<html><body>First thing I would do is swap out the "new" solenoid for another, to see if the unit works properly. It sounds like this one is wimpy.<div><br></div><div>When you say gasket replacement, I'm assuming that you mean the gasket between the side cover and the body. The solenoid has no gasket and adding one would create a problem. The side cover gasket is not very thick, so use sealant to prevent any leaks. (also replace o-ring). Other than that, there is no reason that the gasket replacement would affect the operation, providing the accumulator parts are assembled correctly, and are in good working order.</div><div><br></div><div>Four hundred pounds of pressure is needed to overcome the 8 springs which keep the unit in direct drive. Any less will not shift properly.</div><div><br></div><div>Now carefully read and adjust the solenoid position as described in the manual. When adjusted, the lever only moves about 1/16" to engage OD. Regards, Hank<br><br><div class="reply-new-signature"></div><p>-----------------------------------------</p>From: "healeymanjim" <healeymanjim@hansencc.net><br>To: "healeys@autox.team.net"<br>Cc: <br>Sent: Saturday July 10 2021 7:53:21PM<br>Subject: [Healeys] o/d<br><br>
for a few months i have been struggling with an overdrive that
fails to engage with the solenoid (new one) but will engage if<br>
i push on the right side setting lever. made many different
adjustments and none worked. solenoid will instantly lift the<br>
left side adjusting arm as long as there is no oil pressure. it
will not lift the adjustment arm more than a few millimeters<br>
when car is moving. we had removed the solenoid bracket and
replaced a gasket. not sure what could have happened but<br>
trans and o/d are now separated on my workbench and i can see
nothing wrong anywhere. checked and reseated ball on<br>
oil pump and found no grit or dirt. small accumulator piston moves
up and down inside housing assembly. there were no<br>
problems with overdrive until gasket change. any help
appreciated.<br>
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