Overdrive linkage.

Timewarp · Post by **Timewarp** » Wed Dec 05, 2007 10:30 pm

Hi does anyone out there know the whereabouts of any overdrive linkage or has any plans,photos,or patterns to help.Has anyone had any made up?
I am sure this has been asked before but I am new on here and cannot find the information.Anything would be a help,maybe some member lives near me who has one fitted i could look at.I am based in Hartlepool on Teesside Many thanks Gary.

Andy Dawe · Post by **Andy Dawe** » Wed Dec 05, 2007 11:07 pm

May the force be with you

Bumpkin · Post by **Bumpkin** » Thu Dec 06, 2007 4:30 pm

Gary
I make the 2 bits unique to the Stage 1 linkage, thats the pivot block & the rod from the block to the overdrive.The pivot/shoulder bolt /lever & knob is all standard Fairey Overdrive. You would need to sourse them yourself. What i should also have pointed out was that no part of the Range Rover overdrive linkage is any use bar the knob.You need the linkage from the smaller Series overdrive linkage. Sorry about that.
Terry

bungolobill · Post by **bungolobill** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 10:24 am

Hello Terry,

I too would be very interested in getting hold of a pivot block and rod, I have the overdrive and all the bits from a Range Rover but am not too keen on having the operating lever come up through the cubby box! How do I go about getting one from you?

Cheers
Phil

Bumpkin · Post by **Bumpkin** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 4:21 pm

Phill
I have edited the post above to point out the linkage problems. I am about to make a batch of 10 pivot block and bars. They will be 25 Pounds a pair. Available after Christmas.
Terry

bungolobill · Post by **bungolobill** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 11:12 am

Terry, yes that makes sense now, I have got a good selection of Series Overdrive bits and pieces so no dramas there.
Can you put me down for a pivot block and bar when you make them up please, how do I pay you cheque or paypal?
Cheers
Phil

Larry · Post by **Larry** » Wed Dec 12, 2007 11:54 am

Slightly off thread, but I fancied an overdrive for mine, but also didn't want the linkages up through the centre seat area so didn't investigate any further.

What exactly is required to fit one to a Stage 1. Is it just a RR Overdrive and the linkages (Bumpkin style) or is there more to it?

What sort of price is it all?

Bumpkin · Post by **Bumpkin** » Wed Dec 12, 2007 4:20 pm

Larry
Ra/Ro & Stage 1 share the LT95 box as does the overdrive.The remote bar from the O/D to the swivel and the mounting block are unique to the Stage 1.The rest is Standard Series overdrive linkage.No part of the Ra/Ro linkage is usable.

Larry · Post by **Larry** » Thu Dec 13, 2007 7:45 am

Cheers Bumpkin.

It all looks a bit more feasible than I first thought. I'll start looking around for an overdrive that won't break the bank. I know Series ones are expensive in good condition and getting rarer. Hopefully I'll come across a bargain.

Are you likely to produce another batch of blocks and bars in the future?

Bumpkin · Post by **Bumpkin** » Thu Dec 13, 2007 3:51 pm

Larry
You want a Range Rover overdrive. Much cheaper, not a Series overdrive BUT,you do want most of the Series overdrive linkage.
Tel

meph373 · Post by **meph373** » Sun Dec 16, 2007 1:59 am

Ive got an overdrive I could part with. Its for an LT95. You'll need to find the fixin's and the linkage. Larry or anybody PM me and I'll box it up.

Eric

firemanshort · Post by **firemanshort** » Fri Dec 21, 2007 3:57 am

See photo -

I beleive that GINGA from this forum has a pattern to make new parts, too.

-Firemanshort

Stage 1 V8

Overdrive linkage.

Overdrive linkage.

Photo of it installed