In a message dated 6/7/2005 7:53:11 AM Central Standard Time, pmmacy@att.net
writes:
> I have an A type overdrive that refuses to stay in adjustment. The
> actuating arm (attached to the solenoid) slips on the operating shaft, and I
>have
> to pull the D*** dash brace and gearbox cover and re-adjust about every 500
> miles. I put a new actuating arm on it the last time, but it appeared a
> little 'soft', and the 'split' pulled almost closed when I tightened the bolt
>(as
> had the original). Short of welding the arm to the shaft, does anyone have
> any ideas?
Get a point file and file (or use a Dremel with a cut off wheel as a
minigrinder) the split open some more so you can increase the clamping force.
Another
option is to "knurl" the shaft but I have no idea how to do that. Perhaps
your local machinist can help.
Dave Massey
57 TR3
71 TR6
80 TR8
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