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12-25-2018, 03:24 PM | #1 |
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Overdrive solenoid
So I have been having issues with my 6 volt overdrive solenoid, I performed tests to find that the relay is working, but when the wire I had hooked up to the relay is hooked up I get no power on that side of the relay, when I remove it I get power back on that side of the relay. Do I just have the wires hooked up backwards out of the solenoid or is there another issue?
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12-25-2018, 04:53 PM | #2 |
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Re: Overdrive solenoid
Sounds like maybe the points are failing under load.
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12-25-2018, 04:58 PM | #3 |
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Re: Overdrive solenoid
Luke maybe this diagram will help.
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12-25-2018, 05:19 PM | #4 |
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Re: Overdrive solenoid
That looks to be how I have it wired up, just pulled the solenoid and it's working properly when giving it direct voltage from the battery. It's a new kickdown switch maybe 2 months old if that. Relay is original but if I'm getting power to the solenoid side when governor is engaged that tells me that's working properly, just doesn't have power when the solenoid wire is touching. But now that I bench tested the solenoid and it works it's not making sense, I tested the wire that was hooked to the relay on the positive side of the battery, tried the other one and nothing, so to me it should be working.
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12-25-2018, 09:28 PM | #5 |
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Re: Overdrive solenoid
As mentioned, the points inside the relay may not carry enough current to energize the solenoid. As I remember, if the relay is original, you can straighten the tabs that hold the relay cover on to remove it and file the points. Reinstall the relay with the cover off and do your tests. With the governor wire grounded check for voltage on both sides of the points.
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12-26-2018, 11:56 AM | #6 |
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Re: Overdrive solenoid
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12-27-2018, 10:05 AM | #7 |
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Re: Overdrive solenoid
Do a voltage check at the battery and then at the solenoid. Those 6V solenoids are sensitive to voltage drops and won't throw at less than 6 volts.
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