[Healeys] Overdrive slipping

[BJ8 Healeys <sbyers@ec.rr.com>]

Hello, Healeyphiles -

I've begun feeling some slipping in the overdrive when I try to accelerate in 
third gear with overdrive engaged -- i.e., the engine RPMs increase but there 
is no acceleration.  I have also heard a "spinning" sound from somewhere during 
slipping. It doesn't happen with overdrive disengaged or if I accelerate 
gently.  I suspect the linings of the overdrive cone clutch are worn.  
Naturally, the clutch and its linings are N/A in the Moss catalog.  

Anybody have any different theories about the slippage?  Anybody know a source 
for the clutch linings or rebuild of the cone clutch?  

Thanks,

Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC USA
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