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My TR250 has a saloon gearbox fitted. I have just wired up the solenoid and it doesn't seem to work. It doesn't make a noise when switched on. I have checked the current and it is taking about 2 amps so electrical side is OK.

Can these be serviced/ repaired? New solenoids seem to be well in excess of £100.

Thanks Eddie 

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Hi Eddie,

The solenoid on the 'J' overdrive I recently rebuilt was not working. However I removed the small circlip from the end and withdrew the piston. I found tapping the end of the solenoid did not fully remove it, but a self tapping screw that just engaged in the hole in the end of the piston allowed it to be pulled out. Cleaned it up, fitted a new O ring and reassembled. Now works. Worth a try.

Rich

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22 hours ago, rvwp said:

Hi Eddie,

The solenoid on the 'J' overdrive I recently rebuilt was not working. However I removed the small circlip from the end and withdrew the piston. I found tapping the end of the solenoid did not fully remove it, but a self tapping screw that just engaged in the hole in the end of the piston allowed it to be pulled out. Cleaned it up, fitted a new O ring and reassembled. Now works. Worth a try.

Rich

Hi Rich, where did you get the O rings, and is there just onne?

Cheers, Colin.

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Hi Colin, got it from ORS Ltd when I ordered a gasket and seal kit. I think there is only one internal, (can't remember for sure) but two external,   Give them a call and they will confirm. Problem is at the moment most of the employees have been pinged and are self isolating!!

Rich

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Hi Eddie,

Despite what I said re cleaning the solenoid and replacing O rings, although it appeared to work on the bench and it looked good, it would not work when fitted to the OD although I could  hear it function!

I substituted the solenoid from my TR6 which has a 'J' OD and it worked, so pointing to a solenoid problem.

Further discussions with ORS Ltd revealed that most of the problems with 'J' OD's not working are solenoid related and they have experienced similar problems. So I have bitten the bullet and purchased a new solenoid from them and it  now works. Go figure :blink:.

If you have to buy, ORS LTD are considerable cheaper than Moss at £120 +vat.

Rich

 

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