John S's Journal

I finally got around to getting the GT up on jack stands so that I could look into whether the solenoid was my problem. I suspected it was the issue since the engine and gearbox went back in and it hasn’t worked since the reinstall. Ohm checked the wire after confirming power wasn’t the problem. After seeing an open condition, I pulled the solenoid and discovered the wire was severed inside the insulation. A little solder and some heat shrink tubing and a re-check with the ohm meter and with 16.5 ohms showing, I put it back in and took care of some other items on my list. Drained and refilled the rear diff, topped up the gearbox oil, tightened all exhaust clamps and then went for a nice long drive. Flicked the stalk in 4th and I got my other gear!

Although it worked when I bench tested it months ago, I always wondered if I did a good job servicing the Craigslist gearbox that I purchased on the cheap. I hadn’t intended on doing anything other than replacing the easy to get to o-rings, seals, gaskets, etc. but that changed when the pump assembly dropped down into the abyss. As long as I had to take the OD unit off, I replaced the o-rings on the pistons as well. Today’s drive reassured me that I didn’t bungle anything up when I reassembled it.