Technical Saginaw 3spd Overdrive need solenoid

Hi folks. Anyone know if replacement solenoids are available for late 60’s Saginaw 3spd overdrive transmission? If not is this a rebuildable part? Any help appreciated.

JDorlac

 

Hi, welcome to the Hamb.

Let me google that for you...

https://www.fifthaveinternetgarage.com/overdrive_parts.php

kind of pricey. Measure the length of the shaft, I think the chevys were all 1", but better check. Did I mention, they're expensive?

If you're into winding coils, you might be able to rebuild an old one. Good luck.

 

Thanks for the link but it looks like that site only deals in Borg Warner.

 

I think all those o/d units were Borg Warner's. Try here.

https://www.vintageautogarage.com/Borg-Warner-12-Volt-6-Volt-Overdrive-Solenoid-p/odsrb.htm

might be just as pricey, depending on what you have.

 

The overdrive unit themselves were made by Borg-Warner, and attached to vaious manufactureres 3 speed transmissions. You might also try garagemotorsports.com; they rebuild and sell the entire transmissions and parts. for the 3 speed/overdrives. There are also used ones for sale on that auction site we all know and love.
I am Butch/56sedandelivery.

 

Ben

 

Late Saginaw OD's are BW & have a unique solenoid.
The shaft length is 1-1/4" long as opposed to the common 1" length on most BW overdrives.
More scarce & pricey.

 

Thanks for the info gentlemen. I will see what I can find.

 

Hey, JW;
Depends on what's wrong w/the sol, mechanical or electrical. Open the sol up, n check the wiring. If coil isn't shorted, or fried, may just be damaged (broken wire) at the soldered joint. A typical(cheap) fix is to unwind a turn or two, resolder to tab. Won't hurt the performance of the coil. Worth checking. Marcus...

 

What's your location? There are some to be had just outside of San Diego, Ca.