Breakover springs function

[NuttyMopar]

What exactly is the Breakover Spring? What is its function? In checking with my service manual (one of my better xmas gifts) I noticed that mine is incorrect. I did change the adjustment rod this past summer and I just threw it on. I am now going outside to adjust to the proper setting but wondered what it does.

Thanks.

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Scott
92 Ram, Bright White, Club Cab, LE package, 4x4, 130K, 3. 54 gears, Auto, Extra transmission Cooler, 285x75x16 Cooper Discovery A/T, 16X10 American Racing rims, RS9000, Tekonsha, Running boards, Lund Sunvisor & bug shield, Marker lights, Tonneau cover, Full cap, DynoMax, 5" Chrome tip, 16 cm Turbo, Isspro Boost, 23 lbs Boost empty, Oil Pressure Gauge, Pump Adj, Sprayed in Bed-liner, Rubber mat

'SHAKES, RATTLES & GOES'

 

[BushWakr - RIP]

I wondered too. It seems that it provides a little tolerance between the throttle linkage and beginning movement of the injector pump. If it did not have that your throttle would activating/effecting the pump all the time. Other than that I'm wondering too.

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93. 5 D250 4X4,HD Spring Pkg, Rancho 7000's, Rear Swaybar,Dual Shock Front Stabilizer,BD Injectors,31/2" Mandrel bent exhaust,16cm 'Hot End',Modest Pump Tweaks/Timed,K&N Air,Isspro Pyro,Tach,transmission Temp,Auto Meter Oil Filled Boost Ga. , 3:54's, 4 Speed Auto, Clubcab, Aftermarket Reclining Buckets w/ctr Drop Down seat/console, Black over Silver, 21psi,285-65R-16's,American Racing Clear Coat Mags, Amsoil 15W-40HD Marine,12,000 lb. Warn Winch,KC Spots. 97,000 Kms.

 

[Piers]

Watch your throttle linkage as you get someone to do a wot. [engine off of course] The break over is there to protect your pump, otherwise you would end up pulling on the shaft & wearing out the bushing in no time flat.

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Piers, BD engine R&D

 

[NuttyMopar]

I did make my adjustments this past weekend. The little rod was starting to wear into the spring. I assumed that was what a Breakover spring did for its job, to save the pump. I seemed to have lost just a very little bit of my upper end but that is fine with me knowing that my pump will last that much longer. Now I just need to tune my TPS and it should be running super. Overdrive seems to lag sometimes going into it. I replaced it not very long ago but I never checked it then. Maybe I just need a shift kit to have it shift the way I would like it to. Have never adjusted the bands either but plan on doing that next filter change. This truck would continue to run forever if I just left it alone. But with the help of everyone on this forum, it is running better and better instead of just running. Thanks to all.