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Dobie Gillis · 05-07-2021, 05:32 PM

The spring load is a safety feature to prevent engaging reverse when the OD is enabled (cable under dash pushed IN). Engaging reverse moves the planetary cage out of the OD position; when selecting a forward gear the spring load moves it back to the OD position. This is to prevent damage to the overrunning clutch as it cannot transmit reverse drive. Most people who lunch their OD likely were trying to lock the OD out on the fly without first kicking it down to direct. It MUST be kicked down and held in kick down until the cable is fully pulled out.

05-07-2021, 05:32 PM	#5
Dobie Gillis Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Middle TN Posts: 1,060	Re: Borg Warner overdrive cable throw position The spring load is a safety feature to prevent engaging reverse when the OD is enabled (cable under dash pushed IN). Engaging reverse moves the planetary cage out of the OD position; when selecting a forward gear the spring load moves it back to the OD position. This is to prevent damage to the overrunning clutch as it cannot transmit reverse drive. Most people who lunch their OD likely were trying to lock the OD out on the fly without first kicking it down to direct. It MUST be kicked down and held in kick down until the cable is fully pulled out. __________________ Often wrong but never in doubt. Last edited by Dobie Gillis; 05-08-2021 at 09:24 AM.