22nd series OD solenoid leak

Posted by Steve On 2018/11/27 15:44:03

I have a '49 Deluxe Eight coupe with the R9 overdrive which has a steady drip from the electric solenoid on the right side of the unit. I purchased new seals from Max Merritt; there are two paper gaskets for the unit and a third, o-ring style seal which goes around the OD plunger. Here's my question: should this o-ring be coated in grease or any lubricant or should it be installed dry? The reason I ask is that when we installed it dry, the unit continued to leak at the same rate as before. Many thanks for your guidance-