Re: R9 Overdrive Solenoid Spacer direction

Posted by Joe Santana On 2012/7/1 20:09:51

Appreciate response, Dell, but It apparently can go both ways. So say manual.


Quoting p.17 in the Transmission section of the 14-20 Series Service Manual....

The trouble proved to be the position in which the metal spacer was installed. ...Al though the two attaching cap screw holes will line up in either position, there is only one way to install the spacer so that the shaft will clear the hole in the spacer. ... In this case the spacer was installed upside down with the result that the spacer pressed so hard against the solenoid shaft that it was impossible for the pawl to slide out of the balk ring and permit the Econo-Drive to engage."

The hole is offset toward one side and there are two small holes, also only on one side. Does anyone know if those item are toward the front or the rear of the car?

Is there another way to know for sure, other than install it one way and if the OD doesn't work, turn it around and try that?

Thanks
Joe