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Re: TR6 overdrive solenoid overheating (fwd)

To: Catpusher@aol.com
Subject: Re: TR6 overdrive solenoid overheating (fwd)
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Wed, 01 Dec 1999 22:09:07 -0700
Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
References: <0.505aba6e.2577540a@aol.com>


Catpusher@aol.com wrote:

>   The answer is not found in playing with the solenoid internal switches.
>    Note that more than one  solenoid has failed.
>  The problem is that the mechanical adjustment of the overdrive operating
> lever
>  is off to the point where the closing coil is on all the time.
>  This coil takes 15 amps, and is not intended for continuous use.  The
> solenoid
> plunger needs to travel far enough to activate the internal switch that turns
> on the holding coil and cuts off the closing coil.  The holding coil uses
> less than one amp.
> 
> Trust me    A TR3 Racer
> Daly City, CA


I for one "DO" trust you.  This is one of the best posts I have seen. 
Is this list great.. or what!

Joe


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