Bench test '48 LC BWOD Solenoid

[larry butcher]

Anyone know of a bench test that can be done on a '48 LC Borg/Warner OD solenoid. The OD is in the car, not wired up, locked out. I' am going over the

solenoid to check and see if is "cooked". Opened it up , cleaned contacts, +  to ground,  - 6vt to #7  ---nothing!--Larry

[19tom40]

https://fifthaveinternetgarage.blogspot.com/2015/10/borg-warner-r-10-r-11-tech-tips.html

 

has trouble shooting info

[larry butcher]

Thanks!  This is a great help !--- Larry

[abelincoln]

On car:

1. Check fuse, make sure transmission is not in reverse.

2. Ground relay terminal that goes to governor, should hear relay pick up and solenoid clunk.

3. if no clunk, check wiring to solenoid, and grounds.  Make sure relay picks up even if solenoid doesn't.

4. Consider unplugging wires to solenoid, take out bolts, turn solenoid to remove.  Have rag or plug handy as fluid will often leak out hole.

Off car, or if still in car

1. Connect big wire to battery, ground case.  Should clunk.  If not, find a good electric rebuilding shop.  Folks who rebuild starters should be able to fix solenoid.  The Lincoln solenoid shaft is longer than most other OD units, tough to find a replacement, hopefully yours can be rebuilt.  I've used ABE electric in Portland. 

Abe

[larry butcher]

Thanks  for returning a reply to my request.  I did do a bench test and it works good. A nice strong "kick " of the shaft--- Larry