Also beware, that the oil is of the same type as your engine.
Cheers,
Hans
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Howard" <mgbob@juno.com>
To: <sumton@sbcglobal.net>
Cc: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 4:31 PM
Subject: Re: [Mgs] Overdrive Noise/Shifting Problem
> Oliver,
> Oil level is pretty important in these units, as oil provides the
> pressure to push the clutch to engage OD and to lubricate everything.
> Check it, fill to "Full" if needed, and see how the OD operates.
> Those things you mentioned are not good news, but they could be related
> to low oil level.
> Bob
>
> On Tue, 29 Jan 2008 08:46:34 -0600 "Oliver" <sumton@sbcglobal.net>
> writes:
>> Here's a fun one.
>>
>> 73 mgb roadster in pretty good shape. all electicals work well.
>>
>> history of overdrive transmission completely unknown; got it super
>> cheap.
>> supposedly its a 71. been in my car for about 2 years and 10,000
>> miles.
>> rear seal and clutch replaced when it was put in.
>>
>> 1st and 2nd synchros need to be replaced; overdrive generally works,
>>
>> although sometimes i'm not so sure - when you engage or disengage,
>> there's
>> usually a definitive "jerk" in the car and a distinct change in the
>> rpm's
>> that lets you know something happened. but not always. there are
>> times
>> when there is noticable slippage, especially in second. according
>> to
>> previous discussion, there are glazed surfaces. i can live with all
>> that.
>>
>> for the second time in about 6 months or so, i've put it in reverse,
>> let out
>> the clutch and all i get is a loud whine, no movement. drive away,
>> park,
>> turn off the car. come back in a few minutes, restart the car, and
>> reverse
>> works.
>>
>> could this just be low oil level? i need to check that.
>>
>> is this something i should be worried about, as in will it strand me
>>
>> somewhere? i can deal with occasional no reverse. these cars are
>> light
>> <grin>!
>>
>> thanks!
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