R11 O/D Fails to Electrically Engage

Posted by steve828 On 2014/10/4 12:19:43

1954 Clipper, two door club sedan 327ci,165hp L8. Up until just recently the R11 overdrive was engaging fine with the kick-down. Then, the fuse blew on the relay in the engine compartment. I installed another fuse, and the O/D engaged fine a few times until the new fuse blew. I installed a second new fuse, it didn't blow, but now the O/D wont electrically engage at all. I will check out all my electrical connections. If they are ok, should I start by replacing the relay? Then progress to the solenoid itself?
Thanks for your thoughts.