Overdrive engagement

[Dolomitejohn]

Hi all.
Anyone know if its possible to soften the engagement / disengagement of j type on a sprint. Was recon few years ago but very low miles since. It's always been like it. Complete box is coming out soon so wondered if anything I myself could do to make it glide in rather than thump in. Oil used is ep 80/ 90. It's fine when cold.
Ideas?
Cheers
John

[gmsclassics]

My local expert workshop who reconditions these told me to only use Castrol VMX and that has worked well in my Sprints, even racing. However I haven't needed to recondition one myself. However, I have a reconditioned overdrive on a Moss 'box in my Jag and with that I always have to depress the clutch when disengaging the overdrive. Engaging is okay.
Geoff

[cliftyhanger]

I believe somebody like overdrive spares (is that Dave Twigger??) should be able to help. Give them a call....

[Matt Cotton]

Hi John.
My overdrive was the same before I had it overhauled, sometimes I would assist operation with the clutch to make the transition a little smoother.
I mentioned this to Mike Papworth when I had it overhauled at the beginning of last year and he was able to adjust the pressure. It is now seamless.
Worth asking when you drop yours off.

MC.