[Healeys] OD switch

[Bob Spidell]

Wired in parallel so the dash switch is a backup.


On 10/20/2024 4:52 AM, Peter Dzwig via Healeys wrote:
> I had my OD rerouted to the gear lever a la rally cars. Much more 
> comfortable to use. Never did like having to reach for the switch.
>
> Peter
>
> On 18/10/2024 22:57, m.g.sharp--- via Healeys wrote:
>> I know others will not agree, but I never liked that O/D cut-out on 
>> the firewall, neither did the previous (first) owner of the car.  He 
>> shorted it out and although I tried it for a few weeks I re-installed 
>> the jumper to take it out of the O/D circuit.  It is easy just 
>> connect the two terminals with jumper wire, the photo says it all.  I 
>> have run mine like that for 50 years.   I will add that I treat the 
>> O/D like and other gear and use the clutch when engaging and 
>> disengaging it, and blip the throttle on a downshift (dis-engage).  I 
>> think it just reduces the stress on the O/D.
>>
>> Cheers, Mirek
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of Don via 
>> Healeys
>> Sent: October 18, 2024 3:53 PM
>> To: healey list <healeys at autox.team.net>
>> Subject: [Healeys] OD switch
>>
>> Hi All
>>        I installed the new OD brass drain plug with the o ring and so 
>> far 🤞🏻not a drip of oil anywhere. I think it’s a great design by 
>> Cape International.
>> I did see someone posted about eliminating the od switch on the 
>> firewall and just needing to use the switch on the dash . No more 
>> needing to Blip the throttle to activate the od . Could that someone 
>> please explain the wiring needed to make this change . It sounds like 
>> another modern up grade to make our driving experience easier.
>>        Thanks as always , Don
>> Sent from my iPhone
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