You write:
> I've finally satisfied a life-long dream and recently purchased a 1972
> TR6 with 71K miles on it. Got it home and after less than 24 hours I
> became very intimate with its hydraulic clutch! <g> But in general the
> car seems to be in very good shape - not completely original, but the
> body and frame appear to be very sound. My short period of ownership
> has raised a few questions, though.
Congratulations! I found myself in much the same situation almost
one year ago!
> First, I changed the engine oil and filter (the latter was...
> interesting...), and put in 10W40.
This I can relate to very well. You can read more about my first
oil change at http://rassp.sanders.com/streeter/lbc/index.html, if
you want to know you're not alone... :-)
> Second, how can I tell if I actually have Overdrive on the beastie? The
> previous owner said it didn't, yet it has the appropriate badge on its
> backside, steering column switch, and engine compartment relay.
Assuming that it doesn't actually work, the easiest way to check
this is by inspection under the car. A non-OD transmission will
be all of one big cast piece from the bellhousing back to the
driveshaft. An OD transmission will stop short of the driveshaft,
and have the OD unit bolted on, approximately 2/3 of the way back
from the bellhousing bolts to the driveshaft.
It is possible, especially with the oil figures you quote, that a
different engine/transmission is in the car then that with which
it came from the factory.
--ken ('74 TR6)
Kenneth B. Streeter | EMAIL: streeter@sanders.com
Sanders, PTP2-A001 | WWW: http://rassp.sanders.com/streeter/
65 River Road | Voice: (603) 885-9604
Hudson, NH 03051 | Fax: (603) 885-0631
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