[Healeys] Intermittent OD:the answer

[warthodson at aol.com]

If all is as it should be, when shifting into reverse it is not possible for
the overdrive to be engaged. No blipping is necessary.


This is also true for 1st gear in a 3 speed 100 and 1st & 2nd in all four
speed Healey gear boxes with overdrive.
Gary


-----Original Message-----
From: Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net>
To: Eric (Rick) Wilkins <e-wilkins at cox.net>
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Sent: Tue, Sep 21, 2010 10:43 am
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Intermittent OD:the answer


I've always blipped the throttle when I disengage the O/D, just like any other
downshift (except I just lightly tap the clutch pedal). I never thought of it
before, but this has the added benefit of making sure the O/D is disengaged
before coming to a stop (and maybe shifting into reverse). However, I gotta
think the O/D would disengage anyway when the RPMs drop to where the pump can
no longer keep the O/D clutch disengaged.

The exception is when you're following a slow vehicle at part-throttle, throw
the O/D switch to off when you get a chance to pass, then hit the throttle to
get a 'kickdown' when you punch it.

Also, I bought a new, spare solenoid years ago so, obviously, the one that's
installed will never fail.

bs



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