[Healeys] overdrive again

[Peter Schauss]

Check the end float on the actuating lever shaft.

Peter Schauss
1963 BJ7
1980 MGB

On Fri, Jul 1, 2011 at 3:39 PM, Dr. C. Rubino <ruvino at ripnet.com> wrote:
> This is the continuing saga of my overdrive problems.
>
> Stopped working just before storage for the winter.
> Checked electricals to find poor connection on overdrive switch
> Overdrive works for about 2 miles then quits
> Pull cover again and find that selenoid has shorted (may have been mice)
> Replaced selenoid and works fine.
> 2 days later go to first car show of the season and overdrive stops working
> after 3 miles.
> At car show turn on key and overdrive switch and rock shift lever-no click
> Drive home, park the car for 2 hours, turn on key and overdrive switch and
> rock shift lever-CLICK.
>
> Did I miss an adjustment here?
>
> Thoughts are appreciated.
>
> Carl
> 1957 (BN-4)L