Ryan Overdrive Operation

[nkaminar]

Another advantage with having a neutral position in the overdrive is using it when stopped at a stop light. You don't grind first. Put the OD in neutral, put the transmission in first (no grinding), then after the light changes press in the clutch and put the OD in direct and start out like you normally would do. Use the neutral in the OD like you would normally use the neutral in the transmission.

Keeping the clutch depressed at a stop light just adds more wear to the thrust bearing in the engine.