mountainguyed67
Senior Member
So, what does the gov tag on the red engine say?
I haven’t got there yet, maybe today I’ll remove the stuff attached to it.
So, what does the gov tag on the red engine say?
I know it does sound a little counterintuitive!
I would be tempted to just run it with the VS governor if the rest of the red engine configuration is acceptable for the loader. I did not follow the discussion completely so I don't know if RPM range, horsepower setting, etc. is correct or not.
Yes I understand that, just wonder how the variable speed would effect the way a loader preformed. I seem to recall some loaders having a hand throttle that could be used to set the minimum engine speed. I think that was suppose to help with production as the engine would not need the second or two to get up to speed after letting off the throttle. And yes I know that that foot peddle is a governor control and NOT an actual throttle!Well, think of it this way. Limiting speed means your size 9 shoe controls the maximum speed of the engine(within the preset parameters) like in a truck or loader. A variable speed means a throttle lever controls the speed and can be set to maintain it at a constant speed required, like in a tractor, excavator, pump, etc. that may need to run at a constant speed under variable load.
It will probably work but the throttle response MAY be slower and the throttle linkage may have to be changed. DDA made so many combinations it can get confusing. The worst one i encountered had a variable low speed/limiting high speed governor with a booster spring on a fabricated bracket on the top cover. It powered an auger truck for a power company, hence the need for a variable low speed function while running the auger. It was a complicated governor to get set right
Guess if you have a good Detroit mechanic to help you might be best to see what he says.
Or just moving around while running, where a genset or water pump usually sits nice and steady and level while running so the need for the scavenger section of the oil pump is not needed.I'm guessing the original engine is made to work on slopes which explains the 2 pick up oil pump system.