on 6/11/03 11:26 AM, John Graham at theklube@hotmail.com wrote:
> I've just recently gotten my '70 B out of the garage after a long idle time
> and am driving it again while my other car is in the shop. This MGB has
> factory overdrive and it seems to work just fine.
>
> My questions - Are there any special precautions that I should know about
> in using the overdrive that might make it last a little longer?
You could briefly lift off the throttle when shifting into OD, and blip it
when shifting out...
>
> Does the oil that you put into the transmission flow into the overdrive as
> well? (I assume there is oil in there) Or is there a separate check that I
> should be doing for the fluid level in the OD
It shares the tranny oil. It takes engine oil, not diff oil, and synthetics
are not recommended.
>
> If it should 'fail' (in a way that prevents it from shifting back and forth)
> is there a specific position that it defaults to? My guess is that since it
> only works in 3rd and 4th gear, that it would 'fail' in the 'out' position.
One would hope so, but I wouldn't guarantee it...
>
> Thanks, John Graham - Charlotte, NC
>
Enjoy... OD is a great thing on these cars, making cruising much more
comfortable.
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