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Re: J-Type Overdrive

To: Brian Day <1briand@mail.airmail.net>, triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
Subject: Re: J-Type Overdrive
From: "Douglas Mitchell" <dmitchel@ford.com>
Date: Wed, 9 Jul 1997 14:44:32 -0400 "J-Type Overdrive" (Jul 9, 12:22pm)
References: <m0wm0Jx-000CyyB@mail.airmail.net>
On Jul 9, 12:22pm, Brian Day wrote:
> Subject: J-Type Overdrive
>
> My Overdrive has developed a nasty habit of selectively working.  It will
> stay engaged for anywhere from 20 seconds to 20 minutes (shorter when warm)
> and then disengage.  If I turn the switch off and turn it on again, the same
> result occurs - overdrive engages, but for a limited time period.
>
> Any ideas???
>
>
> Brian Day
> '73 TR6 CF9167 UO
> 1briand@airmail.net
>-- End of excerpt from Brian Day


Brian,

When was the last time you changed the fluid in the 'box? It may need
changing and the filter need cleaning. Does the OD work immediately
after switching it off/on? Is the relay or solenoid getting too hot?

Several things to look at.

Cheers,

Doug Mitchell
dmitchel@ismi.net
dmitchel@ford.com

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