bond Posted August 21, 2009 Posted August 21, 2009 Hi all, just wired up overdrive for the first time since i got the GT three years ago. When doing 45/50 plus and i engage the overdrive not a lot apears to happen. the load on the engine seems less but i expected more (revs dropping drematically for example). When i disengage the overdrive the revs do increase and you can feel its gone down a gear. Does this sound right to you guys? thanks Dave. . . . Stafford was great :)
GazaGt6 Posted August 21, 2009 Posted August 21, 2009 yep seems right to me...it should feel like its engaging another gear? revs sit down? you should really notice it though... you might need to do some adusting to the overdrive. might need more oil? or badly adjusted solenoid? not sure. overdrive isnt my area of expertise. im sure some guys on here will be able to help you. Btw, was your GT6 the mk3 with wolfrace alloys at stafford? Garry
GazaGt6 Posted August 21, 2009 Posted August 21, 2009 thought so! had a look around it! nicely done! 8) you should have stuck it in with the other GT6's, it was sort of hiding away! :-/ good job on the car though.Garry
BrendanD Posted August 21, 2009 Posted August 21, 2009 Your Revs should drop by about 20% if the OD is working properly.
tiggrr1 Posted August 21, 2009 Posted August 21, 2009 Follow this link and put in your car details,it should give you an idea of roadspeed versus rpmhttp://www.mintylamb.co.uk/gearspeed/
Paudman Posted August 22, 2009 Posted August 22, 2009 Love overdrive, especially the early steering-column mounted version. you just drive round town flicking in and out as required without having to take a hand off the wheel. I notice mine more disengaging rather than engaging, the revs certainly drop on engaging but it's quite gentle; when switching off they definitely rise! You should feel it kick in a few seconds at most after switching on, like an automatic car changing gear.
rotoflex Posted August 22, 2009 Posted August 22, 2009 Quote:Overdrive, hows it feel?Overedrive engaging: NEEEEeeyurpOverdrive disengaging: hmmmmMMRRRRRR
Chasj Posted August 22, 2009 Posted August 22, 2009 Hi. When changing into overdrive as you operate the switch ease off throttle,as disengage easo on the throttle,this way shouldn't get a "bump"of any sort.Very smooth being the order of the day,a bit like changing gear without using the clutch.Charles.
bond Posted August 22, 2009 Author Posted August 22, 2009 rotoflex wrote:Overedrive engaging: NEEEEeeyurpOverdrive disengaging: hmmmmMMRRRRRRmmm :-/
Pete Lewis Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 to take the jolt out of the change play the throttle or best just a light dab/feather the clutch to stop the stress of the change is best and esures longer OD life , also better for the passengers who wont need a neck brace this kees the power on changes but makes it smooooth Pete
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