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    Borg Warner Overdrive in a ‘31 Model A

    Re: Borg Warner Overdrive in a ‘31 Model A Tom, We have a '31 Model A with a BW OD (R-10). I believe the solenoid and relay work fine. The OD does not function. The car does not go into freewheel when the T lockout handle is pushed in (and switch is off). The lockout lever seems to move to...
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    Borg Warner Overdrive in a ‘31 Model A

    Re: Borg Warner Overdrive in a ‘31 Model A Possible the prong is not fully engaged and requires manual adjustment (rotating driveshaft in neutral)as described in BW manual
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    Borg Warner Overdrive in a ‘31 Model A

    Re: Borg Warner Overdrive in a ‘31 Model A The T cable appears to be moving the arm on the borg Warner unit from one stop to the other. The solenoid was sucked in during the install procedure so I know that is correct
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    Borg Warner Overdrive in a ‘31 Model A

    Re: Borg Warner Overdrive in a ‘31 Model A The BW OD does not work at all. The relay and solenoid work fine. I have the option 2 set up per Les Andrew’s book, by/passing the governor. With T Handle pushed (engaged) the car does NOT freewheel. The BW manual refers to procedure when lockout T...
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    Borg Warner Overdrive in a ‘31 Model A

    Re: Borg Warner Overdrive in a ‘31 Model A Thank you both for your valuable input
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    Borg Warner Overdrive in a ‘31 Model A

    Re: Borg Warner Overdrive in a ‘31 Model A So you put the 600 w in the Borg Warner OD, rear and trans. Does the heavy oil effect the warm up time of the BW OD? In other words, does it take 10 to 20 minutes before the OD engagee (until the oil is warmed up)? Thanks, Mike
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    Borg Warner Overdrive in a ‘31 Model A

    Re: Borg Warner Overdrive in a ‘31 Model A Just reading through other related blogs that is what was indicated. However, Tom Endy article indicates that there is a front and rear seal in the OD unit that should contain the lube/oil. So that's about all i know. Not much help.
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    Borg Warner Overdrive in a ‘31 Model A

    Borg Warner Overdrive in a ‘31 Model A I’ve trying to figure out what fluid to use in my transmission, banjo and Borg Warner Ovedrive. I understand that I can’t mix fluids as the three share oil passages. The trans and banjo call for 600 W oil while the Borg Warner OD manual recommends GL1...
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    Borg-Warner OD Wiring

    Mine is set up the same way as yours but not functioning. Can you recommend testing steps to determine if relay, solenoid or governor is at fault?
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