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Jersey Devil · 06-19-2019, 06:09 AM

Lock out switch operated when in reverse. It opened the circuit so that the governor could not energize the solenoid while in reverse. Considering the governor only operated at or near 27 mph doing such while in reverse probably never happened. It was a safety device that was overkill.

Lockout switch was eliminated in 51 Fords. Switch became a source of trouble since normal operation of the circuit was thru normal closed contacts of the lockout switch.

Hope this helps,

Tom

06-19-2019, 06:09 AM	#8
Jersey Devil Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Delanco, New Jersey Posts: 115	Re: 1950 Car Transmission OD and Regular Length? Lock out switch operated when in reverse. It opened the circuit so that the governor could not energize the solenoid while in reverse. Considering the governor only operated at or near 27 mph doing such while in reverse probably never happened. It was a safety device that was overkill. Lockout switch was eliminated in 51 Fords. Switch became a source of trouble since normal operation of the circuit was thru normal closed contacts of the lockout switch. Hope this helps, Tom