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Old 10-19-2014, 11:58 PM   #71
fredv
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Default Re: R10 Overdrive Issue

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Originally Posted by rotorwrench View Post
the solenoid is not going to full extension far enough to close the point set. There may be something blocking the pawl from shifting all the way in.
I was thinking about something like that too. I will repeat the pawl engagement check again and measure exactly the lenght of the plunger.

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Originally Posted by rotorwrench View Post
If you try a manual engagement of the overdrive by pushing the pawl in by hand, that would be the last mechanical test you could do to check function. If it still won't go into overdrive, it will be time to either pull the overdrive tail housing or pull the transmission and open it up on the bench.
I will try to engage the OD by hand with a tool made from an old solenoid stem. I can't just pull the OD tail housing, I need to remove the whole transmission from the car....

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