BTW, Amsoil makes a synthetic gear lube that is compatible with the Spit transmission. I have used it for years. It is nice if you use the O/D in cold weather, since the shifting does not get all sluggish.
Doug On Apr 9, 2012 9:43 AM, "Greg Rowe" <[email protected]> wrote: > You should be able to hear the solenoid click when you turn it on and off > with the engine off. The wiring consists of the switch in the gear lever, > the > solenoid and an inhibitor (to lock out 1st, 2nd and reverse). I'm not sure > of the actual wiring order or colors but you should be able to find it on > line. > > I've found that the connections in the on-off switch in the gear lever > can be finicky and I actually ended up soldering my on (which necessitates > an annoying unsoldering whenever I remove it.) I also had the wires > to the lever go bad from flexing and had to splice in new sections. > > I understand that the J-Type OD's are robust so your problem is likely > wiring or a solenoid. If it is the solenoid, new ones are somewhat pricey > but Volvo used the same OD for many years and you may be able to find > a servicable one cheaply in a junkyard. > > Also, I believe there is a useful article on OD on the Canley Classic site. > > Why GL1? I would want to use something more modern than that although > overdrive transmission lubricants are admittedly one of the biggest > disagreement areas on our cars. > > I agree, once you get used to that OD, it's hard to drive without it! > > Good luck! > > Greg Rowe > > > > > From: [email protected] > > To: [email protected] > > Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2012 12:43:16 +0000 > > Subject: [Spits] Spit O/D Issues > > > > I just replaced the clutch (3 piece AP kit) on my 79 Spitfire over the > > weekend. The tranny went back in successfully, and it now shifts into > first. > > (fingers in the clutch cover were worn and bent). > > > > My question: > > The Tranny has O/D and it worked fine last year before I took out the > Tranny. > > I also changed the oil with GL1 Ford Tractor oil. And replaced the rear > > engine seal and horseshoe gasket, while I was in there. > > Issue: The O/D switch doesn't engage anymore on 3 or 4th gear. I need > to > > trace the wires against a wiring diagram (I think there is one on the > > Spitfires & GT6 site), but I think they went back together correctly. Is > > there a way to test the solenoid without damaging it? Any other things > to > > check out? > > I put 25 miles on the car yesterday, and really miss the O/D !! > > > > Thanks in advance. > > > > Mike Mack Rochester, NY > > 79 Spit > > 80 TR8 > > 73 Stag > > 70 GT6 > _______________________________________________ > > [email protected] > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Suggested annual donation $11.47 > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Forums: http://www.team.net/forums > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spitfires/[email protected] _______________________________________________ [email protected] Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $11.47 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spitfires/[email protected]
