[Healeys] OD BJ8

[David Nock]

Even though the adjustment with the rod is correct that doesn’t mean that there isn’t wear on the internal rod. After setting the pin check the lift of the operating rod. 

David Nock

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> On Mar 20, 2022, at 9:44 AM, Michael Salter via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:
> 
> 
> 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, <healeys at autox.team.net> 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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