[JBox_Johnny]

dose anyone have any info on the govenor setting on the 4bta....
i was told you can increase power by removing or modifying this part...
thanks john

 

[dieselcruiserhead]

Here is a good link from another site. Basically the same procedure as us, I think it is also the same part numbers as well for the gov springs, not 100% sure though...

Tech:
http://www.dieseltruckresource.com/faq/faq.php?display=faq&nr=144&catnr=20&prog=1&lang=en&onlynewfaq=1




***It would be really nice to get some pump adjustment and governor spring mods articles posted up in this section that we can make part of the FAQ ****

 

[BobS]

3200 RPM Governor Spring

The governor spring is available from:
http://www.piersdiesel.com/
I believe the 4BT & 6BT with the Bosch VE pump are the same.

 

[CrewCab59]

The governor spring is available from:
http://www.piersdiesel.com/
I believe the 4BT & 6BT with the Bosch VE pump are the same.

Yes,
They use the same GS.
Als they are great people to deal with,I have there parts on my 5.9

Thanks

 

[tndonor]

cost

What do the 3200 GS spings go for?

 

[CrewCab59]

:smokin: $16.00

 

[tndonor]

A part for under $100.......pinch me.....no Ill buy something else too!

 

[mooktank]

I put the 366 spring in mine [3200 rpm]. Worth the trouble but don't lose any small parts when disassembling the pump. The "top hat" piece is a pain to get out with out it flying everywhere. I had to order a new one which delayed me a bit.

 

[JBox_Johnny]

i am assuming i have the 2400 rpm govenor spring....
also assuming the 3600 govenor spring means rpm....
will this higher rpm be maxing out the engine and create a problem?
is the engine able to handle this increase?
thanks for the imput....
love this forum

 

[Carl Donica]

Well, I can only speak for the short term durability. I dont know if my engine has been modified but it will turn 2960 rpm. Did not know this when I picked up my van and drove it home(140 miles) with the throttle wide open. NO problems during or after.

 

[JBox_Johnny]

thanks carl, i haven't aquired a tach yet but mine runs very nice as is but i was just curious...
thanks john

 

[mooktank]

The spring gives better throttle response and keeps the pump from defueling before 3000rpm.

 

[dieselcruiserhead]

for what its worth, I've heard that if you get over 3200 rpms, you should replace your valve springs with heavy duty ones. I believe the kit with those is less than $150...

 

[nevrenufhp]

These are pretty much the same limits as the 6BT performance. The valves start to float around 32-3400. So, after you add the 60lb valve springs you can run it up to almost 4500 with stock internals. Adding the power is cheap, but getting it to the ground is the spendy part.

 

[Diesel Durango]

just ordered mine from PDR for 13 bucks:grinpimp:

 

[Charles]

Not Useful Information

 

[mooktank]

It would be easiest to do the spring out of the chassis for sure. Some of the pump top bolts suck.

 

[Charles]

Not Useful Information

 

[dieselcruiserhead]

anyone know what comes in the $125 3000 rpm "governor spring kit" versus just the $16 spring?

http://www.piersdiesel.com/DodgeUSPrice.htm

 

[sdstriper]

Here is one of the best photo How-To's regarding the Gov' spring. It shows how to index the fuel pin and addresses the foot that people grind off or delete altogether. The author, Den has some real genius stuff here and there on the net. You may not see the circle he put on the foot unless you download this page and then click on the pic. It's a good read, good luck to all on here with your projects.

http://dens-site.net/Dodge_CTD/Governor_Spring/