Re: OverDrive pump failure

John Souders (frodo4(at)ix.netcom.com)
Wed, 13 May 1998 14:09:03 -0500 (CDT)

You wrote: >
>Has this ever happened. I cannot determine the source of the failure
of my >overdrive.
>
>Over a couple weeks it slowly stopped. First not quite going in then
>easily popping out.
Can u define "not quite going in " and "popping out". Are u describing the cone clutch slipping.

>
>I read the Manual and it stated that I can look down a hole in the top
of >the OD through trapdoor in the car.

I have no idea what this referrs to - have rebuilt OD units and have no memory of a trap door or what u desxcribe below. What manual.

I know this sounds obvious - but have you chacked the oil level in the gearbox. Marginal oil level will cause a gradual decline in the operation.

John