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Re: Overdrive wierdness - I'm not really sure

To: Robert Poague <rapoague@gte.net>
Subject: Re: Overdrive wierdness - I'm not really sure
From: Alan Schultz <alan@andysnet.net>
Date: Sun, 07 Nov 2004 16:58:42 -0600
Thanks Bob,
It sounds so simple. Perhaps the throttle switch is incorrectly adjusted 
because I do exactly as you describe but OD stays engaged. Cars up for 
the winter now but next spring it's the first thing I'll check.
Alan
Robert Poague wrote:

>Alan,
>
>Assuming your throttle switch is properly adjusted and the
>gearshift-operated lockout switch is operating properly, here's what should
>happen: When you come to a stop, and shift to neutral (or 1st or 2nd), the
>OD will disengage. IF you turn the dash OD switch OFF while coasting to, or
>sitting at, the stop, and then get underway in 1st or 2nd gear, the OD relay
>will drop out as soon as you give enough throttle (1/5 or more throttle) to
>get underway. The OD will not engage until such time as you turn the dash
>switch back on and are in 3rd or 4th gear. You don't need to blip the
>throttle or use a momentary PB switch. You only need to remember to turn the
>dash switch off when you come to the stop.
>
>Bob
>
>----- Original Message ----- 
>From: "Alan Schultz" <alan@andysnet.net>
>To: <RAHosmer@aol.com>
>Cc: <glemon@neb.rr.com>; <bspidell@pacbell.net>; <healeys@Autox.Team.Net>
>Sent: Sunday, November 07, 2004 11:22 AM
>Subject: Re: Overdrive wierdness - I'm not really sure
>
>
>  
>
>>I had a chance to review the wiring diagram and it appears that the
>>throttle switch will have to remain active. However, if I install a
>>momentary contact push button switch in series with the throttle switch
>>I can select to disengage the OD at a stop light or sign without bliping
>>the throttle. Anyone have thoughts on this or has anyone installed such
>>a switch?




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