>I had a '61 or '62 Rambler American which had the same overdrive setup. When
>in overdrive I didn't need the clutch to change gears. I never had trouble
>with it.
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Actually, the overdrive unit you are referring to is the same Laycock units
used in our Triumphs, not the Sabb type freewheel clutch. What is used in
these is a electrically actuated, hydraulically operated, cone clutch.
AMC, as well as others used these "after the tranny" overdrive units
Barry Schwartz (San Diego) bschwart@pacbell.net
72 V6 Spitfire (daily driver)
70 GT6+ (when I don't drive the Spit)
70 Spitfire (project)
73 Ford Courier (parts hauler, rain vehicle, getting a V6 soon!)
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