Dan,
I hesitate to suggest this, because I think it means pulling your
engine/gearbox again, but I have a strong suspicion that you have wired
your backup lights to the overdrive "cutout" switch and your overdrive
to the backup light switch. They are very similar, but are on different
sides of the gearbox. I would have to think about it a bit more, but be
very careful not to reverse the car with overdrive engaged!
Bill
Dan Terlizzi wrote:
>
> Hello--
>
> I just completed (almost) my first major mechanical adventure on my
> 1972 MGB. I installed a new tranny with an overdrive and was surprised
> to find that the easiest part of the job was removing and reinstalling
> the engine/trans. The toughest part was bolting the tranny to the
> supports on the crossmember and after hours of flailing away I have
> only installed two of the bolts. Can any of you offer any tips on how
> to do this more efficiently?
>
> Also the overdrive works beautifully except it remains on in 1st and
> 2nd gear--I now have more forward gears than a tractor trailor. In
> addition the backup lights stay on all the time. I think this is most
> likely due to a faulty gear switch. Any thoughts from this
> knowledgeable group would be appreciated.
>
> Regards,
>
> Dan
>
> 72 MGB
> 87 Landcruiser (rusty and loyal as a dog)
>
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