[TR] Overdrive

Paul Tegler ptegler at verizon.net
Wed Jul 19 16:43:45 MDT 2017


if the solenoid is anything like the d-type.... the solenoid takes a 
20amp pulse to pull actuate. When the plunger bottoms out it hits a 
switch changing over to a different 'holding' coil that only uses ~1/2A 
to hold the unit engaged.

Paul Tegler ptegler at verizon.net www.teglerizer.com

On 7/19/2017 6:22 PM, TERRY SMITH wrote:
> And curiously, leaving the ignition switch on, while engaging the od, 
> the fuse does not pop. It seems to be only when the OD is actually 
> operating at driving speed. Yeesh!!!!!
>
>> On July 19, 2017 at 8:03 AM TERRY SMITH <terryrs at comcast.net> wrote:
>>
>> Oh man! Really? ...I guess it's good news in a sense because the 10 
>> amp fuse popped again on first attempt at OD this morning coming to 
>> work. I've tried different solenoids, adjusting the linkage very very 
>> carefully. Not sure where to go next....
>>
>> > On July 19, 2017 at 5:48 AM Randall <TR3driver at ca.rr.com> wrote:
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > > Turns out there is a process for adjusting the actuating lever. 
>> Who'd a
>> > > thunk?
>> >
>> > So we shouldn't tell you that the book procedure doesn't tell the full
>> > story, and doesn't always work?
>> >
>> > -- Randall
>> >
>> >
>> >
>
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