This manual was written for mechanics and owners so they could understand how to use the overdrive, diagnose problems and repair the unit. If you do not know what you are doing during diagnosis you can damage the overdrive unit.
You are bidding on a 16 page copy of the original illustrated Borg Warner Overdrive manual. This manual is for the R10 and R11 units and covers 1940's , 1950's and 1960's American cars built after WW II.
It includes detailed repair instructions, a exploded view with identification of parts, 21 illustrations including wiring diagrams and a list of the different cars that used the unit that would be very helpful if you are trying to find parts. If you have one of these overdrive units you need this manual.
The parts of the R10 and R11 do not interchange. Also parts from a 6 volt unit can not be used on a 12 volt unit and 12 volt unit parts cannot be used on a 6 volt unit.
Contents:
Performance: General, Operating Economy, Reduced Engine Maintenance, Increased Ease of Handling, Highway Driving, City Traffic Driving, Reduced Use of Clutch Pedal.
Mechanical: General, Free-wheeling, Overdrive, Driver Controlled Downshift "Kickdown", Conventional Drive.
Electrical: General, Speed-Controlled Operation, Driver-Controlled Operation, Locked-out Operation.
Electrical Problems: Tracing and Correction of Electrical Control Troubles, Overdrive Does Not Engage, Overdrive Does Not Release, Will Not Kickdown, Engine Cuts Out When Kickdown is Attempted.
Mechanical Problems: Dash Control Improperly Connected, Transmission and Overdrive Improperly Aligned, Improper Reverse Control Parts, Throttle Switch Improperly Adjusted, Improper Installation of Solenoid, Improper Positioning of Blocker Ring, Insufficient Blocker Ring Friction, Damaged Roller Clutch Parts.
Common Causes of Trouble: Does Not Drive Unless Locked Up, Overdrive Does Not Engage. Overdrive Does Not Release, Does Not Kickdown, Engine Cuts Out When Kickdown Attempted, Does Not Release Lockup.
Servicing and Repairing the Overdrive Unit: General, Disassembly, Cleaning and Inspection, Reassembly, Lubrication.
All of these automakers used the Borg Warner Overdrive. Chevrolet , DeSoto , Dodge , Ford , Frazier , Hudson , Kaiser , Lincoln , Mercury , Nash , Packard , Plymouth , Studebaker , Willys and some small trucks.
These units were available in all of these years. Some automobile manufacturers only used the units for a limited number of years. 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957
