Richard, all,
I checked the fluid levels in the gearbox and they're fine. Turns out I'm
using 80/90 weight, hypoid, which I hope is okay. Maybe not.
The electrics all work fine and the solenoid reacts instantly with a good,
solid click when O/D is engaged, but the O/D unit is not engaging fully or is
otherwise slipping under load. I went out on the freeway and noticed that
while there is some RPM drop with O/D engaged, it is inconsistent and maybe
500 RPM lower at best. Under even light to moderate acceleration, I can hear
the engine revs increase disproportionately, then settle back down when I all
but lift my foot from the pedal.
So it's working, but slipping under load. What should I check next? And will
I be able to do it from under the car? Or will I need to remove the interior
trans cover? Thanks.
By the way, Reuters is reporting today that Saddam Hussein is slated to star
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Jeff
----- Original Message -----
From: Richard Gosling
To: 'Jeff McNeal' ; spitfires@autox.team.net
Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2003 6:39 AM
Subject: RE: Funky D-type O/D
Jeff,
Well, what's the worst that could happen if you rig up an idiot light? I
can't think of anything much apart from accidentally earthing the wire
leading from the solonoid to the idiot light. So... the fuse protecting
that circuit blows, immediately taking out also your gauges, heater fan,
radio, indicators, wipers etc. Not good, but all you do is remove the
wire,
replace the fuse and you are back in business.
Then again, if you know you've disturbed the O/D wiring in the gear-lever,
I'd just check that is all secure before trying anything else!
Richard
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