[Healeys] OD BJ8

[gradea1 at charter.net]

Yes, and I agree with Michael, and Simon's note; a pressure test is in
order. Problem always being obtaining a gauge and fittings. However,
it is imperative that the pressure be 400+lbs. or it is not producing
a good overdrive exchange. Electrics are one thing, and pressure
another-then, wear factor a third.

If it does not hit 400, you might as well rebuild the unit, or at
least clean it and retest. Disengagement is a result of the pressure
being released, and the 8 springs pushing the clutch back to direct
drive. You need the 400 lbs. to overcome the 8 springs, and QUICKLY
move the clutch forward to OD. My thoughts, Hank

	-----------------------------------------From: "Michael Salter via
Healeys" 
To: "Tom Felts"
Cc: "healeys"
Sent: Sunday March 20 2022 9:44:51AM
Subject: Re: [Healeys] OD BJ8

 Yes Simon is correct. The 3/16" pin check was probably satisfactory
when the unit was new but it isn't reliable 60 years later. I would
suggest removing the operating valve plug, spring and top-hat them
using a parallel punch check that the ball rises at least 1/16" when
the solenoid is energized. After making any adjustments it is
imperative that the solenoid current draw is checked and drops to 2 -3
amps when energized after everything is reassembled.  
 M  
 On Sun., Mar. 20, 2022, 11:04 a.m. Tom Felts via Healeys,  wrote:
   I mentioned before that my OD was VERY slow engaging. Today I
pulled the tranny cover. Checked to see if the 3/16 rod would align
when OD engaged. I aligned perfectly. So--I assumed the lever that is
moved by the solenoid was adjusted properly. checked lever clamp to
make sure the nut was tight. it was 
 an observation---the movement of the lever is small---moves, but not
much maybe it doesn't move much-just an observation. 
 As I mentioned before it disengages from OD instantly---but going in
is SLOW (minutes)or never-------. 
 Now I'm back to my puzzling stage:):) What is causing it?? I'm using
30wt non-detergent.  
 OH--I pulled the operating valve and checked to make sure the small
hole wasn;t clogged. It wasn't. 
 any other thoughts are very welcome. 
 tom 

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