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Columbia overdrive
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rogerburnett |
09-29-2012 @ 4:45 AM
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hi all i have a 1948 mercury converible with a columbia overdrive but when i put it in overdrive the speedo stops working can anyone help .vacuum wipers are poor also thankyou roger
This message was edited by rogerburnett on 9-29-12 @ 4:53 AM
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Stroker |
09-29-2012 @ 6:01 AM
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I suspect the control cable that runs to the two-speed gearbox on the back of your speedometer is out of adjustment. If the cable doesn't move the shift arm on the side of the gearbox far enough, it can hang up in "neutral".
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rogerburnett |
09-29-2012 @ 2:06 PM
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thanks stroker that may help me can i buy any books to explain how to do all of the ajustments . i live in australia and the car doesnt comein from the states until 14th november.thanks roger
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Stroker |
09-29-2012 @ 6:06 PM
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roger: Best source for parts in information in the US is: http://www.columbiatwospeedparts.com/ John Connolly is a long-time EV8CA member, and should be able to steer you in the right direction.
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rogerburnett |
09-29-2012 @ 7:19 PM
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thanks stroker have talked to John he said could be dual diaphragms in the unit or as you said ajustment.You cant buy new units so hope you were right thanks mate
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