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Oli Davis
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Registered: 12-2007
Posted on Saturday, 29 December, 2007 - 09:46:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

Hello,

This is my first post and I would just like to say what a great forum this is!

I have a Silver Shadow 2 and was wondering if anyone here could tell me if it is possible to replace the old "wound" relays in the gearbox actuator with newer style switching relays?

I ask this as I found one to be faulty am not sure if you can even get these type of relays any more?

If anyone could suggest a type of relay or maybe somewhere I could get a replacement or even a fix of some kind it would be much appreciated.

If you need any more info just let me know.

Many thanks
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Oli Davis
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Posted on Thursday, 03 January, 2008 - 02:42:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

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Paul Yorke
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Registered: 6-2006
Posted on Thursday, 03 January, 2008 - 03:28:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

Hi Oli,

It should be quite easy to change the relay to a normal type by rewiring it directly with connectors or soldering the wires.

The original type relays are fairly robust and may respond to a clean up and lubricate if they haven't burnt out.
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David Gore
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Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Thursday, 03 January, 2008 - 10:18:   Edit PostDelete PostView Post/Check IP

Hi Oli,

It is my understanding the old Chrysler "Torqueflite" push button automatic transmissions from the early 1960's used a similar actuator and the relays may be similar. A check of the Chrysler part suppliers/wreckers may be worthwhile.

I do not know which part of the world you are from but the Australian cars using the push button transmission were the R and S series Valiants and the next model which I think was the AP5 Valiant. This transmission would have been common in the USA and this may be the best place for parts.