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Re: [TR] Strange TR3 OD issue

To: Alexander Delis <ols@bcdef.net>, Triumph List <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [TR] Strange TR3 OD issue
From: Randall <tr3driver@ca.rr.com>
Date: Sat, 12 Jul 2014 0:53:35 +0000
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> The only thing I can think of that is common to third and fourth is that they
> use the same lockout switch, but I don't know why it would pop out at a
> particular RPM EVERY time.

Vibration sensitive?

Probably my first step would be to connect a voltmeter/DMM to the OD relay, and 
take a test ride.  If it shows that the relay drops out when the OD does, you 
know it's an electrical issue.  Then change the connection so you can see the 
lockout switch at work.  Again, if it drops out when the OD does, you've found 
your culprit.

Might not be the switch, but the wires/connections to it.  One of the Stags 
would drop out for no apparent reason (although it was much more random) and it 
turned out that the quick connect to the solenoid was very slightly loose.  Not 
loose enough to fall off, but loose enough to sometimes lose contact.  So, if 
the above test does show the relay is not being grounded through the lockout 
switch, the next test might be to remove the tunnel and repeat the experiment 
with the meter connected directly to the terminals on the switch.

Randall

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