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40cpe · 11-22-2019, 08:56 PM

The transmission will free wheel when the overdrive is available (handle pushed in) but not engaged. When the car reaches 28 mph, the accelerator is released, and the transmission drops into overdrive, there is no free wheeling as the engine is mechanically tied to the rear axle. If the transmission free wheels at higher speeds, it is in direct drive (non-overdrive) but there is no engine braking because of the sprag (over running) clutch.

11-22-2019, 08:56 PM	#9
40cpe Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Star, MS Posts: 4,024	Re: Overdrive solenoids The transmission will free wheel when the overdrive is available (handle pushed in) but not engaged. When the car reaches 28 mph, the accelerator is released, and the transmission drops into overdrive, there is no free wheeling as the engine is mechanically tied to the rear axle. If the transmission free wheels at higher speeds, it is in direct drive (non-overdrive) but there is no engine braking because of the sprag (over running) clutch.