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1. MGB Overdrive?? (score: 1): Author: "Nick Coleman" <coleman@sd.aonix.com>; Date: Thu, 18 Feb 1999 12:09:57 -0800; Hi Larry, MG is up to a quart of oil every tank full and compression is down to 110lbs. Unfortunately, I don't have an overdrive installed yet...so, having to pay for the unit and the rebuild. Local; /html/mgs/1999-02/msg00899.html (9,321 bytes)
2. Re: MGB Overdrive?? (score: 1): Author: EricSsmc@aol.com; Date: Thu, 18 Feb 1999 15:23:52 EST; I believe you're confused about the concept of overdrive. The benefit of having the overdrive is that the top of your head doesn't become numb after driving at 70 mph for 3 hours straight. I've owned; /html/mgs/1999-02/msg00900.html (7,598 bytes)
3. RE: MGB Overdrive?? (score: 1): Author: Larry Hoy <larryhoy@cwix.com>; Date: Thu, 18 Feb 1999 18:28:59 -0700; Nick, Victoria British advertises OD units for $799.00 no core. Remember, installing an OD unit means a different transmission too; or at least modifications to your existing trans. engine is balanc; /html/mgs/1999-02/msg00911.html (8,597 bytes)
4. Re: MGB Overdrive?? (score: 1): Author: ccrobins <ccrobins@ktc.com>; Date: Fri, 19 Feb 1999 05:36:45 -0600; The major factor in engine wear is friction between the moving parts. The more times an engine turns over per mile driven, the more wear it is subjected to. Overdrives reduce the number of revolution; /html/mgs/1999-02/msg00923.html (7,857 bytes)
5. RE: MGB Overdrive?? (score: 1): Author: Mike Venables <MVenable@haggierand.co.za>; Date: Mon, 22 Feb 1999 11:56:44 +0200; Charley, most engine wear takes place during start up, when the working parts/oil is cold. Once the engine has reached operating temperature, engine wear remains the same regardless of engine speed.; /html/mgs/1999-02/msg01065.html (8,654 bytes)
6. Re: MGB Overdrive?? (score: 1): Author: Neil Cotty <neilc@tradesrv.com.au>; Date: Mon, 22 Feb 1999 23:19:38 -0800; Sure.. Sorry, not being a mechanic, this just doesn't make sense to me, so please elaborate. From the overdrive perspective, you're travelling along the theoretical highway at 4500rpm, you engage ov; /html/mgs/1999-02/msg01068.html (8,805 bytes)
7. Re: MGB Overdrive?? (score: 1): Author: "Paul Tegler " <wizardz@amdyne.net>; Date: Mon, 22 Feb 1999 08:34:16 -0500; This really cracks me up! How can anyone believe that NOT reducing the number of times a piston slides up and down in a cylinder will not reduce wear and tear on a motor. Come on people. Less motion; /html/mgs/1999-02/msg01069.html (9,760 bytes)
8. RE: MGB Overdrive?? (score: 1): Author: "Nick Coleman" <coleman@sd.aonix.com>; Date: Mon, 22 Feb 1999 06:44:12 -0800; I think this IMVHO would be true if you were rubbing metal to metal. But, oil provides lubrication which minimizes wear. When RPMs get above a level where the oil system can't provide sufficient lub; /html/mgs/1999-02/msg01070.html (8,802 bytes)
9. RE: MGB Overdrive?? (score: 1): Author: Larry Hoy <larryhoy@cwix.com>; Date: Mon, 22 Feb 1999 08:12:30 -0700; IMHO, not quite, drive your car at ALL speeds in 4th gear and see how long the engine lasts (don't down shift on corners, accelerate from 20 mph to 60 mph in forth, etc). Sure the engine is turning s; /html/mgs/1999-02/msg01071.html (9,121 bytes)
10. Re: MGB Overdrive?? (score: 1): Author: ccrobins <ccrobins@ktc.com>; Date: Mon, 22 Feb 1999 11:56:46 -0600; You shot your theory in the foot when you said "oil minimizes wear." It doesn't make wear go away. The faster you run it, the quicker it wears out. CR; /html/mgs/1999-02/msg01083.html (8,134 bytes)
