jjbunn
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I'm not having much luck finding an Idiot's Guide to TR6 Overdrives. I know that at some point I want to add back an overdrive to my '71, and I understand that the period correct Overdrive would be an "A" type. But these are very hard to come by, and expensive. On the other hand, the "J" type is more readily available, and Volvo units can be used. For example, there is one on Ebay at the moment:
Ebay "J" Overdrive
Apart from the unit itself, there are other bits and pieces, like the wiring harness (which I have), column switch, relay (which I also have), solenoid (does this usually come as part of the O/D unit itself?), speedo drive gear, and so on.
Most importantly, how easy is an O/D to fit? How do I find out if my existing transmission will take an O/D unit, and what the dimensions and relevant part numbers are, will my transmission tunnel be big enough, et cetera? How could I decide if the Ebay O/D linked above be suitable (assuming it is as advertised)?
In short, is there a resource that covers this topic, that someone can point me to? I'm in no hurry to add an O/D but I'd like to be informed so that if one turns up for sale at an acceptable price I can make a decision.
Ebay "J" Overdrive
Apart from the unit itself, there are other bits and pieces, like the wiring harness (which I have), column switch, relay (which I also have), solenoid (does this usually come as part of the O/D unit itself?), speedo drive gear, and so on.
Most importantly, how easy is an O/D to fit? How do I find out if my existing transmission will take an O/D unit, and what the dimensions and relevant part numbers are, will my transmission tunnel be big enough, et cetera? How could I decide if the Ebay O/D linked above be suitable (assuming it is as advertised)?
In short, is there a resource that covers this topic, that someone can point me to? I'm in no hurry to add an O/D but I'd like to be informed so that if one turns up for sale at an acceptable price I can make a decision.