Greg,
There are probably as many thoughts on the subject as there are people on
the list. My opinion is that you shuld not have to use the clutch when
endaging or disengaging the OD. However, I typically ease up on the gas
when doing so. That too is probably unnecessary as well, but it has become
more of a "force of habit".
Something that enters into the equation is wear on the clutch. Not using
the clutch will certainly save wear and tear on that as well as the thrust
washers.
My 2 cents worth.
Joe
----- Original Message -----
From: "Greg Rowe" <growe58@hotmail.com>
To: <Spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, June 05, 2006 6:50 AM
Subject: Overdrive questions
> I recently got my first spit with OD. Should I disengage the clutch when
> the OD is turned on or doesn't it matter? It seems like disengaging the
> clutch would reduce wear on the OD, but I wasn't sure if it "needs" the
> drivetrain load to properly work or if it doesn't matter at all one way or
> the
> other.
>
> Also, should I drive it like a 5 speed, e.g. shift into OD around town
when
> my speed gets over 45 or so? Or is too frail for constant on/off and I
> should
> only use the OD when I'm going to be at high speed for a reasonably
extended
> time?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Greg
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