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78 DL automatic Governor Gear

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I picked up another old Subaru.   A 1978 DL wagon that is a front wheel drive automatic.   It wasn't shifting at all so I changed all the fluids and it didn't help.  Read some forum posts and discovered that the governor gear is a common problem.  So I pulled it out this evening and discovered.... that it wasnt stripped, but just broken off and missing.  

 

Here is a picture of that is left.   Can anyone link me to a replacement gear.  

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There is one on eBay currently.

 

Also , there exists an upgrade metallic version which is not so necessary if you're keeping it as vintage novelty.

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could you link me to the one on eBay

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bought both, thanks for the link. 

  • 4 weeks later...

What have you found? Did you get a gear in? I have a 1979 Front Wheel Drive, I'm getting first and second gear, but that is it. Where would I find the govener gear located?

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