Emmett,
>Alright, I admit it. How can you tell if you have overdrive? Is it
available
>on manual transmissions as well as automatics. I have heard that there
is a
>switch that activates a solenoid , is the switch on the dash? When is
a good
>time to switch to overdrive?
Overdrive was an option on manual trans cars only.
Automatics have direct drive only.
The overdrive is a second transmision that is bolted to the tail of the
first.
It uses a planetary gear system "like an automatic", and can be shifted
without the clutch.
The Laycock overdrive, is considered by many to be a fine transmision,
but if you neglect it, it will make you pay!.
>When is a transmission all-synchro or not? what is the
>advantages/disadvantages of both?
All synch transmisions have reverse to the lower right "beside 4th".
Non synch transmisions have reverse to the lower left "beside 2nd".
Most people prefer the all-synch trans because it is easier to get into
first gear.
Also non-synch transmisions are quite a bit louder "whiney" when driven
in first gear due to the straight cut gear used in 1st "just like
reverse on the all synch".
All-synch transmisions are a tad easier to find, and more new parts are
available.
Both transmisions are very durable.
Jarrid Gross
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