[Spits] Spit O/D Issues

[Dave]

somebody correct me if I'm wrong here, but I believe the tranny has to be in 
3rd or 4th for this

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From: "Greg Rowe" <growe58 at hotmail.com>
Sent: Monday, April 09, 2012 8:42 AM
To: <michael.mack at redcross.org>; "Spitfires" <spitfires at autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spits] Spit O/D Issues

> 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