[TR] A-Type Overdrive Solenoid Question

[terryrs at comcast.net]

>I was leaving a friend's house and the overdrive quit engaging when the
> switch was thrown. This is a new rebuilt trans with about 500 miles on it. 
 
FWIW, I bought an aftermarket solenoid for my A-Type and it didn't last long.  Took a used original solenoid off a spare OD unit and it's been running for years. Not sure the new ones are very reliable.  Others may testify differently.

Terry Smith, '59 TR3A  TS 58667
New Hampshire