Re: overdrive workings

From: Christopher Albers (Christopher.Albers(at)bubbs.biola.edu)
Date: Sat Jul 24 1999 - 18:53:44 CDT


jeff(at)v8tiger.demon.co.uk writes:
>There is a cut out switch on top of the gearbox for the over-drive which
>is operated by the 3rd and 4th selector. Maybe this needs adjusting as
>it may effect both the over-drive cut out circuit ( usually to ensure
>you do not have o/d engaged in 2nd and first) and also gear selection.

Good idea to look here. It's adjusted by shims. Maybe the heat of the
engine causes an expansion causing the switch to engage. I know it's a
helluva longshot, but hey, these are British cars.

CNA



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