[Spits] Spit O/D Issues

[Doug Braun]

BTW, Amsoil makes a synthetic gear lube that is compatible with the Spit
transmission.  I have used it for years. It is nice if you use the O/D in
cold weather, since the shifting does not get all sluggish.

Doug
On Apr 9, 2012 9:43 AM, "Greg Rowe" <growe58 at hotmail.com> wrote:

> You should be able to hear the solenoid click when you turn it on and off
> with the engine off.  The wiring consists of the switch in the gear lever,
> the
> solenoid and an inhibitor (to lock out 1st, 2nd and reverse).  I'm not sure
> of the actual wiring order or colors but you should be able to find it on
> line.
>
> I've found that the connections in the on-off switch in the gear lever
> can be finicky and I actually ended up soldering my on (which necessitates
> an annoying unsoldering whenever I remove it.)  I also had the wires
> to the lever go bad from flexing and had to splice in new sections.
>
> I understand that the J-Type OD's are robust so your problem is likely
> wiring or a solenoid.  If it is the solenoid, new ones are somewhat pricey
> but Volvo used the same OD for many years and you may be able to find
> a servicable one cheaply in a junkyard.
>
> Also, I believe there is a useful article on OD on the Canley Classic site.
>
> Why GL1?  I would want to use something more modern than that although
> overdrive transmission lubricants are admittedly one of the biggest
> disagreement areas on our cars.
>
> I agree, once you get used to that OD, it's hard to drive without it!
>
> Good luck!
>
> Greg Rowe
>
>
>
> > From: Michael.Mack at redcross.org
> > To: spitfires at autox.team.net
> > Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2012 12:43:16 +0000
> > Subject: [Spits] Spit O/D Issues
> >
> > I just replaced the clutch (3 piece AP kit) on my 79 Spitfire over the
> > weekend.  The tranny went back in successfully, and it now shifts into
> first.
> > (fingers in the clutch cover were worn and bent).
> >
> > My question:
> > The Tranny has O/D and it worked fine last year before I took out the
> Tranny.
> > I also changed the oil with GL1 Ford Tractor oil.  And replaced the rear
> > engine seal and horseshoe gasket, while I was in there.
> > Issue:  The O/D switch doesn't engage anymore on 3 or 4th gear.  I need
> to
> > trace the wires against a wiring diagram (I think there is one on the
> > Spitfires & GT6 site), but I think they went back together correctly.  Is
> > there a way to test the solenoid without damaging it?  Any other things
> to
> > check out?
> > I put 25 miles on the car yesterday, and really miss the O/D !!
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
> >
> > Mike Mack  Rochester, NY
> > 79 Spit
> > 80 TR8
> > 73 Stag
> > 70 GT6
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