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Re: OD Question

To: Brent Kasl <kasl100@navix.net>
Subject: Re: OD Question
From: js <frodo4@ix.netcom.com>
Date: Mon, 07 May 2001 19:57:49 -0700
The operation is not subtl;e - you will KNOW if it is engaging. It's
like shifting up a gear (quite a big one). The speedo will NOT drop -
the revs will.

No it doesn't take time to build up pressure. Fill it with oil and it
should work immediately.

John

Brent Kasl wrote:
> 
> For those who have OD in their Alpines, when engaged, what it is sign
> everything is working? Does the rpm's drop or does the speedo drop? I
> still have concerns about my operation. Also, is their a breaking in
> period when all of the oil is run through the mechanics of the OD system
> before it engages? I have run it twice now and checked the gear oil
> after each run without having to add any. I thought maybe it takes time
> for the pressure to build up after install. Any comments greatly
> appreciated. Thanks Brent (Second gearbox,OD removal-gearbox.OD install)

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