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In a diesel engine with a conventional mechanical injection pump, which assembly includes the governor that limits maximum engine speed?

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The injection pump.

It forms part of the injection pump. In this mechanical system, the governor adjusts fuel delivery to limit maximum engine speed and maintain idle. This description concerns a conventional mechanical pump and must not be applied to every diesel injection system.

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  • The injection pump.

  • The cooling circuit.

  • The exhaust system.

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