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Old Apr 19, 2004 | 04:38 PM
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I took my '85 4+3 out on the highway today and all seemed well until I got back into town. I tried to switch the OD off but it won't disengage. The overdrive light on the information panel goes out but the OD stays on even in first gear. I disconnected the OD relay and still had no success getting back into direct drive. I tend to think it is something electrical but don't know where to look next. Any ideas appreciated. Thanks in advance.

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Old Apr 19, 2004 | 06:38 PM
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You need to fix the OD.
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Old Apr 19, 2004 | 06:45 PM
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sounds like to OD might be fried
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sounds like to OD might be fried
I had a bad feeling it wouldn't be a simple fix. Thanks for the replies.

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Old Apr 19, 2004 | 09:11 PM
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That's a new one on me....scorp 508 is the resident 4+3 expert; he'll probably have some info on this. Good luck.

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Old Apr 19, 2004 | 10:57 PM
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[QUOTE]sounds like to OD might be fried

I had a bad feeling it wouldn't be a simple fix. Thanks for the replies.

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Steve,

I have a 4+3 with a working OD if your interested. And I'm in Chicago
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Steve,

I have a 4+3 with a working OD if your interested. And I'm in Chicago
Thanks Dominic. I might be interested. Chicago is not too bad a drive from here. How much are you looking to get for it? I am checking with 4 Speeds by Darrell to see how much a rebuild is to get an idea of what I am in for. I am not exactly sure what I want to do right now. I need to review my cash situation before I know for sure. It would be a shame to let it sit since we are getting into the nice weather.

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