Keep in mind that there is supposed to be .008 to .010" end float on the
cross shaft. When you are concentrating on getting the solenoid lever
adjusted correctly, it is easy to take up so much of the end float that the
shaft will not move freely.
Peter Schauss
1963 BJ7
1980 MGB
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-healeys@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-healeys@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Gale Hess
> Sent: Monday, October 02, 2006 3:59 PM
> To: Autstin Healeys
> Cc: Jason Gray
> Subject: Low rpms
>
> Jason, I had a similiar problem. The OD would engage somewhat at random
> even
> though the switch on the dash was off. This occured primarily when moving
> at
> slow speed and under load. It turned out that the shaft that passes
> through
> the OD case was physically binding and apparently would leave the
> operating
> valve in a margional state (not fully closed or open). I suspect that the
> hydraulic pressure would vary enough to cause the OD to engage.
> The solution was to free-up the shaft (used some penetrating oil). I
> have
> adjusted the solinoid but it seem,d to be within tolerance and checked the
> relief hole on the operating shaft. There could be other problems
> involving
> hydraulic pressure etc. but for now my unit works ok. Good Luck
> G. Hess
> BJ8 35887
|