Overdrive Solenoid

[daneggies1]

hi everyone,

I have the unenviable task of replacing my overdrive solenoid on a d type (mk3 gt6) however after discovering it to be quite leaky I noticed where the overdrive actuator ?rod? is it protrudes from the housing yet there is a thread to in the hole, am I missing a screw in plug ?

any help appreciated here

Dan

[RobPearce]

It's a while since I've owned a car with a D-type (all mine have J-type conversions) but from memory, that looks wrong.

Sorry, not much help

[Dogsbody47uk]

It doesn't look like the arrangement on my Vitesse's D type. But also not much help!

[Richard B]

Should be a plug screwed in there to cover the plunger.

[Pete Lewis]

yes theres a screwed cover plug to act as a stop in the off postion

there should be no oil round this area or the solenoid.

if you need to remove the solenoid you may need too lift the rear of the box to get at the bottom screw, if refitting get some socket cap screws , makes next time much easier. as access with a long allen key or extention will align and allow for unscrewing ,
which is nearly impossible with a screwdriver

once the cap is in place adjust the lever position with the solenoid 'ON' so the hole in the lever aligns a hole in the case just behind the lever  a 3/16 drill is a good alignment tool

you can see the castle nut and cap on here , but not available,  try OD spares rugby or overdrive repairs sheffield

http://www.canleyclassics.com/triumph-gt6-mkiii-overdrive-kit

Pete

[bob dunn]

http://www.tcoc.ie/wiki/item/367891

[bob dunn]

Hope this helps. good luck.

[daneggies1]

Thanks for the help/advice everyone

New solenoid has been installed, i have also made an extended screw arrangement to make removing the solenoid in the future easier, just waiting someone getting back to me with regards to the adjuster plug now so just that left to do and hopefully it'll be good to go again!

Dan