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<DIV>Remove the operating rod and check that the very small bleed hole under the
check valve isnt plugged.</DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Century'; COLOR: #000000">David
Nock<BR>British Car
Specialists<BR>209-948-8767<BR>www.britishcarspecialists.com</DIV>
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<DIV style="font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A title=jdavidso@shaw.ca
href="mailto:jdavidso@shaw.ca">John Davidson</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, March 07, 2017 7:52 AM</DIV>
<DIV><B>To:</B> <A title=fredwescoe@gmail.com
href="mailto:fredwescoe@gmail.com">'Fred Wescoe'</A> ; <A
title=healeys@autox.team.net href="mailto:healeys@autox.team.net">'healeys'</A>
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<DIV><B>Subject:</B> Re: [Healeys] Overdrive</DIV></DIV></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif; COLOR: #1f497d; mso-fareast-language: en-us'>Fred,
it seems that you have tried everything and I can understand your frustrations.
Without seeing the solenoid/lever connection, I would suggest that the lever may
be too tight to the solenoid core and the lever then jams and cannot return due
to the interference. The core has to move freely on the lever as it moves up and
down. Unfortunately, the lever attachment point will not remain flat as it
pivots at the OD. With the upper and lower “washer” type widening this area can
interfere with the lever if connected too tightly and thus jam ever so
slightly.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif; COLOR: #1f497d; mso-fareast-language: en-us'>Otherwise,
there is something that is causing the solenoid core from dropping. Is the core
bent or otherwise interfering with the internal solenoid body? Is your rubber
boot adding additional pressure and holding the core in the body? When you
loosen the solenoid body, does this “realignment” allow the core to drop? Is the
core straight? Try rolling it on a flat surface and see how it is. Is the core
clean without oil or grease buildup?<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif; COLOR: #1f497d; mso-fareast-language: en-us'>My
2 cents worth Fred hope this helps.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif; COLOR: #1f497d'>John
R Davidson, P. Eng.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif; COLOR: #1f497d'>H
(204) 895-4523, C (204) 295-9207<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><SPAN lang=EN-US
style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</SPAN></B><SPAN
lang=EN-US style='FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: "Calibri",sans-serif'> Healeys
[mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Fred
Wescoe<BR><B>Sent:</B> March-06-17 7:08 PM<BR><B>To:</B> healeys
<healeys@autox.team.net><BR><B>Subject:</B> [Healeys]
Overdrive<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><o:p></o:p> </P>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Listers,<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><o:p></o:p> </P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>In a previous post, I related problems with my 66 BJ8
overdrive not working/releasing properly. <o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><o:p></o:p> </P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>The electrical issues have now been solved and the electrics
are working correctly.<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><o:p></o:p> </P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>The remaining issue is still the release of the
overdrive. The operating lever is properly adjusted now with the hole in
the lever lining up with the hole in the case. The operating
solenoid/lever engages strongly every time and the two holes on the right side
always line up.<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><o:p></o:p> </P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>However, when the switch is turned off, the gear selector
moved to neutral and the gas pedal pressed, the solenoid is deactivated (as
indicated by a volt meter) but the lever does not release. I have removed
and cleaned the operating valve pushrod and reinstalled it. With the plug
removed I can see the spring jump when the overdrive is switched
on.<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><o:p></o:p> </P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>At first I thought that the solenoid lever was rubbing
against the trans case and not allowing the solenoid lever to release. But
that is not what is happening (I checked both sides of the trans). When I
apply the slightest pressure to the solenoid lever (at the solenoid), the lever
drops down into the off position. Time after time this is happens.
The valve operating shaft gives a very slight resistance to moving initially and
does not want to release by it's self. After the very slightest pressure
on the lever, the lever moves easily and drops to the released
position.<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><o:p></o:p> </P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>No matter what I do I cannot get the solenoid lever to drop
down on it's own. With just the slightest touch it does drop down. I
loosened the solenoid unit so that it was sort of free floating but no change at
all no matter what I did or how I moved it. I removed and cleaned the
solenoid and plunger. Is it possible that something inside the trans is
binding the actuating shaft/lever?<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><o:p></o:p> </P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>I am really frustrated with getting the overdrive to work
properly. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><o:p></o:p> </P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Thanks,<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><o:p></o:p> </P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Fred<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><o:p></o:p> </P></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>66 BJ8<o:p></o:p></P></DIV>
<DIV>
<P class=MsoNormal>63 BJ7 deceased<o:p></o:p></P></DIV></DIV></DIV>
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