My PO bypassed it on my BJ8 and I haven't changed it. From what I
understand, the throttle linkage relay prevents the OD from disengaging
without some throttle advance. This helps stop stress on the OD which
will happen if it disengages with a closed throttle. You just have to
remember to give it a shot of gas before you flip out of OD or use the
clutch when you drop down. If the relay is set properly all it does is
force you to step on the gas or it will not disengage. I am not sure if
it provides any other function other than that. Am I wrong here?
Mike Goode
BJ8/Scottsdale
Simon Lachlan wrote:
>Hi,
>Whilst cramming the huge new 6 branch exhaust into the miniscule space that
>is the engine bay of my MkII BT7, I touched the terminals of the OD relay on
>the bulkhead with the end of a socket spanner extension. (I have the relay
>with spade connectors).
>Luckily I've fused it, but that did not prevent the customary blue flash and
>smell of fried Lucas.
>So, when I took the car out for a test this afternoon, the OD engaged once
>then out again with fuse blown.
>Engine off so I could experiment with new fuse etc and hear the click and
>new fuse in holder..relay on bulkhead made god-awful buzzing then fuse blew.
>I have no time to be too thorough as am taking car on trip to and round
>Ireland in two days time, so I've ordered new relay and hope my diagnosis is
>correct (fried relay).
>BUT, the supplier may let me down or I may be wrong...
>Please remind me:-
>Am I right in remembering that one can by-pass the relay so that it just
>comes on with the switch, but has nothing to do with the revs/position of
>the accelerator??
>Am I also right in remembering that this does not jeopardize the OD as the
>switch by the gear stick continues to function and the OD still disengages
>when one puts car in reverse??
>
>I used to be quite au fait with OD electrics, but - like a student who crams
>for his exam at the last moment - I've forgotten it as quickly as I
>learnt(?) it.
>
>My ferry to Ireland leaves at 02:45 Sunday morning. What a time!
>
>
>Simon Lachlan
>Comfort House
>Bradninch
>Devon EX5 4NN
>UK
>MkII BT7.
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