During the early 60's I crewed on a TR-4, Hayward Auto Imports, that also
used a OD, in much the same way as Bill's. The unit was modified, though.
The one problem with the 7 speed approach is on the down shift. Our driver
could never seem to remember which gear he was in. The result of a 3rd over
to a 2nd under downshift is pretty spectacular!!!!! I wouldn't recommend
trying it.
Mike Singleton
>
> Justin, I owned and raced an OD equipped TR-3A in 1957-60 and I used
> it like a seven speed transmission. 1st was non-synchro, 2nd, then
> 2nd OD, 3rd, it gets a little busy switching out of OD while shifting
> but it can be done. the 3rd OD, 4th another fast switch, and finally
> 4th OD.
>
> I won many races in the SCCA Mid-South region and used that shift
> pattern for most of my driving, never had any problems with either
> the Transmission or OD. All were still working fine when I traded
> the TR for a Alfa Romeo Guiletta Sprint Veloce (but that is another
> story) :-)
> --
> Bill Pugh
> aka Wily
> 1957 TR-3A
> TS17102E
>
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