Jim Yergin Posted July 16, 2011 Report Posted July 16, 2011 On my overdrive, I am using a Shift-Rite gearshift knob switch with a locking 6 volt VW headlight relay to operate my overdrive. Because the Shift-Rite switch is a momentary switch I had no visible way to tell whether the relay was on or off. I therefore installed a light that is wired to the power terminal on the overdrive solenoid. It lights up when the relay is in the “on” position and the solenoid is energized. Since I no longer use the original relay or the ignition interrupter function of the kick-down switch to operate the overdrive, I decided to use the original relay to control a second indicator light. The ground terminal of the relay is wired to the ignition grounding terminal of the overdrive solenoid. When the solenoid plunger engages and places the car in overdrive, the relay is grounded and the second light comes on. None of this is necessary but I enjoy the light show. I am just posting this information in case it may be of some use to others. Jim Yergin Quote
randroid Posted July 17, 2011 Report Posted July 17, 2011 Jim, I think that's a great idea and I may adopt it as my own, but I may also make room for a third light for the parking break. -Randy Quote
Young Ed Posted July 17, 2011 Report Posted July 17, 2011 Randy if you have 3 you could have red yellow green. Red for parking brake yellow for OD ready and green for actual OD. Quote
randroid Posted July 17, 2011 Report Posted July 17, 2011 Ed, Good idea too, and maybe if I mounted all three of them on one of those deodorant Christmas trees ,,, or maybe not but I couldn't pass up the thought. Jim, would you consider this thread stolen yet or shall we keep it up? I really do think the lights are a good idea, especially after seeing how Chris (Bamford) had his dash labeled, etc., and even if I wire the OD in the traditional manner they would be useful to a bone-head like me. I'll admit to burning a parking brake lining once or twice in my short life so there's no telling what I could do with an OD. Thanks again for posting this thread, Jim, you can have it back now because we've about exhausted our sophomoric humor for the night. -Randy Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted July 17, 2011 Report Posted July 17, 2011 OK, Jim good idea with the lights. So what's the knob on the right with the T M, etc???? Quote
Robin (UK) Posted July 17, 2011 Report Posted July 17, 2011 OK, Jim good idea with the lights. So what's the knob on the rightwith the T M, etc???? That's TEMP CONTROL... By the way, I also have a red indicator light in line with my OD circuit. Quote
Ward Duffield Posted December 13, 2017 Report Posted December 13, 2017 Hello Jim I am beginning the process of installing an overdrive in my stock 1946 Plymouth. Can you recall the P/N of the VW relay you describe to allow the use of the Shift-Rite knob? Thanks Ward Duffield Quote
Jim Yergin Posted December 13, 2017 Author Report Posted December 13, 2017 Ward, Sorry but I no longer have the car so I can't provide a part number. I think you can find them on eBay or from air cooled VW parts suppliers. Just search 6 volt VW headlight relay. Jim Yergin 2 Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted December 13, 2017 Report Posted December 13, 2017 good fast answer from Jim on a thread that was resurrected from 6 years..... Quote
greg g Posted December 14, 2017 Report Posted December 14, 2017 Hey Jim!! Good to see you are still aboard, Plymouth or no. Best regards to you. Greg G? Quote
DJ194950 Posted December 14, 2017 Report Posted December 14, 2017 If the search does work out, post again as I wrote down that 6V. # from Jim's post. along with the 12V I used I version used from later VW's in my notes for my R-10 overdrive setup. I will have to get them out to locate, if needed. I also applaud Jim for his response! DJ Quote
Robin (UK) Posted December 14, 2017 Report Posted December 14, 2017 The VW part number you are looking for is 311-941-581 C Relay, Headlamp, 6V, All Models -67 https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-6V-Headlight-Dimmer-Relay-Hella-311-941-581C/112589845727?hash=item1a36e0b4df:g:Ql4AAOSw~jpZ1bH-&vxp=mtr 1 Quote
Jim Yergin Posted December 14, 2017 Author Report Posted December 14, 2017 14 hours ago, greg g said: Hey Jim!! Good to see you are still aboard, Plymouth or no. Best regards to you. Greg G? Thanks Greg. I check the site on a regular basis to keep up on what my friends are up to. Jim Quote
greg g Posted December 14, 2017 Report Posted December 14, 2017 Do you hear from Rodney B or Joe F these days? Quote
Jim Yergin Posted December 16, 2017 Author Report Posted December 16, 2017 On 12/14/2017 at 12:53 PM, greg g said: Do you hear from Rodney B or Joe F these days? Greg, Not in quite some time. Joe retired and moved to, I believe, Florida. He sold his Plymouth before moving. I haven't been to the Sully show in a couple of years and that is where I usually saw Rodney. Jim Yergin Quote
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