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       #Post#: 89481--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Fairey Overdrives - Available New Once More
   DIR By: Sunny Jim
       Date: June 14, 2014, 5:42 pm
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       Noel, the adjustment is dead easy. There is a sticky out bit
       next to the selector rod that has a lock nut on it. Undo the
       locknut, tighten the screw with an allen key and re-tighten the
       locknut. I did mine back in 2007 and it has been fine since. The
       killer hill is quite steep from a dead start out of a junction
       in a dip. Visibility is not brilliant so you go and floor it up
       the hill in case someone comes up fast behind you. I get to
       third overdrive and then drop into fourth overdrive near the top
       where there is a bit of a bend, then down hill again. (When it
       is wet, I normally go into fourth, and drop the overdrive out).
       You could actually see the lever moving back as you thrashed it!
       I did try and get advice from RM without success, and the people
       I bought it from in 2004 were no longer agents, so I just 'had a
       fiddle' myself.
       The serial number of mine is 04 004, I assume no. 4 made in
       2004?
       Sunny Jim
       #Post#: 89489--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Fairey Overdrives - Available New Once More
   DIR By: mr.scruff
       Date: June 15, 2014, 3:38 am
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       From memory the LR Genuine Parts price for one is over £1200 -
       RTC8020 - I doubt there are any left, Craddocks had some but
       they have all gone (Europe...?)
       #Post#: 89510--------------------------------------------------
       Re: Fairey Overdrives - Available New Once More
   DIR By: NoelC
       Date: June 15, 2014, 1:33 pm
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       --- Quote from: Sunny Jim link ---
       >
       > Noel, the adjustment is dead easy. There is a sticky out bit
       next to the selector rod that has a lock nut on it. Undo the
       locknut, tighten the screw with an allen key and re-tighten the
       locknut.
       >
       --- End Quote ---
       Ah, I wondered what that was for. As it happens I've been doing
       some pre-MOT jobs to the 88 this weekend and have adjusted this
       thing in a couple of turns, I'll see how it goes tomorrow.
       :thumbs:
       My unit is 3008 although I'm certain it was purchased mid-2002.
       Having a read of their website now they mention an "Italian
       syncromesh", I'm guessing they've decided the Land Rover one is
       a bit too firm in operation for many tastes - I just hope this
       isn't another good idea that is less so when they go out of
       production.
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