[Healeys] Transmission / Overdrive or Clutch slippage

[Kees Oudesluijs]

Worn OD-clutch?

Kees Oudesluijs



Op 10-8-2020 om 04:42 schreef Rafael Abugattas via Healeys:
>
> Hi all,
>
> We are suffering what seems to be strange transmission / overdrive 
> problem or clutch slippage.
>
> A few months ago, we finished restoring my 1962 Tricarb BT7. Before 
> the restoration the  overdrive was operational.
>
> On initial test runs, the car run fine but the overdrive did not work. 
> On further tests and suddenly, when disengaging the clutch on any 
> gear, the car revved but didn´t move. No smell of burning clutch, just 
> slippage
>
> The transmission and clutch were removed from the car. The clutch was 
> redone, adjusted and tested.
>
> Problem momentarily solved but overdrive still nonoperational. After 
> further tests the same slippage problem appeared again. Transmission 
> and clutch were removed, revised and installed. The seals on the 
> overdrive were changed but my mechanic preferred to temporarily 
> disconnect it (electricity cut off).
>
> Problem solved…momentarily. Now when engaging second gear, the RPMs 
> drop a little like if the overdrive activates even though is 
> disconnected (this only happens in second gear). After driving a few 
> miles we get the same slippage (the engine revs but car won´t move) 
> only when engaging reverse. If the engine is turned off and then on, 
> then reverse works.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Rafael
>
>
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