Overdrive solenoid

[Fearlessfozz]

I have to fit a replacement overdrive solenoid to my 1973 TR6. When fitting do I have to drain gearbox oil? Any tips please ? 

[Waldi]

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

[Mike C]

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

[barkerwilliams]

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

 

[Fearlessfozz]

Thanks for replies, I have J Type overdrive and also bought a spanner so I’ll give it a go. 

Thanks again 

[John McCormack]

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.