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Re: [6pack] Overdrive Controller (Retry)

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Subject: Re: [6pack] Overdrive Controller (Retry)
From: John North <johncnorth@gmail.com>
Date: Fri, 2 Apr 2010 23:03:07 -0400
So this prevents us from dropping from 4th OD directly into 3rd OD,
which I seem to do quite regularly...

John North

On Fri, Apr 2, 2010 at 9:08 PM,  <osternd@copper.net> wrote:
> Please forgive the multiple failed attempts at posting this - I think
> the copy and paste from Word caused some issues with the server, or
> perhaps the rich text of my mail program  ??
>
> Ok - hopefully it works this time.  My original message -
>
> Hey Guys,
>
> Hope I'm not breaching any list etiquette here, but thought I'd
> introduce a new overdrive controller to the 6-pack list to see if
> there's any interest -
>
> A little history:  I'm a long time lurker on the list and own several
> Triumphs and other British cars, some with overdrives.  I got tired
> of the usual inadvertent OD engagement every time I drove my cars,
> and set out to design a controller to alleviate the problem.  I've
> dedicated a lot of resources toward this to get it right, and finally
> developed something that I'm happy with and feel is worth sharing
> with the LBC community.
>
> The details:  The controller is a very small (less than 1 cu in)
> three wire unit (2 bullet type connectors and a ground lug) and
> features  two LEDs for wiring verification and troubleshooting.
> Installation is straightforward and goes between the transmission
> tunnel kidney pads.  The unit should work with all overdrives, though
> right now I'm focusing on the TR250/TR6 A and J type.
>
> The controller works with existing components - no extra switch is
> required.   Operation  of  the overdrive is as before the
> controller,  but  the od is locked from engagement whenever the
> transmission  is  shifted into neutral.  The overdrive will not
> re-engage  until transmission is shifted back into an overdrive
> compatible gear (3rd or 4th and 2nd for A-type), and the overdrive
> switch is cycled off then on (or just on if previously off).  I'm
> currently  using  this  in  my own TR6, and it makes a world of
> difference in the operation of the overdrive - something the factory
> should  have  done  from  the beginning, though the (practical)
> technology probably wasn't available at the time.
>
> I've   included   some   pictures   of   the  controller  at  :
> http://tinyurl.com/od-control
>
> Any questions - please ask.  $45 plus shipping ($4.95 US).  Email at
> od_cntl@hotmail.com  -  should  also work with Paypal if you're
> interested in ordering -
>
> Thanks for your time (and patience!)
>
> Dale Osterndorf
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