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Lenny51 · 01-07-2016, 10:57 AM

I know this has been talked about many times so far installed a new kick down switch & relay I read on one forum you can take the solenoid apart &
clean it can you take the governor apart to clean it not getting a click at solenoid 6 volt system original wiring checked with car on jack stands.
trying to read all posts on all Ford forums

Willit Stop · 01-07-2016, 11:05 AM

I don't know squat about overdrives but hopefully this will help you.
http://www.btc-bci.com/~billben/flathead.htm

Blu Dice · 01-07-2016, 11:25 AM

If you're still 6 volt - original wiring I suggest you check and double check all the grounds. Also check the generator output and check the battery too. OD are very sensitive to voltage drop - requires full 30 amps to pull the solenoid. My '50 always gave me fits at night when driving with the lights on. Ford made a couple changes in '51 so I'm not sure if you still have the pull out lever under the dash or not - check the fuse and connections on the firewall too if you haven't already.

Mike51Merc · 01-07-2016, 11:41 AM

Did it work before you put the new parts in, or were the parts an attempt at repair?

flatheadmurre · 01-07-2016, 12:23 PM

The electrical cicuit is simple.
Feed goes into kickdown switch not activated you should have full voltage there.
Afer that through governor that is open until you reach enough speed for activation.
The solenoid should click if activated with a clipwire...if its ok.
And a volt meter should be able to give you a hint if you have full voltage or bad wiring/switches/fuses...

Ardun · 01-07-2016, 02:00 PM

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I had nothing but problems wit the repo kick down switches. Bout a good used one and no further problem. They need to be checked with an ohm meter to be sure the are working correctly. Took my solenoid apart, cleaned it well and all worked great.

With all get said, I took out the O.D. And put n an AOD. Love it...

01-07-2016, 10:57 AM	#1
Lenny51 Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Atlanta Ga Posts: 82	Overdrive not working I know this has been talked about many times so far installed a new kick down switch & relay I read on one forum you can take the solenoid apart & clean it can you take the governor apart to clean it not getting a click at solenoid 6 volt system original wiring checked with car on jack stands. trying to read all posts on all Ford forums

01-07-2016, 11:05 AM	#2
Willit Stop Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Eureka Calif. Posts: 968	Re: Overdrive not working I don't know squat about overdrives but hopefully this will help you. http://www.btc-bci.com/~billben/flathead.htm

01-07-2016, 11:25 AM	#3
Blu Dice Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Plainfield, IN Posts: 360	Re: Overdrive not working If you're still 6 volt - original wiring I suggest you check and double check all the grounds. Also check the generator output and check the battery too. OD are very sensitive to voltage drop - requires full 30 amps to pull the solenoid. My '50 always gave me fits at night when driving with the lights on. Ford made a couple changes in '51 so I'm not sure if you still have the pull out lever under the dash or not - check the fuse and connections on the firewall too if you haven't already. __________________ 4 doors are better than no doors!

01-07-2016, 11:41 AM	#4
Mike51Merc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northeast Pennsylvania Posts: 1,582	Re: Overdrive not working Did it work before you put the new parts in, or were the parts an attempt at repair?

01-07-2016, 12:23 PM	#5
flatheadmurre Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sweden Posts: 3,045	Re: Overdrive not working The electrical cicuit is simple. Feed goes into kickdown switch not activated you should have full voltage there. Afer that through governor that is open until you reach enough speed for activation. The solenoid should click if activated with a clipwire...if its ok. And a volt meter should be able to give you a hint if you have full voltage or bad wiring/switches/fuses...

01-07-2016, 02:00 PM	#6
Ardun Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Reno Posts: 171	Re: Overdrive not working Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I had nothing but problems wit the repo kick down switches. Bout a good used one and no further problem. They need to be checked with an ohm meter to be sure the are working correctly. Took my solenoid apart, cleaned it well and all worked great. With all get said, I took out the O.D. And put n an AOD. Love it...