a lot better than the original Donaldson.
Today, I adjusted my governor springs three clicks.
I used the alternator nut (NO sweat) and accessing the springs is no problem...
Mntsnow sent me this link: http://performancetruckproducts.com/hp10029-pacbrake-injection-pump-governor-spring-kit-94-98-dodge-ram-trucks-w-a-12v-engine-p7100
That is THE most horrific memory of my truck's maintenance.....when I changed the fuel filters, it wouldn't start, lost prime.
After wrestling with it for about 6 hours, trying every trick under the book, I put my tools down (before I threw each and every one of them.....) and walked away.
I...
Thanks for the info and video!
When you're used to stock RPM's, 2800 sounds impressive to say the least!
I did my straight pipe/stack yesterday and can't wait to adjust the top fuel screw.
I'm sure a governor adjustment or spring install will follow.
So the HP10029 kit fits the MW pump? I...
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