Recent content by lfholmer

Thanks, guys for the quick response. The pictures confirmed mine is connected correctly, with the same bellcrank configuration. I going to reassemble and tighten up the friction plate and see if that can solve this mystery. The only other possibility is a problem up by the governor. I'll...

You are correct about the light tension on the friction plate, just haven't hit that point on the checklist.

I'm the second owner of a 1959 Ford 881....it's been in the family for approximately 35 years. Eighteen months ago I disassembled it down to the bones and rebuilt or replaced the suspension, cylinder head, brakes, alternator, carburetor, starter, etc. I've added all-new rubber and everything...