ciderman

Active Member

• Aug 27, 2017

• #1

I just took delivery of a S2a 109. bit rough but to renovate next year. They left with pound notes.
I tried over drive but no engagement, when I looked underneath- NO OVERDRIVE.
nice gear lever but no 'box. am I unreasonable to expect a gearbox to be attached to the lever?
help!

 

derwendolly

Well-Known Member

Full Member

• Aug 27, 2017

• #2

Buyer Beware?

 

doriz

Well-Known Member

• Aug 27, 2017

• #3

ciderman said:

I just took delivery of a S2a 109. bit rough but to renovate next year. They left with pound notes.
I tried over drive but no engagement, when I looked underneath- NO OVERDRIVE.
nice gear lever but no 'box. am I unreasonable to expect a gearbox to be attached to the lever?
help!

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Looks like you have paid for life experience, and invaluable lesson you will always learn from. I suspect small claims court might be the way forward, anyone?

Might help if you explain the type of purchase and the detail of the advert.

 

ciderman

Active Member

• Aug 27, 2017

• #4

Yes , I think you are correct- my wife is saying the same to me right now!
Pants!

 

C

Colthebrummie

Well-Known Member

• Aug 27, 2017

• #5

Was it advertised as having overdrive.

Col

 

ciderman

Active Member

• Aug 27, 2017

• #6

He said not- but photos showed overdrive gearlever- getting a bit weaselly here- if you have a steering wheel - it doesn't say "connected to steering box" does it?
my Fault- should have checked it.

 

C

Colthebrummie

Well-Known Member

• Aug 28, 2017

• #7

I can imagine your disappointment, having a working overdrive is quite desirable especially now they as expensive as a secondhand engine. Mine has a pto driven winch which I like the look of but I would love an overdrive, however, fitting one doesn't make economic sense.

Col