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TR5/TR250 A-type overdrive questions

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arbs_53 said:
... I have a 1/2 HP 1750 rpm motor with a 4-step pulley that I use on my wood lathe. I plan to use that when I test this thing. I just need to get a pulley for the flange...
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I used a length of 1/2" hose clamped to the motor armature and the input shaft, though admittedly I wasn't trying to test an OD:

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And yes, you really can shift one of these things with just a Phillips screwdriver!
 
arbs_53 said:
I bought, from some guy in New Zealand, and still have, an overdrive unit
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I also bought mine from some guy in New Zealand.

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I'd be curious to know what it came out of. All I know is it's in, works great and I love it.
 
Phil, the input shaft is nearly flush to the housing. With a straight edge across the opening of the housing, the nose is a maybe 1/16", possibly less, from the edge.
 
dave
looks like the number on the trans is for a 1970 tr6,that was converted to an an atype overdrive,tr4 and earlier, the noise was longer,I would test the umnit and if all teat good with pressure,put it in the car
Phil
 
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