FloydP Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Hi all. as the thread suggests the overdrive conversion on the GT6 that all went really well, had a longer test drive today, it was fine for the first 5 miles then took a long while to engage, then a mile or so later wouldn't engage at all.It's a D type and the electrics all seem fine, the OD is switched thru a toggle switch not the gear knob so shouldn't be anything untoward there.I'm kind of hoping it just needs the oil topping up, what do we reckon, is that wishful thinking or is it likely to be something more serious?Thanks,Floyd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenV8Machine Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 clean out the filters, replace oil, see what happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloydP Posted September 7, 2010 Author Share Posted September 7, 2010 The oils only done 10 miles so it should be ok, but I'll give the filters a clean to see if that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 Check the inhibitor switch, bit of a heath robinson system, if not adjusted correctly can cause issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS211083 Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 ID do a level check and i would secondly try inhibitor switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyk5614 Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 had the same problem a few times. Oil level always seemed to do the trick.Also check the relay, they can appear to work but I recently had one that cutout at 55mph - very odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted September 7, 2010 Share Posted September 7, 2010 if level is ok , can you check the solenoid current the d type takes 10amps for a couple of seconds to pull in then a switch inside the sol. cuts in a secondary coil and holds in at 0.5 amps. there after.take off the side plate and energise the sol. the operating lever has a 3/16" hole in , this must align with a hole in the case, use a 3/16" drill as a alignment rod. its adjusted by changing the threaded nut positionPete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloydP Posted September 10, 2010 Author Share Posted September 10, 2010 Hopefully found the problem, the Solenoid adjusting screw (the one that screws into the casting) is completely missing, must have vibrated loose. So hopefully I'll be able to get a replacement before the RBRR.I don't suppose anyone has an old `d' type overdrive that they're not using and would be prepared to lend me the screw until I get another.The usual suspects don't have one so I've e-mailed Mick Dolphin in the hope he has one but just in case he hasn't.Cheers,Floyd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJM Posted September 10, 2010 Share Posted September 10, 2010 Try TRGB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulB Posted September 11, 2010 Share Posted September 11, 2010 FloydP wrote: hopefully I'll be able to get a replacement before the RBRR.Floyd, Are you taking your GT6 on the RBRR? Excellent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloydP Posted September 13, 2010 Author Share Posted September 13, 2010 Taking the GT6 is the plan, but I'm still searching for a bit for the O/D and without it I'll be taking the Stag.I've got a few more suppliers to phone yet though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloydP Posted September 13, 2010 Author Share Posted September 13, 2010 The Panic's over, I've finally found someone with the part, I spent most of the morning phoning round but eventually Wins came up with the goods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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