What percentage of Spits (1976-77 at least) had O/D?
Peter s
----- Original Message -----
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
To: Mark Gardner <mrgrdnr@ix.netcom.com>
Cc: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 17, 1999 8:33 PM
Subject: Re: O/D use
>
> 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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