[Healeys] Intermittent OD failiure

[Mark LaPierre]

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> This is one of the many finicky areas of our LBCs.     Let me share my 
> findings.
>
> Trany tunnel off,
> new solenoid, new harness,  all components working as needed,  adjustment 
> on the side of trany done
> as  per manual.   Go for test drive with tunnel cover off and test 
> everything.  No OD operation.
> Go back to man cave and readjust operating valve on side. Now getting 
> intermittent OD.   Back to man
> cave and readjust again.  Now getting OD.
>
> My problem was the touchy , mind blowing ,  stress testing, adjustment of 
> the operating valve.
> Over time the operating parts start to wear and we need to over compensate 
> in this adjustment.
> If you are sure all else is working right then this is where I would look.
>
> The solenoid can be tested here too by turning on the key ,  flip the dash 
> switch ON and move the shifter into third or forth.
> The solenoid should click on and be at its highest level.
> Also at the same time when you turn off the dash switch the solenoid 
> should kick out AFTER  the
> the gas pedal is pushed down so far.   Don't leave the ignition switch on 
> too long.
>
> Good Luck,    when you get this going you have passed the Healey patience 
> and life time stress test.
>
> Mark
>
>
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