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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--> <meta name="application-name" content="gfidisc.frakes-eng.com "> </head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>I do not know what my causes were as we have not done a tear down of the transmission. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>However, I did hit it with a large Harbor freight Shot filled hammer. The third stroke set it free. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I am going to put it on a test stand, put in some Red Line MT oil and try to run it to see if it will stick again, or not. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> Healeys <healeys-bounces@autox.team.net> <b>On Behalf Of </b>WILLIAM B LAWRENCE<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, April 26, 2018 9:44 PM<br><b>To:</b> BJ8Healeys <sbyers@ec.rr.com>; healeys@autox.team.net<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Healeys] o/d relay<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div id=divtagdefaultwrapper><p><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>If it is an electrical problem the OD should disengage anytime the ignition switch is turned off or the solenoid is disconnected. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>About the only mechanical thing that can hold the OD engaged is the cone clutch sticking to the brake ring. That is the problem cleared by striking the brake ring with a hammer. I'm not sure what all of the causes for the defect might be, but improper oil or heavily worn clutch and brake ring surfaces or weak return springs are a few.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>On reflection I suppose a sticking actuator valve might cause the problem although it would seem the pressure would bleed off when the car was not running.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Bill Lawrence<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>BN1 #554<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=3 width="98%" align=center></div><div id=divRplyFwdMsg><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:black'>From:</span></b><span style='color:black'> Healeys <<a href="mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net">healeys-bounces@autox.team.net</a>> on behalf of BJ8Healeys <<a href="mailto:sbyers@ec.rr.com">sbyers@ec.rr.com</a>><br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, April 26, 2018 7:29:20 PM<br><b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:healeys@autox.team.net">healeys@autox.team.net</a><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [Healeys] o/d relay</span> <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>If the relay points were stuck, then the gearshift switch should disengage<br>the O/D whenever you are not in 3rd or 4th.<br>The only time my O/D has ever failed to disengage, it was because of the oil<br>I used. It was Accel brand (Walmart) 30W non-detergent. This problem was<br>solved by merely by draining and refilling with a better oil.<br><br>Steve Byers<br>HBJ8L/36666<br>BJ8 Registry<br>AHCA Delegate at Large<br>Havelock, NC <br><br><br>-----Original Message-----<br>From: Healeys [<a href="mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net">mailto:healeys-bounces@autox.team.net</a>] On Behalf Of<br>healeymanjim<br>Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2018 12:35 AM<br>To: <a href="mailto:healeys@autox.team.net">healeys@autox.team.net</a><br>Subject: [Healeys] o/d relay<br><br>my overdrive is always engaged. i checked the dash switch and it is good.<br>i am assuming the relay is the problem. have <br>cleaned it up and sanded the points but no joy. anything else it might be?<br><br>_______________________________________________<br>Support Team.Net <a href="http://www.team.net/donate.html">http://www.team.net/donate.html</a><br>Suggested annual donation $12.75<br><br>Archive: <a href="http://www.team.net/pipermail/healeys">http://www.team.net/pipermail/healeys</a><br><br><a href="mailto:Healeys@autox.team.net">Healeys@autox.team.net</a><br><a href="http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys">http://autox.team.net/mailman/listinfo/healeys</a><br><br>Unsubscribe/Manage: <a href="http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/ynotink@msn.com">http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/healeys/ynotink@msn.com</a><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></div><p class="gfidisc.frakes-eng.com" id="gfidisc.frakes-eng.com" style="gfidisc.frakes-eng.com"></p><a id="gfidisc.frakes-eng.com" title="gfidisc.frakes-eng.com" href="gfidisc.frakes-eng.com" class="gfidisc.frakes-eng.com" style="text-decoration: none !important;"></a><gfidisc.frakes-eng.com/><h1 class="gfidisc.frakes-eng.com" style="gfidisc.frakes-eng.com"></h1><p>CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE <br />The information contained in this e-mail is intended only for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed and it may contain information that is privileged or confidential. 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