Re: Continuing on the Overdrive

Posted by Jim Kavanagh On 2009/8/25 17:42:56

OK, I was able to perform the test wiring together the #3 and #4 terminals and the plunger pops out and stays out. Additionally, I connected only to #3 and manually pulled out the plunger and it stayed out once pulled out completely.
Looking more closely at the manual, it looks like the I was confusing the "insulator" over the points for the indicator light with the ground out contacts. So, I gather the indicator light contacts are the plunger top and points on the large spring arm, and the other arm above that point set is some sort of insulator, although it definitely looks like a set of points. But, my light has always extinguished once the OD is engaged.
So, I think the solenoid is operating as it should.
While this is out, are there any other tests I should perform on it or the car to help determine the problem?
I would like to systematically go through the OD electrical switches and circuits to move through each system and locate the issue. Is there a manual out there that will help with that process? There is a good thread in the post-war forum, but the terminals, etc. are not similar enough for me (because I don't know what I am doing) to follow it through. It seems like there must be a reference manual for the electrical part of this system.