There is a high-pressure test you can do. My recollection is that the
thread in the hole is a British thread, but I don't recall which it is.
Are you _sure_ you reinstalled the pump piston correctly? The little
roller is offset slightly to one side. The piston fits in equally well
with it correctly placed and 180 degrees out. If wrong, piston jams.
Though it appears difficult, you won't have any trouble reinserting
the low pressure valve assy. I did it w/o vaseline, but that does seem a
helpful idea.
Get the car up on your highest stands, as having plenty of room for
arm movement and eyes to focus is advantageous.
Bob
On Mon, 11 Apr 2005 17:32:47 +0000 pokrefke1@comcast.net writes:
> I recently resinstalled my 'self-rebuilt' LH type overdrive. The
> clutch sliding member needed to be replaced. After a test drive,
> the overdrive does not work.
>
> I checked the electrical system and comfirmed it works properly.
> The solenoid draws .8 amps (while sitting on my bench), and I
> removed the solenoid and plunger and verfied it works.
>
> What other tests can I perform while the overdrive is in the car?
> If I remove the low pressure/relief valve, should I be able to see
> oil being pumped when the transmission shaft is rotated?
>
> My gut feeling is the low pressure/relief valve assembly is to
> blame. If I remove it, how do I put all the pieces back in (while
> the overdrive is in the car)? Some petroleum jelly to hold the
> pieces in place?
>
> Thank you,
> Thomas Pokrefke
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