While I continue to watch this. I will say that. Ambient temperature of the solenoids, will make some difference. In the readings. As little as 5 degrees can make different readings.

@nickstransmissions

22 күн бұрын

Hey Larry, thanks for making sense of that for me...I think when those solenoids were tested (and values written on their bodies) temps were in the mid 80s but when I filmed that segment the following day (later in the day), temps were in the high 90s. So that would explain the difference in those readings.

@larryschaum6280

22 күн бұрын

I finally got to finish watching this. As usual, another good informative video. I would like to ask about the holder on the transmission, that you can see some of. Towards the end of the video. That sir, really interests me.

@nickstransmissions

21 күн бұрын

Thanks, Larry...That's a Norco stand and adaptor system for those Ford and ZF 6 speed transmissions...I will be doing a video on special tooling for the 6R80 soon and it will feature that stand/fixture combo.

At the risk of you getting all butt-hurt again, I want to point out a technical glitch that you stated. Solenoids do not "put out milliamps". They are NOT energy producing components - they are energy consuming components.(since this appears to be an educational video, I would assume that you would want correct information to be conveyed) That being said, you most definitely DO have the equipment to test them. It is the same meter in your video. Hook up your meter leads IN SERIES with a test harness of the proper voltage for the solenoid.(I don't know if it is the full 12 volts or a reduced number) and activate them. I=E/R (ohm's law) does not lie.(As a side note, the easiest "test harness" would be to plug all the solenoids into the lead frame and use the pin-outs to test ) Your other commenter is correct that temp. variations can effect ohm readings. In closing, you have a good clean presentation and I commend you for educating yourself and refer to the LEEEED frame as such.

@nickstransmissions

21 күн бұрын

No butt-hut here but I'll speak up if I don't like how something is said or done to me, as you've seen so as long as folks know that going in, no reason we can't have civil discourse....That said, all of the above is great information and I appreciate you sharing it. I need to do some more self education into the electrical side of the house when it comes to transmissions so sharing your knowledge like this definitely helps me progress along those lines. Thank you for watching, Skutahuniai.

@skutahuniai4830

21 күн бұрын

@@nickstransmissions I may be wrong but I think you may be just starting to venture in to the 6-8-10 speeds and their electronics. If so, yes you need to get good with the electronic aspect. That being said, you learn by reading and listening but if you are fed incorrect info, then it perpetuates itself. Case in point. Here is a quote from a Transmission Digest article of April 30, 2024: "The Ford 6R80 transmission has one on/off solenoid, which is Shift Solenoid “E”, as seen in Figure 1, above. It has received a design change that has raised its resistance and, therefore, the current flowing through it." Absolute utter nonsense and incorrect. If you raise the resistance of a component, you lower the current flow, not raise it for a given voltage! When you have tech writers putting out this nonsense, what can be expected? PS - You mentioned including links to your charts but I don't see any links.

@nickstransmissions

21 күн бұрын

Thanks again...And you're correct with respect to the 6-8-10 speeds, especially the latter two. Excellent information with respect the Trans Digest article, that kind of information is priceless when trying to understand the electrical side and what to be on the lookout for out there in publications like articles, guides, manuals, etc. I'll upload the link to my chart into the description in the next day or so, thanks for the heads up...

@skutahuniai4830

21 күн бұрын

@@nickstransmissions A lot of these so-called "tech writers" have never had a wrench in their hands. The only trustable articles are from the likes of GM, Ford, Dodge etc tech departments and Sonnax, Transgo, Hughes etc. For anyone reading, I will give a short blurb on solenoid "bands". They are actually only important for service and repair. After manufacture, ALL solenoids are tested and have their FLOW RATES noted and stamped with a certain color or number. Upon initial transmission assembly, the tech doesn't care what "band" he is installing. It doesn't matter because initial testing(or a re-learn after a complete rebuild) will allow the PCM to adjust to that flow rate. It is only important when replacing a defective one. It must be replaced with the same "band" because the PCM has set parameters for that flow rate.

@nickstransmissions

21 күн бұрын

I re-read your first comment, "Hook up your meter leads IN SERIES with a test harness of the proper voltage for the solenoid.(I don't know if it is the full 12 volts or a reduced number) and activate them. I=E/R (ohm's law) does not lie.(As a side note, the easiest "test harness" would be to plug all the solenoids into the lead frame and use the pin-outs to test )" and decided I will do this in a follow-on video on these solenoids for ZF and 6R transmissions demonstrating what you've described...When I made the statement in that video about not having the equipment, I was actually referring to Sonnax's Solenoid Manifold Test kit, which wasn't in my possession at the time but I'll have next week so will incorporate your suggestion and vacuum testing in this follow on video. Thanks again for the tip.