Spare solenoid 22774568 for sale?

[BGW]

Hi there,

Just thought I’d throw this out there for anyone that may have upgraded their Volvo D3 transmission solenoids? Part #22774568

If you still have working old versions with the unsealed connectors and want to get rid of them, I’d happily purchase one or two for spares.

I’m just trying to avoid getting caught dead in the water again.

Thanks.

 

[Full_O_Fish]

Just replaced both of mine a couple months back, but stuck with the old version like yours. I replaced them not with a Volvo part, but with the exact same version made by ZF for the series 63-80 transmissions. Much easier to find through the local crusader/ZF dealer and were around $340 each.
ZF part number: 3312308183

 

[American Flyer]

Hi there,

Just thought I’d throw this out there for anyone that may have upgraded their Volvo D3 transmission solenoids? Part #22774568

If you still have working old versions with the unsealed connectors and want to get rid of them, I’d happily purchase one or two for spares.

I’m just trying to avoid getting caught dead in the water again.

Thanks.

Coincidence? One of our solenoids gave up on us at anchor this weekend. The sealed version. Turns out it was simply one of the wires had corroded and failed just under the sealed cap on the solenoid. I was able to break open the cap and jump wire the solenoid to get us home. I have a new sealed unit on order but will make a more secure wire connection on the old one and use it as an emergency spare. You may want to tear into yours and see if it was also just a broken wire connection. It would make for a cheap backup if you can fix it.

 

[BGW]

Just replaced both of mine a couple months back, but stuck with the old version like yours. I replaced them not with a Volvo part, but with the exact same version made by ZF for the series 63-80 transmissions. Much easier to find through the local crusader/ZF dealer and were around $340 each.
ZF part number: 3312308183

Full_O_Fish. Thanks for that tip. Sounds like a much cheaper option for a spare.

I previously tried to find compatible solenoids but never managed. I used to own a Ferrari and know it pays to look around. The same part with a Ferrari label runs 4 times the price of the same unit made by GM or Fiat….or even Porsche.

 

[BGW]

Hi there,

Just thought I’d throw this out there for anyone that may have upgraded their Volvo D3 transmission solenoids? Part #22774568

If you still have working old versions with the unsealed connectors and want to get rid of them, I’d happily purchase one or two for spares.

I’m just trying to avoid getting caught dead in the water again.

Thanks.

Coincidence? One of our solenoids gave up on us at anchor this weekend. The sealed version. Turns out it was simply one of the wires had corroded and failed just under the sealed cap on the solenoid. I was able to break open the cap and jump wire the solenoid to get us home. I have a new sealed unit on order but will make a more secure wire connection on the old one and use it as an emergency spare. You may want to tear into yours and see if it was also just a broken wire connection. It would make for a cheap backup if you can fix it.

American Flyer. Thanks. Mine was so corroded that once the pin broke off there was nothing left. Even breaking off the plastic and digging down didn’t give me anything to solder to.

I’m glad you were able to do an emergency fix to get you home. I was left bobbing near Powell River went mine went. Luckily my brother was heading home a few hours after me and managed to tow me home ( around 30 miles to Pender Harbour)

 

[Full_O_Fish]

Also, while I can't necessarily recommend it except as an emergency... The Volvo system will reset after a full shutdown from the engine battery switch allowing the engine to start and the throttle/shift to work once again, but only in the direction of the working solenoid. You'll shift to neutral and lose throttle only if you shift to the direction of the bad/failed solenoid.

Once had this failure offshore with my forward gear solenoid. Shut down and switched the solenoids so that the working one was now in the forward position. Then restarted and was able to motor the ~60nm back to near the harbor where I threw the hook and waited just a few min for a tow boat to bring me back to the slip.

 

[American Flyer]

Does anyone here know if the Volvo “Emergency changing out of HS reverse gear” procedure would also work with a failed (electrically) solenoid? That would have been my second option to try and get the boat back to the dock. I do know the 2mm screw as described in the procedure is installed in my solenoid. I was in the process of actually trying it when I discovered the broken wire and decided trying an electrical fix first would be better. Fortunately that worked, but I did not get a chance to try the mechanical bypass so do not know if it would have worked or not. It would be nice to know for future reference.

 

[Full_O_Fish]

The reverse gear override does work if you are in that much of a pinch, but the main issue with it is that the gear is locked in forward, you cannot shift to neutral. The only way to slow your movement is to shut the engine down. If memory serves it's quite a bit larger than a 2mm screw, I believe the bolt head is around 12mm.

 

[American Flyer]

The reverse gear override does work if you are in that much of a pinch, but the main issue with it is that the gear is locked in forward, you cannot shift to neutral. The only way to slow your movement is to shut the engine down. If memory serves it's quite a bit larger than a 2mm screw, I believe the bolt head is around 12mm.

From the instructions; “ Insert a 2 mm Allen key in accordance with the illustration, then tighten the solenoid valve emergency screw at least 5 turns clockwise.”

But I didn’t pay much attention to the size, just picked the one that fit!

 

[American Flyer]

The reverse gear override does work if you are in that much of a pinch, but the main issue with it is that the gear is locked in forward, you cannot shift to neutral. The only way to slow your movement is to shut the engine down. If memory serves it's quite a bit larger than a 2mm screw, I believe the bolt head is around 12mm.

Exactly why I decided to try the electric fix first! Like you did, I figured the bypass would get me a lot closer to the dock, making for a much shorter tow.

Sure wish I would have known about the ZF part before I ordered the Volvo one! More boat bucks down the drain.

On another subject, the AIS 600 is working perfect, thanks again for setting me up with that.

 

[Full_O_Fish]

Glad to hear it!

With regard to the gear override screw, I might have a different reverse gear model as mine requires removal of a large bolt and spacer washer, removal of the spacer washer, followed by reinstallation of the bolt and removal of the cables from the solenoids. Your set screw style sounds much easier!

 

[American Flyer]

Glad to hear it!

With regard to the gear override screw, I might have a different reverse gear model as mine requires removal of a large bolt and spacer washer, removal of the spacer washer, followed by reinstallation of the bolt and removal of the cables from the solenoids. Your set screw style sounds much easier!

Yes, sounds like it. This one, just open/remove the cap and tighten the screw. Transmission is locked in forward.

 

[Thollis2]

BGW- how many engine hours did you have when the solenoid failed?