Re: 1940 overdrive

Posted by Dave Kenney On 2008/6/4 8:43:28

Well that all sounds good. You should also be sure that the lockout switch is closed when The rod is pushed in. If the red light does not come on when the car reaches the governor activation speed of about 22mph perhaps the governor is the problem. I haven't heard of a way to test the governor with the car stationary that I know but make sure that the points open and close and that they are clean. Is the kickdown switch OK? Test it with a test lamp to ensure it is closing and opening when It should although I doubt this is the issue. Check to make sure the buld is Ok and that the wire for the bulb on the solenoid is OK. Although it shouldn't make any difference in the operation of the overdrive the bulb is a good indiactor that the solenoid is energized. Does the light come on when you ground the lockout switch?