11. Re: MGB Overdrive?? (score: 1): Author: ccrobins <ccrobins@ktc.com>; Date: Mon, 22 Feb 1999 12:01:01 -0600; If it required more effort to "push the piston" down a lower RPM, then the gas mileage wouldn't increase. You can't have it both ways. Anyway, friction is friction, in the cylinders or in the bearin; /html/mgs/1999-02/msg01084.html (8,235 bytes)
12. Re: MGB Overdrive?? (score: 1): Author: ccrobins <ccrobins@ktc.com>; Date: Mon, 22 Feb 1999 11:52:31 -0600; I've seen this in articles that talk about the bulk of auto trips being of 2 miles or less, with many stops/shutdowns to run into stores, etc. You have to take things in context. This is not a rule; /html/mgs/1999-02/msg01085.html (8,261 bytes)
13. RE: MGB Overdrive?? (score: 1): Author: Larry Hoy <larryhoy@cwix.com>; Date: Mon, 22 Feb 1999 14:59:02 -0700; Who said gas mileage increases, it wasn't me? I haven't done any exhaustive (pun) tests but I haven't noticed any increase in MPG on trips now that I have an overdrive. I think this list has gone her; /html/mgs/1999-02/msg01088.html (9,304 bytes)
14. Re: MGB Overdrive?? (score: 1): Author: Bill Schooler <schooler@erols.com>; Date: Mon, 22 Feb 1999 17:29:18 -0500; You have an influential member on your side in this discussion. None other than John Twist. He has postulated the argument that it takes a certain amount of mechanical "effort" to run the overdrive,; /html/mgs/1999-02/msg01090.html (10,085 bytes)
15. Re: MGB Overdrive?? (score: 1): Author: "Neil Cotty" <neilc@tradesrv.com.au>; Date: Tue, 23 Feb 1999 12:48:08 +1000; Hi all, the Obviously if you use the Overdrive at all speeds in 4th gear you are causing additional wear to the engine as you are lugging the thing, it's like being in 3rd when you should be in 2nd e; /html/mgs/1999-02/msg01098.html (9,656 bytes)
16. Re: MGB Overdrive?? (score: 1): Author: dresden@tiac.net; Date: Mon, 22 Feb 1999 22:29:07 -0500 (EST); A couple of suggestions as to why they would: NOISE! Try driving an LBC without overdrive a thousand miles at 75 mph with the top down. When you stop for gas it's like you just got out of a rock con; /html/mgs/1999-02/msg01102.html (9,127 bytes)
17. RE: MGB Overdrive?? (score: 1): Author: Florrie & Allen Bachelder <bachldrs@swva.net>; Date: Mon, 22 Feb 1999 22:46:52 -0400; It's been said before on this list, but it's worth repeating: the primary advantage of overdrive is that it reduces wear and tear on the driver! My '73 without O/D gets better gas mpg than my '76 wit; /html/mgs/1999-02/msg01104.html (9,210 bytes)
18. Re: MGB Overdrive?? (score: 1): Author: "Neil Cotty" <neilc@tradesrv.com.au>; Date: Tue, 23 Feb 1999 14:50:44 +1000; Sure, right on the button! Off theoretical onto practical - two different things. This is the only reason why I use(d) my overdrive! Not being overly concerned with MPG, I found the best thing about; /html/mgs/1999-02/msg01106.html (9,141 bytes)
19. Re: MGB Overdrive?? (score: 1): Author: EricSsmc@aol.com; Date: Mon, 22 Feb 1999 22:48:58 EST; I have to agree with Larry on this one. This group really is hilarious. Kind of like the MGA discussion (prettiest car?) or to tow or not to tow with driveshaft. I mean theoretically, there is less e; /html/mgs/1999-02/msg01108.html (8,641 bytes)
20. Re: MGB Overdrive?? (score: 1): Author: "Harlan Jillson" <hjillson@argolink.net>; Date: Mon, 22 Feb 1999 21:19:14 -0600; Just one more plug to add to this. Does the reduced RPM save wear and tear on the engine? Probably. Is it measurable? Probably not in any significant manner at normal driving speeds, but at 85 - 100; /html/mgs/1999-02/msg01109.html (11,250 bytes)

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