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40cpe · 11-28-2023, 11:53 AM

If the overdrive unit was allowed to run low on lubricant, the ring/sun gears will lock up with a bang. This will result in no free-wheeling and no overdrive. It sounds like a tear-down and inspection is in order.

11-28-2023, 11:53 AM	#14
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 4,030	Re: Borg Warner Overdrive in a ‘31 Model A If the overdrive unit was allowed to run low on lubricant, the ring/sun gears will lock up with a bang. This will result in no free-wheeling and no overdrive. It sounds like a tear-down and inspection is in order.