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Rolly77MGB
Richard Rollison
Winnemucca, NV
(8 posts)

Registered:
03/31/2011 07:07PM

Main British Car:
1977 MGB Roadster will be Ford 5.0 w/ AOD automatic

Overdrive
Posted by: Rolly77MGB
Date: March 31, 2011 07:31PM

I am going to California tomorrow to pick up the 77 MGB I won on ebay. I'm told the O/D does not work. Any simple way to check O/D electrics for problems? All ideas appreciated.


rficalora
Rob Ficalora
Willis, TX
(2764 posts)

Registered:
10/24/2007 02:46PM

Main British Car:
'76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302

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Re: Overdrive
Posted by: rficalora
Date: March 31, 2011 11:09PM

Hi Richard,

There are probably folks here who can answer your question, but you'll likely get a quicker response on questions related to stock MG stuff at the MG Experience board (http://www.mgexperience.net/phorum/list.php?1). This site caters to folks doing engine swaps (V8, V6, turbo'd I4, etc.) into British cars.

Good luck with it.

Rob


Rolly77MGB
Richard Rollison
Winnemucca, NV
(8 posts)

Registered:
03/31/2011 07:07PM

Main British Car:
1977 MGB Roadster will be Ford 5.0 w/ AOD automatic

Re: Overdrive
Posted by: Rolly77MGB
Date: March 31, 2011 11:18PM

Thanks, Rob. I plan to stuff a 302 into this car hence my joining. In the meantime I'd like to enjoy it as it is today. BTW, your car is super - just watched the video - very impressive.
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74ls1tr6
Calvin Grannis
Elk Grove,CA
(1151 posts)

Registered:
11/10/2007 10:05AM

Main British Car:
74 TR6 / 71 MGB GT TR6/Ls1 71 MGB GT/Ls1

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Re: Overdrive
Posted by: 74ls1tr6
Date: April 02, 2011 09:20AM

Where in California?


BlownMGB-V8
Jim Blackwood
9406 Gunpowder Rd., Florence, KY 41042
(6470 posts)

Registered:
10/23/2007 12:59PM

Main British Car:
1971 MGB Blown,Injected,Intercooled Buick 340/AA80E/JagIRS

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Re: Overdrive
Posted by: BlownMGB-V8
Date: April 02, 2011 11:42AM

Richard, you can run a jumper wire directly to the OD solenoid from the battery and if the mechanicals and hydraulics are in order it should kick in. If not a fluid change and cleaning the filter screen may do the trick. Internally the OD is a simple device. I once re-staked one or more of the spring pins and had a good repair. Still working today.

JB


Rolly77MGB
Richard Rollison
Winnemucca, NV
(8 posts)

Registered:
03/31/2011 07:07PM

Main British Car:
1977 MGB Roadster will be Ford 5.0 w/ AOD automatic

Re: Overdrive
Posted by: Rolly77MGB
Date: April 07, 2011 12:30AM

Thanks for the responses, folks. Picked the car up in Pollock Pines last Friday and drove it to Winnemucca, NV without incident - also without lights of any kind! The wiring is a mess and I may be better off getting a new wiring harness. JB, I will try your tips. Thanks again.


rficalora
Rob Ficalora
Willis, TX
(2764 posts)

Registered:
10/24/2007 02:46PM

Main British Car:
'76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302

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Re: Overdrive
Posted by: rficalora
Date: April 08, 2011 09:47PM

If the wiring is a mess you'd do well to rewire. Check www.advanceautowire.com



speed6
Chad Jester

(7 posts)

Registered:
09/22/2010 06:41PM

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Re: Overdrive
Posted by: speed6
Date: May 21, 2011 08:21AM

Or use a streetrod harness from Painless Wiring or other vendor. Don't laugh, but Streetrodder Magazine is a great source for vendors on conversion parts.

Chad in Tulsa


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