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Posted by Gordon on Saturday, August 19, 2006 at 2:56AM :

In Reply to: Let me ask you 3/4 ton WC guys something posted by dave in Plano, TX on Friday, August 18, 2006 at 4:52PM :

I experimented a bit when I was running my WC 56.

In normal trim, on a flat open road, it would run quite happily at 55mph (indicated) wtih no sign of distress - any faster and the factory governor cut in.

A guy I know bought a WC51 in very nice order but wasn't happy with the 55mph top speed, so he took the governor off and ran it up to 70 mph - for about two days. Then it was in the garage to get a new head gasket and he (wisely) decided to refit the governor.

I'd reckon any 3/4 ton in good order would run at 55 all day, but unless yuou have a supply of engines and gaskets I'd leave the governor alone.

Gordon



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