[Healeys] FW: O/D relay repair

[Rich C]

Paul,

You are confusing the relay with the throttle switch. The relay has to 
handle the amp load to kick in the solenoid so the o/d dash switch doesn't 
have to.

Rich

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From: "PG" <britishcars at shaw.ca>
Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 2010 11:29 AM
To: <healeys at autox.team.net>
Subject: [Healeys] FW:  O/D relay repair

> I've been toying with removing the relay altogether...... It's purpose to 
> to
> ensure that the overdrive does not dissengage until the engine rpm is 
> raised
> to match the lower gear, much like blipping the throttle on a downshift.
>
> Not sure if the original intent was to increase comfort for the driver or 
> to
> protect the overdrive.
>
> Regardless, one could consciously blip the throttle when using the 
> overdrive
> in liew of the relay...I suspect that racers use this method as it would
> give more control.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> Paul
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