There are only a couple of things that it may be.
1. The cam on the main shaft is either missing or installed backwards
2. The pump piston got bent when you were installing the overdrive.
You will need to pull the pump out and then see if the piston moves
up and down freely.
David Nock
British Car Specialists
Stockton Ca 95205
209-948-8767
www.britishcarspecialists.com
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On Sep 15, 2008, at 10:44 AM, Kenny J wrote:
> I finally got the OD unit onto the gearbox and installed over the
> weekend. I
> took the car for a test drive and the OD unit would not engage.
> The solenoid
> worked fine. Therefore, I figured there was a hydraulic issue. I
> got a hold
> of a service manual and decided to pull off the solenoid bracket
> and take out
> the pump valve. I also took out the one on the right side of the OD
> unit.
> After cleaning and re-installing valves, I looked inside and
> noticed when I
> would turn the driveshaft the pump spring would not compress. I
> figured the
> pump may not be contacting the oil cam on the mainshaft and is not
> working
> properly. Am I right thinking this? Can the pump possibly be
> stuck? Any
> suggestions?
>
> Kenny
> 61 BT7
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