The Ford Barn

Joeyv · 01-17-2023, 11:18 PM

My 49 Mercury had a problem with the BW overdrive. When I would step on the gas pedal to engage the kick down switch, the engine would shut off. I used the manual I got from Fifth avenue garage to troubleshoot. I determined that the problem was probably a short in the solenoid. I sent the solenoid to Randy Gross, who repaired it. After that it worked fine. my 49 is setup with 12v. I’m not sure if Randy is still repairing overdrives, but his number is (714) 292-8660. I hope this helps. And BTW, I replaced the wiring harnesses with those I purchased from C&G old Ford parts. Good folks. Michael Driskell is in Tennessee and can probably provide the wiring too. Also good people.

drgoetz · 01-20-2023, 07:05 PM

rj
Sorry to hear about your dad...hope all is well.

Still have not been under the car to checkout the OD, however, I did find that the OD handle is now connected to the carb and used for the chock.
The car runs great but while I was out driving I snapped the speedometer cable so I'll have to go under the car.

01-17-2023, 11:18 PM	#21
Joeyv Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 52	Re: 1950 Merc Overdrive My 49 Mercury had a problem with the BW overdrive. When I would step on the gas pedal to engage the kick down switch, the engine would shut off. I used the manual I got from Fifth avenue garage to troubleshoot. I determined that the problem was probably a short in the solenoid. I sent the solenoid to Randy Gross, who repaired it. After that it worked fine. my 49 is setup with 12v. I’m not sure if Randy is still repairing overdrives, but his number is (714) 292-8660. I hope this helps. And BTW, I replaced the wiring harnesses with those I purchased from C&G old Ford parts. Good folks. Michael Driskell is in Tennessee and can probably provide the wiring too. Also good people. Last edited by Joeyv; 01-17-2023 at 11:23 PM. Reason: I left out that I replaced wiring and suggested where to purchase it

01-20-2023, 07:05 PM	#22
drgoetz Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 61	Re: 1950 Merc Overdrive rj Sorry to hear about your dad...hope all is well. Still have not been under the car to checkout the OD, however, I did find that the OD handle is now connected to the carb and used for the chock. The car runs great but while I was out driving I snapped the speedometer cable so I'll have to go under the car. Last edited by drgoetz; 01-22-2023 at 04:53 PM. Reason: spelling