Terry,
It sure sounds like o/d lockup to me. The reverse lockout switch must be
defective. This switch prevents the o/d from activating when in 1st, 2nd, or
reverse.
Check this out for sure. Accidentally operating the overdrive in reverse
will very quickly destroy the unidirectional clutch in the overdrive.
Rich Chrysler
----- Original Message -----
From: "Terry Blubaugh" <tblubaugh@verizon.net>
To: "Healey Discussion List" <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 12:03 AM
Subject: Reverse Gear Lock Up
> O.K., here is a real dilemma.
>
> I pulled into a gas station this afternoon in Whittier, CA. After several
> minutes, the line I was in had not moved a foot, so I decided to change to
> a
> different pump. I put my '60 BT7 in reverse, let out the clutch, and . .
> . .
> nothing. No reverse. It was as though the hand brake was applied tight,
> but
> it was not. I slipped the beast into first, and carefully let out the
> clutch.
> It went forward as usual. I tried reverse a second time, but again the
> Healey
> heaved up, but NO movement. Just locked tight. Finally, after four
> attempts,
> whatever had been holding it let loose, and off I went in reverse.
>
> How about some ideas.
>
> BTW . . . first time in more than 30 years that I've put $28 worth of
> gasoline
> in a Healey.
>
> Thanks as always.
>
> Terry Blubaugh
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