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JimNNN · 10-30-2019, 04:09 PM

Thanks much for the diagrams, Kultulz. I have the solenoid off right now, so it would probably be a good opportunity to access that clamp and bolt.

One question: I bought the BW Overdrive guide from Randy Rundle. I haven't read through all of it yet, but he makes several references to an electric "lockout switch" that's wired between the governor and kick down switch, I think. My car doesn't seem to have one, I don't see it mentioned or diagrammed in the shop manual, my new wiring harness made no accommodation for it and Kultulz' diagram doesn't show it.

Looks like Ford's of my era didn't have it. Is that for an electrically operated lockout control (as opposed to a cable) or is there some other reason for it? Thanks for your help.

10-30-2019, 04:09 PM	#7
JimNNN Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 522	Re: 1954 Ford overdrive control cable connection Thanks much for the diagrams, Kultulz. I have the solenoid off right now, so it would probably be a good opportunity to access that clamp and bolt. One question: I bought the BW Overdrive guide from Randy Rundle. I haven't read through all of it yet, but he makes several references to an electric "lockout switch" that's wired between the governor and kick down switch, I think. My car doesn't seem to have one, I don't see it mentioned or diagrammed in the shop manual, my new wiring harness made no accommodation for it and Kultulz' diagram doesn't show it. Looks like Ford's of my era didn't have it. Is that for an electrically operated lockout control (as opposed to a cable) or is there some other reason for it? Thanks for your help.