There are quite many Leyland vans from 70's in Finland. Does anyone know
what OD they used?
Larry
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jon A." <humbersnipe@cox.net>
To: <TIGEROOTES@aol.com>; <alpines@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2002 4:57 AM
Subject: Re: Driving with overdrive
> I've never used the clutch while engaging or disengaging the OD in my
> Alpine. However, I do let up on the accelerator pedal whilst engaging, and
> give it just a touch more Welly when disengaging (the better to match the
> engine rpm).
>
> The technical question is from whence does the oil pump in the OD get it's
> drive? As long as the loss of input shaft speed doesn't affect the oil
> pressure required to engage, it should work either way.
>
> Personally, I think Laycock figured that the impact of using the clutch
was
> potentially more damaging than not using it. But, then again, they also
> probably didn't imagine using it in hard accelleration - that's not what
it
> was designed for.
>
> Oh, and if anyone is interested, there IS a source for J-type OD trannys
for
> Rootes motors. Commer vans ............
>
> Jon Arzt
> Omaha, NE USA
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <TIGEROOTES@aol.com>
> To: <alpines@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2002 7:01 PM
> Subject: Re: Driving with overdrive
>
>
> > jeff@v8tiger.demon.co.uk writes from the Rootes manual:
> >
> > > It is not necessary to move the clutch pedal when making these
changes,
> > > which should be carried out with the accelerator pedal depressed.
> > >
> > > Jeff,
> > > That's nice. When it breaks, you can return it to the dealer
for
> > > service. Use the clutch.
> > > Jim
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