Hi Ted
I hope you took it for a test drive without the interior refitted, If I
remember correctly the cure for this problem is to raise the rear axle and
engage gear so the wheels rotate. whilst in this condition give the steel
brake ring (think that is what it is called) a sharp tap or three with a
soft faced (copper) hammer, this should release the cone clutch if this is
what is stuck, it is unlikely to be the one way clutch which is stuck.
Graham.
2.5 PI MKII
Sprinted Dolomite
2000 MKI
Toledo
1300 Front Wheel Drive
http://www.triumph-iw.co.uk
----- Original Message -----
From: "Theodore R. Stevens" <stevens@erols.com>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2000 2:33 PM
Subject: J-type overdrive sticking, and speedo cable question
>
> My overdrive conversion seems to be going pretty well. Thanks to several
> listers for answers regarding flywheel bolts and clutch shaft bushes. So
> far the most frustrating part was moving the gearbox mount to the rearmost
> mounting holes in the frame.
>
> I've got everything bolted up now, and went for a test drive. No leaks,
> and all gears seem to work, EXCEPT, overdrive is engaged all the time. I
> haven't even hooked up the electrical connections to the solenoid, so I
> assume something is stuck or jammed. I did momentarily apply voltage to
the
> solenoid with the car stopped, and it did go "click", so I assume it's not
> the problem.
>
> From those who've "been there, done that" what should my next course of
> action be? I know that engaging reverse gear with the OD stuck like this
> is an absolute no-no. Is there an easy way to discern whether this is a
> stuck valve versus a stuck one-way clutch? I assume the stuck cone clutch
> is the more likely, since it started right out with OD engaged, before
> pressure would have built up to engage it.
>
> I also have a question about the speedometer cable. The standard cable
> does reach, and can even be attached without the right-angle gear I'm
> missing. However, it passes right over the exhaust pipes. Right now, I
> have it wired to the transmission with baling wire to keep it away from
the
> pipes, but I assume there's a more elegant solution. How is the
> speedometer cable routed in cars with factory o/d? I don't see anything
in
> the manual about this.
>
> Thanks again for all the valuable input. If I learn anything on my own,
> I'll share it with the list.
>
> Ted Stevens
> stevens@erols.com
> 74 TR6 with OD transplant
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