Usually they work better after the oil warms up, since
it flows quicker, the oil level will be a tiny bit higher
then when it was cold.
Start by checking the easy things, like the oil level,
and then move on to the more difficult things, like
checking the valves and hydraulic stuff.
Doug Braun
'72 Spit
At 03:23 PM 11/15/00 , Dave Chu wrote:
>In message <LPBBKGPKBNDHFIJLNNDKGENHCCAA.jonas@giersing.dk>you write:
> >
> >Dear all,
> >
> >I recently purchased a Spitfire Mrk. IV fitted with a 1500 engine and
> >equipped with overdrive (J-type). It runs great, but sometimes there's a
> >substantial delay from the moment I activate the overdrive till it actually
> >engages. The delay can sometimes be as long as 10 seconds (or more) and
> >usually occurs when the engine is warm. It happens both in 3rd and 4th gear,
> >but probably mostly in 3rd. I was hoping somebody might have an explanation
> >for this. I am thinking it may either be a technical problem or I am using
> >it in a wrong way, i.e. activating it too late or too soon?
> >
>
> First, your overdrive should only engage in 3rd or 4th gear. If you can
> engage it in any other gear, that means your inhibitor switch is not
> working on is missing. You should check the oil level in your gear
> box, the overdrive needs to build up pressure before it engages once the
> switch is turn on. If you are low on oil this is one of the symptom.
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