Mark,
I occasionally use 3rd with overdrive when I am cruising in town and the
speed limit is 40 to 50. Not high enough for 4th gear and a bit much
for 3rd without OD.
As for shifting, I don't use the clutch when engaging od disengaging
overdrive but I do normally ease up a bit on the gas so it doesn't put
any undue strain on the drive train when it kicks in.
I don't know if it's the accepted proper procedure, but it feels right
to me.
Joe
Mark Gardner wrote:
>
> Hi again - Now that I have you all thinking about O/Ds, what is the
> accepted method for engaging/disengaging it? Use the clutch? Just back
> off on the gas? (Thanks for the suggestion, Mike). Any particular
> reason why O/D is also available in 3rd? Is it practical to use it to
> create a 6 speed? I presume that the O/D is not available in 1st or 2nd
> due to the higher torque at the driveshaft in those gears. Correct?
>
> Thanks in advance again,
>
> Mark Gardner
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