| what are the possible dire consequences of driving in gears 1-4 with the
overdrive engaged?  i have a 77 LH type overdrive on my 73 mgb.  i
recently bypassed the 4th gear lockout switch because it was causing the
od to jump in and out at cruising speeds.  i installed a panel light to
remind me that the od was engaged.  well, my wife took the car out
yesterday afternoon....when she returned, i thought i smelled burnt
clutch....she promises she only went through one full gear cycle (1-4)
before realizing that the unit was engaged.  i took the car for a brief
spin and the overdrive seemed fine.
should i expect any big problems from this?  (at least she never put it
                                                reverse....)
tia,
-robert
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