Jim Yergin Posted June 19, 2009 Report Posted June 19, 2009 Finally got my overdrive working and was having fun. Even had the split shift gear shift knob button working. But last night the car would not move forward with the o/d handle pushed in and engaged. I had had this problem before and ended up replacing the roller clutch assembly. According to the Borg Warner manual, this symptom indicates a broken clutch roller, sticking roller clutch assembly, or a worn cam in the roller clutch assembly. Since my roller clutch asembly and rollers are brand new, I am assuming that the problem is that it is sticking. Before I pull and dissassemble the transmission yet again, I thought I would ask here if anyone has any suggestions as to why the roller clutch assembly would stick and is there anything that can be done about it without pulling the transmission? Thanks. Jim Yergin Quote
Normspeed Posted June 19, 2009 Report Posted June 19, 2009 Wow Jim, that OD has given you quite a run for your money. I'm no expert on them, but just tossing this out there for the next time you have it apart. In the roller cage assembly, there are a couple of very odd springs. I believe there is a possibility of putting them in backwards (wrong rotation direction) if you've had them out. I was sure I had a photo of that but can't find it. I believe if the springs are in backwards, they might prevent the rollers from moving outwards to engage the OD. No idea if this is the glitch but something to look at when you delve into it again. I had my springs out and had to do some real head scratching to make sure I got them in the right way. Quote
Jim Yergin Posted June 19, 2009 Author Report Posted June 19, 2009 Wow Jim, that OD has given you quite a run for your money. I'm no expert on them, but just tossing this out there for the next time you have it apart.In the roller cage assembly, there are a couple of very odd springs. I believe there is a possibility of putting them in backwards (wrong rotation direction) if you've had them out. I was sure I had a photo of that but can't find it. I believe if the springs are in backwards, they might prevent the rollers from moving outwards to engage the OD. No idea if this is the glitch but something to look at when you delve into it again. I had my springs out and had to do some real head scratching to make sure I got them in the right way. Norm, Thanks for the suggestion. I will certainly check the springs the next time I am in the transmission (which now appears will be sooner rather than later). I installed the new clutch assembly as it came right out of the box and did not touch the springs so I would be surprised if that is the problem but worth checking. You are not kidding about the "O/D giving me a run for my money." At this point it has become a test of my determination to get it to work. I have too much time and money invested to give up on it just yet. Thank goodness I do not have to rely on the car for basic transportation. Jim Yergin Quote
Rodney Bullock Posted June 19, 2009 Report Posted June 19, 2009 JIm, you don't need O/D to get to Sully:)I am getting ready myself, I put the hawk in the paint shop for a minor touch-up I will pick it up tomorrow night. Hope to see you:rolleyes:I'll be sitting with my Studebaker club. Quote
Jim Yergin Posted June 19, 2009 Author Report Posted June 19, 2009 JIm, you don't need O/D to get to Sully:)I am getting ready myself, I put the hawk in the paint shop for a minor touch-up I will pick it up tomorrow night. Hope to see you:rolleyes:I'll be sitting with my Studebaker club. Rodney, You are right about that. With luck I will be in the woodie section to the left of the main house. See you Sunday. Looking forward to seeing the Hawk. Jim Yergin Quote
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