I'm greatful to the gurus here who helped in finally get my governor wired in and thrilled with it the way it is for now. I'm all for a proper kickdown as soon as I get caught up with bigger priorities, like putting my '38 back together.
When I run across the bracketry I'll get a reproduction electrics if I have to. I like it to look period. Rusty has untold thousands of miles and 20 years on a rebuilt 283. He's just starting to blow a little smoke so it's almost time for an overhaul. lots to do.
Before, the overdrive cable was only moved at the beginning of the journey depending on city/highway or Heavily loaded/ unloaded. Somehow I muddled through without the governor or relay just fine. From now on It's going to stay engaged even in town since it's easier on my knee. I tried to go into direct drive while in motion and the solenoid de energized only one time about ten years ago and it growled a little at me. The clutch wan engaged at the time, but I never had a reason to go into direct drive that couldn't wait until the next necessary stop.
It turns out I was sold an extreme race cam for the 454 instead of the stock one I ordered for the '38. The new stock cam is making good compression now so once it's all back together and the front clip is back on I have a laundry list of things to fabricate for this nightmare. When this Frankenstein is done, Rusty is going into semi retirement. I'm not planning on hauling anything more than an old canned ham camper.
