Mark,
After waiting endlessly for a TRF backorder, I found John Esposito of
Quantum Mechanics sells an upgraded A Solenoid bracket or can hook you up
with a used one. Great thing is as I recall the upgraded one costs about the
same or less than the ones quoted from other helpful responders. Or you
could use one from a Healey A type OD. The Healey bracket has a reinforced
"box" where the solenoid attaches. The only problem with that solution is
something else had to be changed but I can't remember what it is (operating
shaft lever of something?).
Anyway, I used John's upgraded bracket and was very happy with the product
not to mention the price and his knowledge and service. I'm in no way
affiliated blah, blah, blah.
Also suggest you visit Buckeye's web site and read Nelson's fascinating
articles on A Types.
Russ Pagano
71 TR6
Columbia, MD
>>Date: Mon, 03 Dec 2001 08:40:25 -0500
>>From: tr6me@cs.com
>>Subject: A type overdrive help
>>I installed a rebuilt A type overdrive in my 72 this past year. Boy, what
a difference. my problem is, I have a persistent leak on the plate in which
the selonid >>bolts too. I have replaced the gasget once and found that
somebody had welded on this plate to reinforce the selonid reciever. I
believe this has somehow >>warped the plat. Any ideas on how to get this to
seal with the high preasure created in the od unit? Does anyone have an old
parts a-type willing to part out this >>piece. Im in desperate need as I
have a new driveway this year and the six keeps leaving it's mark on it
which does not make the signifigant other happy.
>>
>>Mark Johnson
>>72 tr6
>>73 Mini under resteration
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