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steve fritz · 04-30-2019, 06:58 PM

Does the 49-51 Ford CONVERTIBLE model , with the X frame chassis require a special Overdrive Solenoid ( with a flattened corner shape) to clear that X frame? I remember the mid 50's Ford CONVERTIBLES required that special shaped O.D. solenoid in order to clear the frame , not sure if the 49-51 models did as well.
Steve

50droptop · 04-30-2019, 09:52 PM

Don’t hold me to this as my ‘50 convertible doesn’t have an overdrive, but I seem to recall the convertible OD was a different OD from the non-convertible (X member absent) cars. The convertible OD positioned the solenoid at a downward angle to clear the frame vs the standard OD where the solenoid mounted essentially horizontal. Again, don’t hold me to it as I’m really digging in the archives here; I’m not getting any younger.

Newc · 05-01-2019, 01:07 AM

Hi; I understand that they are mounted differently ... require a special casting. Newc

Mac VP · 05-01-2019, 05:44 AM

This link to our parts drawings shows the particular mounting of the 49-50 Ford convertible arrangement for the overdrive solenoid. I believe this was not used after 1950 converts due to a change in the frame.

Frank Miller · 05-01-2019, 06:08 AM

The solenoid is also specific to a convertible. The shaft needs to be rotated one flat if I remember correctly or it might just be different. Either way a regular one will not just bolt up. There is a weep hole on the cover and that needs to be positioned at the bottom.

steve fritz · 05-01-2019, 06:37 AM

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Frank.....so is adjusting that shaft a difficult operation? Can that be done without complete disassembly of the solenoid?
Steve

Frank Miller · 05-01-2019, 06:58 PM

No you need to disassemble it but not a big deal. Here is the Ford drawing

steve fritz · 05-02-2019, 07:16 AM

Frank....thanks for your info on this. Could I ask you to send that diagram to my regular email?
This Ford Barn system does not allow me to magnify the attachments so they are readable, I think I can do that if its an email attachment. Hope that isn't too much trouble for you to do. [email protected]
Thanks again !
Steve

04-30-2019, 06:58 PM	#1
steve fritz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: onalaska , wisconsin Posts: 535	49-51 Ford Convertible Model O.D. Solenoid Does the 49-51 Ford CONVERTIBLE model , with the X frame chassis require a special Overdrive Solenoid ( with a flattened corner shape) to clear that X frame? I remember the mid 50's Ford CONVERTIBLES required that special shaped O.D. solenoid in order to clear the frame , not sure if the 49-51 models did as well. Steve

04-30-2019, 09:52 PM	#2
50droptop Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 250	Re: 49-51 Ford Convertible Model O.D. Solenoid Don’t hold me to this as my ‘50 convertible doesn’t have an overdrive, but I seem to recall the convertible OD was a different OD from the non-convertible (X member absent) cars. The convertible OD positioned the solenoid at a downward angle to clear the frame vs the standard OD where the solenoid mounted essentially horizontal. Again, don’t hold me to it as I’m really digging in the archives here; I’m not getting any younger.

05-01-2019, 01:07 AM	#3
Newc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,482	Re: 49-51 Ford Convertible Model O.D. Solenoid Hi; I understand that they are mounted differently ... require a special casting. Newc

05-01-2019, 06:08 AM	#5
Frank Miller Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Auburn, MA Posts: 2,106	Re: 49-51 Ford Convertible Model O.D. Solenoid The solenoid is also specific to a convertible. The shaft needs to be rotated one flat if I remember correctly or it might just be different. Either way a regular one will not just bolt up. There is a weep hole on the cover and that needs to be positioned at the bottom. __________________ “The technique of infamy is to start two lies at once and get people arguing heatedly over which is true.” ~ Ezra Pound

05-01-2019, 06:37 AM	#6
steve fritz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: onalaska , wisconsin Posts: 535	Re: 49-51 Ford Convertible Model O.D. Solenoid Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Frank.....so is adjusting that shaft a difficult operation? Can that be done without complete disassembly of the solenoid? Steve

05-02-2019, 07:16 AM	#8
steve fritz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: onalaska , wisconsin Posts: 535	Re: 49-51 Ford Convertible Model O.D. Solenoid Frank....thanks for your info on this. Could I ask you to send that diagram to my regular email? This Ford Barn system does not allow me to magnify the attachments so they are readable, I think I can do that if its an email attachment. Hope that isn't too much trouble for you to do. [email protected] Thanks again ! Steve