Re: 1940 overdrive

Posted by Dave Kenney On 2008/6/5 7:51:13

I don't think that the reverse lock out switch was put on the R-9 overdrive cars at least not until 1948 or there abouts. I know that my '47 does not have one and the 46-50 reprint manual mentions a retrofit. In any event a good ide ato check if there is one. My experience has been that the the solenoid can be put in upside down so maybe you have it in wrong and the shaft is binding? Did you energize the solenoid when you put it back in? The rod must be fully extended to reach the pawl.