Bob -
There are indeed still people who rebuild them (me, for example,
though I'm as slow as molasses and not in it professionally!) Andy
mentioned Quantum Mechanics, which I've heard good things about -
here are a few more contacts:
Overdrive parts and advice sources:
Brian Schroff at Powerbritish
Charlie Vincent in Jacksonville Fla. 904-757-6300.
John J Black
Waterloo Drivetrain Systems
http://www.waterloo-dtr.com
transman@waterloo-dtr.com
Overdrive Repair Services in England
http://www.overdrive-repairs.co.uk/main.html
Herman Van Den Akker: 689 Azure Hills Drive, Simi Valler, CA 93065,
805-526-9526.
Also see Nelson Riedel's excellent online guide to overdrive repair
and refurbishing at http://www.buckeyetriumphs.org/ (look under
Technical). (Thanks Nelson!!)
As for your problem with the OD not engaging - check that the oil
level is sufficient. That's the root of most OD problems. Also
check to make sure your solenoid adjustment is correct - perhaps it
is only opening the operating valve a tiny bit? Does it take a long
time (more than three or four seconds on the highway) to engage? If
so, this last thing may be the problem.
There are other possibilities. Look on my Web site below for the
factory A-type overdrive service manual - and also get Nelson's
documents listed above.
HTH,
Dan
> > I, also have converted a non
>> o/d TR6
>> (1969 - CC25460) to o/d. My problem is that the o/d
>> will engage but not
>> hold when placed under acceleration. I'm hoping to
>> find a rebuilt unit.
>>
>> TRF has none, BPNW says nobody rebuilds them any
>> more 'cause they can't
>> get parts. Can ya'll offer any assistance?
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
> > Bob Baker
>
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1957 TR3, TS15098L 'O' - with a nice shiny rear axle installed!
Brakes partly complete, TR4 OD transmission working nicely.
1977 Spitfire, FM64159U 'O' - in storage.
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