somebody correct me if I'm wrong here, but I believe the tranny has to be in
3rd or 4th for this
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From: "Greg Rowe" <grow...@hotmail.com>
Sent: Monday, April 09, 2012 8:42 AM
To: <michael.m...@redcross.org>; "Spitfires" <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [Spits] Spit O/D Issues
You should be able to hear the solenoid click when you turn it on and off
with the engine off. The wiring consists of the switch in the gear lever,
the
solenoid and an inhibitor (to lock out 1st, 2nd and reverse). I'm not
sure
of the actual wiring order or colors but you should be able to find it on
line.
I've found that the connections in the on-off switch in the gear lever
can be finicky and I actually ended up soldering my on (which necessitates
an annoying unsoldering whenever I remove it.) I also had the wires
to the lever go bad from flexing and had to splice in new sections.
I understand that the J-Type OD's are robust so your problem is likely
wiring or a solenoid. If it is the solenoid, new ones are somewhat pricey
but Volvo used the same OD for many years and you may be able to find
a servicable one cheaply in a junkyard.
Also, I believe there is a useful article on OD on the Canley Classic
site.
Why GL1? I would want to use something more modern than that although
overdrive transmission lubricants are admittedly one of the biggest
disagreement areas on our cars.
I agree, once you get used to that OD, it's hard to drive without it!
Good luck!
Greg Rowe
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