Re: T150+OD compatibility?

[Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>]

On Fri, 3 Dec 2004, Glen Hoag wrote:

> The availability was 1975-6, to the best of my knowledge, though it might have
> been added late in MY 74.  It was also available in the Pacer, column shift
> only.  It's a nice setup, and should fit your Hornet.  The tailshaft seal is
> unique and no longer available, though I found a single lip seal that fit.  I
> expect I'll have to replace it sooner or later.

That last could be trouble, do you remember the part number or application?

> The yoke is unique to the overdrive unit in AMC application, but suitable
> replacements are still available from Spicer.  

Comes with! Lucky me.

> The transmission mount is
> unique to the OD application, but Volvo used the same overdrive unit
> (GKN/Laycock-de Normanville J-type) and something for a 124 with OD might
> work.

THanks for the warning. I will ahve to see what looks like when
it gets here, but I will try to wangle something up.


> Control wiring can be as simple as a toggle switch, as the engagement is done
> with a solenoid valve that diverts gear oil to apply a hydraulic clutch, much
> like an automatic transmission.  The factory used a third gear lockout, a
> speed sensor on the speedometer drive, and a WOT kickdown switch on the
> throttle.  I have an aftermarket carb and my speed sensor is bad, so I
> manually engage it with the button on the turn signal stalk.

I'll probably do a minimal semi-manual setup, a lockout and a manual
kickdown switch on the floor shifter.

Too bad for me, I used up my shifter kit on the T14, and I hope the
hole in the floor isn't too far off.

THanks for all the info!

tomj