<VV> Annoying PG Govenor leak

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My '67 did that.  I ended up putting two o-rings on the darned thing  
and that stopped it.  A thicker ring would probably be better, but  
this worked.

Everett Wilson
North Richland Hills TX


On Aug 4, 2007, at 1:50 PM, Dan & Synde wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> Well, no leaks from the engine or differential but I have an annoying
> and persistant leak from the o-ring on the govenor. When it is in
> neutral, no leak. Put it into drive or low and a slow leak starts
> from around the govenor bore. The bore is smooth and the govenor is
> smooth. Not sure why it's doing it except that possibly a thicker o-
> ring might fix it. It is a slow leak but again, annoying.
>
> Anyone have problems with this and have an easy fix?
>
> I'm going to go out and try to find a thicker o-ring. May have to
> order one.
>
>
>
> Dan Kling
>
> 1961 Greenbrier Deluxe, 4spd, 3.89  On the Road Again,  yeehaw :)
> 1963 Spyder, restored   4spd Saginaw
> 1967 Ultravan #299  Newest of the herd!! Almost killed me already!!
>
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/81412237@N00/sets/
> A few pictures of the Greenbrier, UltraVan, engine and tranny tear  
> down with
> more to come!
>
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