[TR] Overdrive

EDWARD WOODS fogbro1 at comcast.net
Fri Jul 21 17:06:15 MDT 2017


AFAIK, all A type Laycock overdrives utilize accumulators. It is one of the defining characteristics of the A type. The size of the spring determines the pressure in the accumulator. All "big" TR's, TR2 thru mid range TR6, used A types if they were equipped with factory overdrive.


Ed Woods

> 
>     On July 21, 2017 at 5:56 PM David Porter <frogeye at porterscustom.com> wrote:
> 
>     There are different versions of the A type Laycock O/D. Most Tr's were
>     not equipped with an accumulator and used a bigger spring to help
>     engage. Over the years, it's possible that other versions were fitted
>     that have a "gentler" and somewhat slower engagement.
> 
>     DaveP
> 
>     On 7/21/2017 3:38 PM, hdrider570 at att.net wrote:
> 
>         > > 
> >         Depends on whether it is an "A" type or a "J" type. An "A" type
> >         should engage almost instantly. A "J" type takes a few seconds. The
> >         time varies with the speed of the car. The faster you go the faster
> >         it engages.
> > 
> >         Edward Hamer
> >         Petaluma CA
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