Hi All-
Some of you know that I have been having trouble with my A type overdrive.
The OD was intermittent, now it seems to be out for the count.
I have replaced the oil. When I replaced the oil, I did see a little gray
sludge at the drain plugs. I also found the ends of a broken snap ring
lodged on the magnetic washers.
My OD harness is melted. It was in this condition when I purchased the car
at which time the OD functioned. It would seem that at sometime in its life,
the solenoid was drawing high current.
I am trying to decide what course to take. I want to have the OD repaired. I
miss it on the highway. My options are:
a.) Pull and repair it myself.
b.) Pull it myself and have it repaired.
c.) Bring the whole car and have it done.
I have never tinkered with a tranny before, but my mechanical skills are
good. I see in the Bentley book that a fair number of specialized tools are
used. I do not have these. I do not know how difficult it is to rebuild the
A type OD. What is the collective wisdom on this? Should I attempt a
re-build?
I am attracted to option B. Keeping the car while having the OD worked on
would allow me to make a few repairs and keep me occupied. If I have the OD
repaired, I am planning on having Quantum Mechanics do the work as they are
within a day's round trip.
If I choose option c will the list dis-own me? Seriously, I think it may
save me some time, but perhaps I would miss out on a learning opportunity?
I really want to resist shipwrights syndrome. However, if I have the tranny
out.....(I can see the road to hell sign post!).....what other things should
I consider doing to the car.
Regards,
John Cyg.
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