Check the solenoid adjustment. We have had some that move to far and
they cause the cone clutch to stick.
David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767
www.britishcarspecialists.com
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On Sep 18, 2007, at 9:52 AM, <sbyers@ec.rr.com> wrote:
> Thanks, Dave -
> I rebuilt the overdrive about 1993, but I did not replace the
> springs. My first thought was that the cone clutch might be
> somehow sticking to the brake ring and gradually releasing under
> tension of the springs in the absence of hydraulic pressure. Thus
> the loud bang/spring sound I heard the first time when it released.
>
> Knocking on the housing with a hammer might be a good one-time
> measure to free it up, but since it requires removal of the seats/
> console/carpet/tranny cover to get at the O/D housing, it is not a
> good approach for long. Another overhaul might be in my
> future......:^P
>
> Cheers!
> Steve
>
>
>
> ---- Dave Russell <rusd@sitestar.net> wrote:
>> It happens sometimes. The cone clutch is disengaged from the OD
>> position
>> by a set of springs. It's engaged by hydraulic pressure. If the
>> clutch
>> facing gets worn or the springs become weak, the clutch may stick
>> in the
>> OD position. Some folks have been able to release the stuck clutch by
>> rapping the OD housing with a lead hammer.
>>
>> As was said, clearing the bleed hole in the operating valve might
>> also
>> cure the problem, it's easy to check. If not, it may be time for a
>> general rebuild & new release springs.
>>
>> Dave Russell
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