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Re: Slow TR6 overdrive

To: Paul Mitchell <paul-m@mweb.co.za>
Subject: Re: Slow TR6 overdrive
From: erl@unix.mail.virginia.edu
Date: Tue, 1 Feb 2000 11:02:10 -0500 (EST)
Cc: Triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net>
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On Mon, 31 Jan 2000, Paul Mitchell wrote:
Paul:

I would consider checking my trans fluid level.  The "J-type" overdrive
does have some delay in engaging, but only a couple of seconds, at most.
The one sure way to destroy one of these overdrives, is to let the trans
run out of oil!
 > > List,
> 
> My 74 TR6 PI has a bit of an overdrive lag. When I engage the overdrive,
> it takes a while to change up - anything up to 30 seconds. Coming down
> is more or less instant. Since this is when it is usually important, I
> am not too worried at the moment, but I am interested in what the list
> thinks I may be in for long term. I guess it is taking a while to build
> up the pressure to move - anyone else had this trouble?
> 
> Paul
> 
> 

James A. Ruffner


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