Guys,
Thanks for the feedback!
Concerning running through the throttle adjustments: didn't think of that, makes sense. I'll run through this when I get home tonight.
In addition to the components I listed in my first messages, I've replaced all rubber parts, everything holds vacuum with Mity-Vac. Held it too well with the VCV bleed port plugged up. As for the governer: the transmission works fine without the vacuum line attached to the modulator valve.
I'm going to go through the throttle adjustments, and then recheck the bowden cable and vacuum settings for the VCV. I still wonder how to tell if the Vacuum amplifier is bad. I'll re-check the vacuum in and then out to the modulator to see if they fall within spec.
John