[TR] TR3A Odd overdrive behaviour

[Art McEwen]

I'll look at the connections while I'm at it but at this point it's not 
an intermittent problem, it's very predictable and consistent, which 
usually means the electrics are fine ;)

On 7/31/2011 7:24 PM, Bud Rolofson wrote:
> A cleaner attempt at a fix might be checking your OD switch.  You 
> might have a bad connection, e.g. a broken solder connection or a 
> fatigued wire on or running to the switch.  The switch is a prime 
> location for intermitant problems.
>
> Bud Rolofson
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> On Jul 31, 2011, at 2:07 PM, Art McEwen wrote:
>
>> The last couple of drives the first time I engage overdrive it works 
>> like a charm, but if I disengage it (be it 5 minutes or 25 minutes 
>> later) it won't reengage.   If I stop, even for only 5 minutes it's 
>> fine, but again, only once.
>>
>> The gearbox oil was a bit low so I topped it up and that didn't 
>> change it.  I'm not stopping long enough for it to cool down so it's 
>> not likely heat.  If I drive without it for a while then try it 
>> doesn't engage so it's not like the solenoid is heating/cooling.
>>
>> What do you think solenoid or internals?
>>
>> I'm going to check the filter screen and re-top it up because it's 
>> been awhile since I've had warm 30weight running down my arm.
>>
>>
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