Re: 1940 overdrive

Posted by David Baird On 2008/6/4 22:38:41

Ther is also a reverse lockout switch that should be checked. However, if the car is not in reverse and the switch is on, and you ground terminal #4 on the relay and you hear the relay click and the solenoid engage, there are only two possibilities left. The first is the governor not working or the solenoid not seated correctly.
To check the governor. follow the procedure with a drill you listed. If that works, remove the solenoid and try reconnecting it to the pawl. I'm sure you know to be careful doing this as the pawl can be broken.