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Old Nov 14, 2025 | 04:00 PM
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Hello everyone, I am searching for a Doug Nash 4+3 overdrive thrust washer in generally better condition then my current. I currently have an overdrive washer that’s in complete shape and in decent condition and would probably run 50 thousand more miles but i am looking for a replacement that could last me a little bit longer! I am aware that not a single soul or company makes them and no one holds stock of newer ones. If anyone has one laying around anywhere please let me know!
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Call Paul....

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Old Nov 15, 2025 | 01:37 PM
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Call Paul....

https://5speeds.com/
He did: From 5 days ago:

Originally Posted by Alex With a Dream
Hello everyone, I have a problem, I have a Doug Nash rebuild that I am really trying to make perfect ... I currently own three, two of which have some of the 6 prongs broken and the one that’s no broken prongs has seen a lot of miles. SK Speed isn’t selling them anymore
I've considered this part unobtanium for a long time. Now I know it is. Not a good deal if you own a car with one of these obsolete transmissions, which I do. Currently it is working correctly, and I have a supposedly-good take-out on the shelf. But I drive it sparingly, and like the overdrive is made of glass, because I don't want to have to deal with finding parts that just don't exist any longer. Cheers.

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But I drive it sparingly, and like the overdrive is made of glass, because I don't want to have to deal with finding parts that just don't exist any longer. Cheers.
Glad I'm not the only one. Clutch in on every engagement/disengagement, and I don't engage it if I'm above 2500RPM in order to reduce wear, nor do I allow it to go below 1300RPM in case the fluid pressure is insufficient at those speeds.

Am I overthinking the mechanisms of this unit? Maybe. But I'm hoping my habits will help it carry on far into the future.
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