Attention: TDR Forum Junkies 
The Piers 3000 rpm governor spring kit is in and it's working just fine. I wanted this kit so I could utilize the power of this motor and it is a inexpensive and easy upgrade to boot.
I found the kit on my desk when I got home and I knew at that point that my day was planned out for me. I backed the truck into the shop, turned on the stereo, assembled the necessary tools and got busy.
I have to admit that I did not do my homework prior to the install. Yea, I looked around on the TDR at the posts concerning the GSK and although the information was good, I lacked some injection pump basic knowledge that I should have had prior to the install. For instance, there are two sets of springs for each kit - one set for opposing sides of the shaft. I was thinking that Piers was just being nice and sent me two sets in case I needed them. Not the case, although he seems nice enough on the phone.
After the boost hose, intake and AFC housing were set aside, I indexed the cam plate and removed it. A big A** 3/4" drive ratchet and 7/8" socket turned the alternator nut and moved the stock spring around so I could see it looking down into the pump. I realized at this point that the install would have less cursing if I made a tool to remove the nut that kept the spring retainer in place. I chose a 5/8" wood spade drill and ground off the point on the bench grinder, then notched the center to pass over the stud the nut was bolted to. Once completed, I affixed a 12" drill extension to it and set it aside. I took a quick measurement how far the nut was on the stud and removed it easily. One word of advice for those who want to do this at home... get an assortment of pencil magnets. You know, the articulating kind that can compact to fit in your pocket? And maybe a stronger one to put next to the nut when removing it... like the instructions say.
I rotated the engine 360 degrees and did the other side of the shaft in record time. It was so much more easy than the first one. I bolted on the intake and components and took it out for a spin. Well, I can honestly say that my almost 8000 lb truck passed 100 mph and was still going when I chickened out. The shifts are at higher rpm, especially 3rd gear which shifted at 2500 rpm and away we went. There is no cutting off fuel now, this is apparent. It just pulls... and pulls... and pulls.
I wonder what injectors will do?
GET THE GSK !!!
You won't regret it one bit.
Steve.
I found the kit on my desk when I got home and I knew at that point that my day was planned out for me. I backed the truck into the shop, turned on the stereo, assembled the necessary tools and got busy.
I have to admit that I did not do my homework prior to the install. Yea, I looked around on the TDR at the posts concerning the GSK and although the information was good, I lacked some injection pump basic knowledge that I should have had prior to the install. For instance, there are two sets of springs for each kit - one set for opposing sides of the shaft. I was thinking that Piers was just being nice and sent me two sets in case I needed them. Not the case, although he seems nice enough on the phone.
After the boost hose, intake and AFC housing were set aside, I indexed the cam plate and removed it. A big A** 3/4" drive ratchet and 7/8" socket turned the alternator nut and moved the stock spring around so I could see it looking down into the pump. I realized at this point that the install would have less cursing if I made a tool to remove the nut that kept the spring retainer in place. I chose a 5/8" wood spade drill and ground off the point on the bench grinder, then notched the center to pass over the stud the nut was bolted to. Once completed, I affixed a 12" drill extension to it and set it aside. I took a quick measurement how far the nut was on the stud and removed it easily. One word of advice for those who want to do this at home... get an assortment of pencil magnets. You know, the articulating kind that can compact to fit in your pocket? And maybe a stronger one to put next to the nut when removing it... like the instructions say.
I rotated the engine 360 degrees and did the other side of the shaft in record time. It was so much more easy than the first one. I bolted on the intake and components and took it out for a spin. Well, I can honestly say that my almost 8000 lb truck passed 100 mph and was still going when I chickened out. The shifts are at higher rpm, especially 3rd gear which shifted at 2500 rpm and away we went. There is no cutting off fuel now, this is apparent. It just pulls... and pulls... and pulls.
I wonder what injectors will do?
GET THE GSK !!!
You won't regret it one bit.
Steve.
