Customs 49 Mercury OD

Hi all , Newby and my first question, Problems with my over drive. I have replaced the solinoid (checked and works). still problems. I have a shop manuel and am familiar with the check procedure but want to by pass all and go straight from the power sourse with a toggle switch in between to the od solinoid. Will this work and if not , what is my alternative. this is a stock 49 mercury with overdrive. I am also puzzled about the function of the rail switch. I know the 51 does'nt have one. the answer does not have be eloborate, just plain and simple. Thanks, Jack

 

How about an INTRO and some pics?

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=18


We are all MERC lovers here...

 

The rail switch locks out the overdrive when shifted to reverse.

 

There is a fairly recent thread on here dated 12/05/09 by SlmLrd that is titled overdrive questions. There are several good posts on there for hot wiring an overdrive set up with diagrams.

In the original form the system works like a champ. I think most of the electrical components are available but pricy. With the flip switch you still may need a small relay or the switch will wear out pretty quickly on a 30-amp circuit.

 

i've ran my 50 merc od with a toggle switch since 1978 with no problems.

 

For prints go here:

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=395477

Jim

 

I'll add both of you guys (49 Mercury,samurai mike)to the HAMB Merc Club,so you can go right to the source with your questions. Check out the thread "HAMB Merc Club". There's lots of pic's and info on there.