Stage 1 V8

Morning All,

I note Bumpkin used to make the linkage rod and block for the Fairey Overdrive, but I am not aware whether he still has any (Hopefully Bumpkin will see this message ).

If none are available, would anyone have a block and linkage drawing, or both of these items on a shelf, so that I may produce some CAD drawings from them and see if I can get a few made?

Rob
Amesbury, UK

Rob- if you get the designs, can you make me one please?
Have a rangie lt95 with OD but no linkage

Thanks
Harry

Is there any reason one cannot be fabbed or does it need pattern parts?

I'll keep it in mind Harry!

Unfortunately disco2hse, I don't have an overdrive or any of the controls to be able to use as a basis for coming up with what shape the linkage rod needs to be. However, saying that I may come into possession in the near future of an overdrive case, but nothing is guaranteed

OK. I don't have an overdrive but I do have a PTO that came with no linkages. Making the parts required some thought, a length of stiff fencing wire, drills, files, ... . What resulted was a complex curve on a rod. The rod comes out through the front of the seat box. I used a black Santana 4WD knob (as opposed to the LR yellow one). Works a treat but probably bears no resemblance to the original.

If a cable is required, then the job is possibly easier. You will need to make mounting points for each end and one of those that provides for an adjuster.

I have a linkage

I hadn't realised Bumpkin used to make these parts. He did provide the photos at http://www.stage1v8.org.uk/overdrive/index.html

I'm still in need of a linkage myself (having the RR bits, like Harry Potter) so if you do manage to get some made then I would be interested.

David

Looks pretty simple.

This might be a better view (if the photo loads properly).

I've got a picture of mine here:

https://laroparts.wordpress.com/2014/01/07/overdrive/