'51 8N Governor rework

[Bill(NC)]

Got me a kit. The 8N would not idle low. I have the governor on the bench, and sure enough the balls had flat spots. Now, before I tear something up, I Thought I"d best ask a question. I"m looking at the FO4 manual, and it does not show anything holding the drive shaft to the drive gear. It looks like it"s just a tight fit. What"s the best way to separate them with out doing damage?

Thanks for any help.

 

[MattCatlin]

You need a gear puller $10 from O'Reilly or similar

 

[fourthgenerationowner]

It is a press fit. When I rebuilt mine, I just set it on top of a vise with shaft between the jaws and gear resting on top. I used a punch to give the press end of the shaft a few delicate yet forceful wacks and it popped out. I used the bench vice to repress when I was ready to put it back together. There may be a better way and someone on here will let you know if there is but it worked for me.

 

[jeffalex2]

The important thing to do is be careful not to peen the shaft while driving it through...I used a punch to drive it out and tough wood blocks to put it back.