Mike,
The problem sounds like a pressure problem. Not
enough pressure being developed to engage the
overdrive. But before you begin, make sure that valve
setting lever moves so that the hole in the lever
lines up with the hole in the overdrive case. See the
shop manual in the overdrive section. If this test is
met the operating valve ball should be raised from its
resting place by 3/64 of an inch. If it does not then
adjust the valve setting lever so that the ball does
rise up 3/64 of an inch. For more information check
out the web site:
http://www.team.net/www/healey/tech/big_hly/od/delborder_od.html
This site along with the shop book gives about all
that you need to deal with the OD unit. The only
thing not addressed is the o-rings on the accumulator
housing. These cost less than $2.
Happy Healeying,
Max
1961 BT7
--- Mike Goode <mgoode2@cox.net> wrote:
> I have a BJ8 that I just got back from paint (3
> weeks). I have owned the car
> for 7 years and never had an issue with the
> overdrive. Now, after picking it
> up, the OD doesn't work. I noticed the OD switch was
> "on" when I picked it up
> but didn't think anything about it. On the way home,
> nothing...no OD.
> I took the tunnel off and the solenoid clicks when I
> am in 3rd gear so I know
> it is not an electrical issue. Any suggestions? A
> friend said the plunger
> needs to be moved up and down since he thinks
> overall, the OD is
> "bulletproof". I change the tranny oil annually and
> just did it 2 months ago.
> If I need to move the plunger back and forth, is
> there an easy way to do it?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mike Goode
> Scottsdale
> BJ8/40462
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