Ford VSG-411 Service Manual page 105

06-3
Governor
06-3
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
A mechanical flyweight-type governor and an electronic
increases, the rotation of the governor shaft increases.
governor are available for this engine. The mechanical
Centrifugal force causes the weights to move outward as
governor is mounted on the right front of the engine and is
belt driven from the engine accessory pulley.
A direct mechanical linkage from the governor throttle
control lever to the carburetor throttle lever limits carburetor
action to the governor setting. As the engine speed
the rotation of the governor shaft increases. However, a
spring retards or limits the movement of the weights until
centrifugal force overcomes the spring tension. At this time
the weights are forced outward closing the throttle plates
through the linkage to the throttle shaft.