Bench testing solenoids...the right way...advice please

Posted by Peter Packard On 2023/2/22 4:50:23

Hello all, I have purchased a 1946 Clipper six which has been converted to the age correct eight and it has an R9 OD. The trans was cooked and had been run without sufficient oil in the trans. I initially pulled the R9 OD rear and the locking sleeve was completely stuffed. I replaced this with a good condition sleeve but then the trans started to jump out of Second so I pulled the trans. Inspection of the front section of the trans revealed worn out brass shifter blocks, etc.
I have a few spare checked out R9 and one R11 trans in visually ok condition. I decided to put in a good R11 but I am having the devil's job in testing the solenoid of this trans and any of the spare R9 and R11 solenoids that I have. I would like to test the solenoid of the R11 before I install the trans. There are two connections...4 and 9. I cannot actuate the solenoid ( or on any of my R9 solenoids either). I am using a 30 amp oldstyle rectifier 6v charger as a source. Should I not just be able to attach the Positive to the case and negative to the position 4 ( or 9 as one goes to cut out the ignition as the solenoid operates..I believe). any clues?

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