Richard, all, I checked the fluid levels in the gearbox and they're fine. Turns out I'm using 80/90 weight, hypoid, which I hope is okay. Maybe not.
The electrics all work fine and the solenoid reacts instantly with a good, solid click when O/D is engaged, but the O/D unit is not engaging fully or is otherwise slipping under load. I went out on the freeway and noticed that while there is some RPM drop with O/D engaged, it is inconsistent and maybe 500 RPM lower at best. Under even light to moderate acceleration, I can hear the engine revs increase disproportionately, then settle back down when I all but lift my foot from the pedal. So it's working, but slipping under load. What should I check next? And will I be able to do it from under the car? Or will I need to remove the interior trans cover? Thanks. By the way, Reuters is reporting today that Saddam Hussein is slated to star in an Iraqi version of "Weekend At Bernie's", filmed on location on the French Riviera. Check out the story and photo on this website: http://www.thebigpicturedvd.com/bignews.shtml Jeff ----- Original Message ----- From: Richard Gosling To: 'Jeff McNeal' ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2003 6:39 AM Subject: RE: Funky D-type O/D Jeff, Well, what's the worst that could happen if you rig up an idiot light? I can't think of anything much apart from accidentally earthing the wire leading from the solonoid to the idiot light. So... the fuse protecting that circuit blows, immediately taking out also your gauges, heater fan, radio, indicators, wipers etc. Not good, but all you do is remove the wire, replace the fuse and you are back in business. Then again, if you know you've disturbed the O/D wiring in the gear-lever, I'd just check that is all secure before trying anything else! Richard ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Important Notice: The information in this email is confidential and may be legally-privileged. If you have reason to believe you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure, copying, distribution or any action taken or omitted to be taken in reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful and you are requested to contact the sender urgently and dispose of this email -----------------------------------------------------------exp. /// [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailing list /// Send admin requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool /// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive /// Send list postings to [EMAIL PROTECTED] /// Edit your replies! If they include this trailer, they will NOT be sent.
