Fearlessfozz Posted February 5, 2019 Report Share Posted February 5, 2019 I have to fit a replacement overdrive solenoid to my 1973 TR6. When fitting do I have to drain gearbox oil? Any tips please ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted February 5, 2019 Report Share Posted February 5, 2019 If you happen to have an A-type OD where the solenoid is vertical: no. But it will need to be adjusted per the WSM instructions. But your car may have a J-type OD: others can better tell you. Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike C Posted February 5, 2019 Report Share Posted February 5, 2019 (edited) If it's a type A like mine ,no. I'd adjust the solenoid as per the manual or this: http://www.buckeyetriumphs.org/technical/AOD/AOD4/AOD4.htm And check the gearbox oil while I'm in the area. Buckeye has a section on J type overdrives but I've never had to work on one. Edited February 5, 2019 by Mike C Trying to get link to work Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barkerwilliams Posted February 5, 2019 Report Share Posted February 5, 2019 J type Overdrive. I have a J type on one of my cars. Easy swap but no space to get a spanner on, no need to drain oil. Look to borrow or buy a spanner, they are a little like a crowfoot spanner but thinner. Ten minute job with the right tool. Alan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fearlessfozz Posted February 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2019 Thanks for replies, I have J Type overdrive and also bought a spanner so I’ll give it a go. Thanks again Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John McCormack Posted February 7, 2019 Report Share Posted February 7, 2019 On 2/7/2019 at 9:16 AM, Fearlessfozz said: Thanks for replies, I have J Type overdrive and also bought a spanner so I’ll give it a go. Thanks again When I did mine I couldn't for the life of me get the solenoid undone, with a proper spanner. I had a mate in the garage and asked him to try. He got it in a minute or two. It can be stuck so keep persevering. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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