[Healeys] OD BJ8

[Bob Spidell]

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On 3/20/2022 12:19 PM, Simon Lachlan via Healeys wrote:
>
> Well, people do, or did at least, sell the gauge and all its fittings 
> ie ready to go. I don’t recall/know who does it and where except that 
> here in the UK Dave at Overdrive Spares sells them. About £40:00, I 
> think. Plus shipping, of course.
>
> Simon
>
> *From:*Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> *On Behalf Of *Henry G 
> Leach via Healeys
> *Sent:* 20 March 2022 18:40
> *To:* 'Michael Salter' <michaelsalter at gmail.com>
> *Cc:* 'healeys' <healeys at autox.team.net>
> *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] OD BJ8
>
> Yes, and I agree with Michael, and Simon's note; a pressure test is in 
> order. Problem always being obtaining a gauge and fittings.  However, 
> it is imperative that the pressure be 400+lbs. or it is not producing 
> a good overdrive exchange. Electrics are one thing, and pressure 
> another-then, wear factor a third.
>
> If it does not hit 400, you might as well rebuild the unit, or at 
> least clean it and retest. Disengagement is a result of the pressure 
> being released, and the 8 springs pushing the clutch back to direct 
> drive.  You need the 400 lbs. to overcome the 8 springs, and *quickly* 
> move the clutch forward to OD. My thoughts, Hank
>
>
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