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Opinions on M-46 w/ Overdrive 700

posted by  tvpierce on  Sun Apr 13 14:40 CST 2003
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I'm considering the purchase of an '89 745T (200K miles, "non-K" block) with manual M-46 Laycock Overdrive (5th gear is a button on the top of the shift knob -- do I have that right?).

I've driven the car, and it seems solid. But I'm hoping a fellow Brickboarder could share some real world experience with this transmission. Is it as reliable as the autobox in my 945T?

Also: How does that crazy thing work? And is there some advantage to this system over a standard 5-speed? (it seems like it's kinda re-inventing the wheel -- or the 5-speed transmission as the case may be).

Any and all input is appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

Jeff Pierce
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'92 Mercedes 190E (my daily driver), '93 945 Turbo (a kickass family car), '53 Willys-Overland Pickup (my snow-plow truck/conversation piece)






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