The O/D will freewheel if it does not go back to the full off "position"
This can happen from bent or broken spring posts on the clutch thrust ring,
weak or bound return springs or perhaps a cracked brake ring. Unconventional
oils may also be too slippery and cause the clutch to slip in cases where
the clutch is worn. Hydraulic pressure is used to engage the unit,
mechanical pressure is used to disengage it. If it finally disengages on its
own after a few minutes, then it may just be dirt in the spring post guides
and it may clear up after several hundred miles of exasperating use.
Contact me off list for some suggestions I might not want everyone to
undertake.
dave
frogeye@porterscustom.com
Porter Customs
Albuquerque, NM USA 87107
505-352-1378
1954 BN2
Porter Custom Bicycles
www.britishcarforum.com/portercustoms.html
http://picasaweb.google.com/porterscustombicycles/PorterCustomBicyclesStuff
-----Original Message-----
From: healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com@autox.team.net
[mailto:healeys-bounces+frogeye=porterscustom.com@autox.team.net] On Behalf
Of Kenny J
Sent: Tuesday, September 16, 2008 4:56 PM
To: Healeys Healeys
Subject: [Healeys] Last Hope
I swear this is my last question. If I can't get it fixed after this, I am
going to hire a professional. I got the gearbox and OD in the car today.
Ran it on jackstands for 5 mins. The OD seemed to work correctly but was
kinda hot. I went on a road test and the OD kicked on. The OD, however,
didn't want to disengage. In fact, it seemed to be slipping. I was dead in
the water. I turned it off and shifed to 1st gear. The car wouldn't move.
Made sure the OD switch was off and went through 1-4th. Finally 1st kicked
in
and I got her home. Checked oil level and it was fine. Any ideas? I am
not
taking it out again.
By the way....because of this OD mess I haven't had a chance to get new
tires
to solve my shimmy problem. When I went on the road test on Sunday my bad
tire that caused my shimmy blew out. Luckily I was coming to a stop and was
going 5 mph.
Kenny
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