49 Merc 3 Speed Overdrive Parts Identification

[expavr]

Martin
On my transmission I'm unable to shift into reverse with the toggle "on" and the solenoid engaged. It must have something to do with the fact that I'm bypassing the governor and the shift rail lock out switch. You've identified another downside to the use of a toggle switch. The next time I have the truck out I intend to try and shift into reverse with the toggle off and the cable left in. I primarily drive the truck with the cable out to take full advantage of engine compression for braking and when I do use the O/D its mainly for higher speed travel. Thanks for pointing that out. Les

[scooder]

Yes Les, toggle off = solenoid off = shift into reverse accomplished.
OEM = governor not powering solenoid = solenoid off = shift into reverse accomplished.
Both of these results are irrespective of cable position.
Again how it should work.
Another thing, make sure your handbrake (E brake) works well. And get into the habit of using it when you park. The freewheel part in the trans has a disadvantage here.
Martin.

[expavr]

Martin
To avoid the free wheeling issue my "toggle" SOP says that when the toggle is off the cable is out. Now that I'm getting older and occasionally suffer from that CRS disease your suggestion about the E Brake is well taken. Thanks.
Les