[Healeys] Overdrive problem

Neil Blackshire neilblackshire at gmail.com
Mon Oct 15 04:35:45 MDT 2012


Thanks for the offer, if it was in Europe I would take it up.
Also thanks to everyone else for their help.
Time to get the tools out. 

-----Mensaje original-----
De: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
En nombre de Dick Matson
Enviado el: domingo, 14 de octubre de 2012 3:20
Para: AustinHealey List
Asunto: [Healeys] Overdrive problem

I have a new unused OD Pressure Gauge for sale.  Fittings are included.  $40
or offer plus shipping.  They were offered on the list some 8-10 years ago.
I don't know if they are still available or not.

I also have a number of other items for sale now.  All are in good shape:

Original BMC Series Bj7 and Bj8 Body Parts Manual & Service Parts Manual /
$150 Original 4-ring binder BMC 100-6 & 3000 Workshop Manual / $135 Original
SU Carburetter & Fuel Pump Workshop Manual - AUC9613A - thru 2.6 L  /
$75
MG Mitten car cover / $175
NIB Water Pump / $100
Pair of headlight mesh/screens / offer

Dick Matson / WA State
Off-List to MedLabInc at msn.com<mailto:MedLabInc at msn.com>



----- Original Message -----
From: Austin Healey<mailto:pajtamuvek at gmail.com>
To: Michael Salter<mailto:michaelsalter at gmail.com>
Cc: Healeys at autox.team.net<mailto:Healeys at autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, October 13, 2012 11:58 AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Overdrive problem


Measure the pressure as per manual,

Gergo

2012/10/13 Michael Salter
<michaelsalter at gmail.com<mailto:michaelsalter at gmail.com>>

> Hi Neil,
> Based upon my experience i would think that the oil type is not likely 
> to be the real problem.
> You should check that the operating valve is opening all the way as 
> per the workshop manual as that is very easy and can cause problems 
> but again not the most likely cause.
> My bet would be that the pressure accumulator bore and piston are 
> badly scored and allowing oil to pass. This can, with considerable 
> effort be corrected without removing the gearbox.
> Wear and damage on other parts can contribute to the leakage but most 
> of those, like the operating pistons require removal of the unit for
repair.
>
> --
> Michael Salter
$12.75
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