At last the end of the voltage drops and how to find the problem (if
it is electrical) with the OD
One last thing about Voltage drops
Dont forget two things:
1. You have to energize the circuit to get a proper reading.
2. Dont forget the problem could be on the ground side of the
circuit. You have to test both sides.
Great now how do I fix my $#^&**%$# over drive?
Based on the comment about flicking the switch several times to get
the OD to operate, I am thinking there are some world class voltage
drops in this circuit. If you dont have enough voltage, the solenoid
wont function. If it were me I would test in the following order
1. Battery to switch hot lead (again, circuit has to be energized,
that is key on, trans in 3 or 4, OD switch on
2. Across switch (should be damn near zero)
3. Switch to OD solenoid.
I suspect that the OD switch has a BIG voltage drop. But any and all
Lucar connectors in the harness are suspect. If you find a problem at
a Lucar connector, you can
1. Pull connector apart
2. Clean bullet ends with steel wool
3. Clean inside of connector with a small wire bottle brush ( or go
crazy and replace them)
4. Apply dielectric tune up grease to the connector
5. Reassemble
Hope this helps
Rick
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