AUTOLITE#SSS4003 TRANSMISSION SOLENOID

[wdoland]

How do you test it? Can they be repaired?

[rb1949]

Fluid Drive. Solenoid can be tested on or off the car. It has points under the cover. http://www.imperialclub.com/Repair/Lit/Master/012A/index.htm

Also check a wiring diagram and the harness for proper electrical connections to all components that make it work.

[Dodgeb4ya]

Hook a battery/ or charger of at least 10 amps to the terminals either way. The plunger should push out a 1/4" hard and stay out until you disconnect.

This is for the SSS4003  solenoid not the governor with points in it

[wdoland]

Yeah, I hooked it up and there was no movement. Is there anyway to take them apart? Can they be repaired?

 

[chrysler1941]

On 5/21/2017 at 8:27 PM, wdoland said:

Yeah, I hooked it up and there was no movement. Is there anyway to take them apart? Can they be repaired?

 

Have tried to measure Ohm resistance?  Does it get magentic when connect to battery?

[wdoland]

Nothing, completely dead. Now I'm trying to figure out how to open it up.

[rb1949]

I don't think it opens or is fixable. My mistake, the governor has the points under the cover. Start searching.

[Dodgeb4ya]

They are not hard to find on ebay.

[chrysler1941]

On 5/24/2017 at 5:08 PM, wdoland said:

Nothing, completely dead. Now I'm trying to figure out how to open it up.

Keep us posted. It would be interesting to know.

If you plan to rewind, measure number of turns and wire diameter.

[MarcDeSoto]

Chrysler and DeSoto shop manual say if the solenoid stops working go to your local DeSoto/Plymouth dealer and buy a new one.  And tell 'em Groucho sent you! 

[wdoland]

Well I tried... I believe it's easier to get into Fort Knox than this solenoid. RIP

[Dodgeb4ya]

I wouldn't even try to open one of those up! Easier to find another one by far.