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Closeup of the governor control stand showing the linkage to the pilot valve and compensating dashpot system.

13.jpg This Woodward governor was in service for 46 continuous years with no upgraded equipment to the unit.ThumbnailsThe top of the Woodward governor has the flyweight system (under the cover).This Woodward governor was in service for 46 continuous years with no upgraded equipment to the unit.ThumbnailsThe top of the Woodward governor has the flyweight system (under the cover).This Woodward governor was in service for 46 continuous years with no upgraded equipment to the unit.ThumbnailsThe top of the Woodward governor has the flyweight system (under the cover).This Woodward governor was in service for 46 continuous years with no upgraded equipment to the unit.ThumbnailsThe top of the Woodward governor has the flyweight system (under the cover).

Note of offset control column. Woodward first used this older style column from 1909 through 1920. In 1920 Woodward developed a new center column control stand. So this governor was outdated in 1920 when they changed the construction of all "gate shaft" type governors.

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