Patrick -
Yep, I agree, that OD is more or less bullet proof. No need to be careful
unless you remove the R-2 lockout switch!
Alan
On Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 8:36 AM, Quinn, Patrick <
Patrick.Quinn@det.nsw.edu.au> wrote:
> G'day
>
> I can't resist putting my 2 bobs worth into this discussion.
>
> >From my experience from 39 years of Austin-Healey ownership I have found
> the
> Laycock de Normanville to be an extremely robust piece of machinery
> providing
> of course it is in good working order.
>
> The thought of people being delicate with the OD I find quite amusing. An
> Austin-Healey is meant to be enjoyed and driven spiritedly. Sorry but there
> is
> no comparison between the style of driving called for from an Austin-Healey
> to
> that of a Volvo and I don't mean any disservice to Volvo owners.
>
> The OD cut-out switch on the BN3 is set up so that when I push the
> accelerator
> it cuts out of OD into direct drive and thus provides instant and strong
> acceleration. It's a buzz! Conversely when I am accelerating strongly in
> direct top and want to change into OD it's a simple matter of flicking the
> switch and momentarily lifting off. And yes I coast and slow while in gear
> and
> OD.
>
> The OD is one of the magic features of an Austin-Healey and you should all
> get
> out on the open road and drive these cars as they were designed to be
> driven.
>
> Hoo Roo
>
> Patrick Quinn
> Sydney, Australia
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