Stephen,
I don't think you should use the "A type" at all. I'll take it off your
hands, if you like? let me know.
Phil Smith
TR6
----- Original Message -----
From: Hill, Stephen M EDUC:EX <Stephen.Hill@gems7.gov.bc.ca>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, June 15, 2000 12:31 PM
Subject: A type versus J type overdrive
>
> Is the J type overdrive a direct bolt-in substitute for the A type in a
> TR6?? I currently have an A type in my 71, and have a J type in the corner
> of my garage "just in case" the A type breaks. If the J type isn't a bolt
> in, perhaps I should stop storing it. Out of curiousity, how much does a
J
> type overdrive sell for?
>
> I think I saw a comment on the list that the A type overdrive operated in
> 2,3, and 4th gear. Mine only has switches allowing it to operate in 3 and
> 4th. (I know this because I built the trans and overdrive, using my
original
> box and either a Vitesse or Triumph 2000 overdrive). So, is there any
> downside to installing another switch so OD works in 2nd? I am planning on
> autocrossing the car, and wonder if using the OD in second is expecting
too
> much. Thanks.
> Stephen
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