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KC Warword Overdrive Whining
Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2021 3:23 pm
by Model T Ron
when I shifted my KC Warford fron 2nd to 3rd I could hear a different whining from the overdrive. It did not alarm me but it was different and I wanted to know if that is normal or is something wrong? Thanks again for all your comments.
Ron
Re: KC Warword Overdrive Whining
Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2021 3:30 pm
by John.Zibell
Seems to be normal. Mine does it and several on the forum have mentioned that.
Re: KC Warword Overdrive Whining
Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2021 3:45 pm
by Model T Ron
Thanks. What speed do you drive your car at in overdrive?
Re: KC Warword Overdrive Whining
Posted: Tue Sep 14, 2021 4:32 pm
by George House
Around 30 mph. I don’t utilize it for increased speed. And my KC is a little louder in OD - though not worriesome - than the cast iron OD KC in my TT.
Re: KC Warword Overdrive Whining
Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2021 2:40 pm
by John.Zibell
Model T Ron wrote: ↑Tue Sep 14, 2021 3:45 pm
Thanks. What speed do you drive your car at in overdrive?
Speed depends on road conditions. I don't use it to go faster unless on very good surface with plenty of sight distance. Mostly use is to lower RPM for any given speed. My car does cruise well at about 40 mph on a good road (clocked by another car) whether in overdrive or not. I don't want to go any faster that that.
Re: KC Warword Overdrive Whining
Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2021 2:45 pm
by speedytinc
My modern harley is louder in OD. (6 gear) My old 63 ford was also. Nature of the beast?
Re: KC Warword Overdrive Whining
Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2021 4:49 pm
by TXGOAT2
Those old Ford (BW?) OD units had a planetary gearset that gave .70 overdrive. I think a slight noise was normal. I loved those things.
Re: KC Warword Overdrive Whining
Posted: Thu Sep 16, 2021 2:07 am
by Model T Ron
John.Zibell wrote: ↑Wed Sep 15, 2021 2:40 pm
Model T Ron wrote: ↑Tue Sep 14, 2021 3:45 pm
Thanks. What speed do you drive your car at in overdrive?
Speed depends on road conditions. I don't use it to go faster unless on very good surface with plenty of sight distance. Mostly use is to lower RPM for any given speed. My car does cruise well at about 40 mph on a good road (clocked by another car) whether in overdrive or not. I don't want to go any faster that that.
I agree. I got my car to 45 with the overdrive and was at about half throttle.... to be honest it was a bit nerve racking. I think 30 to 35 is a good speed for a Model T. My car is a very strong runner and I have a feeling it would do 50+ but I am not willing to try lol.
Ron