The Ford Barn - View Single Post - Columbia Overdrive Question / Information

rozzi · 07-18-2018, 10:56 AM

Hello all,

I recently picked up a 39 Ford standard coupe that has a Columbia overdrive in it. The car has been sitting for a very long time, since at least 1994, but probably longer than that. We have serviced it and it is now road worthy. Is there a way to test the Columbia other than at speeds on the road? My fear is something catastrophic happening when it is engaged for the first time since sitting so long. Any advice? Thanks!

07-18-2018, 10:56 AM	#1
rozzi Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 21	Columbia Overdrive Question / Information Hello all, I recently picked up a 39 Ford standard coupe that has a Columbia overdrive in it. The car has been sitting for a very long time, since at least 1994, but probably longer than that. We have serviced it and it is now road worthy. Is there a way to test the Columbia other than at speeds on the road? My fear is something catastrophic happening when it is engaged for the first time since sitting so long. Any advice? Thanks!