MKI / MKII S type 240 340 & Daimler 1955 - 1967

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Old Nov 18, 2014 | 12:14 PM
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i have a 68 240 mk2 with 60.000 miles had it 3 years overdrive does not work since I have had it you can hear the solenoid cliking so its not that any ides anyone
 
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Old Nov 18, 2014 | 01:31 PM
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Is this an A series? Look under the square side cover and see if the linkage arm will move. I recall that the solenoid moves the lever....
 
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Old Nov 18, 2014 | 03:38 PM
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a series wots that its 68 mk 2 jag 240 ?
 
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Old Nov 18, 2014 | 05:10 PM
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http://www.tonydrews.com/Overdrive/A...D%20manual.pdf

 
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Old Nov 18, 2014 | 05:17 PM
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The overdrive was made by Laycock de Normanville in Sheffield, England, and one the first units were called the "A Series". However, I'm not sure what Jaguar fitted.

Might be useful to buy the manual: -

laycock overdrive | eBay

Here's the successor company: -

Sheffield Yorkshire providers of overdrive units
 
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Old Nov 18, 2014 | 05:26 PM
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yes its a laycock a type if solenoid cliks would it stil b necersery take cover of as its cliking so it must b working cheers
 
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