In a message dated 11/17/2007 6:13:14 AM Central Standard Time,
DLylis@aol.com writes:
> I am about to install a J type overdrive on my 3A which has a 4 tranny.
> Given that my tranny has the necessary 'dimple' on the 1/2 shift fork for
> OD to
> function in 2 gear is there any reason that I am overlooking that the
> switch
> could not be installed in the cover for both the 1/2 shift fork and the 3/4
>
> shift fork so that the OD would work like an A? As you may note by the
> commission number my car origianally had OD but somewhere along a
> 'restoration' it
> got removed.
> Please hold off on the tranny mount issues. I am aware and have worked
> that
> out.
> TIA
>
I had OD in second gear on my TR6 (with J-type) and eventually disconnected
the switch. It was a waste of time in my book. At second gear speeds the OD
takes so long to engage that you will be upshifting to third by the time it
engages. I suppose there are traffic situations where the speed will bounce
between 10 and 40 MPH and having OD in second gear would be a nice thing to
have
but the TR6 has enough torque that third gear will work well, too.
The short answer is: Yes you can and it will work. But my recommendation is
it isn't worth the trouble.
Dave
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