Reply to: LAYCOCK OVERDRIVES
John Wroclawski writes:
Actually, the Laycock overdrive is perhaps the pinnacle of man's
achievement in the field of automotive engineering, or at least cool
gadgetry. In particular, it is specifically designed to shift at full
power. The actual rate of engagement is controlled by restrictors in
the hydraulic system, which causes things to happen at just the right
speed.
**** I agree completely! I have spent quite a bit of time perusing the
mechanical internals and principles of this unit's operation, and I am in awe.
Unfortunately, the O/D that I picked up at last years flea market is total
garbage; apparently it was stored outside for many years, with water puddling
inside. Two or three teeth on one of the planet gears have rusted to the point
where I would not trust them to carry torque :-(.
- Jerry
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